Cambridge Audio 540A, 640A user manual Connecting, Tape connection, Basic connection

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CONNECTING

When designing our amplifiers we have tried to include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of features such as Pre-Out and Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly configure your system depending on your requirements. The following diagrams are designed to make connection easy.

Tape connection

The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to a tape recorder or other source with a record and monitor connection.

Please note that either of the tape loop outputs can be used (as they are both the same signal in parallel).

Basic connection

The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers.

Amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

CAP5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Room

IR1

IR3

azur 640A Integrated Amplifier V2.0

 

 

 

Power

 

Designed in London, England

 

 

Protection LED

 

ohms 8

- 4 Impedance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed in London, England

 

 

 

www.cambridge-audio.com

 

 

indicators:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Bus

 

www.cambridge-audio.com

 

 

 

 

On

 

Off

 

 

Right

A

Left

Right

B

Left

IR Emitter

PSU

Keypad 1

Keypad 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

Off

Max Power Consumption: 700W

 

 

Fault requiring

 

 

 

 

 

In

In

 

 

 

 

In

Out

Max Power Consumption: 700W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service (DC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mains Voltage Selector Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mains Voltage Selector Switch

 

 

115V/230V AC~50/60Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115V/230V AC~50/60Hz

 

Caution

 

 

Over temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR2

IR4

 

 

 

Caution

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary overload

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out-Pre

In Tape

1 Out Rec

2 Out Rec

MP3 / DMP

DVD

DAB / Tuner

CD

Aux

 

Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

 

 

 

 

Avis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avis

 

 

Risque de choc electrique. Ne pas ouvrir.

Power AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risque de choc electrique. Ne pas ouvrir.

 

 

 

Achtung

Loudspeaker short

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Achtung

 

Power AC

Vorm öffnen des gerätes. Netzstecker ziehen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vol

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vorm öffnen des gerätes. Netzstecker ziehen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clipping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please refer to

Right

A

Left

Right

B

Left

Right

Right

 

your User's Manual

Manufactured in an

for more information

 

 

Impedance 4 - 8 ohms

 

 

 

Manufactured in an

ISO9002 approved facility

Loudspeaker Terminals

Pre-Out

Tape In

Rec Out 1

Rec Out 2

DMP / MP3

DVD

Tuner / DAB

CD

 

ISO9002 approved facility

 

 

 

Aux

 

 

 

Important

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N1863

Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées

Caution Risk of electric shock. Do not open.

Avis Risque de choc electrique. Ne pas ouvrir.

Achtung Vorm öffnen des gërates. Netzstecker ziehen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP5

Protection LED indicators:

Fault requiring service (DC)

Over temperature

Temporary overload

Loudspeaker short

Vol Auto

Clipping

Please refer to

your User's Manual for more information

N1863

 

 

ohms 8 - 4 Impedance

 

 

Right

A

Left

Right

B

Left

Right

A

Left

Right

B

Left

Impedance 4 - 8 ohms

Loudspeaker Terminals

Important

Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened

Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées

 

 

 

 

Multi-Room

IR1

IR3

azur 640A Integrated Amplifier V2.0

 

IR Emitter

PSU

Keypad 1

Keypad 2

 

 

Control Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

In

 

 

 

 

In

Out

 

 

 

 

 

IR2

IR4

 

 

Out-Pre

In Tape

1 Out Rec

2 Out Rec

MP3 / DMP

DVD

DAB / Tuner

CD

Aux

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right

Pre-Out

Tape In

Rec Out 1

Rec Out 2

DMP / MP3

DVD

Tuner / DAB

CD

Aux

Caution Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Avis Risque de choc electrique. Ne pas ouvrir. Achtung Vorm öffnen des gërates. Netzstecker ziehen.

CD Player

Tape / MD Player

Class 1 Laser Product

Luokan 1 Laserplaite

Klass 1 Laserapparat

Mains Voltage Selector Switch (50 / 60Hz)

Control Bus

IR Emitter

On Power Off

In

Out

In

 

Output Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed in London, England

 

 

Digital Outputs

Left

Left

azur 640C Compact Disc Player V2.0

 

 

 

Max Power Consumption: 18W

 

 

Caution

Risk of electric shock

Rec Out

Rec In

Right

Do not open

Right

Risque de choc electrique

 

 

 

Avis

 

 

 

Ne pas ouvrir

 

 

Line Output

S/P DIF

Toslink

 

 

Power AC

Co-axial

Optical

Achtung

Netzstecker ziehen

Manufactured in an

 

 

www.cambridge-audio.com

ISO9002 approved facility

8Azur integrated amplifier

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Contents Azur 540A/640A Contents 540A/640A V2.0 Integrated amplifier IntroductionPlug Fitting Instructions UK Only Safety PrecautionsChecking the Power Supply Rating Important Safety Instructions Rear Panel Connections Multi-room Control BusPre-Out TapeBasic connection ConnectingTape connection Speaker B connections Pre-Out connectionsFront Panel Controls Volume DirectBass and Treble BalanceRemote Control Custom Installation C.I. USEVolume controls MuteMULTI-ROOM Source on the amplifier from the keypadOver temperature detection CAP5 Five WAY Protection SystemDC detection Overvoltage/overcurrent detectionShort circuit detection Intelligent clipping detectionTroubleshooting Technical Specifications 540A 640ALimited Warranty 540A/640A V2.0 Integrated amplifier Azur 540A/640A
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