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Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur range DVD player.
We hope that you enjoy many years of pleasure from it.
The new 540D V2 was designed from the ground up for the Azur range
and is based on a new and highly evolved DVD chipset, which includes
the ability to reproduce a progressive scan image in both PAL and NTSC
formats via either analog component video or the new digital HDMI
output. Great care has been taken with both the digital and analog video
circuitry to achieve the best possible video performance, whichever
connection you use. The HDMI output is also capable of up-scaling to
720p or 1080i video formats for use with HD TV sets.
A newly-developed proprietary Phase Locked Loop (PLL) system
generates very low jitter audio clocks locked to the master video clock
fed to the MPEG decoder. This PLL scheme and our typical attention to
the DAC and anti-alias filtering circuits ensures that the 540D V2 has
audio performance equivalent to a dedicated CD player, a rare thing in
a DVD player.
The jitter at the SPDIF digital output is also very low, in order to provide
the best possible performance when using this connection with an AV
receiver for surround-sound use.
Your 540D V2 can only be as good as the system it is connected to.
Please do not compromise on your partnering equipment. Naturally, we
particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio Azur
range, which has been designed to the same exacting standards as this
product. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio
interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we recommend that
you keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble,
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the DVD player design team
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ......................................................................................3
Important safety instructions ....................................................................4
Rear panel connections..............................................................................5
Front panel controls ....................................................................................6
Front panel display ......................................................................................6
Remote control ............................................................................................7
Audio connections.......................................................................................8
Analog video connections...........................................................................9
HDMI connections ....................................................................................10
Surround-sound formats ..........................................................................11
Video formats ............................................................................................11
DVD player setup ......................................................................................12
Video Setup menu ....................................................................................12
Audio Setup menu ....................................................................................14
Dolby Digital Setup menu.........................................................................15
Preference menu ......................................................................................16
Basic operating instructions ....................................................................17
DivX/MP4 playback ..................................................................................18
DivX Video On Demand ............................................................................18
DivX VOD registration ...............................................................................18
Custom installation use............................................................................18
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................19
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................19
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This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as
possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at
the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous
improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:
support@cambridgeaudio.com
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2008
Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
DivX and the DivX logo are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc.
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For your own safety please read the following important safety
instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the
mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best
performance from and prolong the life of the unit:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power-supply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING -“ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the
mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector from
the rear of the unit) possible. Where the mains plug is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.
Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 10cm clearance all
round). Do not put any objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on
a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet
grilles. Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or
splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, shall be placed on the unit.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.
WEEE symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol
for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered
and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please
return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you
purchased this product for more information.
CE mark
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(2006/95/EC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC)
Directives when used and installed according to this instruction
manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories
should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to
qualified service personnel.
C-Tick mark
This product meets the Australian Communications
Authoritys Radio communications and EMC requirements.
Ross Test Stamp
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
FCC regulations
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important safety instructions
