Cambridge Edge m User manual

EDGE M

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Table of Contents

EDGE M 3 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Introduction 4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

What’s included with the EDGE M? 5 ................................................................................................................................................................................

Front panel 6 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Rear panel connections 7 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Getting connected 9 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Power syncing 12 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Protection circuitry 13 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting 14 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Technical speciﬁcations 15 .................................................................................................................................................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 17 ..............................................................................................................................................................................

EDGE M

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Users Manual

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.

mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are

the property of their respective owners.

For upcoming news on future products, software updates and exclusive oﬀers, make sure you register your product

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What’s included with the EDGE M?

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Inside the box of your EDGE M you will receive:

EDGE M Monoblock Power Ampliﬁer1.

UK power cord (Depending on which country the EDGE M was purchased in)2.

EU power cord (Depending on which country the EDGE M was purchased in)

CU power cord (Depending on which country the EDGE M was purchased in)

JP power cord (Depending on which country the EDGE M was purchased in)

Link Cable3.

Instruction Manual4.

Warranty Card5.

Welcome Letter6.

Unboxing Card 7.

Front panel

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1. STANDBY/ON - Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim LED) and On (indicated by bright LED). Standby mode is a low power

mode where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.

AUTO POWER DOWN (APD)

The product will automatically switch to standby mode after inactivity of 20 minutes. To enable or disable this function, use the APD switch located on

the rear of the unit.

AUTO POWER UP (APU)

This product will automatically switch back on if it detects audio signal and will resume normal function. Auto Power Up will only work after the product

has Auto Powered Down on the same input.

Rear panel connections

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1. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Note: For use by Cambridge Audio service personnel only!

2. AC POWER SOCKET

3. BALANCED/UNBALANCED INPUTS - The XLR input is balanced and the RCA input is unbalanced.

4. BALANCED/UNBALANCED SWITCH - Select depending on whether a source is connected to the balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input.

Note: There will be no sound from the amp if the correct input isn’t selected. If a source is connected to the balanced input, for example, ensure that the

balanced switch has been selected.

5. LOOP OUT - The XLR output is balanced and the RCA output is unbalanced.

6. SPEAKER TERMINALS

Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug.

Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the left positive and negative terminals and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the

right positive and negative terminals.

In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the negative output.

Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire short the speaker outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals have been

tightened completely to provide a good electrical connection.

It is possible for the sound quality to be aﬀected if the screw terminals are loose.

7. AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) SWITCH - Switches to enable or disable the Auto Power Down function. When enabled, the ampliﬁer will automatically

switch to standby mode after inactivity of 20 minutes.

8. LINK - Refer to the 'Power syncing' section of this manual for more information.

Getting connected

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LOUDSPEAKERS

Check the impedance of your speakers. You can use types with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms.

The red coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure the correct polarity is maintained at

each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and “phasey” with little bass.

USING BARE WIRE CONNECTIONS

Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping oﬀ approximately 10mm (3/8”) or less of the outer insulation. More than 10mm could cause a

short circuit. Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal, insert the speaker cable, tighten the terminal

and secure the cable.

Note: All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable.

USING BANANA PLUGS

We recommend using Banana plugs with our units to establish a secure connection and ensure there are no loose strands of wire that may cause

unwanted noise or interference.

Once you have stripped the outer insulation of the cable and twisted the wires as indicated below, securely connect these to your banana plugs and

push the plug in as far as possible without applying excessive force.

Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Balanced stereo connections:

The diagram below shows a basic balanced stereo connection between two EDGE M ampliﬁers and the EDGE NQ. In this stereo connection each Edge M

drives one speaker.

The Balanced/Unbalanced switch on the Edge M must be switched to the ‘Balanced’ position.

Unbalanced stereo connections:

The diagram below shows a basic unbalanced stereo connection between two EDGE M ampliﬁers and the EDGE NQ. In this stereo connection each Edge

M drives one speaker.

The Balanced/Unbalanced switch on the Edge M must be switched to the ‘Unbalanced’ position.

Power syncing

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Use the Link wire between two EDGE M ampliﬁers to synchronise power on/standby. When you turn one EDGE M On/Oﬀ, the second EDGE M will also

turn On/Oﬀ.

TRIGGER IN

The EDGE M can also be connected to the trigger control output of home automation equipment to control the power state of the EDGE M. The input

level should be between 5V and 12V

Protection circuitry

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The EDGE M includes Ampliﬁer Protection Circuitry to detect faults with Over Temperature, DC and Over Current. If any of these faults are detected the

LED standby button will turn red.

Over Temperature

Over temperature is caused by a combination of high listening levels and low impedance speakers. The EDGE M includes temperature detection which

constantly monitors the heat generated by the output transistors.

If the monitored temperature reaches a high level (suitably within the limits of the output devices) the ampliﬁer will automatically switch into a fault

mode to protect itself from damage.

If the loudspeaker impedance is low the temperature of the ampliﬁer may rise faster as the ampliﬁer is working harder. If the ampliﬁer is mounted in a

cabinet or the ventilation slots are obstructed the over temperature detection may activate/reactivate after a short listening time.

Remedy - Leave the unit for 15 minutes to cool down before pressing the Standby button to resume normal operation.

If the unit has not fully cooled down then the temperature may reach the limit soon after the ampliﬁer is powered up.

EDGE M oﬀers loudspeaker protection if the output of the ampliﬁer goes to a high constant voltage (DC) because of some internal fault. This is a rare

fault, although detecting it will protect your loudspeakers from damage.

Remedy - Due to the necessary sensitivity of the DC protection circuit, extremely hard clipping of the ampliﬁer may cause DC protection to be

triggered. If this fault occurs, please contact your dealer for service or our support team https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/support-query.

Over Current

EDGE M oﬀers V/I (voltage/current) protection by constantly monitoring the output transistors to keep them working inside their Safe Operating Area

(SOA). The SOA is a set of limits given by the output transistor manufacturer to ensure reliability. The V/I protection has been incorporated within the

ampliﬁer circuitry to provide a fast response to temporary overload conditions. When the V/I protection is triggered the unit will continue to operate but

distortion may be heard as the unit protects the output transistors.

Remedy - Reduce the volume. If distortion is still present, check the speaker connections and impedance ratings.

Troubleshooting

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There is no power

Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely.

Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on.

Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor.

There is no sound

Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode.

Check that source component is properly connected.

Check that your speakers are properly connected.

Ensure that the correct input has been selected via the Balanced/Unbalanced switch.

If possible, use diﬀerent interconnect cables and speaker cables.

Check your source devices’ volume control to ensure this is not muted.

Check with alternative source device.

There is no sound on one channel

Check speaker connections.

Check interconnects.

There is weak bass or diﬀused stereo imaging

Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase.

There is a loud buzz or hum

Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective.

The LED standby button is red

Check the ‘Protection Circuitry’ section for troubleshooting steps.

Technical speciﬁcations

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Continuous power output:

200W RMS into 8 Ohms

350W RMS into 4 Ohms

THD (unweighted):

<0.002% 1kHz at rated power (8 Ohms)

<0.02% 20Hz – 20kHz at rated power (8 Ohms)

Frequency Response:

<3Hz – >80kHz +/-1dB

S/N ratio (ref 1W into 8 Ohm):

>93 dB

S/N ratio (ref max power):

>115 dB

Gain:

28dB (RCA)/ 22dB (XLR)

Input sensitivity:

1.6V RMS (RCA) / 3.5V RMS (XLR)

Input impedances:

balanced 47k Ohm

unbalanced 47k Ohm

Inputs:

Balanced, Unbalanced

Outputs:

Speaker, Loop out

Max power consumption:

1000W

Standby power consumption:

<0.5W

Dimensions:

150 x 460 x 405mm (5.9 x 18.1 x 15.9")

Weight:

23.6kg (52.0lbs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What impedance Speakers can I use with the EDGE M?

You can use speakers with an impedance between 4-8 Ohms with the EDGE M. The EDGE M outputs 200W RMS into 8 Ohms and 350W RMS into 4 Ohms.

What ampliﬁcation class does the EDGE M use?

The EDGE M uses Class XA ampliﬁcation. For Class XA, the crossover point is moved so that both sets of transistors are always on until the signal

reaches a loud enough level.

This means that for low level signals, the ampliﬁer is essentially operating as a Class A ampliﬁer and it is only when the signal is suﬃciently loud enough

that the transistors switch over. Any crossover distortion is therefore masked within the signal.

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