User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 540R

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio 540R AV receiver. It represents Cambridge Audio's first move into the exciting world of multichannel sound. It stems from a tradition of over 30 years of producing stereo amplifiers and holds true to the Cambridge philosophy of excellent performance at the best possible price. We hope that you will enjoy many years of happy and rewarding ownership. CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Video 1 /Video 2 - Connect to the line output terminals of a video player. DVD - Connect to the line output terminals of a DVD player. Coax in Tape Play - Connect to the line output terminals on the Tape Deck. CD - Connect to the corresponding Coaxial Digital output terminal of a CD player to play throught the 540R. DVD - Connect to the corresponding Coaxial Digital output terminal of a DVD player to play throught the 540R. It is possible to connect any equipment with a coaxial digital output to these inputs. Tape Rec - Connect to the line input terminals on the Tape Deck. Any line level source can be connected to any of these inputs (except Tape Play/Rec). 6. 1 Direct In Connect to the 7 channel output terminals of a DVD player for playing DVD-A or SACD through the 540R. Optical in Video 1 / Video 2 - Connect to the corresponding Optical Digital output terminal of a suitably equipped video player to play through the 540R. DVD - Connect to the corresponding Optical Digital output terminal of a DVD player to play through the 540R. Surround left and right Loudspeakers - If you are using normal hi-fi loudspeakers as your surrounds they should be situated roughly at listening height and facing into the listening position. It is suggested that they are wall mounted or alternatively placed on suitable speaker stands. Bipolar-type surround speakers can be set up in much the same way as standard 'monopole' types, so try positioning around listening height and angle toward the listener FM antenna If you live reasonably close to a transmitter and want to use the provided lead-type FM antenna, connect to the "FM 75 ohm" socket, extend the lead and attach it to a window frame or wall with thumbtacks, or move around the room, where reception is best In an area where FM signals are weak, it may be necessary to use a 75 ohm unbalanced-type outdoor FM antenna. 2. AM loop antenna The high performance AM loop antenna provided with the receiver is sufficient for good reception in most areas. Connect the loop antenna's wires to the AM antenna terminals. Place the antenna on a shelf, for example, and move around to obtain the best reception, place as far away as possible from the entire system, speaker leads and the power cords, to prevent unwanted noise. If the AM loop antenna provided does not receive sufficient reception, it may be necessary to use an outdoor AM antenna. 3. azur 540R AV receiver 5 Connecting video source equipment Video connections There are three ways in which video connections to the 540R can be made (only one video connection should be made): Component - Connect video source equipment's Component sockets to the corresponding sockets on the rear of your 540R using Component cable (3RCA-3RCA) S-Video - Connect video source equipment's S-Video socket to the V corresponding socket on the rear of your 540R using S-Video cable (MINIDIN-MINIDIN). Composite - Connect video source equipment's Composite socket to the corresponding socket on the rear of your 540R using phono cable (RCARCA) For best picture quality we recommend that video connections are made via Component sockets where possible. Note - If connecting two pieces of video source equipment to the 540R simultaneously (eg a VCR and a DVD player) it is recommended that the same method of video connection is used. By doing this only one input on the television will be used. Video connections are shown in fig. 1. Connecting audio source equipment Audio source equipment, such as a CD player, can be listened to through the 540R. Connections are made as audio connections explained in the previous column. Note - To record audio source material an external recording unit (eg Minidisc) should be connected to the digital or analogue outputs on the rear of the 540R. Audio connections There are three basic options for audio connections to the 540R: Optical - Connect video source equipment's optical digital output socket to the corresponding socket on the rear of the 540R using optical cable (OPT-OPT) Coaxial - Connect video source equipment's coaxial digital output socket to the corresponding socket on the rear of the 540R using 75 Ohm phono cable (RCA-RCA) Line level audio - Connect video source equipment's audio out sockets to the corresponding sockets on the rear of the 540R using phono cable (2RCA-2RCA). If you want to listen to DVD Audio or SACD discs then it will be necessary to connect your DVD player to the 6. 1 Direct In sockets on the rear of the 540R. Connecting a DVD player to these sockets bypasses the 540R decoder and sends the signal straight to the built in six channel amplifier. [. . . ] A low hum or buzz sound can be heard. Power cords or lighting placed near this product. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Output 100 watts rms per channel, 8 ohms, two channels driven 80 watts rms per channel, 8 ohms all 6 channels driven <0. 006% @1kHz <-60dB 20Hz ­ 20kHz +/- 1dB <2w 850w CS42518 Multi-DAC CS493263 DSP THD Crosstalk Sound is only audible from one channel One of the input cords is disconnected. The balance control is set to one side. Frequency response Stby power consumption Max power consumption DAC Connections Sound cuts off when listening to music or there is no sound even though power is ON. Speaker impedance is less than prescribed for the 540R. Low bass response. Speaker polarity (+/-) is reversed. Audio Inputs Audio Outputs 6 Line Level + Tuner 6. 1 Direct Input 6 Amplified Speaker Outputs 6. 1 Preamp output 1 Tape record output 4 Composite, 3 S-Video, 2 Component Video 1 Composite, 1 S-Video, 1 Component Video 2 Co-Axial, 3 Optical 1 Co-Axial, 1 Optical 430 x 100 x 310 9. 5kg/20. 9lbs An unusual hissing noise is heard when listening to the broadcast in stereo, but not heard when listening in mono. A slight noise may be heard because the method used for modulation of FM stereo broadcasts is different than that used for mono broadcasts. Video Inputs Noise is excessive in both stereo and monaural broadcasts. Poor location and/or direction of the antenna. Transmitting station is too far away. Video Ouputs Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Dimensions (mm) Weight Sound is distorted and/or the volume level becomes low Broadcast signals are poor or poor antenna placement. Excessive distortion in speaker output Poor reception area. No sound from the rear speakers Surround On/Off button is set to Off. Source being played is not recorded or broadcast in surround sound or stereo. [. . . ]