AR30/DR30 Your music + our passion ENGLISH Stereo Receiver User’s manual 2
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ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Sonata AR30/DR30. We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products, the Sonata AR30/DR30 adheres to three core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value. The Sonata AR30 and DR30 were jointly developed to offer truly uncompromised audiophile quality audio in a small convenient and stylish package.
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.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 C-Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements. Ross Test Stamp The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important safety instructions (continued) 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.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase.
Rear panel connections 4 Power Tuner Sonata AR30 AM Loop 300Ω On FM 75Ω Designed and engineered in London, England Off Sonata AR30 Stereo Receiver 1 Right Left L L R R Power AC In Trigger Out CD 2 Loudspeaker Terminals DVD AUX Out DD30 Dock 3 5 * 6 7 CD DVD Sub Rec Out Audio In 8 9 10 Aux * US version only Power Sonata DR30 11 On Designed and engineered in London, England Off Sonata DR30 1 Right Left L L R R Power AC In Trigger Out CD 2 Loudspeaker Ter
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 1 Power On/Off Switches the unit on or off. 2 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on. Your unit is now ready for use. 3 Loudspeaker terminals Connect to loudspeakers with an impedance of 8ohms. For best audio performance we recommend using speakers from Cambridge Audio’s Sirocco range which have been designed in conjunction with the Sonata series.
Front panel controls 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 Standby/On Switches the unit between a low power standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and on (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 3 Watts. The unit may be left in standby mode when not in use. 2 Infrared sensor Receive IR commands from the supplied remote control. A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 5 Skip/Scan Sonata AR30 – In preset mode, steps up or down through the user-stored presets. – In manual mode, steps through the frequency band, for fine-tuning. If button is held, the unit will search for the next station with a strong signal. Sonata DR30 – In preset mode, steps up or down through the user-stored presets. – In FM manual mode, steps through the frequency band, for fine-tuning. If button is held, the unit will search for the next station with a strong signal.
Remote control The Sonata AR30 and DR30 are both supplied with a Navigator remote control that operates the units. Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby and On mode. 0-9 numeric buttons Press to recall stored presets. Numerical select To recall a preset number greater than ten, press -/-- followed by the required preset number. Mute Mutes the audio on the unit. Press again to cancel mute. Band AR30 – Switches the unit between FM, AM and SIRIUS (if fitted, US version only) bands.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 iPod compatibility Alarm/Clock Press once to enter the Alarm menu. Press and hold to enter the Sleep menu. Refer to the 'Operation instructions' section of this manual. i Info Changes the display mode to allow the user to view different information. Tuner data varies depending on the type of broadcast, and signal quality. When in a non-tuner mode, pressing the i button will briefly display the clock time, before returning to show the current source.
Connections Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn on the unit until all connections have been made. Loudspeakers 1 1 Loudspeakers Tuner Power AM Loop 300Ω On Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms are recommended. 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.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Aerials 4 Trigger outputs/Power syncing Your Sonata AR30 or DR30 can automatically power on or switch into Standby, a matching Sonata CD30 CD player or DV30 DVD player. The Sonata CD30 and DV30 comes with a trigger lead for this purpose. To enable this feature: 1. Switch off all Sonata units. 2. Connect one of the provided trigger lead between your source equipment and the corresponding trigger connection at back of the Sonata AR30 or DR30 unit (e.g.
Aerials (continued) Operating instructions DAB aerial The Sonata DR30 has an F-type screw connection aerial for both FM and DAB signals. Connect the supplied combined DAB/FM aerial to the socket. For continued use, we strongly recommend an external aerial. This should be a combined DAB/FM type or separate aerials diplexed onto a single co-axial cable run.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Adjusting the volume Tuning and listening Use either the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote control, or the Volume control on the front of your Sonata system to change the volume level. The newly selected level will be indicated briefly on the front display. Select the Tuner source using the Source button on the front of the unit or direct Tuner button on the remote. Note: Before tuning your Sonata AR30/DR30, make sure that the stereo receiver is set to 'Manual mode'.
Operating instructions (continued) Sonata DR30 1. In tuner mode press the Band button to toggle between DAB/FM modes. 2. In FM mode, press and hold the button to scan to previous available stations or press and hold the button to scan to the next available stations. 'SCANNING' will be displayed while scanning for available station as shown previously. Briefly press the or button to fine-tune the station frequency. 3.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Setting the clock Setting the time zone (US version only) By default, the clock will set itself according to the clock data transmitted by SIRIUS, DAB or RDS enabled FM broadcasts. If you are not in a region where you can receive these transmissions, you can set the clock manually. To set the clock time: 1. Press and hold the Volume control on the front of the unit to enter the advanced settings menu. 2.
Operating instructions (continued) Setting the alarm The alarm function can turn on the unit at a chosen time. When the alarm activates it will either select the MP3 source and play your iPod, or select the tuner band of your choice and preset 1 in that band. To set the alarm time: 1. Press the button on your remote control. The unit will display either 'Alarm On' or 'Alarm Off'. Turn the Volume control or press the volume control on the remote to change the mode if necessary. 2.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Advanced settings To re-name the Aux input The advanced settings menu allows you to adjust the input gain for the Aux and MP3 external sources, set the clock, and assign a custom name to the Aux input. Note: The advanced settings menu can only be accessed by pressing and holding the Volume control on the front of the unit. It is not possible to access the advance settings menu using the Sonata remote.
Operating instructions (continued) Using the supplied DD30 docking station for iPod Note: Make sure that there’s no device attached to the MP3 input on the front of the unit for the DD30 docking station to work. The Sonata AR30/DR30 comes with a supplied DD30 docking station for iPod. Connect the DD30 to the connector located on the back of the unit and insert an appropriate iPod dock adaptor for your iPod. DD30 docking station is compatible with Apple’s standard dock adaptors, supplied with all new iPod.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Connecting and using a SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner (US version only) The Sonata AR30 can be used in conjunction with a compatible SIRIUS receiver module such as the SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner SC-H1. This module allows you to subscribe and listen to any station on the SIRIUS satellite radio network. Please carefully read the instructions included with your particular tuner, paying attention to antenna configuration.
Factory reset Troubleshooting To clear all presets, and restore all settings to the factory defaults: 1. Turn off the unit from the main power switch at the back. 2. Hold down the Select/Mode button on the front of the unit. 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. Check the power switch is on at the back of the unit. There is no sound 3.
ENGLISH AR30 DR30 Technical specifications Distortion AR30/DR30 specifications Amplifier section Power output THD Frequency response S/N ratio (ref 1w) Line input impedances Tone controls Headphone output Tuners Bands Aerial inputs Signal to noise 40 watts per channel (into 8Ω) <0.05% 20Hz-20kHz @ 80% max power <0.009% @ 1kHz 10w 10Hz - 50kHz +/-1dB >80dB ‘A’ weighted 47kohms (CD, DVD, Aux and MP3 inputs) +/-12dB @ 100Hz and 10kHz (shelving) 3.
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