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Limited warranty

Ventilation

IMPORTANT

– The unit will become hot when in use. Do not place anything

on top of the unit. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase
or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation.

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.

Positioning

Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight
or close to a source of heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations subject to
vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can be used in a
moderate climate.

This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a
sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Do not place the unit on
an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place
other equipment on top of the unit.

Due to stray magnetic fields, turntables or CRT TVs should not be located
nearby due to possible interference.

Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week
(if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to
settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time.

Power sources

The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

This unit can be left in Standby mode when not in use and will draw <1W
in this state. To turn the unit off, switch off at the rear panel. If you do not
intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains
socket.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 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 in a shock or fire hazard.

Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise, do
not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads.

Cleaning

To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any
cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an
aerosol at or near the unit.

Battery disposal

Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local
environmental/electronic waste disposal guidelines.

Loudspeakers

Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is
turned off and only use suitable interconnects.

Servicing

These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair,
disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem.  
A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure  is
ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.

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
from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that
you retain proof of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio
authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer
is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product,
it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised
Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in either
its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of
protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which
is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not
purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call
Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to
confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you made a
purchase 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 Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge
Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised to do
Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this
Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL
PURPOSE.

Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to
state or country to country.

For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.

Plug-fitting Instructions (UK only)

The cord supplied with this appliance is factory-fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with
a 5-amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 
5-amp fuse is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for
your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of
safely, as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should
it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord, the wires should be
fitted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug. Connect them as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter ‘L’ or coloured 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 a standard 13-amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 5-amp fuse must be fitted or, if any
other type of plug is used, a 5-amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor,
or on the distribution board.

Summary of Contents for AZUR 550A

Page 1: ...Your music our passion 550A 650A azur ENGLISH Integrated amplifier User s manual 2 ...

Page 2: ...r input has been fitted to the front panel for convenience and the supplied remote can control the amplifier any of our matching CD players and basic iPod functionality The 650A differs from the 550A by having separate transformer secondaries for left and right channels twin rectifiers and separate PSUs for dual mono operation of the left and right power amplifiers An even larger heatsink and transfor...

Page 3: ...face and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is int...

Page 4: ...t If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that ...

Page 5: ...using an interconnect cable from the recorder s Line Out sockets to the amplifier s Tape In sockets The Tape Input circuit of the 550A 650A is a monitor type different from the other five inputs For the five normal inputs the source selected for listening to will also be sent out of the Rec 1 Rec 2 outputs for recording The source currently being listened to and optionally recorded is then shown on t...

Page 6: ...e diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers Tape connection The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to a tape recorder or other source with a record and monitor connection Please note that either of the tape loop outputs can be used as they are both the same signal in parallel Amplifier Right speaker Left speaker Right speaker Le...

Page 7: ...e back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used i e speakers located in another room The Speaker A B button on the remote control allows the two sets of speakers to be toggled on and off Refer to the Remote Control section of this manual for more information on the Speaker A B operation Set either A or B or both A and B may be selected for use Note When using two pairs of spea...

Page 8: ...ncrease or decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the amplifier This control affects the level of the loudspeaker output the 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 a...

Page 9: ...ired with up to six specific Apple devices using any of the six source buttons This can be useful if you have more than one Apple product For more information on pairing refer to your Apple device s instruction manual Pairing To pair with an Apple device press and hold the required source button along with the button for six seconds Some devices like Apple TV have visual indication once pairing is ...

Page 10: ...ufacturer to ensure reliability V I also protects the amplifier against short circuits on the speaker terminals during use Remedy The amplifier is being used outside its performance envelope Reduce the volume Also check to see if there is a short or partial short circuit between the loudspeaker terminals Note If the indication remains the same and multiple loudspeakers are being used on each loudspe...

Page 11: ... sound Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode Check that the source component is properly connected Check that Tape Mon is not switched on unless tape input is required Check that your speakers are properly connected Check that the correct speaker outputs are switched on Speaker A B button on the remote control If source LED is flashing turn Mute off There is no sound on one channel Ensure that ...

Page 12: ...e Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com 2010 Cambridge Audio Ltd AP22943 3 ...

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