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Cambridge Audio Sonata AR30 User Manual

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Summary of Sonata AR30

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    - english stereo receiver user’s manual 2 your music + our passion ar30/dr30+.

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    2 contents make sure you register your purchase. Visit: www.Cambridge-audio.Com/sts by registering, you’ll be the first to know about: l future product releases l software upgrades l news, events and exclusive offers plus competitions! This guide is designed to make installing and using this product...

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    Ultimate sound quality depends on the whole of your system, naturally we particularly recommend speakers from the cambridge audio sirocco range as these have been designed for a perfect acoustic and aesthetic match. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality cambridge audio interconnects to ensur...

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    4 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 instructi...

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    5 ar30 dr30+ english 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. Th...

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    6 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,...

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    7 ar30 dr30+ english 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 ...

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    Designed and engineered in london, england sonata dr30+ stereo receiver cd dvd aux in out rec out sub audio in r l r l dd30 dock cd dvd aux trigger out on off loudspeaker terminals right left power ac power dab/fm aerial input 50/75 Ω f-type fm 75 Ω am loop 300 Ω cd dvd aux tuner trigger out dd30 do...

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    9 ar30 dr30+ english power on/off switches the unit on or off. 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. Loudspeaker terminals connect to loudspeakers with a...

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    10 front panel controls 1 standby/on switches the unit between standby mode (indicated by dim power led) and on (indicated by bright power led). Standby is an eco power mode where the power consumption is less than one watt. The unit is designed so that it can be left safely in standby mode when not...

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    11 ar30 dr30+ english skip/scan sonata ar30 – in preset mode, steps up or down through the user-stored presets. – in am/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. – in sirius manual mode, selec...

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    12 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 mode (indicated by dim power led) and on (indicated by bright power led). Standby is an eco power mode where the power consumption is le...

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    The supplied remote can also control the basic functions of an ipod when mounted in the dd30 docking station. Refer to 'using the supplied dd30 docking station for ipod' on how to connect your dd30 docking station. Ipod compatibility the dd30 is able to communicate with and control the following ipo...

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    14 connections y sw l r digital outputs 2.1 channel audio out trigger in 12v @ 30ma tip +ve on off loudspeaker terminals right left fm 75 Ω am loop 300 Ω cd dvd aux cd dvd aux in out tuner trigger out dd30 dock power ac power rec out sub audio in r l r l trigger in 12v @ 30ma tip +ve audio out r r l...

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    15 ar30 dr30+ english note: sonata ar30 and dr30+ are supplied with a temporary aerial for initial use. For permanent use, outdoor aerials are highly recommended. Am loop aerial connect each end of the single length antenna to the antenna terminals. Place the antenna as far from the main system as p...

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    16 operating instructions after making the connections to your unit, activate the sonata ar30/dr30+ by switching the power button on the rear panel to 'on', then press the standby/on button on the front of the unit or remote. Changing dab region (dr30+ only) the dr30+ has been pre-configured with a ...

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    Changing tuner region (ar30 only) the ar30 can also be set to a different region depending on your location. This sets the correct local de-emphasis and frequency steps. To change the current tuner region, do the following: note: make sure that the unit is turned off from the back power switch. 1. H...

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    18 tuning and listening 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'. Press the select/mode button on the front of the unit to sele...

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    19 ar30 dr30+ english setting presets radio stations can be stored into the memory presets for easy access. You can store up to 20 presets for each band (for example, 20 presets for the am band plus 20 presets for the fm band and 20 presets for the dab band). 1. Select the station you wish to store ...

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    20 operating instructions (continued) setting the time zone (us version only) if the sonata ar30 is configured for automatic time-set, and the unit is connected to a sirius tuner module, it is important to specify the appropriate time-zone for your geographic region. To set the time zone: 1. Enter t...

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    21 ar30 dr30+ english 2. Press the button to accept and advance to sleep countdown time. 3. The period of time before the unit switches off is displayed. Rotate the volume control or press the volume control on the remote to adjust the time. 4. Press the button to confirm the sleep time. 'sleep set'...

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    22 operating instructions (continued) to re-name the aux input the aux input can be renamed thereby allowing you to more easily identify the connected source equipment. The name can be up to five characters long. 1. Press and hold the volume control on the front of the unit to enter the advanced set...

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    23 ar30 dr30+ english 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 co...

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    24 operating instructions (continued) manual tuning in this mode, you can navigate through all subscribed stations using the buttons on the front of the unit and remote control. 1. Press the source button until sirius is displayed. 2. Use the buttons on either the remote control or front of the unit...

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    25 ar30 dr30+ english 3. Press the buttons to browse through the available stations within the chosen category. If the station you wish to listen to isn’t present, you may need to add it to your subscription. Call 1-888-539-sirius for more information. 4. If you wish to exit category mode (and allow...

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    26 ar30/dr30+ specifications amplifier section power output 40 watts per channel (into 8Ω) thd frequency response 10hz - 50khz +/-1db s/n ratio (ref 1w) >80db ‘a’ weighted line input impedances 47kohms (cd, dvd, aux and mp3 inputs) tone controls +/-12db @ 100hz and 10khz (shelving) headphone output ...

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    27 ar30 dr30+ english aerial inputs ar30 fm 75ohms, coaxial. Am 300 ohms wire loop/single wire. Dr30+ combined fm/dab: 50-75 ohms, f-type. Signal to noise 80db typical (dab) 60db typical (fm) distortion dd30 docking station for ipod thd s/n ratio general trigger outputs 3 x 3.5mm jack, tip positive....

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