Audio Partnership PLC EDGEA-28 Amplifier User Manual 15 Edge A UserMan

Audio Partnership PLC Amplifier 15 Edge A UserMan

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2Make sure you register your purchase. Visit: www.cambridgeaudio.com/registerBy registering, you'll be the rst to know about:• Future product releases• Software upgrades• News, events and exclusive oers plus competitions!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 specications are subject to change without prior notice.This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any 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.© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2017.Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.ContentsImportant safety instructions ............................................................... 3Front panel controls ............................................................................ 6Rear panel connections ........................................................................7Remote control .....................................................................................8Connections .........................................................................................9Technical specications ......................................................................11Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 12
3Edge AImportant safety instructionsFor your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. 12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.WARNING: - Do not install this equipment in a conned or building-in space such as a book case or similar unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc. - To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture , The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus. - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. - The battery (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. - The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. - Please refer the information on exterior rear panel or bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus. - Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.Use of the apparatus in tropical climates (The equipment shall be used at maximum 45 degree C ambient temperature). The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.VENTILATIONIMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top of each other. Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens, switch o immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice.POSITIONINGChoose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can be used in a moderate climate. This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place other equipment on top of the unit.Due to stray magnetic elds, turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference.
4Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week (if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time.POWER SOURCES The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or re hazard. Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads.CLEANINGTo clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning uids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.BATTERY DISPOSALBatteries may contain substances harmful to the environment. Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental/electronic recycling guidelines.SERVICING These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.WEEE SYMBOLThe crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information.CE MARKThis product complies with European Low Voltage (2014/35/EU), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Environmentally-friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualied service personnel.RCM (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MARK)This product meets Australia, New Zealand Safety, EMC and Radio Communications requirements of the ERAC and ACMA.CU-TR MARKThis product meets Russia, Byelorussia and Kazakhstan electronic safety approvals.Caution: Hot Surface. Do Not Touch The both side heat sinks of the product may become hot when operating this product continuously. Do not touch hot areas. Note: Due to the surface of both heat sinks are not suitable to stick the label there is none sticker on the productFCC STATEMENTThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
5Edge A• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT:To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use only the supplied antenna.MODIFICATIONSThe FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or modications to this device that are not expressly approved by Cambridge Audio, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.CANADA-INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada.This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.(1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.INDUSTRIE CANADA (IC)Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicablesaux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.L’émetteur ne doit pas être co-placé ni fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité à l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la conformité de rf.EUROPE-EUROPEAN UNION NOTICERadio products with the CE marking comply with the RED Directive (2014/53/EU) issued by the Commission of the European Community.Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms.• EN 60065 – Product Safety. • EN 300 328 – Technical requirement for radio equipment.• EN 301 489 – General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
6Front panel controls12341. STANDBY/ONSwitches 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. The unit should be left in Standby mode when not in use. AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) This unit has an Auto Power Down function. The product will automatically switch to standby mode after inactivity of 30 minutes. To enable or disable this function, use the APD switch located at the back of the unit.2. VOLUME/SOURCE SELECTORTo change the volume, rotate the front part. To select a source, rotate the back part. Note: The selected source is indicated by the LED light.3. IR SENSORUsed for remote control.4. HEADPHONESFor suitable headphones – connection will automatically mute the loudspeaker and pre-out.
7Edge ARear panel connections17 8 9 10 1234 5 62 21111. SPEAKER TERMINALS2. PRE OUT3. BALANCED XLR (A3)/ UNBALANCED (A1 AND A2)4. USB AUDIO INFor connecting to PC/MAC computers.Class  USB Audio onlyWindows based PCs require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection.5. AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL (ARC)Connection from a product that supports ARC function.6. DIGITAL INPUTS (D1, D2 AND D3)7. AC POWER SOCKET8. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHNote: For use by Cambridge Audio service personnel only!9. AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) SWITCH10. LINKRefer to the 'Power syncing' section of this manual for more information.11. BLUETOOTH ANTENNAUsed for wireless streaming bluetooth (A2DP/aptX HD) audio capability directly from most phones, tablets and laptops. See later section for details.12. RS232Custom install control - a full protocol is available for the Edge A on our website.
8Remote control1233455261.STANDBY/ONSwitches the unit between Standby mode and On. 2. VOLUME3. SKIP4. MUTE/UNMUTE5. SOURCE SELECTOR6. PRESETS
9Edge AConnectionsNote: Switch the power o before making connections. BASIC CONNECTIONSConnecting to a CD player (02.) using the D coaxial digital input source and a pair of loudspeakers (01.). PREAMP OUT CONNECTIONSConnecting the Edge A (01.) to an active subwoofer (02.) using the Line In inputs on the subwoofer.LineInBALANCED AUDIO CONNECTIONS Connecting the Edge A (01.) to a power amplier (02.) using XLR cables. Access this input source by using the source selector and selecting the 'A1' source. USB AUDIO CONNECTIONNote: Use a certied high speed USB 'A–B' cable. Access this input by selecting the USB input on the front panel or remote. The Edge A USB Audio (01.) input is intended to connect directly to a PC or Mac computer (02.). The Edge A conguration is USB Audio prole 2.0.For more details on USB Audio, see our online guides at: www.cambridgeaudio.com/USB-audio.01.01.01.02.02.02.02.01.
10AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL (ARC)Connecting the Edge A (01.) to a TV (02.) that supports ARC function.BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ( )Pair your bluetooth device (02.) with Edge A (01.). For pairing instruction, refer to your device's manual.01.02.POWER SYNCING (ON/STANDBY CONTROL)Link In/Out can be useful if the Edge A (02.) is to control other Cambridge Audio equipment (01.) that features Link inputs.01.02.01.02.
11Edge ATechnical specicationsContinuous power output 100W RMS into 8 Ohms 200W RMS into 4 OhmsTHD (unweighted) <0.002% 1kHz at rated power <0.02% 20Hz – 20kHz at rated powerFrequency response <3Hz – >80kHz +/-1dBS/N ratio (ref 1W into 8 Ohm) >88 dBS/N ratio (ref full power) >103 dBInput sensitivity Input A1-A2 (unbalanced) 390mV RMSInput impedances Input A3 (balanced) 47 kOhm Input A1-A2 (unbalanced) 47 kOhmInputs Balanced, Coax SP DIF, TOSLINK, USB Audio, Unbalanced, Bluetooth, Audio Return Channel (ARC)Outputs Speakers, Preamplier, Headphones (impedance of between 8 and 600 ohms are recommended)USB audio input USB Audio prole 2.0Compatibility USB 2.0: Up to 24-bit 384kHz TOSLINK: 16/24-bit 32-96kHz Coax SPDIF: 16/24-bit 32-192kHz Qualcomm® aptX™HDMax power consumption 1000WStandby power consumption <0.5WDimensions 150 x 460 x 405mm (5.9 x 18.1 x 15.9")Weight 24.4kg (53.7lbs)
12TroubleshootingTHERE IS NO POWEREnsure 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 SOUNDMake sure the unit is not in Standby mode.Check that source component is properly connected.Check that your speakers are properly connected.Make sure unit is not in mute mode.THERE IS NO SOUND ON ONE CHANNELCheck speaker connections.Check interconnects.THERE IS A LOUD BUZZ OR HUMCheck turntable or tone arm for ground and connection lead fault.Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective.Ensure that your turntable is not too close to the amplier.THERE IS WEAK BASS OR DIFFUSED STEREO IMAGINGEnsure that speakers are not wired out of phase.THE REMOTE HANDSET WILL NOT FUNCTIONCheck that the batteries have not expired.Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor.For more frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), technical advice and information on getting the most out of your Edge A, please visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website:https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.comFor all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
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