Cambridge Audio DAB500 owner manual Introduction, Contents

DAB500

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!

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

2