Cambridge Audio C10500 User manual

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DacMagic 100
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Table of Contents
DacMagic 100 3 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction 4 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What's included with the DacMagic 100? 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................
Front panel controls 6 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear panel connections 7 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Getting connected 8 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Further USB audio information 13 .............................................................................................................................................................................
Auto Power Down (APD) 15 .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Frequently asked questions 16 ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 20 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

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DacMagic 100
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Users Manual

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Introduction
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This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for
accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are
subject to change without prior notice.
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What's included with the DacMagic 100?
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Inside the box of your DacMagic 100 you will receive:
DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue Converter1.
12V Power Supply2.
USB Type ‘B’ Cable3.
Quick Start Guide4.
Safety Instructions5.

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Front panel controls
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1. Standby/On - Switches the unit between on, and low power standby where the DacMagic 100 is off, and the PSU draws < 0.5W.
2. Source - Select incoming audio source. Toggle between USB, S/P DIF 1, S/P DIF 2, and TOSLINK as indicated by the corresponding LED.
3. Incoming Sample Rate – The sample rate of incoming digital audio between 44.1kHz, and 192kHz will be shown via the corresponding LED.
Note: For 32kHz audio the DacMagic 100 will operate, however no LED will be lit.

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Rear panel connections
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1. Audio Output – Single-ended conventional stereo RCA outputs for connection to the line-
level input of an amplifier.
2. Digital Inputs – The DacMagic 100 offers three digital inputs:
S/P DIF 1 & 2 co-axial: To obtain best results we recommend the use of a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA interconnect cable (not one designed
for normal audio use).
TOSLINK optical: Connect equipment via a high quality TOSLINK fibre-optic interconnect cable, specifically for audio use.
Note: This unit only accepts two-channel LPCM/Stereo PCM digital audio, and can not be used with Dolby Digital 5.1, or DTS signal. If connecting a
DVD/BD player, a smart TV or similar device please ensure that the output is set to two-channel PCM.
3. Ground/Lift Switch – When connected to a PC via USB, and with the switch set to ‘ground’, the DacMagic 100 will ground itself via the USB
connection. Setting the switch to ‘lift’ will ground the device via an internal network to reduce any potential hum due to ground loops.
4. USB Audio In – The use of this type-B USB socket allows the connection of a computer running either Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and some
Linux operating systems for audio playback.
Note: Always use a certified cable for USB Audio, preferably one that displays an official mark. For USB Audio 2.0 the cable should be ‘Hi-Speed
USB’ certified. USB connections longer than 3m may result in inconsistent audio performance.
5. DC 12V 2A Power Adaptor Socket – Once all audio connections have been made, connect the supplied power adaptor to the DacMagic 100
here.
This product utilizes APD (Auto Power Down), and by default will automatically switch to standby after 60 minutes of inactivity.
Note: Use the supplied power supply unit ONLY.

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Getting connected
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Initial setup
Connect your chosen digital audio source(s) to the input(s) on the DacMagic 100 via:1.
TOSLINK optical - which offers high quality transfer over shorter distances.
OR
S/P DIF coaxial - which can be used for longer connections.
OR
USB audio to connect to a PC, or Mac.
Connect the audio outputs of the DacMagic 100 using RCA cables to the line-input of your amplifier.2.
Using the appropriate plug for your region, connect the supplied power adaptor to the DacMagic 100.3.
Power on the unit and select the input source that you wish to listen to using the source button located on the front panel.4.
If there is no power to the unit, please follow the steps below
Check that the supplied 12V PSU is securely connected to the power adaptor socket on the rear of the DacMagic 100.1.
Confirm that the PSU is securely connected to the mains socket, and that the socket is switched on.2.
If a hum or buzzing sound can be heard after setup, please see the following steps
Check that all connections between Source(s) > DacMagic 100 > Amplifier are secure.1.
Move unit away from any nearby lighting, or mains cables that could cause interference.2.
If connected via USB, switch ‘Ground Lift’ switch to ‘lift’.3.

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Audio output connections
Output connection to AXA35

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Digital audio input connections
Connection to CXC via S/P DIF coaxial
Connection to CXC via TOSLINK optical