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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations   on   purchasing   this   Digital   Radio   Tuner   from   Cambridge

Audio.    It  is  the  result  of  an  extensive  Research  and  Development  program

undertaken   to   identify   the   circuitry   and   components   fundamental   to   our

highly  regarded  and  critically  acclaimed  products.

This new DAB radio is an advanced digital product capable of receiving and

decoding the abundance of digital radio broadcasts available.

This unit takes advantage of the very latest, third-generation DAB chipset:

the highly integrated Frontier Silicon FS2020 module, which embraces the

FS1010 single-chip DAB/Audio processor. The unit is based on the META

processor design and Ensigma DAB IP licensed from Imagination

Technologies. 

This is coupled to a high performance 24-bit/192kHz, WM8716 digital to

analogue converter, with built-in 128fs oversampling, from respected

manufacturer Wolfson Microelectronics.

Our aim in realising the DAB500 was to bring into the home digital radio's

beautifully clear reception, remarkable ease-of-use and superior text

information. 

Interconnects are something that shouldn't be overlooked. Please do not

compromise your system's performance by using poor quality cables. A

system is only as strong as its weakest link. Your dealer can supply quality

Cambridge Audio cables, either digital or analogue, that will ensure the

DAB500 performs to its full potential.

Please do read and retain this guide as it contains important safety and

operational information.

Now  we  invite  you  to  sit  back,  relax  and  enjoy!

DAB500

CONTENTS

Introduction ......................................................................................................2

Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................3

Controls.............................................................................................................4

Connections......................................................................................................5

Setting Up .........................................................................................................6

Using your DAB500..........................................................................................7

Improving your Reception................................................................................9

An Overview of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)........................................10

Specification...................................................................................................10

Limited Warranty............................................................................................11

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Summary of Contents for DAB500

Page 1: ...DAB500 Digital Radio Tuner Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...igital to analogue converter with built in 128fs oversampling from respected manufacturer Wolfson Microelectronics Our aim in realising the DAB500 was to bring into the home digital radio s beautifull...

Page 3: ...tic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Directives when used according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be...

Page 4: ...o select the function of the tune enter dial 5 AUTO TUNE BUTTON Use this button to Initiate a search for available stations after adjusting the aerial 6 BRIGHTNESS BUTTON Use this button to toggle bet...

Page 5: ...input on your amplifier 5 4 OPTICAL SPDIF OUTPUT Use this socket to connect to the input of a separate DAC or digital recording machine Use a high quality fibre optic interconnect cable designed spec...

Page 6: ...mplifier when your DAB500 is switched off CONNECTING TO DIGITAL DEVICES The DAB500 is equipped to provide a high quality digital audio output for connection to digital loudspeakers amplifiers and othe...

Page 7: ...nt panel to scroll through the available stations To select a broadcast simply press the tune enter dial PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICES Some selected stations have a primary and secondary broadcast fo...

Page 8: ...to select A figure 1 delivers maximum dynamic compression while zero means there is no compression across the dynamic range SW VERSION Displays software version BRIGHTNESS Press the brightness button...

Page 9: ...so reception will be clear After you have optimised the aerial position for the station you are listening to check the signal strength of other stations to make sure you have sufficient level for the...

Page 10: ...cy to listen to your favourite broadcast you can simply select the station name DAB also enables broadcasters to transmit additional data with the audio which takes in other audio channels text and in...

Page 11: ...stributor 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 ac...

Page 12: ...For the latest information on Cambridge Audio products visit us at www cambridge a audio co uk Made from recyclable material Part No AP13739 1...

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