Cambridge Audio EDGE W, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 EDGE W Manual Generated 26 08 2022 04 19 ...

Page 2: ... Introduction 4 What s included with the EDGE W 5 Front panel 6 Rear panel connections 7 Getting connected 9 Power syncing 13 Protection circuitry 14 Troubleshooting 15 Technical specifications 16 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 18 ...

Page 3: ...3 EDGE W Last updated August 9 2022 05 05 Revision 5727 Users Manual ...

Page 4: ...ubject to change without prior notice This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights 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 2022 Fo...

Page 5: ...UK power cord Depending on which country the EDGE W was purchased in 2 EU power cord Depending on which country the EDGE W was purchased in CU power cord Depending on which country the EDGE W was purchased in JP power cord Depending on which country the EDGE W was purchased in Link Cable 3 User Manual 4 Warranty Card 5 Welcome Letter 6 Unboxing Card 7 ...

Page 6: ...ted 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 AUTO POWER DOWN APD The product will automatically switch to standby mode after inactivity of 20 minutes To enable or disable this function use the APD switch located on the rear of the unit ...

Page 7: ... 05 05 Revision 5720 1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH Note For use by Cambridge Audio service personnel only 2 AC POWER SOCKET 3 SPEAKER TERMINALS Note When using a banana plug make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug ...

Page 8: ...n be used for bi amping daisy chaining or connecting to the input of an active subwoofer The XLR output is balanced and the RCA output is unbalanced 5 BALANCED UNBALANCED SWITCH Select depending on whether a source is connected to the balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input Note There will be no sound from the amp if the correct input isn t selected If a source is connected to the balanced input for ...

Page 9: ... cause a short circuit Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends Unscrew the speaker terminal insert the speaker cable tighten the terminal and secure the cable Note All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable USING BANANA PLUGS We recommend using Banana plugs with our units to establish a secure connection and ensure there are no loose strands of wire that may caus...

Page 10: ...Outs of a Preamplifier or Integrated amp The diagrams below show the basic connection from a Preamplifier Unbalanced input Using RCA cables will enable an unbalanced analogue connection to your EDGE W If using RCA cables ensure the Unbalanced switch on your EDGE W is selected ...

Page 11: ...EDGE W is selected ANALOGUE OUTPUTS The output connections remain active at all times which means there are a few uses for these connections that can enable you to get even more from your system Any component or device connected to the EDGE W s outputs will follow the volume commands of the preamplifier to ensure the volume increases decreases in sync Subwoofer Although the EDGE W does not contain ...

Page 12: ...ve the high and mid frequencies of your speakers from one power amp and the low frequencies of your speakers from a second power amp The diagram below shows how to bi amp a pair of EDGE W s connected to an EDGE NQ using a balanced connection ...

Page 13: ...W or EDGE A and EDGE W to synchronise power on standby When you turn the EDGE A or NQ On Off the EDGE W will also turn On Off TRIGGER IN The EDGE W can also be connected to the trigger control output of home automation equipment to control the power state of the EDGE W The input level should be between 5V and 12V ...

Page 14: ...ration If the unit has not fully cooled down then the temperature may reach the limit soon after the amplifier is powered up DC EDGE W offers loudspeaker protection if the output of the amplifier goes to a high constant voltage DC because of some internal fault This is a rare fault although detecting it will protect your loudspeakers from damage Remedy Due to the necessary sensitivity of the DC prote...

Page 15: ...cted Ensure that the correct input has been selected via the Balanced Unbalanced switch If possible use different interconnect cables and speaker cables Check your source devices volume control to ensure this is not muted Check with alternative source device There is no sound on one channel Check speaker connections Check interconnects There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging Ensure that speake...

Page 16: ...r 8 Ohms Frequency Response 3Hz 80kHz 1dB S N ratio ref 1W into 8 Ohm 93 dB Crosstalk 1kHz 100dB S N ratio ref full power 113 dB Input sensitivity Input A1 A2 unbalanced 1 09V RMS Input impedances Input A3 balanced 47k Ohm Input A1 A2 unbalanced 47k Ohm Inputs Balanced Unbalanced Outputs Speakers Loop out Max power consumption 1000W Standby power consumption 0 5W Dimensions 150 x 460 x 405mm 5 9 x...

Page 17: ...17 23 6kg 51 9lbs ...

Page 18: ...s What amplification class does the EDGE W use The EDGE W uses Class XA amplification For Class XA the crossover point is moved so that both sets of transistors are always on until the signal reaches a loud enough level This means that for low level signals the amplifier is essentially operating as a Class A amplifier and it is only when the signal is sufficiently loud enough that the transistors switch...