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  • Page 1 azur 640R AV receiver User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................3 Before connecting ..................3 Limited warranty ..................4 Safety precautions ..................4 Important safety instructions ..............5 Front panel controls ...................6 Rear panel connections................7 Remote control ....................8 Front panel display..................9 Loudspeaker connections .................9 Analog audio connections ...............10 Digital audio connections ................10 Video connections ...................11 HDMI connections ...................11 5.1/6.1/7.1 Direct In ..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Before connecting Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur range AV receiver. The process of setting up the 640R is first to make all the connections The 640R is designed for excellent multi-c c hannel surround-s s ound to your speakers and source equipment and then set the unit up via its performance without compromising on music reproduction.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    If your dealer is not damage the unit. equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used unless Audio service agent.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    azur 640R Important safety instructions Overloading Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your 640R, as they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of the unit.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls azur 640R Volume AV Receiver Analog Video 1 Video 2 Recorder 1 Recorder 2 7.1 Direct Stereo Direct Mute Tuner FM/AM Video 3 Audio Video S-Video Optical Standby / On Phones – Tuning Mode/Store Digital Processing Options Audio Stereo Pro Logic/Neo/...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear panel connections TV/Mon Out TV/Mon Out Video 1 Recorder 1 7.1 Direct In 7.1 Preamp Out Max Power Consumption: 1400W azur 640R AV Receiver Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Update Normal Manufactured in an Designed in London, England ISO9002 approved facility...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote control Tune / Left & Right The 640R is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to use. For full Press the right arrow to increase tuner frequency/change details of the various adjustment functions available from preset.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    azur 640R Front panel display Loudspeaker connections To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 ohms (each) are recommended.

  • Page 10: Analog Audio Connections

    Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) TV/Mon Out TV/Mon Out Video 1 Recorder 1 7.1 Direct In 7.1 Preamp Out Max Power Consumption: 1400W azur 640R AV Receiver Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Update Normal Manufactured in an Designed in London, England ISO9002 approved facility...

  • Page 11: Video Connections

    DVD player TV/Mon Out TV/Mon Out Video 1 Recorder 1 7.1 Direct In 7.1 Preamp Out Max Power Consumption: 1400W azur 640R AV Receiver Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Update Normal Manufactured in an Designed in London, England ISO9002 approved facility...

  • Page 12: 6.1/7.1 Direct In

    640R AV Receiver Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz capable of supporting fixed level inputs (e.g. Cambridge Audio’s 740A or Manufactured in an Designed in London, England ISO9002 approved facility...

  • Page 13: Aerial Connections

    azur 640R Front input connections Aerial connections FM aerial The front panel Video 3 input is for temporary connections to video games consoles etc. Remove the cap to access the Video 3 inputs, and Connect an aerial to the FM 75 ohm socket (a simple wire aerial is connect to a video game console or video camera’s outputs using stereo supplied only for temporary use).

  • Page 14: 640R Setup

    First tell the unit the type of package you have. This is done via the On- Screen Display. Highlight the ‘Speaker Configuration’ menu by using volume up and down on the remote then go to it by pressing Enter: azur 640R V1.0 Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay...

  • Page 15: Speaker Delay

    azur 640R 2. Speaker delay Set the package as 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 by highlighting the Decode Mode item Because the speakers in a surround sound system are usually different and using the Left and Right arrows to scroll through the options: distances from the listener the 640R incorporates the ability to apply a variable digital delay to each of the channels so that the sound from each arrives at the same time at the listening position for best surround-...

  • Page 16: Level Calibration

    3. Level calibration 4. Source setup The 640R allows level calibration to match the acoustic level between The next step is to select each source input in turn on the 640R and tell different types/sizes or even manufacturers of speaker that may be the unit: being used for each channel.

  • Page 17: Assigning Hdmi

    5. Assigning any HDMI (or DVI) sources Video connection type MONITOR/TV OUTPUT TYPE Composite S-Video Component Composite The 640R performs HDMI switching, not processing, it routes the HDMI signals from the source equipment to the TV/Monitor without any processing, so as far as the 640R is concerned there is no setup involved other than to assign the three inputs to a desired source.

  • Page 18: Surround Sound Modes

    Surround sound modes The 640R has several music and home-cinema listening modes Pro Logic II material can be played back by normal Stereo equipment (as available. The output from the 640R will depend both on the source Stereo) or decoded into 5 channel surround-sound. signal present, the speaker setup selected and the decode mode Dolby Pro Logic II is compatible with the earlier 4 channel (Left, Centre, selected on the 640R.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    azur 640R Operating instructions To activate the 640R, switch the Power button on the rear panel to On Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES Modes - Selects a range of digital surround then press the Standby/On button on the front panel. modes with the appropriately digitally encoded material (only). These modes are for use with the digital outputs (set to Bitstream/Raw) from DVD players or satellite receivers etc.

  • Page 20: Decode Modes

    Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup Pro Logic/Neo/ Dolby Digital/ DSP Surround DTS Surround Modes Modes 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 O O u u t t p p u u t t M M o o d d e e s s...
  • Page 21 azur 640R Decode modes - 6.1 speaker setup Pro Logic/Neo/ Dolby Digital/ DSP Surround DTS Surround Modes Modes 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 O O u u t t p p u u t t M M o o d d e e s s...
  • Page 22 Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup Pro Logic/Neo/ Dolby Digital/ DSP Surround DTS Surround Modes Modes 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 O O u u t t p p u u t t M M o o d d e e s s...
  • Page 23 azur 640R Operating instructions continued Dynamic Range Control In automatic tuning mode the unit scans to the next strong station. In manual tuning mode the user can step manually through the This setting controls the dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS movie frequencies.

  • Page 24: Audio Split Mode

    Audio split mode The 640R is able to allow the user to listen to one source whilst viewing As covered in the “640R overview” section the 640R performs bass another. For instance this can be useful if it is desired to watch a sports management for any speaker that is set to ‘Small’...

  • Page 25: Osd Setup

    C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t TV/Mon Out TV/Mon Out Video 1 Recorder 1 7.1 Direct In 7.1 Preamp Out Max Power Consumption: 1400W azur 640R AV Receiver Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Update Normal Manufactured in an Designed in London, England ISO9002 approved facility...

  • Page 26: Multi-Room Connections

    For further details on the Incognito multi-room system please contact The 640R is Incognito Ready Type II, which means the keypads can your local Cambridge Audio dealer or visit www.cambridge-a a udio.com. operate independently of the amplifier in terms of volume/bass/treble...

  • Page 27: Custom Installation Use

    A full code table and RS232 protocol for this product is available on the Poor location and/or direction of the antenna. Cambridge Audio website at www.cambridge-a a udio.com. Transmitting station is too far away. No sound from the rear speakers Source being played is not recorded in surround sound.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Audio Recording Video Outputs 1 Composite, 1 S-Video Power Output 2 x 120 watts rms per channel, Other connections 1 1/4" / 6.35mm Headphone Output 8 ohms (two channels driven) (32 To 600 ohms recommended) 1 Control Bus Input / Ouput 7 x 100 watts rms per channel, 1 IR Emitter In 8 ohms (all 7 channels driven)
  • Page 29 Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at 5.1/6.1/7.1 Neo:6 matrix decode (6.1 source material, 5.1 decode the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous has phantom rear centre, 7.1 decode has mono back surrounds) improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 30 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...

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