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2 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................3 Important safety instructions ..........................................................................................4 Limited warranty ....................
Page 3 - Introduction
3 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing your Sonata AR30/DR30. We are confident that you willenjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products, theSonata AR30/DR30 adheres to three core principles – stunning performance, easeof use and incredible value. The Sonata...
Page 4 - Important safety instructions
4 Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefullybefore attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enableyou to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit: 1. Read these instruction...
Page 5 - WEEE symbol; FCC regulations
5 AR30DR30 ENGLISH The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intendedto aler t the user to the presence of un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons. The ex...
Page 7 - Limited warranty
7 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials andworkmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair orreplace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this product or any defective par ts in thisproduct. Warranty periods may vary from...
Page 8 - Rear panel connections
FM 75 Ω AM Loop 300 Ω CD DVD AUX Tuner Trigger Out DD30 Dock On Off Loudspeaker Terminals Right Left Power AC Power Designed and engineered in London, England Sonata AR30 Stereo Receiver CD DVD Aux In Out Rec Out Sub Audio In R L R L Designed and engineered in London, England Sonata DR30 Stereo Rece...
Page 10 - Front panel controls; Infrared sensor
10 Front panel controls 1 Standby/On Switches the unit between a low power standby mode (indicated by dim power LED)and on (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode where the powerconsumption is less than 3 Watts. The unit may be left in standby mode when not inuse. Infrared senso...
Page 11 - Display; MP3 Input
11 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Skip/Scan Sonata AR30 – In preset mode, steps up or down through the user-stored presets. – In 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. Sonata DR30 – In preset mode, steps up...
Page 12 - Remote control
12 Remote control The Sonata AR30 and DR30 are both supplied with a Navigator remotecontrol that operates the units. Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby and On mode. 0-9 numeric buttons Press to recall stored presets. Numerical select To recall a preset number greater than ten, press -/-- f...
Page 13 - iPod compatibility
The supplied remote can also control the basic functions of an iPod when mounted inthe 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 iPod ...
Page 14 - Connections; Loudspeakers
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...
Page 15 - Trigger outputs/Power syncing; Audio inputs; Aerials
15 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Note: Sonata AR30 and DR30 are supplied with a temporary aerial for initial use. Forpermanent use, outdoor aerials are highly recommended. AM loop aerial Connect each end of the single length antenna to the antenna terminals. Place theantenna as far from the main system as possib...
Page 16 - Operating instructions; Setting the source
16 Operating instructions After making the connections to your unit, activate the Sonata AR30/DR30 byswitching the power button on the rear panel to 'On', then press the Standby/On buttonon the front of the unit or remote. Changing DAB region (DR30 only) The DR30 has been pre-configured with a DAB r...
Page 17 - Adjusting the volume; Tuning and listening
17 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Adjusting the volume Use either the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote control, or the Volume control on the front of your Sonata system to change the volume level. The newly selectedlevel will be indicated briefly on the front display. Adjusting the audio settings Adjustments ...
Page 18 - Setting presets
18 Operating instructions (continued) Setting presets Radio stations can be stored into the memory presets for easy access. You can storeup to 20 presets for each band (for example, 20 presets for the AM band plus 20presets for the FM band and 20 presets for the DAB band). 1. Select the station you ...
Page 19 - Setting the clock
19 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Setting the clock By default, the clock will set itself according to the clock data transmitted by SIRIUS,DAB or RDS enabled FM broadcasts. If you are not in a region where you can receivethese transmissions, you can set the clock manually. To set the clock time: 1. Press and hol...
Page 21 - To re-name the Aux input
21 AR30DR30 ENGLISH To re-name the Aux input The aux input can be renamed thereby allowing you to more easily identify theconnected 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 settings menu. 2. Pres...
Page 23 - Connecting and using a SIRIUS Connect Home Tuner (US version only)
23 AR30DR30 ENGLISH 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 to browse through...
Page 25 - Technical specifications
25 AR30DR30 ENGLISH Distortion <0.01% @1kHz 2V rms o/p (DAB)<0.2% @ 1kHz 50kHz deviation (FM mono)<0.6% @ 1kHz 50kHz deviation (FM stereo) DD30 docking station for iPod THD <0.009% @ 1kHz S/N ratio <-80dB re 2V output. General Trigger Outputs 3 x 3.5mm jack, Tip positive.Corresponding...
