User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO TOPAZ AM1

[. . . ] This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 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 2 AM1 AM5 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. [. . . ] 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. ­ Connect the equipment 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. 3 ENGLISH Limited warranty Ventilation IMPORTANT - The unit will become hot when in use. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation. If this happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice. 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. 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 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. 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 country to country. [. . . ] 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. The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers. Using bare wire connections Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8") or less of the outer insulation. Unscrew the speaker terminal, insert the speaker cable, tighten the terminal and secure the cable. Right speaker Left speaker Black Red Black Red Red Black Black Red Topaz AM1/AM5 CD player 6 AM1 AM5 Technical specifications AM1 Power output THD (unweighted) 20 watts (into 8) <0. 02% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0. 15% 20Hz ­ 20kHz, 80% of rated power <0. 1% 20Hz ­ 20kHz @ 10W 10Hz - 30kHz >82dB (unweighted) 32k ohms >100 150W 80 x 430 x 340mm (3. 1 x 16. 9 x 13. 4") 5. 1kg (11. 2lbs) Troubleshooting 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 the power button is on at the front of the unit. Frequency response (-3dB) S/N ratio (ref 1W) Input impedances Power Amp damping factor Max. [. . . ]