Cambridge Audio CXN V2, User Manual

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Contents

IMORTANT! 

The CXN v2 is largely a software based product and new features and 

updates will be made available from time to time. See the Upgrade 

Firmware section at the end of this manual for how to check for and then 

automatically update your unit via the internet. The process takes only 

a few minutes.
We would encourage you to check for any updates before using your 

CXN v2 for the first time and then from time to time afterwards.
Also please do check the support page for the CXN v2 at  

https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com for details of any new 

features, advice on compatibility with other products and audio formats 

and the most recent copy of this manual.

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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 Audio’s 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 2019.
Cambridge Audio and the Cambridge Audio logo are trademarks of 

Cambridge Audio. 
Stream Magic is a trademark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered 

in the European Community and other countries.
This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU 

Public License and version 2.1 of the GNU Lesser Public License. The 

source code for this software is available from:
http://gpl.stream-magic.com/
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and 

under a licence from Microsoft Licensing GP. Use or distribution of such 

technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from 

Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP as applicable.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: 

www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

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LIMITED WARRANTY 

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 

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FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS 

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REMOTE CONTROL 

8

OVERVIEW 9

GETTING CONNECTED 

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

10

PRESETS 10

RADIO 10

MUSIC LIBRARY 

11

INPUTS 12

USB AUDIO 

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BT100 AND BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING 

12

SPOTIFY 13

AIRPLAY 13

CHROMECAST BUILT-IN 

13

SETTINGS 14

NETWORK 14

WIRED/WIRELESS CONNECTION 

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DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 

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DEVICE NAME 

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AUDIO 15

USB AUDIO CLASS 

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INSTANT ON 

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AUTOMATIC POWER DOWN 

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EDIT DIGITAL INPUT NAMES 

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FACTORY RESET 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

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TROUBLESHOOTING 17

Support

FAQS AND SUPPORT 

Please visit 

https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com

GET IN CONTACT WITH OUR  

DEDICATED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM: 

support@cambridgeaudio.com

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