Edge A Amplifier
Contents Important safety instructions................................................................3 Front panel controls............................................................................. 6 Make sure you register your purchase. Rear panel connections.........................................................................7 Visit: www.cambridgeaudio.com/register Remote control......................................................................................
Edge A Important safety instructions For 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.
Electronic 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.
Edge • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Front panel controls 2 1 4 3 1. STANDBY/ ON 2. VOLUME / SOURCE SELECTOR 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. The unit should be left in Standby mode when not in use. To change the volume, rotate the front part. To select a source, rotate the back part. AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) This unit has an Auto Power Down function.
Edge A Rear panel connections 4 5 6 11 2 2 3 1 1 7 9 8 1. SPE AKER TERMINALS 2. PRE OUT 3. B AL ANCED XLR (A3)/ UNBAL ANCED (A1 AND A2) 4. USB AUDIO IN For connecting to PC/MAC computers. Class 2 USB Audio only Windows 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) 10 12 8.
Remote control 1.STANDBY/ ON Switches the unit between Standby mode and On. 2. VOLUME 3. S KIP 1 4. MUTE / UNMUTE 5. SOURCE SELECTOR 6.
Edge A Connections Note: Switch the power off before making connections. BAL ANCED AUDIO CONNECTIONS BA SIC CONNECTIONS Connecting the Edge A (01.) to a power amplifier (02.) using XLR cables. Access this input source by using the source selector and selecting the 'A1' source. Connecting to a CD player (02.) using the D3 coaxial digital input source and a pair of loudspeakers (01.). 01. 01. 02. USB AUDIO CONNECTION 02. Note: Use a certified high speed USB 'A–B' cable.
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL (ARC) Connecting the Edge A (01.) to a TV (02.) that supports ARC function. Link In/Out can be useful if the Edge A (02.) is to control other Cambridge Audio equipment (01.) that features Link inputs. 02. 01. 01. BLUETO OTH CONNECTION ( ) Pair your bluetooth device (02.) with Edge A (01.). For pairing instruction, refer to your device's manual. 02. 01. 10 POWER SYNCING (ON / STANDBY CONTROL) 02.
Edge A Technical specifications Continuous power output 100W RMS into 8 Ohms 200W RMS into 4 Ohms THD (unweighted) <0.002% 1kHz at rated power <0.
Troubleshooting 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. Make sure unit is not in mute mode. THERE IS NO SOUND ON ONE CHANNEL Check speaker connections. Check interconnects.
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