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Cambridge Audio azur 540R V2.0 User Manual

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    Azur 540r v2.0 av receiver user’s manual.

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    2 azur av receiver introduction .................................................................................................3 limited warranty ........................................................................................4 safety precautions ..............................................

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    In addition, the 540r v2.0 also carries a 6.1 channel analogue input. This feature allows for the connection of a dvd audio or sacd player equipped with a 5.1/6.1 output. This means that the 540r v2.0 is fully equipped to make the most of these exciting new music formats. As well as the full complem...

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    4 azur av receiver cambridge audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge audio will repair or replace (at cambridge audio's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary fr...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 5 checking the power supply rating for your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains. Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. If your mains supply voltage is d...

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    6 azur av receiver please take a moment to read these notes before installing your 540r v2.0, as they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit. Please retain these instructions for future reference. Ventilation important - the unit will become hot when in use. Ple...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 7 overloading do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded ac outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result ...

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    8 azur av receiver standby/on switches the unit between standby mode (indicated by dim power led) and on (indicated by bright power led). Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 10 watts. The unit should be left in standby mode when not in use. Phones allows for the conn...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 9 pro logic ii / neo:6 press to decode suitable encoded analog stereo source material into surround sound. Autodetection for these modes is not possible and they must be manually selected. Dsp mode the 540r v2.0 can create a surround sound effect even from non-...

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    10 azur av receiver fm/am antenna all tuner antenna connections are made here. Refer to the ‘antenna connections’ section of this manual for more information. Tv/mon outputs s-video - connect to your television via s-video cable to display the picture of any s-video connected unit. Composite - conne...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 11 optical in connect to the digital optical (toslink) outputs from source equipment. Optical out connect to the digital optical (toslink) input of an external recording device (eg md/cdr etc) to record from the selected digital audio source. Coax in connect to...

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    Ch select press to select individual channels, then use volume to balance speakers. Sub on/off press to turn on/off the output of the subwoofer. Delay press to set the delay times when setting up surround sound speakers. Spk setup press to change the surround sound speaker settings. On-screen displa...

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    Tune press the right arrow to increase tuner frequency/change preset. Press the left arrow to decrease tuner frequency/change preset. Also used to scroll left/right in the osd setup menu. Enter used in the osd setup menu. 6.1 direct selects the 5.1/6.1 direct input. Bass treble press for bass/treble...

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    14 azur av receiver the 540r v2.0 has several music and home-cinema listening modes available, all designed to reproduce “surround sound” effects, dependant on the input signal and speaker setup: stereo only the front left and front right speakers (and subwoofer if selected) have output in this mode...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 15 the diagram shows a typical example of a 5.1/6.1 loudspeaker setup. Always adjust the speaker and listening positions until you are happy with the sound. Please refer to the loudspeaker and subwoofer manuals for more detailed positioning information. Front l...

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    16 azur av receiver to avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 ohms (each) are recommended. The coloured speaker terminals are posi...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 17 video connections power rating: 230v ac 50hz fm 75 Ω am loop 300 Ω video 2 video 1 dvd sur left sur right sur back left right centre reset power on off tape play tape rec cd dvd cd/aux video 2 video 1 dvd cd video 1/video 2 dvd video 2 video 1 dvd sb sb sw s...

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    18 azur av receiver digital connections power rating: 230v ac 50hz fm 75 Ω am loop 300 Ω video 2 video 1 dvd sur left sur right sur back left right centre reset power on off tape play tape rec cd dvd cd/aux video 2 video 1 dvd cd video 1/video 2 dvd video 2 video 1 dvd sb sb sw sw cen c sr sr r r sl...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 19 power rating: 230v ac 50hz fm 75 Ω am loop 300 Ω video 2 video 1 dvd sur left sur right sur back left right centre reset power on off tape play tape rec cd dvd cd/aux video 2 video 1 dvd cd video 1/video 2 dvd video 2 video 1 dvd sb sb sw sw cen c sr sr r r ...

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    20 azur av receiver fm aerial connect an aerial to the fm 75 ohm socket (a simple wire aerial is supplied for temporary use). Extend the lead and move the aerial around until you get the best reception. For continued use, we strongly recommended using a 75 ohm outdoor fm aerial. Am loop aerial conne...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 21 speaker configuration assign the size of the speakers in your system (small, large or none if not used). Speaker delay set delay for your speakers according to their positions in your room. This is calculated in milliseconds per metre. Please refer to the ‘s...

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    22 azur av receiver to setup the 540r v2.0 for surround sound use it is necessary to perform 3 steps to match the unit to your speaker package type and configuration. The required steps are: 1. Speaker types - tell the 540r v2.0 how many and what type of speakers are connected ('large' or 'small' in...

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    Must be situated equidistant from the listener/viewer. In addition dolby pro logic ii playback also requires an extra 15 milliseconds delay to the surround channels only (in addition to any surround delay set above). This extra delay is part of the dolby prologic ii specification and ensures that so...

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    The menu will then drop down to the first channel (front left) and the test tone will be heard to come from this channel only. You can now move up and down the channels using volume up/down on the remote. Each time a new channel is selected the test tone will be heard to move to that channel. Compar...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 25 for setup via front panel: consult the previous section for the overall procedure. Press the test tone button on the remote control. The 540r v2.0 will start with the test tone playing via the front left channel. Using the volume up/down controls on the remo...

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    26 azur av receiver to activate the 540r v2.0, switch the power button on the rear panel to on then press the standby/on button on the front panel. Selecting the source 1. Select the desired source by pushing the corresponding source button on the front panel or remote control. 2. Press the input mo...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 27 two fm modes are available, stereo and mono - press the stereo mono button on the remote to alternate between stereo mode and mono mode. If the display button is pressed, the rds station names of fm stations will be displayed if available. Storing stations 1...

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    28 azur av receiver the 540r v2.0 has a function that preserves the preset memory and other settings. In the event of a power failure, or if the power cord of the unit is disconnected from the mains outlet, the back-up memory will preserve the preset memory for approximately one week. If the power s...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 29 a low hum or buzz sound can be heard power cords or lighting placed near this product. Analog inputs not connected securely. Sound is not audible from one channel one of the input cords is disconnected. The balance control is set to one side. Speaker connect...

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    30 azur av receiver power output 100 watts rms per channel, 8 ohms, two channels driven 80 watts rms per channel, 8 ohms all 6 channels driven thd crosstalk frequency response 20hz – 20khz +/- 1db audio input sensitivity 150mv audio input impedance 47kohms digital input impedance 75ohms (coaxial/spd...

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    540r v2.0 av receiver azur av receiver 31.

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    Azur 540r v2.0 part no. Ap19118/1 www.Cambridge-audio.Com.