Cambridge Audio Azur 540R User Manual

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The 540R is designed to maximise multi-channel performance without

compromising on stereo reproduction. As such, the six, 80W discrete

amplifiers are kept as separate as possible from the processing and

input stages. An oversized power supply ensures that the 540R can

maintain a high power output into difficult electrical loads to ensure a

powerful and effortless sound. 

A full range of Digital and analogue inputs are fitted to the 540R. The

four Digital inputs allow for the connection of suitably equipped DVD

players, satellite boxes and games consoles for decoding into digital

surround formats. In addition, there are conventional stereo inputs for

CD players and the like to ensure the best possible stereo reproduction.

The 540R is also capable of decoding your stereo sources in Dolby Pro

Logic

®

II (Pro Logic is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories), for

a convincing and effective surround experience from a stereo source.

This ensures sources such as analogue televisions and VCR's can make

full use of the 540R's surround capabilities. 

In addition to the stereo analogue input, the 540R also carries a seven-

channel analogue input. This feature allows for the connection of a DVD

Audio or SACD equipped player to the 540R. This means that the 540R

is fully equipped to make the most of these exciting new music formats.

As well as the full complement of audio inputs, the 540R also performs

Composite, S-Video and Component Video switching. This means that

the 540R can be used as a hub to carry video signals in addition to the

audio ones. For example, this would enable two Component Video

equipped items to be connected to a single component input on your

television or monitor, meaning more items can be connected to fewer

high quality inputs on your television. 

Last, but by no means least, is the fitment of pre-outs to the 540R. This

means that an existing stereo amp can be retained to drive the front

channels or indeed every channel can be driven by a separate power

amplifier and the 540R simply used as a processor and pre-amp. This

feature allows for the retention of existing quality stereo amps and

allows for a degree of additional upgrading.

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Matthew Bramble

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction................................................................................................. 2

Contents.......................................................................................................2

Important safety instructions..................................................................... 3

Rear panel connections…………………………………………………... .................4

Speaker connection and placement……………………………………….…........ 5

Connecting video and audio source equipment………….…..................... 6

Front panel controls……………………………………………………….……............ ..8

Remote control handset……………………………………………………............... 9

Operation…………………………………………………………………………............... 10

Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………...........… 12

Technical Specifications………………………………………………………………....12

Limited warranty....................................................................................... 13

CONTENTS