Your music + our passion ENGLISH Micro Stereo User’s manual 2
Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................3 Important safety instructions.................................................................................4 Limited warranty .....................................................................................................7 Rear panel connections .........................................................................................8 Front panel controls .............
ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Cambridge Audio One! We hope that you enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products, One adheres to three core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value. One has been developed to offer uncompromised audiophile sound quality in a small, convenient and stylish package with everything you need from one compact unit.
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.
ENGLISH C-Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements. Ross Test Stamp The lightning flash 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important safety instructions (continued) Ventilation IMPORTANT - The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation. Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice.
ENGLISH Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase.
Rear panel connections 4 1 3 2 5 1 Power On/Off Switches the unit on or off. Note: It is advisable to switch the unit off if it will not be used for a long time. 8 6 7 8 2 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket then switch on. Your unit is now ready for use.
ENGLISH 3 Loudspeaker terminals Connect to loudspeakers with an impedance of between 4-8ohms. For best audio performance we recommend using speakers from Cambridge Audio’s Sirocco range which have been designed in conjunction with One. Please consult your dealer for details. 8 DD30 dock connector Connection for the supplied DD30 iPod dock. The docking station has a proprietary connector & will only work with the Cambridge DD30 docking station supplied.
Front panel controls 1 13 9 2 14 3 5 4 10 15 6 7 8 16 11 1 Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by the time on the display) and on. Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 2 Watts. The unit may be left in Standby mode when not in use. 2 Source Press to cycle through the available input sources (e.g DAB, FM, CD, iPod, USB, SD, Aux1/MP3, Aux2). Press in the Volume/Select control to select the displayed source.
ENGLISH Note: Pressing and holding down the Info button for five seconds in DAB mode will initiate DAB station scanning, please see section on page 17. 7 USB input FM mode – RDS station name (Radio Data System), time/date, program type, audio mode, alarm status, sleep status and clock status. The USB socket is suitable for playing MP3 and WMA music files contained on USB memory devices. CD mode – elapsed track time, remaining track time, alarm status, sleep status and clock time.
Front panel controls (continued) Remote control 12 One is supplied with a Navigator remote control. Insert supplied AAA batteries to activate. (Skip/Scan) Use for skipping between tracks during playback and also for menu/function adjustment. These buttons are also used to scroll through available stations in DAB/FM mode and for clock/alarm/sleep settings. For more information refer to 'Operating instructions'. Alkaline batteries should always be used. 13 Play/Pause Ejects the disc from the unit.
ENGLISH Stereo Mono When listening to FM, press to alternate between 'Auto' and 'Mono' modes. In Auto mode, the One decodes a stereo signal if the signal strength is strong enough reverting to Mono for weak signals. Source Press to cycle through the available input sources (e.g DAB, FM, CD, iPod, USB, SD, Aux1/MP3, Aux2). Volume Use to increase/decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the unit. This control affects the level of the loudspeaker and the headphone output.
Remote control (continued) iPod compatibility Menu The One remote can also control the basic functions of Apple iPod’s when mounted in the supplied DD30 dock. Refer to ‘Connections’ on how to connect it to your unit. Press to cycle through and adjust balance, bass level, treble level and X–Bass using the volume buttons on the remote. Back Press to go back to previous menu setting on your iPod. Select Press to accept the item/function on the display.
ENGLISH Connections DAB/FM external aerial (Optional) Back Press to go back to previous menu settings on your iPod. Select Loudspeaker Press to accept the item/function highlighted on the display menu on your iPod. Up/Down Press to navigate up/down on your iPod.
Connections (continued) Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all connections have been made. 1 Loudspeakers Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms are recommended. The coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and “phasey” with little bass.
ENGLISH Operating instructions Turning on for the first time Scanning for new DAB stations After making the connections to your unit, activate your One by switching the Power button on the rear panel to 'On', then press the button on the front panel. To perform a quick scan (covers the UK based DAB frequencies) make sure the One is in DAB mode, then press and hold the i button for about 8 seconds.
Operating instructions (continued) Adjusting the Balance, Bass, Treble and X-Bass Setting the clock Note: These adjustments do not affect the signals sent through the Tape output connections. The user can either allow RDS FM (or DAB) transmissions to automatically set the clock time/date (sync mode), or the clock can be set manually if you cannot receive suitable RDS FM or DAB transmissions. To change the clock 'Sync modes': Balance 1.
ENGLISH Setting the sleep time Locating a particular point in a track The Sleep function will turn off the unit after a selected interval. To set the sleep time: 1. Ensure that the disc is playing the desired track. 1. Press Sleep button on the remote. Choose between 15mins, 30mins, 45mins, 60mins, 90mins and Off by pressing Sleep button accordingly to your chosen time. Off means the sleep timer is disabled. 2. Press and hold or , the CD will then fast foward or rewind within the track.
Operating instructions (continued) 5. To stop the playback at any point, press the button. Pressing the button while the unit is playing will pause the current track. When the unit is paused the track time display will flash (except in iPod mode). Play can resumed by pressing the button again. 6. Press i to display elapsed track time, remaining track time, alarm, sleep and clock status, additional information for MP3/WMA music format such as album number, artist name and filename. 7.
ENGLISH Using an iPod with the supplied DD30 docking station Resetting the unit One comes with the DD30 docking station for iPod. Connect the DD30 to the connector located at the rear and insert an appropriate iPod dock adaptor for your iPod. The DD30 is compatible with Apples standard dock adaptors, supplied with all new iPod. A full reset of One can be performed by turning the unit on from the back panel whilst holding down the Standby/On button on the front panel. 1.
Troubleshooting There is no power The remote handset will not function Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely. Check that the batteries have not expired. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on. Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor. Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor. The sound is distorted Check the unit is switched on via the back panel. Check aerial connections and placements.
ENGLISH Technical specifications Power output 25 watts (into 8Ω) 30 watts (into 6Ω) Frequency response (+0.5dB) 5Hz - 20kHz ± 0.5dB S/N ratio (A weighted) >92dB relative to max output Input impedances 47kohms THD Amplifier <0.03% 20Hz - 20kHz Tone Control Bass ± 12dB @ 100Hz Treble ± 10dB @ 10kHz X-Bass On + 8dB @ 85Hz Aerial Input 75 Ω FM/DAB, BNC Type DAB Bands III/L FM Bands 87.
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