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Cambridge Audio Azur 340A SE User Manual

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azur 340A/340A SE
Integrated amplifier
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  • Page 1 azur 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ...3 Safety precautions ...4 Important safety instructions ...5 Rear panel connections...6 Connecting...8 Front panel controls...10 Remote control...12 Protection system ...13 Troubleshooting...14 Technical specifications ...15 Limited warranty ...16 2 Azur integrated amplifier...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur 340A or 340A SE integrated amplifier. About the 340A The design of a high quality but cost-effective audio amplifier presents a major challenge. Providing first-class performance on an unlimited budget is one matter; achieving the same performance within tight price limits is quite another, and requires the expertise and experience that Cambridge Audio brings to its product design process.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    If the power cord is fitted with a moulded mains plug the unit must not be used if the plastic fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose the fuse carrier the correct part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio dealer.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your Azur amplifier, they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the product. We advise you follow all instructions, heed all warnings and keep the instructions for future reference.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Designed and Engineered in London, England Tuner Rec-Out Left Right Tuner / DAB AV / MD Rec-Out Aux, CD, Tuner/DAB, DVD, AV/MD These inputs are suitable for any 'line level' source equipment such as CD players, DAB or FM/AM tuners etc. Note: These inputs are for analog audio signals only.
  • Page 7 Loudspeaker terminals Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available, A (main loudspeaker terminals) and B (secondary switchable loudspeaker terminals). Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the LEFT + & - terminals, and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the RIGHT + &...

  • Page 8: Connecting

    CONNECTING When designing our amplifiers we have tried to include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of features such as Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly configure your system depending on your requirements. The following diagrams are designed to make connection easy.
  • Page 9 Speaker B connections The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used (ie speakers located in another room). The Speaker B button on the front panel allows this second set of speakers to be switched on and off.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Bass Power Phones Speaker B Direct Power Switches the unit on and off. Auxillary MP3 In (340A SE only) Bass Power MP3 In Phones Speaker B Direct Connect your MP3/iPod/portable music player to the 340A SE with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack plug lead.
  • Page 11 Direct This control gives the audio signal a more direct path to the power amplifier stage of your amplifier, bypassing the tone control circuits for the purest possible sound quality. Bass and Treble These controls allow subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the sound.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL The 340A and 340A SE are supplied with an Azur remote control that operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur range CD players. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows: Power Switches Azur CD players between Standby and On.

  • Page 13: Protection System

    PROTECTION SYSTEM The Azur 340A/340A SE protection system comprises of: 1. Overload and Short-Circuit Protection Indicator - Output distorted and at unexpectedly low level. Description - The amplifier is fully protected against excessively low load impedances. The overload and short-circuit protection systems continuously monitor the voltage, current and temperature conditions of each of the output devices, and comparing them with the defined Safe Operating Area or SOA.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING There is no power Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on. Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor. There is no sound Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode. Check that source component is properly connected.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    340A SE possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous 45 watts (into 8Ω) improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without 55 watts (into 4Ω)

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    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.
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