Introduction - Cambridge Audio azur 540R V2.0 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur range AV receiver.
This 540R version 2 is part of our commitment to the on-going
development of the Azur range. We hope that you will appreciate the
results and enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it.
About the 540R V2.0
The 540R V2.0 is designed to maximise multi-channel performance
without compromising on stereo reproduction. As such, the six 80W
discrete amplifiers are kept as separate as possible from the processing
and input stages. An oversized power supply ensures that the 540R
V2.0 can maintain a high power output into even difficult speaker loads
to ensure a powerful and effortless sound.
For this V2.0 model we have fitted an improved volume control IC, larger
PSU capacitors and made various improvements to the circuitry further
elevating the sound quality of the unit. The Video switching has also
been completely re-designed to give higher bandwidth compatible with
HDTV and the unit now features full On Screen Display.
A full range of digital and analog inputs are fitted to the 540R V2.0.
Digital inputs allow for the connection of suitably equipped DVD players,
satellite boxes and games consoles for decoding into stereo or digital
surround formats. Conventional analog stereo inputs allow the
connection of CD players and the like to ensure the best possible stereo
reproduction. The 540R V2.0 is also capable of decoding analog stereo
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sources in Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6, for a convincing and
effective surround experience from an analog source. This ensures
sources such as analog televisions and VCRs can also make full use of
the 540R V2.0's surround capabilities.
540R V2.0 AV receiver
In addition, the 540R V2.0 also carries a 6.1 channel analogue input.
This feature allows for the connection of a DVD Audio or SACD player
equipped with a 5.1/6.1 output. This means that the 540R V2.0 is fully
equipped to make the most of these exciting new music formats.
As well as the full complement of audio inputs, the 540R V2.0 also
performs Composite, S-Video and Component Video switching. This
means that the 540R V2.0 can be used as a hub to route video signals
in addition to the audio ones.
All this proprietary engineering is housed within our low resonance,
acoustically damped chassis. An Azur Navigator remote control is also
provided, giving full remote control of your AV receiver in an attractive
and easy to use handset.
Your 540R V2.0 can only be as good as the system it is connected to.
Please do not compromise on your speakers or cabling. Naturally we
particularly recommend DVD/CD players or other source equipment
from the Cambridge Audio Azur range, which have been designed to the
same exacting standards as our receivers. Your dealer can also supply
excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system
realises its full potential.
Thanks for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend you
keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble
Technical Director
Azur AV receiver 3