840C Issue Date: 07 February 2007 SERVICE MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS: D/A Converters Dual Analog Devices Total correlated jitter <130pS AD1955 24 bit DAC’s Crosstalk @1kHz <-130dB Digital Filter Analog Devices Black Fin Crosstalk @20kHz <-114dB ADSP-BF532 32 bit DSP Performing ATF™ Output impedance <50 ohms Up sampling to 24 bit 384 kHz...
LASER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution: These labels may be attached to the unit on the rear and inside to inform that it contains a laser component. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified within the service or instruction manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Cambridge Audio Azur 840C Front Panel PCB BOM AP19138/5 AP Part Value Description Factory Part No Component Ident Notes RESISTORS 0.25 W 1% Metal Fil m 0.25 W 1% Metal Fil m R3, R4 100R 0.25 W 1% Metal Fil m...
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Cambridge Audio Azur 840C Servo PCB Assembly BOM AP19969/3 AP Part Value Description Component Ident Factory Part no Notes RESISTORS l a t t s i 0.125 W Metal Film Resistor l a t t s i wirelink is positioned 100R 0.125 W Metal Film Resistor...
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Cambridge Audio Azur 840C Servo PCB Assembly BOM AP19969/3 AP Part Value Description Component Ident Factory Part no Notes MCU TMP87EP26F-1J15 SOP PY565 TOSHCDMCU TOSHIBA fit heatsink to top of driver mount on heatsing using t a l heatsink comound only...
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AP17980/1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840C V2 Voltage Selector PCB Assembly BOM AP Part Value Description Component Ident Factory Part Number Notes CONNECTORS a t l Note: resistors, capacitors and other 'generic' electronic components are not usually stocked by the manufacturer. Please obtain these locally.
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AP19132/6 Cambridge Audio Azur 840C DAC PCB Assembly BOM , t r c i t 2MM 3W ST HEADER B3B-PH-KS 2MM 8W ST HEADER B9B-PH-KS 2MM 9W ST HEADER B9B-PH-KS 2,5MM 10W ST HEADER B10B-XH-A CN10 white insert (top)/red insert (bottom), gold Phono Socket vertical dual AV2-8.4-13EL...
AP19128/2 Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD Player Mains PCB BOM Component Factory Part AP Part No Value Description Notes Ident CAPACITORS 1n X1/Y1 10mm pitch Polyester Capacitor C1, C2 t i c CONNECTORS IEC-SOCKET 3 Way IEC Connector 2336-003910-002 B10B-XH-A JST 10 Way 2.54mm...
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Gallery Court Hankey Place AP21487/1 London SE1 4BB England Azur 840C CD Player www.cambridge-audio.com Upgrade Software Instructions Introduction The following instructions are a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) chip (Type is Analog Devices ADSP-BF532BSTZ400 and ident on PCB is U13) and the PIC Microcontroller chip (Type is Microchip PIC16F877A-I/P and ident on PCB is U2), inside the 840C CD Player.
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Latest 840C DSP Software (AP20059X 740C-840C DSP software upload file VX.X (6.1.ZZ).bin). Latest 840C PIC Software (AP20058X 840C VX.X.HEX). Note: All the required software can be found on the Service Extranet. Please download and save all software onto your PC or Laptop Hard Drive. Checking Software Version Before you start, you need to make a note of the current version of software installed in the 840C.
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Switch the 840C on using the Power On/Off switch on the rear panel, while pressing and holding the Standby/On button on the front panel. This will then display “DOWNLOAD!” on the front panel LCD. This means the 840C is ready to receive new software.
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If the wrong comm port is selected, please close down the software and repeat the process, from step 6, above. Select the “Load File” button corresponding to “PIC Software Download.” This will then bring up a browse menu. Please locate the latest PIC software (the file extension is .HEX) for the 840C and press “Open.”...
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Now press the “Download Code” button corresponding to “PIC Software Download” to start the process. “Programming PIC Processor…” will now display on the PC screen and the progress bar will start to move. Also “Loading PIC…” will be displayed on the 840C front panel LCD.
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When the process is complete, the program will display the following: Also, the 840C will return to its Standby mode. If at any time during the process, there is a failure, an error message will be displayed. If this occurs, please repeat the steps above. If the problem persists, please seek advice from our servicing department.
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Make sure the 840C is switched off. Repeat steps 1 to 9 for the PIC software above. Note: Please skip step 1 if you already have the PC/Laptop installer program installed. Also make sure you press and hold the Standby/On button while switching on the 840C via the On/Off switch on the rear panel.
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screen and the progress bar will start to move. Also “Loading DSP…” will be displayed on the 840C front panel LCD. When the process is complete, the program will display the following: Also, the 840C will return to its Standby mode. If at any time during the process, there is a failure, an error message will be displayed.
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Testing Repeat the procedure “Checking Software Version” above and note the new software version. This should be the same number as the numbers located on the file names of the HEX and BIN files. In this example the HEX version is 1.1 (see item 10 PIC picture above) and BIN build version is 065 (see item 4 DSP picture above).