Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5
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1. Right Left speaker speaker Topaz AM1 AM5 CD player _ E wnn me ad Technical specifications AM1 Power output THD unweighted Freguency response 3dB S N ratio ref 1W Input impedances Power Amp damping factor Max power consumption Dimensions Weight AM5 Power output THD unweighted Freguency response 3dB S N ratio ref 1W Input impedances Power Amp damping factor Max power consumption Bass Treble controls Dimensions Weight 20 watts into 8 lt 0 02 1kHz 80 of rated power lt 0 15 20Hz 20kHz 80 of rated power lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz 10W 10Hz 30kHz gt 82dB unweighted 32k ohms gt 100 150W 80 x 430 x 340mm 3 1 x 16 9 x 13 4 5 1kg 11 2lbs 25 watts into 8 lt 0 015 1kHz 80 of rated power lt 0 15 20Hz 20kHz 80 of rated power lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz 10W 10Hz 30kHz gt 82dB unweighted 32k ohms gt 100 180W Shelving ultimate boost cut 5 5dB 20Hz and 20kHz 80 x 430 x 340mm 3 1x 16 9 x 13 4 5 1kg 11 2lbs AM1 Topaz AM5 Troubleshooting There is no power Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely ENGLISH Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall so2. Topoz AM1 AM5 Cambridge Audio Your music our passion Cambridge Audio Contents Introduction Important safety instructions Limit d Wara usisissanninkinisiisisisistioninkiisikania ski tiki iii Rear PANG COMMCCU ONS ss xxsxixk ndean i VAKE arada PRONE Pane COMING ask 42 sein is n k n iai E Connections Technical specifications Troubleshooting Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Topaz AM1 or AM5 Stereo Amplifier We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it Like all Cambridge Audio products the AM1 and AM5 adhere to our three core principles stunning performance ease of use and incredible value The unit can support a wide range of sources with the Topaz AM5 having a front panel MP3 Portable Media Player input that allows use with the headphone or line level outputs of most portable players Part of our new Topaz range this product also features a new casework design with braced front panel rigid wrap over lid assembly and carefully designed mechanicals for resonance control Your amplifier can only be as good as the system it is connected to Please do not compromise on the quality of your source equipment speakers or cabling Naturally we particularly recommend source and speaker models from the Cambridge Audio range which have been designed to the same exacting standards as this product Your dealer ca
3. AM1 Topaz AM5 Risk of electric Risgue de choc Vorm ffnen shock electrique Do not open des gerates Ne pas ouvrir Netzstecker ziehen 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS Il double insulated construction WEEE symbol The crossed out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information CE mark This product complies with European Low Voltage 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and Environmentally friendly design of Energy using Products 2005 32 EC Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only
4. or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored In the event of a problem or failure please contact your dealer 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 To obtain warranty service please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warranty is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge
5. Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state to state or
6. country to country For any service in or out of warranty please contact your dealer Plug Fitting Instructions UK Only The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside If it is necessary to change the fuse it is important that a 3 amp one is used If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below The plug must then be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard Should it be necessary to fit a 3 pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug Connect them as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be GREEN E connected to the terminal which is marked YELLOW with the letter N or coloured BLACK FUSE The wire which is coloured BROWN must be BLUE connected to the terminal which is marked N with the letter L or coloured RED The wire which is coloured GREEN YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN If a 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plu
7. the Rec Out connections It is advisable to turn the Volume control fully anti clockwise before switching the amplifier on This source allows you to connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player directly into the front of the unit using a 3 5mm stereo jack Once plugged in this input is selected when the source selector switch is set to MP3 Aux Note If the MP3 Aux input on the rear panel is required remove the jack from the front of the unit to enable the MP3 Aux input ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Connections Loudspeakers Check the impedance of your 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 Using bare wire connections Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm 3 87 or less of the outer insulation More than 10mm could cause a short circuit Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends Unscrew the speaker terminal insert the speaker cable tighten the terminal and secure the cable gt Note All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers
8. Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel C Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority s Radio communications and EMC requirements Pe Ross Test Stamp This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals FCC regulations NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the FC limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi
9. ay This will allow the new components to settle down the sonic properties will improve over this time Power sources The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company To turn the unit off switch off at the front panel If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time unplug it from the mains socket Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Be sure to insert each power cord securely To prevent hum and noise do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads Cleaning To clean the unit wipe its case with a dry lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit Battery disposal Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local environmental electronic waste disposal guidelines Loudspeakers Before making any connections to loudspeakers make sure all power is turned off and only use suitable interconnects Servicing These units are not user serviceable never attempt to repair disassemble
10. cket and is switched on Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor Check the power button is on at the front of the unit There is no sound Check the correct input is selected Check that the speakers are connected correctly The sound is distorted Check speaker connections There is a hum coming from the speaker Ensure that all cable connections are secure There is unwanted background noise and interference Move the unit away from other electrical equipment that is likely to cause interference Ensure that all cable connections are secure In the event that the above solutions do not remedy your problem please consult our frequently asked questions FAQ section on our website www cambridge audio com sts faqs For all servicing in or out of warranty please contact your dealer Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com 2009 Cambridge Audio Ltd B j S N a lt
11. g is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or on the distribution board AM1 Topaz AM5 Rear panel connections www cambridge audio com _ Cambridge Audio ceso n EB Important L Il 9 Topaz AM sade aot p Leuddpeiler Terminal Power AC MP3 Aux Tuner DAB 3 D Audio inputs Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are shorting the These inputs are suitable for any line level source equipment such as the speaker outputs together Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals audio outputs of CD players BD DVD players etc have been tightened adequately to provide a good electrical connection It is possible for the sound quality to be affected if the screw terminals are loose 2 Rec Out Connect to a tape deck or to the analogue Record In sockets of a MiniDisc or CD recorder etc AC power cable Once all connections are complete plug the captive AC power cable into A an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on 3 Loudspeaker terminals Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the Left positive and negative terminals and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the Right positive and negative terminals In each case the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the negative output Front panel controls Ya Cambridge Audio T
12. ghtning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug having been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet or appliance connector from the rear of the unit possible Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit Please ensure there is ample ventilation at least 10cm clearance all round Do not put any objects on top of this unit Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit
13. ing 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 Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth NOof WN Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use with only the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus h When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart 3 apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during li
14. n also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential Thank you for taking the time to read this manual we recommend you keep it for future reference nb Be Matthew Bramble Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the AM1 5 design team Make sure you register your purchase Visit www cambridge audio com sts By registering you ll be the first to know about Future product releases Software upgrades e News events and exclusive offers plus competitions 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 printing 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 All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2009 W Ra ak sa da du az ek da Gi Sk a d dak Gar k d k en nt ja qez a kr dibi W Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempt
15. opaz AM1 Integrated Amplifier 3 Balanos soso P Tuner DAB On off 2 N O Topaz AM5 Integrated Amplifier Cambridge Audio Tuner DAB PS N a o O7 5 L LT TU E o 4 On Off 4 Balance Switches the unit on and off This control allows you to adjust the relative output levels of the left and right channels In the central position the output from each channel is 2 Bass and Treble AM5 only equal This control only modifies the sound through your loudspeakers These controls allow subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the it does not affect the signals sent through the Rec Out connections sound In the central position these controls have no effect They only modify the sound through your loudspeakers and do not affect the signals 5 Source selector switch sent through the Rec Out connections If the musical recording is of poor BD DVD CD Tuner DAB MP3 Aux guality or other factors are affecting the sound guality it may be necessary to adjust the tone controls to compensate Select the appropriate input source component that you wish to listen to The signal selected is also fed to the Rec Out sockets so that it may be recorded The input should not be changed whilst recording 3 Volume Use to increase or decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the 6 MP3 Input AM5 only amplifier This control affects the level of the loudspeaker output it does not affect
16. pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help x 2 l o Z W Cambridge Audio 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 Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust cold or moisture The unit can be used in a moderate climate This unit must be installed on a sturdy level surface Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Do not place other eguipment on top of the unit Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week if used several hours per d
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