Cambridge Audio azur 851N User Manual

Cambridge Audio azur 851N User Manual

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  • Page 1 azur 851N Network Player Your music, our passion...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Software upgrades News, events and exclusive offers plus competitions! © Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2015. Stream Magic is a trademark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered in the European Community and other countries. This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU Public License and version 2.1 of the GNU Lesser Public License.
  • Page 3: Rear Panel Connections

    azur 851N Rear panel connections Power on/off Ethernet RS232C AES/EBU balanced For control in a custom installation (for For digital audio connections suitable for AC power socket Digital inputs protocol please visit our website). 16-24 bit content up to 192kHz. USB sockets Digital outputs IR (Infra Red) emitter in...
  • Page 4: Remote Control

    Remote control Getting connected 1. Standby/On Basic audio connections Switch the power off before making any connections. 2. Display Phono cable brightness (2RCA-2RCA) 3. Presets Recalls stored 1 – 4 presets. 4. Mute (Pre-amp mode) 5. Enter/Mode 6. Volume (Pre-amp mode) 7.
  • Page 5: Character Entry

    azur 851N Operating instructions Connecting to a wireless network Music library The Music Library menu item lists all found UPnP servers and USB media devices. There are many suitable UPnP server software packages available for PC and Mac. Stand-alone servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices with built in UPnP server capabilities are also available.
  • Page 6: Inputs

    Spotify lets you listen to millions of songs – the artists you love, the latest hits and need to download and install the Cambridge Audio USB Audio class 2.0 driver. discoveries just for you. If you are a Spotify Premium user, you can control your For further information on USB Audio: www.cambridgeaudio.com/USB-audio.
  • Page 7 Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc London SE1 4BB, United Kingdom Registered in England No. 2953313 www.cambridge-audio.com © 2015 Cambridge Audio Ltd...
  • Page 8 azur 851N Network Player Your music, our passion...
  • Page 9: Important

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy Device name .......................15 as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one Audio ...........................15 of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject USB audio class ......................15...
  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    For continued compliance only combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 11: Wi-Fi Information

    11. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Cambridge Audio, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    10. IR (Infra Red) Emitter In is USB HD/flashdisk compatible containing music files. Alternatively an optional Cambridge Audio BT100 Bluetooth Adaptor can be plugged in here adding wireless A 3.5mm mini-jack socket that enables modulated IR commands from multi-room streaming audio capability directly from most phones, tablets and laptops. See or IR repeater systems to be received by the 851N.
  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    azur 851N Front panel controls 1. USB 7. (More) Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device containing music When playing media over UPnP or USB drive, more will show the queue. files. 1A maximum current consumption. For Internet Radio and Streaming Services this will allow access to any interactive Note: This USB port is not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices, no services or options.
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote control 16. (More) The default mode for the remote allows combined control of the 851N and other Cambridge Audio products. When playing Internet Radio, the More button displays 1. Standby/On (851D/N) related options to the currently selected station such as alternative stream types, content types or similar stations.
  • Page 16: Overview

    azur 851N Overview Getting connected Basic connections The 851N is able to receive and play back media from several distinct types of source. Here we have attempted to give an overview of the various types of service available and the terminology you may encounter. Internet Radio These are ‘radio’...
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Connecting to a wireless network The 851N home menu consists of 5 items: Presets Radio Music Library Inputs Settings These allow access to the four basic types of media choice plus a Settings menu for the unit. You can return to this menu at any time by pressing the button.
  • Page 18: Music Library

    azur 851N Location – Enables you to choose from the stations in any of the countries which As long as the 851N is correctly configured for your Network, it will automatically you choose from a list. discover and connect to UPnP servers it finds. It will then allow navigation of the menu structure coming from that server.
  • Page 19: Inputs

    The 851N will now scan the thumb drive for media files. Once the scan is completed, With the 851N switched to USB Audio 2.0 the 851N needs the Cambridge Audio you will then be able to browse the files by selecting 'By Album' or 'By Artist'.
  • Page 20: Spotify

    BT100. Normally on your source you will need to select Bluetooth Pairing and then the BT100 should appear as ‘Cambridge Audio BT100’ in a list of locally found Bluetooth devices. Select that item in the list to finish pairing.
  • Page 21: Settings Menu

    DNS service, note there is no way for Cambridge Audio to know what these are in your network. Only select static IP if you – All saved Presets will be deleted when a unit is registered/re-registered.
  • Page 22: Wired/Wireless Connection

    USB Audio 2.0 will normally give no output. See earlier section on USB Audio for Check for updates advanced users. Use this option to download new firmware for the 851N from Cambridge Audio over System remote control the Internet. There are four options: If you select this item the 851N will contact our server and see if a newer version of software is available (‘Checking for updates’...
  • Page 23: Instant On

    Note: After putting the unit into sleep mode, you will not be able to wake the 851N until 5 seconds have elapsed. • Using a Cambridge Audio Azur amplifier or AV Receiver connected to the 851N via the Control Bus.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    azur 851N Technical specifications D/A Converters Twin Analog Devices AD1955. Operating at Standby consumption <0.5W 384kHz sample rate, 24-bit, current output. Max power consumption Up-sampling DSP Analog Devices SHARC ADSP-21261 Dimensions 85 x 430 x 305mm (150MHz MCU, 32bit, 900MFLOPS) (3.4 x 16.9 x 12.2") Up-sampling Algorithm / ATF2;...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your 851N, then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our webpage at: http://support.cambridgeaudio.com/. If you have trouble with the Stream Magic service then you may also find it useful to visit the help section at www.stream-magic.com.
  • Page 26 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 © 2015 Cambridge Audio Ltd...

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