User`s manual
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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 your source component is properly connected.
Check that your loudspeakers are properly connected.
Check that the Left and Right Input Type switches are in the correct
position (Balanced or Unbalanced).
Check that the Stereo/Mono mode switch is in the correct position
(Stereo or Mono).
Check that the Mono mode switch is in the correct position (Bi-Amp or
Bridged).
There is no sound on one channel
Check that your source component is properly connected.
Check that your loudspeakers are properly connected.
Check that the Left and Right Input Type switches are in the correct
position (Balanced or Unbalanced).
Check that the Stereo/Mono mode switch is in the correct position
(Stereo or Mono).
Check that the Mono mode switch is in the correct position (Bi-Amp or
Bridged).
There is a loud buzz or hum
Ensure that no interconnects are loose or defective.
Ensure that your tape deck/turntable is not too close to the unit.
There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging
Ensure that the loudspeakers are not wired out of phase.
For more frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical advice and
information on getting the most out of your 851W, please visit the
Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website:
www.cambridge-audio.com/support.php
Power Output - Stereo/Mono 200W per channel 8 Ohms
350W per channel 4 Ohms
Power Output - Bridged Mono 500W 8 Ohms
800W 4 Ohms
THD (unweighted) < 0.001% 1kHz
< 0.005% 20Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Response 5Hz - 80kHz
±
1dB
S/N ratio (ref 1W/8 Ohm) > 90 dB (unweighted)
Sensitivity Stereo or Mono = (for 200W 8 Ohms)
1.5V rms unbalanced 1.5 + 1.5V rms
balanced
Bridged Mono = 0.775V rms
unbalanced 0.775V + 0.775V rms
balanced
Input impedances Balanced input 38 kOhm
Unbalanced input 68 kOhm
Damping factor > 125 at 1 kHz
Trigger In 5 - 12V AC or DC
Trigger Out 12V DC @ 100mA
Power consumption Maximum 2400W
Active (no signal) < 180W
Standby < 0.5W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 148 x 430 x 365mm
(5.8 x 16.9 x 14.4”)
Weight 19.1kg (42.1lbs)
Technical specications Troubleshooting