CAMBRIDGE CXN User manual

CXN
NETWORK PLAYER

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Contents
Important!
The CXN is largely a software based product and new features and
updates will be made available from time to time. See the Upgrade
Firmware section at the end of this manual for how to check for and
then automatically update your unit via the internet. The process
takes only a few minutes.
We would encourage you to check for any updates before using your
CXN for the rst time and then from time to time afterwards.
Also please do check the support page for the CXN at
http://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com for details of any new
features, advice on compatibility with other products and audio
formats and the most recent copy of this manual.
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© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2015.
Stream Magic is a trademark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered
in the European Community and other countries.
This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU
Public License and version 2.1 of the GNU Lesser Public License. The
source code for this software is available from:
http://gpl.stream-magic.com/
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation
and under a licence from Microsoft Licensing GP. Use or distribution
of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP
as applicable.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Rear panel connections................................................................................... 3
Front panel controls ........................................................................................ 3
Remote control................................................................................................ 4
Getting connected........................................................................................... 5
Network connections ...................................................................................... 5
Character entry................................................................................................ 5
Operating instructions..................................................................................... 6
Inputs............................................................................................................... 6
Settings ........................................................................................................... 6

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CXN
CX N
Front panel controls
1 Power On/O
2USB
For use with USB audio storage. 1A maximum current consumption.
Note: This USB port is not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices.
3Play/Pause
4Skip
5Stop/Delete
Press during playback to stop or delete items in various menus.
6Display
Displays the status of the unit.
7(i) Info
Displays 'Now Playing' screen. Press to toggle through various screen layouts.
8Home
9Infrared sensor
10 Return
Press to return to the previous menu.
11 (More)
When playing Internet Radio, the More button displays related options to the
currently selected station such as alternative stream types, content types
or similar stations. When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays
queued tracks and options.
12 Navigation/Select (rotary dial)
Rotate to scroll and navigate around the menus. Press to accept the item/
function shown on the display.
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Rear panel connections
1AC power socket
2USB sockets
For connection to the supplied Wi-Fi antenna, USB HD/ashdisk or optional
BT100 Bluetooth audio receiver.
Note: For Wi-Fi antenna, this must be plugged into the USB Wi-Fi antenna
port. The USB ports are not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices,
no functionality, charging or otherwise is supported.
3Ethernet
4Digital inputs
5Digital outputs
6USB audio in
For connecting to PC/MAC computers.
Ground lift switch
Enable 'Lift' to eradicate hum noise through the speakers.
7IR (Infra Red) emitter in
8Control bus
For connection to other CX series products. Features vary according to other
product functionality.
9Balanced audio output
For use with XLR connections.
Note: XLR connectors should be wired as follows: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot
(in-phase) and Pin 3: Cold (phase-inverted).
10 Line output
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2 3 4 5 6 9 10
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Remote control
1. Standby/On
2. Display brightness
3. Mute
(Pre-amp mode)
4. (More)
When playing Internet Radio, the More button displays related options to the
currently selected station such as alternative stream types, content types
or similar stations. When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays
queued tracks and options.
5. Digital input
6. Random
7. Repeat
8. Volume
(Pre-amp mode)
9. Home menu
10. Info
Toggles between display information.
11. Skip
Skips between tracks.
12. Enter
13. Navigation
14. Return
15. Play/Pause
16. Presets
Recalls stored 1 – 8 presets.
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CXN
Basic audio connections
Switch the power o before making any connections.
Network connections
To use the UPnP media sharing feature, you will need either a wired Ethernet
or Wi-Fi connection to your network
To use internet radio, Streaming Services or to receive product software
updates you will also need a broadband internet connection.
Use a wired connection for seamless playback of high resolution 24-bit/176kHz
and 24-bit/192kHz les.
Connecting to a wired network
Connect a network cable (Category 5/5E straight through Ethernet cable)
between the CXN and your router.
Getting connected
Ethernet
cable
Internet
Broadband Router/Modem
CXN/CXA
Connecting to a wireless network
Connect the supplied wireless dongle to the correct USB input on the rear of
CXN – it will need to be in range of your wireless router.
Impotant note: Do not plug/unplug the wireless dongle when the unit is on.
On an iOS device go to Wi-Fi settings and select 'CXN'.
Alternatively, connect the CXN directly to the Wi-Fi network: Select your Wi-Fi
network and then enter your password.
Note: Wi-Fi network passwords are case sensitive.
For further information on CXN network settings please see the "Settings >>
Network" section later in this manual.
Character entry
This is typically for:
• Wi-Fi network password.
• Searching for radio stations and content on UPnP servers.
• Customising the CXN's "friendly" name and digital input names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < | = >
+ - _ ! ? @ # $ % ˄& * : ; ` ˈ" . , \
/ [ ] { } ( ) ~
To enter text:
1. Use the front panel rotary encoder to scroll through each symbol.
2. Using the IR remote control, you can navigate horizontally and
vertically.
3. Press Enter on the front panel or IR remote to select the highlighted
character.
deletes the last character selected (equivalent to the button on the
front panel or IR remote control).
cancels the text entry process.
submits the entered text.
Phono cable
(2RCA-2RCA)
10-30m distance
Internet
Wireless broadband Router/
Modem