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540R v3

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All of the 540R v3’s rear panel video inputs (S-Video/Composite,

Component and HDMI) are freely assignable to the DVD, Video 1, Video

2, Tape/MD, CD/Aux and 6.1 Direct sources for maximum flexibility.

Select the ‘Input Assign’ menu. Highlight each Video input in turn and

select a source to assign it to:

Note: The 540R v3 prevents you from setting two sources to the same

video input, as this would cause problems, but doesn’t prevent you from

setting the same source to different video inputs.

The 540R v3 has two HMDI (High Definition Multi-Media Interface)

inputs and one HDMI output. HDMI is a fully digital audio/video system

that passes the picture and audio to the screen in digital format for best

possible picture quality. DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a subset of HDMI

that uses different connectors and only passes digital video to the

TV/Monitor (no audio). The 540R v3 is fully compatible with DVI in that

simple passive DVI-HDMI adaptors are available which allow the

conversion of the DVI connector to an HDMI format connector (and back

again if required) for routing via the 540R v3. The 540R v3 can switch

both types of signal.

The   540R   v3   performs   HDMI   switching,   not   processing,   it   routes   the

HDMI  signals  from  the  source  equipment  to  the  TV/Monitor  without  any

processing,   so   as   far   as   the   540R   v3   is   concerned   there   is   no   setup

involved  other  than  to  assign  the  three  inputs  to  a  desired  source.  The

540R  v3  does  not  receive  audio  or  video  over  the  HDMI,  so  for  surround-

sound  decoding  etc,  an  audio  connection  must  also  be  made  from  your

HDMI  source  to  the  540R  v3.  As  with  other  sources  this  can  be  analog

or   digital   audio.   A   digital   audio   SPDIF/Toslink   connection   is   preferred

and   will   be   required   if   it   is   desired   to   decode   surround-ssound   for   the

HDMI  sources.

Press the 

OSD

button to exit the menu.

HDMI Pre-Emphasis

The HDMI interface is generally specified for transmission over cable

lengths up to 5m. For longer cable runs the 540R  v3 is able to apply

some pre-emphasis to the HDMI signals to allow for cable losses in such

situations. For cable runs <5m HDMI Pre Emphasis should be ‘Off’. For

runs >5m HDMI Pre Emphasis should be ‘On’.

The maximum cable length possible depends on cable quality and to

some extent on the resolution of the video being transmitted (i.e. higher

bit rate signals are harder to transmit over long distances). HDMI cable

repeaters are available from acessory suppliers and may be required for

cable lengths >15m.

Select the ‘Output Setup’ menu, highlight ‘HDMI PRE’ and select either

‘Off’ or ‘On’:

Press the 

OSD

button to exit the menu.

5. Assigning video sources

Output Setup Menu

Preamp Out  : Normal
HDMI PRE    : On

Return to Menu    : [OSD]

Input Assign Menu

S/Comp1     : 6.1Direct
S/Comp2     : DVD
Component1  : DVD
Component2  : Video1
HDMI1       : DVD
HDMI2       : Video1

Return to Menu    : [OSD]

Summary of Contents for Azur 540R V3

Page 1: ...540R v3 azur ENGLISH AV receiver User s manual 2 ...

Page 2: ...ions 3 Important safety instructions 4 Rear panel connections 5 Front panel controls 6 Remote control 7 Front panel display 8 Loudspeaker connections 8 Analog audio connections 9 Digital audio connections 9 Aerial connections 9 Front Input connections 9 Video connections 10 HDMI connections 10 5 1 6 1 Direct In 11 6 1 Preamp Out 11 540R v3 setup 12 1 Speaker configuration 12 2 Speaker delay 13 3 L...

Page 3: ...loured RED The wire which is coloured GREEN YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN If your model does not have an earth wire then disregard this instruction If a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or on the distribution b...

Page 4: ...uipment To turn the unit off completely switch off on the rear panel If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time unplug it from the mains socket Power cord protection The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet or appliance connector from the rear of the unit possible Where the mains plug is used as the disconne...

Page 5: ...he S Video outputs from the source equipment Composite Connect to the Composite Video outputs from the source equipment Component Connect the Component Video outputs from the source equipment Note The preferred connection method for video sources is always HDMI highest quality then Component Video then S Video then Composite Video HDMI and DVD Component also support Progressive Scan which gives be...

Page 6: ... v3 is unable to auto detect this kind of source material as it does not include embedded encoding type flags so manual selection is required DSP The 540R v3 can create a surround sound effect even from non encoded material by Digital Signal Processing DSP Press this button to choose one of the following surround sound effects THEATER HALL MOVIE MUSIC or ROOM Input Mode Press this button to toggle...

Page 7: ...ton details as listed in the Front Panel Controls section on the previous page DRC Dynamic Range Control Press to rotate through four dynamic range settings when listening to Dolby Digital DTS movie soundtracks Refer to the Operating instructions section of this manual for more information LFE Trim Press to trim adjust the level of the Low Frequency Effects channel using the Volume up down buttons...

Page 8: ... 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 positive and the black speaker terminals are negative Make sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and phasey with little bass Prepare the speaker cords for connection b...

Page 9: ...g interference that may cause undesired operation CD player DVD player Audio player recorder Tape MD CD R Out Out In Phono cable 2RCA 2RCA Out Out Out In Video player Out OR 1 2 OR 2 1 2 1 OR OR Phono cable 2RCA 2RCA 1 2 FM aerial Connect an aerial to the FM 75 ohm socket a simple wire aerial is supplied only for temporary use Extend the lead and move the aerial around until you get the best recep...

Page 10: ...igned to any one of the DVD Video 1 Video 2 CD Aux Tape MD and 6 1 Direct inputs see the Assigning HDMI sources section of this manual for more information The 540R v3 routes the HDMI outputs of DVD players set top boxes etc to the TV Monitor without any internal processing Consult both the source and TV s manuals to find out how to set the best modes for best picture quality As the 540R v3 only r...

Page 11: ...tup Menu Preamp Out Pre Out HDMI PRE Off Return to Menu OSD Phono cables 2RCA 2RCA Output Setup Menu Preamp Out Ext2Ch HDMI PRE Off Return to Menu OSD FM 75Ω AM Loop 300Ω Video 1 Video 2 DVD Sur Left Sur Right Sur Back Left Right Centre In Out CD Aux CD Video 1 Video 2 DVD CD Video 1 Video 2 DVD SB SB SW SW C C SR SR R R SL SL L L Power AC 6 1 Direct In Cr Pr Cb Pb Y Cr Pr Cb Pb Y Cr Pr Cb Pb Y Co...

Page 12: ...rrows select from Large Small or None for each speaker Large or Small are used to describe each speaker in terms of bass response they do not necessarily reflect the actual physical size of the speaker Large Speakers with an extended low frequency response of approximately 20 40Hz to 16 20kHz floorstanders or high quality larger stand mounted speakers Small Speakers with a less extended low freque...

Page 13: ...channels so that the sound from each arrives at the same time at the listening position for best surround sound effect Each pair of speakers i e Front Left and Right or Surround Left and Right are subject to the same delay and so must be situated equidistant from the listener To set the delay times simply measure the distances from the listening position to each speaker as shown in the following d...

Page 14: ... The level can be adjusted up to or 10dB in 1dB steps Repeat the process with the next loudest channel etc Once all channels sound the same in terms of loudness press the OSD button again to save the settings and exit the menu 3 Level calibration Level Calibration Test Signal On Front L 0dB Front R 0dB Surround L 0dB Surround R 0dB Center 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Surr Back 0dB Return to Menu OSD The next...

Page 15: ...g so as far as the 540R v3 is concerned there is no setup involved other than to assign the three inputs to a desired source The 540R v3 does not receive audio or video over the HDMI so for surround sound decoding etc an audio connection must also be made from your HDMI source to the 540R v3 As with other sources this can be analog or digital audio A digital audio SPDIF Toslink connection is prefe...

Page 16: ...s can sometimes carry less channels than their maximum such as Dolby Digital 2 0 which means a Dolby Digital encoded signal which is actually only carrying a two channel stereo signal other channels inactive DTS Known also as DTS 3 2 or DTS 5 1 DTS provides up to 5 1 output from suitable encoded DTS material with 5 main channels Front Left Front Right Centre Surround Left Surround Right and a Low ...

Page 17: ...y show which is the currently selected input type Note The 540R v3 stores the input type for each source so that it is automatically recalled when that source is selected again Selecting the desired listening mode Select an appropriate mode for the source material type you are listening to by pressing one of the 3 main Digital Processing Options buttons and cycling through sub modes where availabl...

Page 18: ...tup Pro Logic II Neo 6 Dolby Digital EX DTS ES DSP M Mo od de es s O Ou ut tp pu ut t c ch ha an nn ne el ls s b bu ut tt to on n c cy yc cl le es s r ro ou un nd d Stereo 2 Stereo Sub 2 1 Either native Stereo or downmix of DD DTS 5 1 6 1 etc Stereo Modes Pressing a mode button will first cause the 540R v3 to scroll the current decode mode across the front panel display Pressing the mode button ag...

Page 19: ... Matrix 3 3 PLIIx Music 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Movie 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 6 6 1 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Music 6 1 I In nc co om mi in ng g N Na at ti iv ve e a au ud di io o c ch ha an nn ne el l f fo or rm ma at t r re es so ol lu ut ti io on n P PC CM M 2 2 5 5 1 1 i if f P PL LI II I e en nc co od de ed d D Do ol lb by y D Di ig gi it ta al l 2 2 0 0 2 2 D Do ol lb by y D Di ig gi...

Page 20: ... if available Storing stations 1 Tune in a station you wish to store as explained previously 2 Press and hold the Mode Store button or Mode button on the remote for 5 seconds to bring up the MEM icon 3 Use the Tuning buttons to select a preset station number 1 15 The station number will be displayed on the screen 4 Press the Mode Store button or Mode button on the remote to memorise while the MEM ...

Page 21: ...ed The 540R v3 is able to allow the user to listen to one source whilst viewing another For instance this can be useful if it is desired to watch a sports channel from say a set top satellite video source whilst getting audio commentary from the Radio Tuner Another example might be to listen to a CD whilst watching a video channel perhaps waiting for a TV programme to start First select the Video ...

Page 22: ...ds to be received electrically by the unit These control commands are typically generated by custom installation multi room systems or remote IR receiver systems An RS232 port is also featured which allows the 540R v3 to be controlled by C I systems In addition the 540R v3 features direct IR Control codes as well as toggle codes for many of their features to simplify programming custom installatio...

Page 23: ...Low bass or phasey response Speaker polarity of one or more speakers is reversed An unusual hissing noise is heard when listening to a radio 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 Aerial quality also effects the level of hiss heard Noise is ex...

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