Please ensure there is ample ventilation. We recommend that you do however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous not place the unit in an enclosed space; if you wish to place the unit on a shelf, use the top shelf to allow maximum ventilation.
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Environmentally-friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/ The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in...
RS232C Note: audio performance. install use. A full command set is available on the Cambridge Audio website at www.cambridge-audio.com. This port can also be used by Always turn the Volume to minimum, switch to another Cambridge Audio service personnel for software updates.
The 851D features balanced outputs on two XLR sockets. Balanced A conventional RCA phono stereo output for connection to the line-level outputs provide slightly better audio performance and can reject cable- borne noise and interference when used with equipment with balanced cable intended for analogue audio signals.
851D Remote control The 851D is supplied with a Cambridge Audio upsampling DAC/digital pre-amp and Cambridge Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The functions relevant to the 851D are as follows: Press the relevant button to play or pause a track.
Source connections When designing our products we include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of these features Note: Unbalanced connection can also be used, if preferred. requirements. Input 1 of the 851D, which is in turn connected to the 851A via the Unbalanced ouput.
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Control Bus is the recommended method when using the 851D and The diagrams below shows the 851D in Pre-Amp mode, connected to other Cambridge Audio equipment with Control Bus In/Out. section of the manual. Note: When connecting to an 851W, Unbalanced connection can also be Trigger Out can be useful if the 851D is desired to control other used, if preferred.
Operating instructions The 851D has a custom-made display on the front of the unit that shows However in some Windows/Mac operating system variants the operating the current status and allows you to access the system settings menu. Here you can adjust the listening settings to your personal preference. audio.
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azur 851D The 851D can optionally be used as a digital pre-amp and connected directly to a suitable power-amp. systems. It may be desirable to disable the front panel IR by setting Front To ensure that the Pre-Amp mode is selected, press the Menu button then select the Pre-Amp item.
Bluetooth Filters The 851D is supplied with a BT100 Bluetooth adaptor. This allows the 851D to receive wireless Bluetooth audio from suitable phones/tablets and laptops. tablet or laptop with the BT100. Note: 2. Put the BT100 in pairing mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on the remote control for 4-5 seconds, or by double pressing source.
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azur 851D Impulse response Frequency response -100 -120 -140 Note: -160 -180 material: -200 Linear Phase Minimum Phase Roll-off at -0.1dB -0.1dB -2dB 20kHz offers even lower ripple in the pass and stop bands. Unlike the Linear Roll-off at -10dB -10dB -82dB 22kHz...
“Mute on” command will be generated. If the button is kept held down information on getting the most out of your 851D, please visit the for a further 12 seconds, a “Mute off” command is generated. Cambridge Audio website: www.cambridge-audio.com For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
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azur 851D All measurements are for 24-bit signals via the digital inputs so as not 115 x 430 x 360 mm to be source material limited unless stated. Dual Analog Devices AD1955 24-bit DACs 8W approx Analog Devices Black Fin <0.5W Weight performing 2nd Generation ATF2...