Cambridge Audio Azur 540R V3 User Manual

Cambridge Audio Azur 540R V3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 azur 540R v3 AV receiver User’s manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product 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 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: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your 540R v3, 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 5: Rear Panel Connections

    540R v3 Component Video In TV/Mon Out In 1 (Assignable) In 2 Component Video Designed in London, England azur 540R v3.0 AV Receiver Max Power Consumption: 615W Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls Standby / On Phones – Tuning Mode/Store 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 10 Watts. The unit should be left in Standby mode when not in use.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control The 540R v3 is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. For full details of the various adjustment functions available from the remote, refer to the later sections of this manual. Standby/On Switches the unit between On and Standby mode.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Display

    Powered Surround back Front centre subwoofer speaker Front right speaker Designed in London, England azur 540R v3.0 AV Receiver Max Power Consumption: 615W Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz Power Power AC Caution Risk of electric shock. Do not open.
  • Page 9: Analog Audio Connections

    Analog audio connections Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all connections have been made. Connect to source equipment using stereo phono cables (stereo 2RCA- 2RCA). Tape/MD/CDR recorder/players require two sets of stereo phono/RCA cables, one for recording, one for listening.
  • Page 10: Video Connections

    DVD player Component Video In TV/Mon Out In 1 (Assignable) In 2 Component Video Designed in London, England azur 540R v3.0 AV Receiver Max Power Consumption: 615W Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms...
  • Page 11: 6.1 Direct In

    Video 1 Video 2 ncluding HDMI Audio In tion. TV/Mon Out Component Video Designed in London, England azur 540R v3.0 AV Receiver Output Setup Menu Max Power Consumption: 615W Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Preamp Out Power Left...
  • Page 12: 540R V3 Setup

    Small = Speakers with a less extended low frequency response of approximately 80-100Hz to 16-20kHz (small stand-mounted, bookshelf or satellite speakers). ® Digital EX or DTS azur 540R V3.0 Menu Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay Level Calibration Input Setup Output Setup...
  • Page 13: Speaker Delay

    Setting each speaker allows the 540R v3 to perform what is called Bass Management and to direct low frequency bass from music and the Low Frequency Effects channel of surround sound material to those speakers best able to reproduce it. If you do not wish to use any of the speakers change it’s setting to ‘None’.
  • Page 14: Level Calibration

    3. Level calibration The 540R v3 allows level calibration to match the acoustic level between different types/sizes or even manufacturers of speaker that may be being used for each channel. This is achieved by adjusting the relative level of each speaker through the ‘Level Calibration’ menu in the OSD.
  • Page 15: Assigning Video Sources

    5. Assigning video sources All of the 540R v3’s rear panel video inputs (S-Video/Composite, Component and HDMI) are freely assignable to the DVD, Video 1, Video 2, Tape/MD, CD/Aux and 6.1 Direct sources for maximum flexibility. Select the ‘Input Assign’ menu. Highlight each Video input in turn and select a source to assign it to: Input Assign Menu S/Comp1...
  • Page 16: Surround Sound Modes

    Surround sound modes The 540R v3 has several music and home-cinema listening modes available. The output from the 540R v3 will depend both on the source signal present, the speaker setup selected and the decode mode selected on the 540R v3. Before we describe how to operate the 540R v3, below is a brief guide to the surround sound formats that the 540R v3 is compatible with: Dolby Digital...
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions To activate the 540R v3, switch the Power button on the rear panel to On then press the Standby/On button on the front panel. Selecting the source 1. Select the desired source by pushing the corresponding source button on the front panel or remote control. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3...
  • Page 18: Decode Modes - 5.1 Speaker Setup

    Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup Pro Logic II/ Neo 6 I I n n c c o o m m i i n n g g N N a a t t i i v v e e M M o o d d e e s s a a u u d d i i o o c c h h a a n n n n e e l l ( ( b b u u t t t t o o n n c c y y c c l l e e s s r r o o u u n n d d ) )
  • Page 19: Decode Modes - 6.1 Speaker Setup

    Decode modes - 6.1 speaker setup Pro Logic II/ Neo 6 I I n n c c o o m m i i n n g g N N a a t t i i v v e e M M o o d d e e s s a a u u d d i i o o c c h h a a n n n n e e l l ( ( b b u u t t t t o o n n c c y y c c l l e e s s r r o o u u n n d d ) )
  • Page 20 Operating instructions continued Dynamic Range Control This setting controls the dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS movie soundtracks by compressing the dynamics in four stages to limit the difference in level between loud and quiet passages in the movie. This can be a useful feature when watching movies late at night for instance.
  • Page 21: Audio Split Mode

    Audio split mode The 540R v3 is able to allow the user to listen to one source whilst viewing another. For instance this can be useful if it is desired to watch a sports channel from say a set-top/satellite video source whilst getting audio commentary from the Radio Tuner.
  • Page 22: Osd Setup

    FM and AM commands to allow switching to a specific band. A full IR code table and RS232 protocol for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio website at: www.cambridge-a a udio.com Reset/Back-up memory The 540R v3 has a function that preserves the preset memory and other settings.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Check that the TV/Monitor is connected to the 540R v3 and is using a Composite or S-Video connection. For more frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), technical advice and information on getting the most out of your 540R v3, please visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website: www.cambridgeaudio.com/support.php azur Technical specifications...
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