Cambridgeaudio t owners manual

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2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this Cambridge Audio T-Series Superheterodyne Tuner. It has been custom designed to deliver maximum listening pleasure together with an unrivalled ease of use that will provide you with many years of exciting and trouble free listening. Expect a warm reception! The T-Series has been developed as a result of the increased demand for affordable, high quality, full facility tuners and is dedicated for use with the finest output components. Unlike most similarly priced tuners, and even those costing much more, the T-Series has been built without compromise in terms of component quality and construction. Because of the introduction of numerous new radio stations to the airwaves the vast majority of today's tuners suffer from the interference breakthrough of other radio frequencies. In order to minimise this reduction in sound quality the performance of a tuner is often compromised. To combat this dilemma the T-Series utilises double Superheterodyne technology. This effectively rejects all but the required signal, allowing the sonically critical stages to be optimised. As a result, a crisp, clear and atmospheric soundstage is achieved with all types of music. We have worked hard to ensure that your T-Series Tuner is remarkably simple to use, however below the sturdy exterior there is an array of technical wizardry. The T-Series offers a choice of three wavebands, coupled with the ability to memorise up to 29 of your favourite stations in FM and MW (AM for US version) and 6 in LW. A custom designed rotary control knob offers easy selection of preset stations together with the precision required for accurately tuning weak signalled stations. The sophisticated auto tuning facility automatically searches through a waveband for your desired station. Further features include a ten bar signal strength indicator and a central tuning facility that locks on to the optimum signal for crystal clear reception. Close attention has also been paid to those audiophile features that are a rarity in todays tuner design and manufacture. Included is the latest blend circuitry which automatically adjusts stereo separation, resulting in a reception quality with the least amount of background noise. A multipathing warning indicator will also let you know that multiple signals of the same station arebeing received, thus enabling you to adjust the frequency and locate a stronger transmission. To gain the greatest musical rewards from this equipment we would encourage you to use other high quality components and revealing loudspeakers. We particularly recommend amplification from the Cambridge Audio range, all of which has been designed to the same exacting standards as your T-Series Tuner. Although your Tuner is a very sensitive piece of equipment we would also strongly recommend that you use an external roof- mounted aerial to maximise performance. Interconnects are also something that shouldnt be forgotten. Please do not compromise your systems performance by using poor quality interconnect cables to connect this tuner to your amplifier, after all, a system is only as good as its weakest link. For this reason we do not include cheap freebie cables in the box. Your dealer can supply quality Cambridge Audio interconnects that will ensure your whole system realises its full potential. Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy! CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Trouble Shooting & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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3 E GREEN / YELLOW BLUEFUSE BROWN CORD GRIP N L SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY SETTINGFor your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains. - Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. - If your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer. This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that is indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power sources may damage the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used unless correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the units cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If the power cord is fitted with a moulded mains plug the unit must not be used if the plastic fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose the fuse carrier the correct part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio dealer. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 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. This product complies with European Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) Directives when used according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel PLUG FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (UK ONLY)The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains plug fitted with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 3A one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows:- - The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. - The wire which is coloured BROWN Must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED - The wire which is coloured GREEN/ YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN. NOTE: If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this instruction. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.