Evo 150 & 75 Manual Generated: 29/11/2022 - 02:11
Table of Contents Evo 150 & 75 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 What’s included with the EVO 75/150? .......
Evo 150 & 75 Last updated: September 1, 2022 04:29.
Introduction Last updated: April 28, 2022 05:36. Revision #3906 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 publishing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
What’s included with the EVO 75/150? Last updated: September 1, 2022 03:59. Revision #6870 Inside the box of your EVO you will receive: 1. EVO All in One Player 2. Remote control 3. AAA batteries x 2 4. UK power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) EU power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) CU power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) CCC power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) 5. Black side panels x2 6.
Front panel controls Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:41. Revision #3056 1. Display 2. Skip 3. Play/Pause 4. Speaker output Press this button to choose a different speaker output from the menu. Use the source selector knob to select the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. Note: Speaker A, speaker B and speaker A+B are available on the Evo 150 only. 5. Volume/Source selector To change the volume, rotate the front part.
Evo display Last updated: October 13, 2022 02:44. Revision #6679 1. Album/Source artwork Displays the album artwork. Alternatively, if no albums are available this will display the source input icon. 2. Track title, artist and album For Internet Radio, this will display the radio station name and the current playback. 3. Format info Displays the streaming sample rate. For Internet Radio, this will display the bitrate the station is streaming. 4. Source input Displays the currently selected source input.
9. Speaker output Displays the currently selected speaker output. 10. Mute volume Displays when the network streamer is muted. 11. Firmware update This indicates when new firmware is available. Press the 'Info' button on the front panel or use the StreamMagic app to update the network streamer's firmware. 12. MQA indicator See the MQA section for more details. 13.
Evo 150 rear panel connections Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:42. Revision #6738 1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals B Speaker For connecting a second pair of loudspeakers. 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. USB Audio In For connecting to PC/Mac computers. Note: For Class 2 USB audio, Windows-based PCs require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection.
7. Ethernet Use a wired connection for seamless playback of high-resolution 352.8kHz, 384kHz, and DSD 256. 8. Trigger Out Use a link wire between the Evo 150 and a product that has a trigger input. This will synchronise the power state of both products when powering the Evo 150 on/standby. 9. Trigger In/IR In Trigger In – Use a link wire between a product that has a trigger output and the Evo 150.
Evo 75 rear panel connections Last updated: October 13, 2022 04:24. Revision #6750 1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. Ground Switch Note: The ground switch position should be set to 1 as default. Use another position if a humming noise occurs. Position 1 – Normal/default position. The main unit audio ground is lifted from chassis earth.
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Remote control Last updated: September 2, 2022 12:44. Revision #5793 1. Mute 2. Standby/On 3. Preset buttons Press and hold to store the current source. Note: Not available for media player queue, AirPlay or Chromecast sources. 4. Speaker output Press to choose a different speaker output. Pressing this button will toggle the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. 5. Info During playback, pressing this button will cycle through ‘Now Playing’ screens.
Replaceable side panel Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:43. Revision #3040 When installing new magnetic side panels, please ensure that the groove cuts are aligned with the direction of the front panel. Insert from the rear by holding the rear of the panel. Important note: The magnets can snap hard and pinch your fingers if not done correctly.
Getting connected Last updated: November 11, 2022 11:59. Revision #7799 Basic connections The diagram below shows the basic connection of your Evo to a pair of loudspeakers. Speaker B connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows the connection for a second pair of loudspeakers. Pressing the speaker output icon will scroll through the selection of speakers, speaker A, speaker B, and speaker A and B together.
Preamp Out connections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to a power amplifier or active subwoofer. Balanced audio connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows how to connect the Evo 150 using the Balanced Audio inputs.
USB Audio connection (Evo 150 only) Important note: Before setting up your Evo 150 for the first time, please make sure that the USB Audio connection is unplugged. USB Audio can be re-connected once any firmware updates are applied. PC Setup Note: Before connecting your PC to the EVO, ensure you install the required Cambridge Audio Windows 2.0 USB driver on your PC. Please find a link to the most recent USB Audio driver here. 1. Connect your EVO 150 to your PC.
Mac Setup Note: No extra drivers are required when using a Mac. 1. Connect your EVO 150 to your Mac. Using a USB Audio cable (Type A to Type B), connect the USB Audio In on your EVO to a USB port on the Mac. Note: If using a Mac without a USB Type A port, you may also use USB Type C (Thunderbolt 3) to USB Type B connection. 2. Select the USB Audio source.
Connecting to a wireless network iOS: 1. Ensure that your EVO is in range of your wireless router, and then power on your unit. 2. Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your iOS device and under ‘SETUP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER’ select 'EVO 75/100'. 3. Once connected, to complete unit setup download and install the StreamMagic app from the Apple App store. Android: 1. Ensure that your EVO is in range of your wireless router, and then power on your unit. 2.
9. Once connected, complete the initial setup of your unit within the StreamMagic app. Note: Your Evo will need to be in range of your wireless router.
ARC input Last updated: April 25, 2022 03:16. Revision #3830 The ARC function on a TV allows it to send audio and control commands to a connected audio product. This allows the TV to switch on the audio product when needed, and also to control the volume from the TV remote.
StreamMagic app - Setup Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:44. Revision #3043 Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet. To set up your player, please first download the StreamMagic app from the Apple app store or Google Play store. Set up 1. Switch on your player and follow the on screen instructions to select your preferred language.
Google Home / Chromecast built-in Last updated: January 24, 2022 03:01. Revision #3044 Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet. Your player features Chromecast built-in and can be incorporated in to your Google Home. To set up your player, download the Google Home app on your smart phone or tablet.
Internet radio Last updated: November 1, 2022 04:46. Revision #7256 You can assign up to 99 of your favourite Internet Radio stations as presets on your Evo, which can then be recalled using the StreamMagic app. The first 3 presets can also be recalled via the remote control. You can search and assign a preset via the StreamMagic app: 1. Within the StreamMagic app navigate to the Radio tab. 2. Use the Search for Radio search tab at the top of the page or enter a Custom URL link by selecting URL. 3.
Bluetooth source Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:46. Revision #3046 The Bluetooth source allows your player to receive wireless Bluetooth audio from most phones, tablets and laptops. Pairing To begin streaming high-quality music from your chosen media source it will first need to be paired with your player. 1. 2. 3. 4.
AirPlay Last updated: January 24, 2022 03:02. Revision #3047 AirPlay is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room — with a tap or by just asking Siri — right from iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV. Play a song in the living room and kitchen at the same time or adjust the volume in any room, all in sync. After installing your player, add it to the Apple Home app with a few simple steps using your iPhone or iPad How to use AirPlay from iPhone or iPad 1.
Built-in streaming services Last updated: November 2, 2022 09:55. Revision #7271 Your player has the following built-in streaming services: Spotify Connect TIDAL Qobuz Deezer Note: It is essential that the device you are streaming from (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.) is on the same Wi-Fi network as your player, to ensure that the units can communicate with each other. Spotify Connect Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Qobuz (via StreamMagic) 1. Open the StreamMagic app and navigate to the Library tab, and then select Qobuz. Note: Please ensure that you sign into your Qobuz account when prompted to do so. This will only be required on the first instance of use to link the account to the StreamMagic app. 2. Choose the playlist, album, song, etc. that you wish to stream to your player. 3. Qobuz should now be streaming your chosen content to your player. Deezer (via Chromecast) 1.
Bluetooth output Last updated: September 1, 2022 03:17. Revision #6624 Your player supports Bluetooth output. This means you can send the audio from your player, wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. Pairing If you haven't connected your player to a Bluetooth device previously you'll need to use the StreamMagic app. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to pairing mode (see your Bluetooth device instructions for how to do this). Open the StreamMagic app.
To switch audio away from the Bluetooth device either: Switch off or disconnect your Bluetooth device. or Choose a different output from either the StreamMagic app or by pressing the output select button on the remote or front panel. Notes: Audio cannot be output to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth source is currently selected. Please use the volume controls on your Bluetooth headphones. The EVO can only connect to Bluetooth speakers or headphones that have their own volume control.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Last updated: January 24, 2022 03:03. Revision #3066 The Cambridge Audio EVO includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The front panel will display MQA green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material.
Settings Last updated: October 13, 2022 03:35. Revision #6850 Device Name This is how your player will appear in your StreamMagic app and on your home network when using services like Spotify, Chromecast built-in and TIDAL Connect. Giving your player a unique name makes it easier to distinguish when using streaming and smart home services. AirPlay Name This is how your player will appear when using AirPlay or the Apple Home app.
remote control and StreamMagic app volume controls can override this setting. Early Update Setting this to ‘On’ will let you try out the latest firmware ahead of general release. For more information and to find out what's new visit our FAQ. Firmware This will check for and apply any new firmware available for your player. You can also check for new updates on the info screen and manually update the unit’s firmware by following the steps below: 1.
Note: Your network player must be connected to the internet to carry out firmware updates. It is recommended that you keep your network player connected to ensure optimal performance.
Info screen Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:47. Revision #3051 The info screen shows useful information about your player, it also allows you to carry out some actions to help resolve problems with your player.
Technical specifications Last updated: October 13, 2022 02:17. Revision #6743 Evo 75 POWER OUTPUT 75W into 8 Ohms AMPLIFICATION Class-D DAC ESS Sabre ES9016K2M FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz –20kHz +/-3dB ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 x RCA DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 1 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, Bluetooth (integrated), 1 x TV ARC Bluetooth: 4.
Evo 150 POWER OUTPUT 150W into 8 Ohms AMPLIFICATION Class-D DAC ESS Sabre ES9018K2M FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz –20kHz +/-3dB ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 x RCA, 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x MM Phono DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, Bluetooth (integrated), 1 x TV ARC, USB Audio USB Audio: USB Type B conforming to USB Audio Class 1 or USB Audio Class 2 (user selectable) Bluetooth: 4.
Troubleshooting Last updated: October 13, 2022 03:40. Revision #6751 If you experience any trouble with your Evo, visit the help section on our webpage at https://casupport.cambridgeaudio.com/product/8805385-EVO-75-EVO-150 If you have trouble connecting the Evo to your network, these steps may help to resolve the problem: • Confirm that a connected computer can access the Internet (i.e. can browse the web) using the same network.
• Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase. The remote handset will not function: • Check that the batteries have not expired. • Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Last updated: September 1, 2022 04:29. Revision #6460 Can I play files from a connected USB HD when the EVO is not connected to a network? This is not possible as the use of the StreamMagic app is required to be able to play local files from a connected USB HD. Please note that it is strongly recommended that the EVO is connected to a network at all times. What USB HD’s will the EVO support? The EVO will read large capacity hard drives connected to the USB Media input.
