CAMBRIDGE Minx X201 User manual

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Minx X201 Subwoofer
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Table of Contents
Minx X201 Subwoofer 3 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction 4 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What's included with the Minx X201? 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................
Front panel 6 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear panel 7 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Unboxing your Minx X201 8 ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Installation instructions 9 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Connecting a second subwoofer 11 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 12 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Frequently asked questions 13 ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 14 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Minx X201 Subwoofer
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Users Manual

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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Minx X201 subwoofer. Installed and used properly the subwoofer will deliver astonishing sound
quality, whether playing music or movies, whatever the listening environment. Please read this guide carefully, as it contains essential information
in getting the very best from your subwoofer.
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we do recommend you keep it for future reference.
© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd .
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What's included with the Minx X201?
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1. Minx X201 Subwoofer.
2. Installation guide.
3. Safety guide.
4. UK mains lead (depending on where the X201 was purchased)
EU mains lead (depending on where the X201 was purchased)
CU mains lead (depending on where the X201 was purchased)

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Front panel
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1. 6.5" Subwoofer.

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Rear panel
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1. AC power socket.
2. Mains power switch – Switch the subwoofer between on and off.
3. Standby switch - Switch between ‘Force On’ (no standby), and ‘Audio Detect’. In audio detect mode the X201 will switch on when it detects an
incoming signal.
4. Crossover frequency control - Adjust the crossover frequency of the subwoofer.
5. Phase control - Adjust the phase settings of the subwoofer.
6. Volume control - Adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
7. Audio in/out.

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Unboxing your Minx X201
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Follow the diagram and take care when unboxing your Minx X201 so not to damage the speaker cone.

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Installation instructions
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Dependent on your desired setup, there are a few different ways to connect your Minx X201 subwoofer.
1. If you are using a two-channel hi-fi system, then use the left and right line input connections to connect your Minx X201.
2. If you are using a receiver, or amplifier with a dedicated sub out then connect the Minx X201 using the left channel (LFE/Sub) input.
3. Once connected you can decide where to position your subwoofer. As low frequency content is largely unidirectional, you can experiment to find
a place that suits your setup. Please see the below diagram for several suggestions on placement dependent on your speaker configuration.

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4. Use the crossover frequency, phase, and volume controls to adjust the subwoofer output to fit with the rest of your system, and your
requirements.

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Connecting a second subwoofer
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If you wish to connect a second subwoofer to your setup, this can be done using the line out connections on the rear of your Minx X201. Connect the
line out of your X201 to the line in of a secondary subwoofer and adjust the controls accordingly to achieve your desired sound.

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Technical specifications
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Power output
200W
Drivers
1 x 6.5" subwoofer
2 x 6.5" passive radiators
Speaker dimensions (H x W x D)
219 x 210 x 222mm (8.6 x 8.3 x 8.7”)
Weight
5.0kg (11.0lbs)

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Frequently asked questions
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What is meant by speaker sensitivity?
Speaker sensitivity is the level produced by the speaker at one meter, when supplied with one watt of power from an amplifier. It’s a way of
describing how well the speaker produces acoustic energy, based on a given input. The level is measured in dB SPL – this shorthand for ‘sound
pressure level’ – sound is basically fluctuations in air pressure, so any time you see SPL, this means ‘sound in the real world’. So, let’s say we have a
speaker with an 87dB sensitivity, and a speaker with a 90dB sensitivity – the 90dB speaker is going to be considerably louder, as every 3dB added
represents a doubling of power.
What is a crossover?
Most speakers will have multiple drivers. A driver is sometimes called a transducer, which is a device that turns one type of energy into another – in
this case, electrical energy to sound energy. In a loudspeaker, it is often the case that we might want multiple drivers – one to handle low-end, one
to handle the mid-range, and one to handle the treble. This latter driver is often called a tweeter. To get the benefit of this arrangement, we need to
split the signal into different frequency components. The circuit that does this is called a crossover.
What is impedance?
You will often see impedance mentioned when researching speakers, and amplifiers. Impedance is basically resistance measured at a given
frequency, given as a value in Ohms (Ω), and is incredibly important to consider when setting up an audio system as it determines the ‘load’ placed
on an amplifier by the speakers.
For example, let’s say we have an amplifier that is rated to deliver 100W into an 8Ω speaker load. If we were to then use speakers with an
impedance of 4Ω with the same amplifier, the amp would then need to supply 200W as a halving of the impedance results in a doubling of the
required power due to the reduction of the load on the amplifier.
In a situation such as this, if the amp can’t supply the required power for a lower impedance, then it can result in overheating, and damage to the
amplifier and speakers.
For this reason, it is important to pay attention to amplifier specifications, and suggested impedance ratings.

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Troubleshooting
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No sound through subwoofer.
• Check that the amplifier is turned on.
• Ensure that the correct input source is selected on the amplifier.
• Check that the subwoofer is turned on.
• Confirm that all connections between the amplifier and subwoofer are secure.
• Check that the connections between the source equipment and amplifier are secure.
• Check that the volume control is set correctly on the amplifier.
• Check that the volume control is set correctly on the subwoofer.
There is distorted or inconsistent sound.
• Confirm that all connections between the amplifier and loudspeakers are secure.
• Check that the connections between the source equipment and amplifier are secure.
There is no power to the subwoofer.
• Confirm that the connection to the mains is secure.
• Confirm that the plug is switched on at the wall.