CXN NETWORK PLAYER
Contents Rear panel connections................................................................................... 3 Front panel controls ........................................................................................ 3 Important! Remote control ................................................................................................ 4 The CXN is largely a software based product and new features and updates will be made available from time to time.
CXN Rear panel connections 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 1. AC power socket Ground lift switch 2. USB sockets Enable 'Lift' to eradicate hum noise through the speakers. -VY JVUULJ[PVU [V [OL Z\WWSPLK >P -P HU[LUUH <:) /+ ÅHZOKPZR VY VW[PVUHS BT100 Bluetooth audio receiver. 7. IR (Infra Red) emitter in Note: For Wi-Fi antenna, this must be plugged into the USB Wi-Fi antenna port.
Remote control 1. Standby/On 2. Display brightness 3. Mute 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 (Pre-amp mode) 4. (More) When playing Internet Radio, the More button displays related options to the currently selected station such as alternative stream types, content types or similar stations. When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays queued tracks and options. 5. Digital input 6. Random 7. Repeat 8. Volume (Pre-amp mode) 9. Home menu 10. Info 8 9 10 11 11 Toggles between display information. 11.
CXN Getting connected Basic audio connections Connecting to a wireless network :^P[JO [OL WV^LY VɈ ILMVYL THRPUN HU` JVUULJ[PVUZ Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) Internet 10-30m distance CXN/CXA Network connections To use the UPnP media sharing feature, you will need either a wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to your network To use internet radio, Streaming Services or to receive product software updates you will also need a broadband internet connection.
Operating instructions Music library The Music Library menu item lists all found UPnP servers and USB media devices. There are many suitable UPnP server software packages available for PC and Mac. Stand-alone servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices with built in UPnP server capabilities are also available. Please see the set-up guides on our website at: www.cambridgeaudio.
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CXN V2 1 CXN V2 NETWORK PLAYER
Contents REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 3 REMOTE CONTROL 4 GETTING CONNECTED 5 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 5 CHARACTER ENTRY 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 INPUTS 6 SETTINGS 7 Important! The CXN v2 is largely a software based product and new features and updates will be made available from time to time. See the Upgrade Firmware section at the end of this manual for how to check for and then automatically update your unit via the internet. The process takes only a few minutes.
CXN V2 3 Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 6 7 1. AC POWER SOCKET 6. USB AUDIO IN 2. USB SOCKETS For connecting to PC/MAC computers. Pre-fitted Wi-Fi dongle and connection for USB HD/flashdisk or optional BT100 Bluetooth audio receiver. Ground lift switch Enable 'Lift' to eradicate hum noise through the speakers. The USB ports are not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices, no functionality, charging or otherwise is supported. 7. IR (INFRA RED) EMITTER IN 8.
Remote control For ultimate control of your Cambridge Audio CXN (v2) the StreamMagic app gives you fast access to device settings, media libraries and internet radio. 2 3 Remote control 1. STANDBY/ON 2. DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 3. MUTE 1 CXA61 4 5 6 7 8 (Pre-amp mode) 4. (MORE) 9 10 When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays queued tracks and options. 11 11 12 13 14 15 5. DIGITAL INPUT 6. RANDOM 7. REPEAT 8 8. VOLUME (Pre-amp mode) 9. HOME 10. (i) INFO Displays ‘Now Playing’ screen.
CXN V2 5 Getting connected BASIC AUDIO CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK Switch the power off before making any connections. Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) Internet 10-30m distance CXN v2/CXA NETWORK CONNECTIONS To use the UPnP media sharing feature, you will need either a wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to your network Wireless broadband Router/ Modem Your CXN v2 will need to be in range of your wireless router. Important note: Do not plug/unplug the wireless dongle when the unit is on.
Operating instructions MUSIC LIBRARY The Music Library menu item lists all found UPnP servers and USB media devices. There are many suitable UPnP server software packages available for PC and Mac. Stand-alone servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices with built in UPnP server capabilities are also available. Please see the setup guides on our website at: www.cambridgeaudio.
CXN V2 7 Settings NETWORK Set-up Wi-Fi: Initiates Wi-Fi setup. Enter network name: For manual entry of the network name. Current config: Displays current network settings. Edit config: • Auto (DHCP). REMOTE CONTROL Used when there is a clash with other products. • CXN v2 Series handset (24) (default). • CXN v2 Series handset (28) – alternate set IR remote control commands. • No IR control – disables the CXN v2 from responding to IR remote control commands. YES (recommended).
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CXN NETWORK PLAYER
Contents Important safety instructions........................................................................... 3 Limited warranty .............................................................................................. 5 Important! Rear panel connections................................................................................... 6 The CXN is largely a software based product and new features and updates will be made available from time to time.
CXN 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.
Wi-Fi information Overloading This unit is intended to be used in conjunction with the EW-7711UAn WiFi Dongle please observe the statements below when using with WIFI. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of ÄYL VY LSLJ[YPJ ZOVJR 6]LYSVHKLK (* V\[SL[Z L_[LUZPVU JVYKZ MYH`LK WV^LY cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous. ;OL` TH` YLZ\S[ PU H ZOVJR VY ÄYL OHaHYK FCC Statement Be sure to insert each power cord securely.
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Rear panel connections 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 1. Power Socket 6. USB Audio In Once all other connections are made, connect the supplied power cable to the CXN power socket and to an appropriate mains socket. The CXN is now ready for use. ( <:) ) [`WL ZVJRL[ PZ Ä[[LK [V [OL *?5 [V LUHISL [OL WSH`IHJR VM H\KPV MYVT a personal computer running either Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X operating systems, most Linux distributions are also suitable. 2. USB Sockets Note: (S^H`Z \ZL H OPNO X\HSP[` <
CXN Front panel controls 3 CX N 7 8 4 9 6 10 5 1 12 11 2 3RZHU 2Q 2σ 8. Home :^P[JOLZ [OL \UP[ VU VY VɈ >OLU WV^LYPUN \W 3,+ ^PSS ÅHZO HWWYV_PTH[LS` once a second as the unit boots up, the display will initially be blank before a splash screen appears. Press takes you to Home screen. Note that the full startup sequence can take approximately 30 seconds to complete. Receive IR commands from the supplied remote control.
Remote control Important! The default mode for the remote allows combined control of the CXN and other CX range products. 11. Skip 2 3 Press once to skip forwards or backwards one track. 1 12. Enter 1. Standby/On Press to accept the item/function highlighted in the display menu. In tuner mode, press and hold to store the current station in the preset bank. Switches the CXN between On and low power eco-friendly Standby mode. If enabled, you can also switch the unit into Idle mode.
CXN Overview Getting connected The CXN is able to receive and play back media from several distinct types of source. Here we have attempted to give an overview of the various types of service available and the terminology you may encounter. Basic connections Internet Radio These are ‘radio’ stations broadcast over the internet. Currently the StreamMagic range can access about 20,000 internet radio stations all sorted by us into Location, Language and Genre.
Operating instructions The CXN home menu consists of 5 items: Connecting to a wireless network Presets Radio Music Library Inputs Settings These allow access to the four basic types of media choice plus a Settings menu for the unit. You can return to this menu at any time by pressing the button. Simply scroll through the items with the scroll wheel or navigator buttons on the remote control and press in the scroll wheel or use the Enter button on the remote to select the item you want.
CXN Location – Enables you to choose from the stations in any of the countries which you choose from a list. Genre – Enables you to choose radio stations according to their declared content, for example Classic Rock, Sport, News, etc. Search Radio Stations – Enables you to search for a station you know the UHTL VM ,U[LY [OL M\SS UHTL VY ÄYZ[ WHY[ VM [OL UHTL MVY `V\Y KLZPYLK Z[H[PVU The CXN will bring up a list of all stations that contain a word that starts with your search term.
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CXN BT100 Bluetooth adaptor A. Insert BT100 into the USB port at the back of your CXN. When connected to your CXN this adaptor allows the CXN to receive )S\L[VV[O (\KPV RUV^U HZ )S\L[VV[O (K]HUJLK (\KPV +PZ[YPI\[PVU 7YVÄSL VY ( +7 *VU[HJ[ `V\Y KLHSLY MVY KL[HPSZ B. Wait a moment for the BT100 to be detected.
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CXN Signal warning Device name The CXN can display a warning if the Wi-Fi signal strength is low enough to be causing reduced throughput. The options for the Signal Warning are simply Yes or No. This menu allows the setting of the declared UPnP Client name for your CXN. Wi-Fi region The default name will be ‘CXN’ but can be changed to any name you can easily recall such as ‘Dads CXN’ or ‘Kitchen’ etc. +PɈLYLU[ WHY[Z VM [OL ^VYSK \ZL ZSPNO[S` KPɈLYLU[ MYLX\LUJPLZ MVY >P -P -VY best perfor
Power Instant on Idle mode, when enabled, allows CXN to enter a lower power suspended Z[H[L \ZPUN [OL :[HUKI` 6U I\[[VU ;OL KPZWSH` PZ [\YULK VɈ HUK THU` VM [OL internal processes and circuits are disabled to reduce power consumption. /V^L]LY [OL KPɈLYLUJL IL[^LLU 0KSL HUK :[HUKI` PZ [OH[ PU 0KSL TVKL WV^LY remains connected to the main controller, Ethernet and Wi-Fi sections. In Idle mode, networking functionality remains alive in the background.
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