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SETTING  UP

This section provides information on connecting your DAB500 to other hi-fi

equipment and connecting an aerial. All components must be switched off

when connecting the DAB500.

CONNECTING  TO  AN  AMPLIFIER

The signal from your DAB500 must be passed to an amplifier, which then

feeds loudspeakers to create sound. 

Connect a high quality interconnect cable to the DAB500's "Output" sockets

on the rear panel of the DAB500 - white/black to the "L" output and the red

to the "R" output.

Connect the other end of the cable to your amplifier's "Tuner" inputs, again

making sure the white/black plug goes to the "L" input and the red to the

"R" input.

CONNECTING  AN  ADDITIONAL  TUNER  OR  AUXILIARY  SOURCE

You can connect your old FM/AM tuner, or another auxiliary source, to your

amplifier through the DAB500 to reduce connections to your amplifier. 

Locate the "Input" sockets on the rear panel of the DAB500 and the

"Output" sockets on the auxiliary device. 

Using a high quality interconnect cable, connect the "L" sockets to the

white/black plugs and the "R" sockets to the red plugs. 

The auxiliary device signal will now be passed through the analogue outputs

to your amplifier 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 other digital devices

such as a MiniDisc or CD Recorder featuring the appropriate SPDIF digital

input connector.

Connect the SPDIF sockets on the DAB500 to the "Digital-in" socket on your

digital device using a high quality digital cable.

Connect either the optical or phono connection NOT both.

CONNECTING  YOUR  AERIAL

You need to connect either the supplied indoor aerial or other aerial to

receive radio broadcasts.

Locate the aerial socket on the rear panel of the DAB500. Insert the aerial

into the socket.

If using the indoor aerial, attach the main run horizontally to a wall and

extend the arms vertically, forming a sideways figure T (see diagram below).

Please see the section later in the manual, "Improving Your Reception", if

you find reception is poor or no stations are found.

ONCE  YOU  HAVE  MADE  THE  CONNECTIONS  PLUG  THE  POWER  CORD  INTO

AN  APPROPRIATE  POWER  SOCKET.

DAB500

Model:  

DAB300 Digital Tuner

Power Rating:

  220-240V AC    50Hz

Max Power Consumption:

  10W

POWER AC

AERIAL

INPUT

AERIAL
INPUT

TUNER

INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

PHONO

OPTICAL

PHONO

SPDIF OUTPUT

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TUNER
INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Fix to a wall in a 

vertical direction

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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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