AM10 Your music + our passion ENGLISH Integrated Amplifier User’s manual 2
Contents Introduction Introduction .................................................................................................2 Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 Amplifier. We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products, the AM10 adheres to our three core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value. Important safety instructions ..........................................................
AM10 ENGLISH 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.
Limited warranty 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. Positioning Choose the installation location carefully.
AM10 ENGLISH Rear panel connections Ground Designed and engineered in London, England Power AC Topaz AM10 Integrated Amplifier Rec Out BD / DVD Phono Tuner / DAB CD MP3 / Aux Left Left Right Left 1 5 Mains Voltage Selector Switch 115V/220-230V AC ~ 50/60Hz Right Right MP3 / Aux CD Tuner / DAB Phono BD / DVD Rec Out Rated Power Consumption: 260W Loudspeaker Terminals 6 Impedance 4–8 ohms 2 1 3 4 Audio inputs These inputs are suitable for any ‘line level’ source equipment such
Front panel controls AM10 Integrated Amplifier 6 8 On / Off Phones 1 2 MP3 In 7 1 3 4 MP3 / Aux CD Power On/Off Switches the unit on or off. 2 Headphones socket Allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a ¼ inch jack plug. Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are recommended. Note: Plugging in headphones will automatically mute the loudspeaker outputs. 3 Infrared sensor Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control.
AM10 The Topaz AM10 is supplied with a remote control that operates this unit and its built-in tuner. In addition, the buttons with Blue coloured icons can operate a matching Topaz CD5 or CD10 player. ENGLISH Remote control CD5/CD10 Always use Alkaline batteries. CD5/CD10 (Blue coloured icons) To operate the Topaz CD5 or CD10 players only. For more information, refer to the Topaz CD5 and CD10 user’s manual. Mute Mutes audio on the unit. Press again to cancel mute.
Connections Loudspeakers Check the impedance of your speakers. When using a pair of speakers, you can use types with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms. The red 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. Note: All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable.
Operating instructions Technical specifications After making any connections to your unit, activate the Topaz AM10 by pressing the On/Off button on the front of the unit. Power output 35 watts (into 8Ω) THD (unweighted) <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.15% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power Frequency response (-3dB) 5Hz - 50kHz S/N ratio (ref 1W) >82dB (unweighted) Input impedances 47k ohms Power Amp damping factor >50 Max.
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