Cambridge Audio azur 851W User Manual

Cambridge Audio azur 851W User Manual

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  • Page 1 Power Amplifier User’s manual azur 851W Your music + our passion...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure Important safety instructions ..............3 from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products the Azur 851W adhere to Limited warranty ..................4 our three core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to 12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or qualified service personnel.
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Cambridge Audio product, happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised contact your dealer for advice.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connections

    1V rms of output (more is fine). Nearly all modern pre-amplifiers fulfil this requirement. Switches the unit on and off. If the 851W is not going to be used for long periods of time it should be turned off using this switch.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    (i.e. muted). Mono output: 3. Protection If this LED is constantly on the 851W has detected a fault on either the Left or Right channel and is protecting itself. 4. Clipping This LED indicates that the 851W has detected that either the Left or Right channel is being overdriven or clipped.
  • Page 7: Connections

    851W Connections The 851W features both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA/Phono) output connections. For the best quality we recommend you use a balanced output with pre-amplifiers that feature this connection (such as our own 851E Pre-Amplifier). Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned off and only use suitable interconnects (e.g. banana plugs). Ensure that the positive (+) and negative (-) connections are matched.
  • Page 8: Power Syncing (On/Standby Control)

    Connect the Control Bus Out from the 851E to the Control Bus In on the Trigger In/Out can be useful if the 851W (and indeed 851E) is desired to 851W. Continue the chain to other Azur models if it is required to sync be controlled by other equipment that features trigger outputs (Custom more units (refer to the 851E’s own manual for more information as this...
  • Page 9: Bi-Amped Dual Mono Connections

    Only use the Left Inputs on the 851W for Bi-Amped operation. an example using two 851Ws in Bi-Amped Mono with an 851E. In this configuration the Stereo/Mono switch on the 851W must be set to In Bi-Amped Mono mode each 851W drives one speaker.
  • Page 10: Powering On/Off The 851W

    Powering On/Off the 851W Configuration menu As well as simply using the front panel button the 851W features multiple In Standby mode, press and hold the Standby/On button to enter the ways it can be automatically powered on and off.
  • Page 11: Cap5: Five-Way Protection System

    CAP5: Five-way protection system 5. Intelligent clipping detection Cambridge Audio has developed a proprietary protection system to ensure reliability and long life of its amplifiers. This protection system Indicator – Clipping LED will flash if the audio output is at/above the comprises five main protection methods: clipping level.
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging Ensure that the loudspeakers are not wired out of phase. For more frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical advice and information on getting the most out of your 851W, please visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website: www.cambridge-audio.com/support.php...
  • Page 13 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 © 2013 Cambridge Audio Ltd...

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