Evo - All In One Player Manual Generated: 15/05/2021 - 15:42 Table of Contents Evo - All In One Player 2 Front panel controls 3 Evo display 5 Evo 150 rear panel connections 7 Evo 75 rear panel connections 9 Remote control 11 Replaceable side panel 15 Getting connected 16 StreamMagic app - Setup 23 Google Home / Chromecast built-in 24 Bluetooth source 25 AirPlay 26 Spotify Connect 27 Bluetooth output 28 MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) 30 Settings 31 Info screen 33 Tec
Evo - All In One Player Last updated: April 9, 2021 08:32. Revision #1455 evo all one player This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of publishing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
evo all one player / front panel controls 1. Display 2. Skip 3. Play/Pause 4. Speaker output Press this button to choose a different speaker output from the menu. Use the source selector knob to select the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. Note: Speaker A, speaker B and speaker A+B are available on the Evo 150 only. 5. Volume/Source selector To change the volume, rotate the front part. To select a source, rotate the back part. 6.
Evo display Last updated: May 12, 2021 10:50. Revision #1573 evo all one player / evo display 1. Album/Source artwork Displays the album artwork. Alternatively, if no albums are available this will display the source input icon. 2. Track title, artist and album For Internet Radio, this will display the radio station name and the current playback. 3. Format info Displays the streaming sample rate. For Internet Radio, this will display the bitrate the station is streaming. 4.
9. Speaker output Displays the currently selected speaker output. 10. Mute volume Displays when the network streamer is muted. 11. Firmware update This indicates when new firmware is available. Press the 'Info' button on the front panel or use the StreamMagic app to update the network streamer's firmware. 12. MQA indicator See the MQA section for more details. 13. Shuffle, Repeat and Repeat +1 Evo 150 rear panel connections Last updated: April 26, 2021 09:15.
4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. USB Audio In For connecting to PC/Mac computers. Note: For Class 2 USB audio, Windows-based PCs require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection. Ground Switch Note: The ground switch position should be set to 1 as default. Use another position if a humming noise occurs. Position 1 – Normal/default position. The main unit audio ground is lifted from chassis earth.
15. Pre-Out Evo 75 rear panel connections Last updated: April 28, 2021 09:51. Revision #1555 evo all one player / evo 75 rear panel connections 1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. Ground Switch Note: The ground switch position should be set to 1 as default. Use another position if a humming noise occurs. Position 1 – Normal/default position.
7. Ethernet Use a wired connection for seamless playback of high-resolution 352.8kHz, 384kHz, and DSD 256. 8. IR In Receives modulated IR commands from an IR repeater or custom install systems. 9. Digital Inputs (Coax and Optical) Note: If a digital input is connected to a TV you can enable TV mode in the input settings of the StreamMagic app. This mode minimises lip-sync delays on the audio path by bypassing MQA decoding and also reduces the chance of dropouts and glitches from some TVs. 10.
Note: Not available for media player queue, AirPlay or Chromecast sources. 4. Speaker output Press to choose a different speaker output. Pressing this button will toggle the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. 5. Info During playback, pressing this button will cycle through ‘Now Playing’ screens. Press and hold to display the product info. 6.
Important note: The magnets can snap hard and pinch your fingers if not done correctly. Getting connected Last updated: April 21, 2021 02:06. Revision #1554 evo all one player / getting connected Basic connections The diagram below shows the basic connection of your Evo to a pair of loudspeakers. Speaker B connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows the connection for a second pair of loudspeakers.
Preamp Out connections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to a power amplifier or active subwoofer.
Balanced audio connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows how to connect the Evo 150 using the Balanced Audio inputs.
USB audio connection (Evo 150 only) Important note: Before setting up your Evo 150 for the first time, please make sure that the USB Audio connection is unplugged. USB Audio can be reconnected once any firmware updates are applied.
Connect a network cable between the Evo and your router. Connecting to a wireless network Note: Your Evo will need to be in range of your wireless router.
StreamMagic app - Setup Last updated: April 7, 2021 02:47. Revision #1419 evo all one player / streammagic app setup Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet. To set up your player, please first download the StreamMagic app from the Apple app store or Google Play store. Set up 1.
With Chromecast built into your player, your phone becomes your remote. Simply tap the Cast button from apps you already know and love to stream music, podcasts and playlists from your phone, tablet or laptop to your player. Chromecast built-in Your phone is your remote Simply tap the Cast button from apps you already know and love. No new logins or downloads required. Use your phone to search, play, pause and turn up the volume from anywhere in the home.
1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Bluetooth source on your player Open your mobile device or laptops Bluetooth settings Select your player from the list of available devices Your device should now connect to your player Once paired you should be able to connect to your player at any time by selecting the Bluetooth source on your player and then choosing your player from the list of previously connected devices.
3. Tap or . 4. Select your player as your AirPlay device. How to use AirPlay from Control Center To switch the audio on your device from Control Center: Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen on your device to open Control Center. Touch and hold in the upper-right corner, then select your player. This product supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later. Apple and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
2. 3. 4. 5. Open the StreamMagic app. Tap select output on the home page. Select Pair new Bluetooth device. Select your Bluetooth device from the list of available devices. Your player will now switch its audio output to playback on your Bluetooth device. Once paired your Bluetooth device will be remembered by your player. To switch audio output to a Bluetooth device Make sure your Bluetooth device is switched on and ready to connect. either: 1. Open the StreamMagic app. 2.
Audio cannot be output to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth source is currently selected. Please use the volume controls on your Bluetooth headphones. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Last updated: April 8, 2021 09:09. Revision #1465 evo all one player / mqa master quality authenticated The Cambridge Audio EVO includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
Network Standby means your player will still be controllable by the StreamMagic app and other network services. If Eco mode is chosen your player will use even less power in standby but will need to be switched on either by the front panel or the remote control. Automatic Power Down This sets how long your player will wait while inactive before switching in to standby. Display Brightness This sets the brightness of your player’s display.
Info screen Last updated: April 12, 2021 08:55. Revision #1463 evo all one player / info screen The info screen shows useful information about your player, it also allows you to carry out some actions to help resolve problems with your player. To access the info screen hold the button on the front panel for 2 seconds Technical specifications Last updated: April 27, 2021 09:04.
Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs COMPATIBILITY TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 44.1-96kHz PCM only S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 44.1-192kHz PCM only UPnP, Local USB media, Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, RoonReady. AUDIO FORMATS ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x256), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC AAC+, OGG Vorbis OUTPUTS Speakers, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output, Bluetooth (integrated) Bluetooth: 4.
USB Audio: USB Type B conforming to USB Audio Class 1 or USB Audio Class 2 (user selectable) Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs COMPATIBILITY TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 44.1-96kHz PCM only S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 44.
sensitive. If your Evo can connect to the network successfully but is unable to play particular Internet Radio stations, it may be due to one of the following causes: • The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day (remember it may be located in a different time zone). • The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners. • The station is not broadcasting anymore. • The Internet connection between the server (often located in a different country) and you is too slow.
The remote handset will not function: • Check that the batteries have not expired. • Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
