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Cambridge Audio Azur 640H User Manual

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  • Page 1 azur 640H Music server User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Album art management ...18 Troubleshooting...19 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio 640H Music Server. In the last few years hard disk technology and compressed audio formats such as MP3 and AAC have revolutionised the way we listen to and store music.

  • Page 3: End User Licence Agreement

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this unit as easy as 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 improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your 640H, as they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit. We advise you follow all instructions, heed all warnings and keep the instructions for future reference.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    2. Audio connections to an amplifier/source To line inputs of an amplifier using phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) Power Audio azur 640H Music Server Max Power Consumption Risk of electric shock Caution Do not open Risque de choc electrique Avis Ne pas ouvrir...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls Standby / On Standby / On Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and on (indicated by bright power LED). The unit should be left in standby mode when not in use, particularly if the unit is to perform background compression or if serving content to other playback devices.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote control The 640H is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control that operates both the 640H and Cambridge Audio Azur amplifiers. The remote is important in setting up your 640H Music Server as many of the menus are most easily accessed from the remote. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate.

  • Page 9: Introduction To Audiofile

    • Share music with your PC/Mac • Access to internet radio stations For more information and the latest news on the AudioFile software, please visit the Cambridge Audio website: www.cambridge-a a udio.com azur Getting started with your 640H Note: When you turn on the 640H for the first time you will see an advisory message with the address for the Windows XP patch that is required on your PC if you want to network effectively with the 640H (Fig.

  • Page 10: Background Compression

    Getting started with your 640H continued File compression formats Music being stored on the 640H can be stored in a number of different file formats (Fig. 3). To choose the compression format, go to CD/STORE CD/FORMAT. The default is “Uncompressed”, meaning the CD will be copied in it’s original format, the recommended highest quality format.
  • Page 11 Music Library Menus The Music Library is the music management system of the 640H (Fig. 6), allowing you to select and play your music through a number of different menu categories. Look in... It is possible to have multiple locations from external sources in your 640H (e.g.
  • Page 12 Getting started with your 640H continued Finding music on the 640H When your music collection builds up, either through copying CDs to the hard drive, recording from external sources, or downloading music from your PC, you may well end up with many thousands of tracks. Here are some ways to make what you are looking for easier: 1.

  • Page 13: Extra Features Of The 640H

    Extra features of the 640H Internet Radio menus Note: The 640H is required to be connected to the internet for this feature. Please refer to the ‘Networking your 640H’ section of this manual for more information. The INTERNET RADIO screen menu is structured identically to the MUSIC LIBRARY screen.
  • Page 14 Extra features of the 640H continued Connecting an external portable device via USB The 640H is compatible with USB mass storage devices (e.g. Flash disks or external hard drives). When connected it is scanned and becomes available through the MUSIC LIBRARY to be played on the 640H (there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds whilst the 640H recognises the device, a message saying “Scanning device...”...

  • Page 15: Custom Installation (C.i.) Use

    640H “On” command will be generated. If the button is kept held down for a further 12 seconds, a 640H “Off” command is generated. A full code table for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio website: www.cambridgeaudio.com/support.php Product upgrades Upgrades may be provided for this product from time to time, available as a downloadable “.iso”...

  • Page 16: Networking Your 640H

    Networking your 640H This section gives an overview on how to connect your 640H to a network. Networking (i.e. connecting devices together) can allow you to expand the overall capabilities of your 640H. By networking your 640H to a PC, Mac or other device, you will be able to have access to (and play) music files stored on other devices.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Ip Addresses For Your Network

    Setting up IP addresses for networks Before setting up a network it is necessary to know a little about IP (Internet Protocol) addressing. For any device on a network to communicate with another it must have a unique IP address (a bit like a house number and street name so that each house can be identified for mail).

  • Page 18: Pc/Pda Control

    ‘Album Art’ location on the iTunes screen is not sufficient for the AudioFile software to recognise this as album art. For detailed instructions click on the Azur 640H link at: www.cambridgeaudio.com/support.php Note: After adding album art to the 640H, a rescan by the 640H is...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    It is therefore strongly recommended that all music content is regularly backed up to another storage medium to prevent lengthy re-ripping or transferring of content in this event. Cambridge Audio cannot be held responsible for any consequential damage caused by hard-drive failures. There is no power Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely.
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