Cambridge Audio 540R V3 user manual Loudspeaker connections

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Front panel display

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1Digital/Analog indicators

Indicates the current source input type - digital or analog.

2Decoding mode indicators

Shows the current decoding mode, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX etc. In conjunction with the Output Channel indicators these give full details of the current processing mode.

3Tuner mode indicators

Shows Memory/Store active, Stereo mode active, AutoScan active and RDS On.

4Tone control indicator

Lights when Bass and Treble controls are active i.e. have been set to anything other than 0dB (flat) position.

5Output channel indicators

Shows the currently active channels depending on decoding mode and source material. Icons lit indicate active channels in the source material. Icons with a box around them indicate actual channels being output separately.

6Frequency type

Indicates the tuned frequency in AM or FM Tuner mode.

7Main information display

Shows the current source selected, also the surround mode and station name/frequency when in tuner mode etc.

8Balance indicator

Lights when the Front Left and Right speaker outputs have been set to different levels in the OSD, i.e. a balance adjustment has been made.

Display examples

-Indicates a 5.1 Dolby Digital source being played back as 5.0 (Sub off). LFE indicates a low frequency effects channel is present in the source material. When this icon isn’t boxed it indicates the LFE channel is not being reproduced separately.

-Indicates a 6.1 playback of DTS ES material.

-Indicates a 2.1 output created in the digital domain from analog input material.

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.

The coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and “phasey” with little bass.

Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8”) or less (no more than 10mm, as this could cause a short- circuit) of the outer insulation. Twist the wire tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal knob, insert the speaker cable, tighten the knob and secure the cable.

Note: All connections are made via loudspeaker cable, except if using an active subwoofer which would be connected via a standard RCA phono cable. Banana Plugs (4mm standard) connected to the speaker cable are recommended for direct insertion into the speaker terminals.

Please refer to the ‘Speaker configuration’ section of this manual for more information on 5.1 and 6.1 speaker setups.

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Component Video In

 

 

 

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Component Video

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Max Power Consumption: 615W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz

 

 

 

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Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms

 

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6.1 Preamp Out

 

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5.1

Phono/RCA cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Azur 540R Introduction ContentsBefore connecting Limited warranty Safety precautionsChecking the Power Supply Rating Plug Fitting Instructions UK OnlyImportant safety instructions Rear panel connections Front panel controls Remote control Loudspeaker connections Analog audio connections Aerial connectionsDigital audio connections Front input connectionsHdmi cable Video connectionsHdmi connections Power amplifier 6.1 DirectPhono cables 2RCA-2RCA SurroundBack Centre540R v3 setup Speaker configurationSpeaker delay Source setup Level calibrationAssigning video sources Hdmi Pre-EmphasisSurround sound modes Selecting the source Selecting the desired listening modeOperating instructions Stereo Modes Decode modes 5.1 speaker setupPro Logic Dolby Digital EX Neo Decode modes 6.1 speaker setup Using the Tuner Dynamic Range ControlStoring stations Radio Data Systems RDSAudio split mode Bass/Treble configurationSubwoofer setup Advanced bass managementReset/Back-up memory OSD setupCustom installation C.I. use Troubleshooting Technical specificationsAP20541/1-A

540R V3 specifications

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