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Summary of Contents for Cambridge Audio Azur 840EW
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit: 1. -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Azur 840E Pre-Amplifier. We hope that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Cambridge Audio has taken the Azur 840 series to its peak with the introduction of two new models – the 840E Pre-Amplifier and 840W Power Amplifier. -
Page 5: Rear Panel Connections
RS232C The RS232C port allows external serial control of the 840E for custom install use. A full command set is available on the Cambridge Audio website at www.cambridge-audio.com. This port can also be used by Cambridge Audio service personnel for software updates. -
Page 6: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls Standby / On Phones Mode Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 30 Watts. The unit can be left in Standby mode when not in use. -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote control The 840E is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control that operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur CD players. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows: Standby/On Switches the amplifier between On and Standby mode. -
Page 8: Input Connections
3.5mm mono mini-jack lead in this case). Control Bus is the recommended method when using an 840E and other Cambridge Audio equipment with Control Bus In/Out. Trigger In/Out can be useful if the 840W (and indeed 840E) is desired to be controlled by other equipment that features trigger outputs (Custom install and/or Multi-Room Systems etc). -
Page 9: Output Connections
Output connections - Unbalanced The 840E features both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA/Phono) output connections. For the best quality we recommend you use the balanced output with power amplifiers that feature this connection (such as our own 840W Class XD power amplifier). The diagram below shows the 840E pre-amplifier connected to an Azur 840W power amplifier and a pair of loudspeakers. -
Page 10: Mono Bridged Connections
Mono Bridged connections The matching Azur 840W power amplifier features Mono and Bridged Mono settings that allow two (or more) 840Ws to be used as mono-blocs for high end systems. Below is an example using two 840Ws in Bridged Mono with an 840E. In Bridged Mono mode each 840W drives one speaker across its output channels acting as a 500W mono amplifier instead of a 200wpc stereo one. -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions The 840E has a custom-made display on the front of the unit that shows the current status and allows you to access the 840E System Configuration menus. Here you can adjust the listening settings of the amplifier to personal preference. The menu system is easy to navigate and control, simply by using the input select buttons to turn a feature on (solid circle) or off (no circle) and the volume control knob to increase/decrease settings. - Page 12 Pre-amplifier setup continued Front IR Mode Used in conjunction with Custom Installation (C.I.) systems or IR repeater systems, it may be desirable to disable the front panel IR by setting FRONT IR to off (press the input select button to turn off). Press the Mode button to exit.
- Page 13 On/Off control menu When going in/out of Standby mode the 840E can automatically turn on and off other connected Cambridge Audio Azur models that have control bus sockets. For this feature to work the units must be connected together (see diagram) by RCA/phono leads. The Control Bus sockets are colour-coded orange on the rear panels of compatible Azur models.
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Page 14: Multi-Room Connections
Fig. 2 - One or both keypads are listening to the same source (Input 2) Mode For further details on the Incognito multi-room system please contact your local Cambridge Audio dealer or visit: www.cambridge-audio.com Order of selection: 1. Input 1 2. -
Page 15: Custom Installation Use
Check that the batteries have not expired. Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor. For more frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical advice and information on getting the most out of your 840E, please visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website: www.cambridgeaudio.com/support.php azur 840E... - Page 16 Cambridge 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 © 2007 Cambridge Audio Ltd...