W W W.CAMBRIDGEAUDIO.COM Gallery Court, Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc. Registered in England No. 2953313 AP36043/B I H S L G N E ALVA TT DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK - Cover.indd All Pages 15/05/2018 11:21 AM Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY/SETUP TOP VIEW REAR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING 3 5 8 9 10 12 13 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 Audios 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 2018. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio Partnership Plc is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Make sure you register your product at:
WWW.CAMBRIDGEAUDIO.COM/REGISTER For upcoming news on future products, software updates and exclusive offers. What's in the box 1. Turntable lid 2. Documentation 3. Tonearm force gauge 4. Turntable 5. Platter 6. Power cable 7. Analogue interconnect 8. Turntable lid hinges 9. Counterweight 2 1 4 5 6 3 7 2 6 9 8 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 2 15/05/2018 11:19 AM 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. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. 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. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. 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 apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle. Pour deconnecter completement lappareil du reseau dalimentation, deconnecter le cordon dalimentation de la prise murale. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible. La prise du reseau dalimentation doit demeurer aisement accessible Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit. Use of the apparatus in tropical climates (the equipment shall be used at maximum 45 degree c ambient temperature) Warning: please refer the information on exterior bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus. To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 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 products 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. 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 (2014/35/EU), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Environmentally-
friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel. RCM (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MARK) This product meets Australia, New Zealand Safety, EMC and Radio Communications requirements of the ERAC and ACMA. CU-TR MARK This product meets Russia, Byelorussia and Kazakhstan electronic safety approvals. 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. Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 20cm clearance on the top, side and rear). 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. 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 equipment on top of the unit. 3 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 3 15/05/2018 11:19 AM ALVATTENGLISH 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 day). This will allow the new components to settle down and 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. 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 cords 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. SERVICING These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble 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. FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Exposure to radio frequency radiation. The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to 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. 4 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Cambridge Audio, may void the users authority to operate the equipment. CANADA-INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada License exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body INDUSTRIE CANADA (IC) Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. ce matriel est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements rf de fac noncs dans un autre environnement. ce matriel doit tre install et exploit une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. EUROPE-EUROPEAN UNION NOTICE Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the RED Directive
(2014/53/EU) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Radio Frequency: 2.402GHz-2.48GHz The Max. transmit power: 10 dBm This product can be used across EU member states Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms. EN 62368-1 Product Safety. EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment. EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 4 15/05/2018 11:19 AM Assembly/setup 1 3 2 4 Gr 4 3 2.5 2 1.5 1.25 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 5 15/05/2018 11:19 AM 5 ALVATTENGLISH Assembly/setup 5 Counterweight adjustment Return the arm to its arm rest to adjust the counterweight. This part of the process requires care and patience With the tonearm on the stylus force gauge, adjust the counterweight until the stylus force gauge is parallel to the surface of the platter. This indicates that the tonearm is heavy and the counter-
weight should be adjusted accordingly. This indicates that the tonearm is too light and the counter-
weight should be adjusted accordingly. 6 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 6 15/05/2018 11:19 AM 6 Anti-skating (bias) adjustment 7 The bias should be adjusted to match the tracking force. For the Cambridge Audio Moving Coil cartridge, the bias should be set to 2. 8 Output Output AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 7 15/05/2018 11:20 AM 7 ALVATTENGLISHOutputOutputBluetoothLEDOnOffPairing Top view 3 1 2 5 4 8 6 7 9 1. STANDBY/ON Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim LED) and On (indicated by bright LED). Standby mode is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts. 2. RECORD SPEED BUTTONS AND START/
STOP To start the motor running, press the speed button according to the record being played. Press again to stop. 3. MAIN PLATTER 4. TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT Used to adjust tracking force (downforce). 5. TONEARM REST 6. TONEARM LIFT LEVER Raises and lowers the arm onto the record to be played. 7. TONEARM 8. FITTED CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MC CARTRIDGE 9. HEADSHELL WITH FINGER LIFT 8 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 8 15/05/2018 11:20 AM Rear panel 2 3 1 4 Output 5 LED On Off 6 Pairing 7 Output Bluetooth 2 3 1. LID Turntable cover. 2. LID HINGES 3. HINGE FASTENERS 4. SIGNAL OUTPUT SOCKETS The turntable must be connected to the line in of an amplifier using the supplied RCA cable. 5. BLUETOOTH STATUS LED WITH ON/
OFF SWITCH To turn the Bluetooth LED light off or on, set the LED switch to your desired position. 6. BLUETOOTH PAIRING BUTTON 7. AC POWER SOCKET AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 9 15/05/2018 11:20 AM 9 ALVATTENGLISH Operating instructions AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) This unit has an Auto Power Down function. The product will automatically switch to standby mode after inactivity of 20 minutes. DISABLING THE AUTO POWER DOWN If you wish to disable the APD function, then press and hold the standby button for 5 seconds when in standby. This can then be reset to factory defaults by plugging in the mains lead with the standby button held down. PLAYING RECORDS The record player is compatible with 33 1/3rpm and 45rpm records. Place the record over the spindle holding the record only by its outermost edge. Note: Before playing, it is a good idea to clean the record using an appropriate cleaning brush designed specifically for use with records. We particularly recommend the type with soft carbon fibre bristles which also reduce static charge on the record surface. Move the tonearm so that the stylus is over the start of the record and then switch the motor on. Now use the tonearm lift lever to lower the stylus onto the record. When finished, lift the stylus from the record using the tonearm lift lever before turning the motor off. Return the arm to the tonearm rest. Note: To prevent dust on the record, always return records to their sleeves. CHANGING REPLAY SPEED Turn on the unit. Press the appropriate speed button according to the record being played. Press the speed button again to stop the platter. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust. Antistatic cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores. It is recommended to fit the stylus cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage. CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT/
ADJUSTMENT The record player is supplied with a factory fitted and adjusted Cambridge Audio high output moving coil cartridge fully aligned and setup at the factory. The following instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provided in case the cartridge is replaced by a different model at a later date. Note: It is not necessary to adjust the factory fitted cartridge. The supplied cartridge has a lifespan of approximately 1000-2000 hours. CARTRIDGE FITTING Only use a Moving Magnet (MM) or high output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge. All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leaving the needle's protection cover on, fit the cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell. Do not tighten the nuts yet. Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:
White Left channel positive (L+) Red Right channel positive. (R+) Green Right channel return (R ) Blue Left channel return (L ) CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT Because a normal tonearm pivots about its bearing point as it traverses a record, the angle between the cartridge body and record groove will gradually vary as the record is played. The idea of cartridge alignment is to minimise this inherent error. A simple alignment protractor is included. Follow the instruction on the Alignment Protractor. Note: The record player is fully aligned at the factory for the supplied Cambridge Audio MC cartridge and does not require this adjustment to be made. CARTRIDGE DOWNFORCE ADJUSTMENT Refer to the 'Assembly/setup' section of this manual. 10 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 10 15/05/2018 11:20 AM ANTI-SKATING (BIAS) ADJUSTMENT The bias should be adjusted to match the tracking force. For the Cambridge Audio Moving Coil cartridge, the bias should be set to 2. See below diagram. BLUETOOTH This product is a Bluetooth transmitter only and transmits high definition Bluetooth audio. Supports SBC, Qualcomm aptX and aptX HD audio codecs. Note: Do not pair this product with your portable devices such as smartphones or tablets, as these devices are also transmitters. BLUETOOTH PAIRING Note: Before pairing this product, It is highly recommended to only turn on the Bluetooth device you want to pair and activate its pairing mode. To start pairing with your Bluetooth device such as a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, press the Bluetooth paring button located on the rear of the unit for 2 seconds. Once successful, the Blue LED will stop flashing and will enter paired mode. Refer to your Bluetooth device for more information. BLUETOOTH LED STATUS Note: Please make sure that the LED switch is set to 'on' position. Slowly flashing Searching for a paired device. Fast flashing In pairing mode. Solid Paired to a device using SBC codec. Long solid intervals Paired to a device using aptX/aptX HD codec. REMOVING PAIRED DEVICES To clear all paired devices, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for approximately 20 seconds. Once successful, the Bluetooth LED will go off for approximately 3 seconds before reverting back to
'searching' mode. AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 11 15/05/2018 11:20 AM 11 ALVATTENGLISH GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight CARTRIDGE Type Frequency response Stylus Cantilever Output level Tracking force Recommended load 100-240V 5W Approx., 20W max, <0.5W (Standby) 435 x 138 x 370mm 10 kg High Output Moving Coil
+/- 1dB 30Hz-20kHz Elliptical Aluminium 2mV @ 1kHz 2g 47k Technical specifications Direct Drive 33 1/3, 45rpm 1.6kg/cm 0.06%
POM
(Polyoxymethylene) 305mm One piece aluminium casting 238mm 17.2mm 11g 42dB 250mVrms 0.1uVrms
+/-0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz
>90dB 0.0025%
47k 320pF RCA line level SBC/aptX/aptX HD TURNTABLE Type Turntable Speeds Motor Torque Wow & Flutter Turntable Platter Diameter TONEARM Type Effective Length Overhang Effective mass INTERNAL PHONO STAGE Gain @ 1kHz Nominal output (with CA cartridge) Equivalent input noise (A-Weighted) RIAA Curve Accuracy Signal/Noise ratio
(ref 1V out, 20-20K BW) THD+N 1kHz Input Impedance Input Capacitance OUTPUTS Audio Output Bluetooth 12 AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 12 15/05/2018 11:20 AM Troubleshooting NO SIGNAL THROUGH ONE OR OTHER CHANNEL OR BOTH CHANNELS Possible Wiring fault. Check that there are connections from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring. Amplifier not switched on. Amplifier or speakers defective or muted. No connection to the loudspeakers. DISTORTED OR INCONSISTENT SOUND FROM ONE OR BOTH CHANNELS Record player is connected to wrong input of amplifier. Stylus/needle or cantilever damaged. Wrong rpm used for record. Bad connections, plugs not fully pushed home. Tracking force and/or anti-skate incorrectly adjusted. Record player is connected to phono input or phono stage. If you experience any trouble with your product, visit the help section on our webpage at http://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com AP360431 CA0858 USERS MANUAL ARTWORK.indd 13 15/05/2018 11:20 AM 13 ALVATTENGLISH