Cambridge Audio Azur 540A V2, User Manual

Page 1: ...azur 540A 640A V2 0 Integrated amplifier User s manual ...

Page 2: ...ons 4 Important safety instructions 5 Rear panel connections 6 Connecting 8 Front panel controls 10 Remote control 12 Custom installation use 12 Multi Room 13 CAP5 protection system 14 Troubleshooting 16 Technical specifications 17 Limited warranty 18 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...ll work to elevate the sound quality to a new level A new heatsink and transformer are employed and the power output is now 60 watts per channel from 50 wpc on the V1 model About the 640A V2 0 Featuring all of the above enhancements the 640A V2 0 also features separate transformer secondaries for left and right channels twin rectifiers and separate PSU s for dual mono operation of the left and rig...

Page 4: ...rvicing must be referred to qualified service personnel The crossed out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste Please return the unit or contact the authorised de...

Page 5: ...ing or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit In the event switch off immediately disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille If this happens switch off immediately disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice Do not r...

Page 6: ...multi room systems to be received by the amplifier Commands received here are not looped out of the Control Bus Refer to the Custom Installation section for more information Impedance 4 8 ohms Loudspeaker Terminals Important Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened Veuillez s assurer que les bornes de l enceinte sont entièrement serrées Impedance 4 8 ohms Right Left Right Left ...

Page 7: ... and optionally recorded is then shown on the front panel by a corresponding blue LED However when the Tape Mon Input is selected a second LED will illuminate indicating that the Tape Monitor Input is now being listened to with a different source being sent out of the Rec1 Rec2 outputs for recording The recording source is shown by the first LED and can be changed by pressing the other source butt...

Page 8: ... electric shock Do not open Caution Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Avis Vorm offnen des gerates Netzstecker ziehen Achtung azur 640C Compact Disc Player V2 0 Max Power Consumption 18W www cambridge audio com Designed in London England Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility IR Emitter In In Out Control Bus S P DIF Co axial Toslink Optical Digital Outputs Power AC Max Power Consumptio...

Page 9: ...Control Bus S P DIF Co axial Toslink Optical Digital Outputs Power AC Max Power Consumption 700W Power Designed in London England www cambridge audio com On Off Mains Voltage Selector Switch 115V 230V AC 50 60Hz Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Avis Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Achtung Vorm öffnen des gerätes Netzstecker ziehen N186...

Page 10: ... section of this manual for more information Speaker B Turns on off the secondary set of loudspeaker terminals on the back panel This can be used for listening to an extra set of loudspeakers in another room Please note that care should be taken when selecting if two loudspeakers are going to be used on each channel If the combined resistance measured on the loudspeaker terminals is too low the am...

Page 11: ... pre amp output and the headphone output It does not affect the Tape Out connections It is advisable to turn the Volume control fully anti clockwise before switching the amplifier on Balance This control allows you to adjust the relative output levels of the left and right channels In the central position the output from each channel is equal This control only modifies the sound through your louds...

Page 12: ...er Input is also provided that allows modulated IR remote control commands to be received electrically by the unit Commands on this input operate the unit only and are not looped out demodulated on the Control Bus Output In addition the units feature direct IR Control codes as well as toggle codes for some of their features to simplify programming custom installation systems Special direct On Off ...

Page 13: ...dealer Impedance 4 8 ohms Loudspeaker Terminals Important Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened Veuillez s assurer que les bornes de l enceinte sont entièrement serrées Impedance 4 8 ohms Right Left Right Left Left B A Left Right Right B A IR1 IR2 IR4 IR3 Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Pre Out Tape In Rec Out 1 Rec Out 2 DMP MP3 DVD Tuner DAB CD Aux Pre Out Tape In Rec Out 1 Rec Out 2 DM...

Page 14: ...too low the amplifier will overheat CAP5 will detect this situation If the indication remains the same with only one set of loudspeakers connected there may be a fault with one or both of the loudspeakers Cambridge Audio has developed a proprietary protection system to ensure reliability and a long life to its amplifiers This protection system comprises of five main protection methods 1 DC detecti...

Page 15: ...ipping detection Indicator Volume is nudged down automatically Description CAP5 has the ability to detect when the amplifier starts to clip or overdrive at it s output which can damage loudspeakers and degrade the sound Clipping distortion is caused at high volume levels when the output signal briefly goes outside the maximum voltage that the amplifier can provide causing the tops of the signal to...

Page 16: ... are switched on If channel LED is flashing turn mute off There is no sound on one channel Ensure that balance control is in the correct position Check speaker connections Check interconnects TROUBLESHOOTING There is a loud buzz or hum Check turntable or tone arm for ground and connection lead fault Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective Ensure that your tape deck turntable is not too clos...

Page 17: ...ols Shelving ultimate boost cut 7 5dB 20Hz and 20kHz Dimensions 100 x 430 x 310mm 3 9 x 16 9 x 12 2 Weight 7 4kg 16 3Lbs 640A V2 0 Power output 75 watts into 8Ω 120 watts into 4Ω THD unweighted 0 002 1kHz of rated power 0 050 20Hz 20kHz of rated power 0 020 20Hz 20kHz 10w Frequency response 1dB 5Hz 50kHz S N ratio ref 1w 90dB Input impedances 47kohms Power Amp damping factor 100 Max power consumpt...

Page 18: ...ve an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambri...

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