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Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
Cambridge
Audio
Azur
range
AV
Receiver.
We
hope
that
you
e njoy
many
years
of
pleasure
from
it.
The new 540R v3 is designed for excellent multi-channel surround-
sound performance without compromising on music reproduction.
As such the six fully discrete audiophile grade amplifiers are kept as
separate as possible from the processing and input stages. A large
power supply with low flux toroidal transformer and careful design of the
audio stages ensure that the 540R v3 can reproduce the dynamics and
scale required for modern movie soundtracks whilst also being able to
reproduce a genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-
channel music sources.
For the new v3 model we have made several enhancements. We have
added 2 in 1 out HDMI switching, tweaked the amplifier designs for
lower distortion, added a Stereo + Sub mode (digitally created sub) and
post-processing modes with PLII to allow creation of a 6.1 output from
2.0/5.1 DD or DTS material.
All video inputs are now fully freely assignable to any source, making the
unit very flexible despite its relatively small size and socket count.
A new Advanced Bass Management feature allows separate crossovers
and trims for PLII/Neo, DD/DTS and Stereo + Sub modes, plus a Bass
Augment function allows the front speakers to remain Large whilst also
sending front left and right bass to the subwoofer.
A full RS232 control protocol has been implemented and IR Emitter In
added making it easy to integrate the 540R v3 into a Custom Install
situation.
As usual all this proprietary engineering is housed within our
acoustically damped chassis with an Azur navigator remote control
supplied
Your 540R v3 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 includes CD and DVD players which have 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 do recommend
you keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble,
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the AV Receiver design team
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................2
Before connecting .......................................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ......................................................................................3
Important safety instructions .....................................................................4
Rear panel connections..............................................................................5
Front panel controls ....................................................................................6
Remote control ............................................................................................7
Front panel display ......................................................................................8
Loudspeaker connections ..........................................................................8
Analog audio connections ..........................................................................9
Digital audio connections ..........................................................................9
Aerial connections.......................................................................................9
Front Input connections..............................................................................9
Video connections ....................................................................................10
HDMI connections ....................................................................................10
5.1/6.1 Direct In.. .....................................................................................11
6.1 Preamp Out.........................................................................................11
540R
v3
setup....................................................................................
......12
1. Speaker configuration ....................................................................12
2. Speaker delay .................................................................................13
3. Level calibration ..............................................................................14
4. Source setup ...................................................................................14
5. Assigning video sources .................................................................15
Surround sound modes ............................................................................16
Operating instructions.........................................................................17-20
Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup...................................................18
Decode modes - 6.1 speaker setup...................................................19
Audio split mode .......................................................................................21
Bass/Treble configuration ........................................................................21
Subwoofer setup .......................................................................................21
Advanced bass management ..................................................................21
OSD setup .................................................................................................22
Custom installation use ...........................................................................22
Reset/Back-up memory ...........................................................................22
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................23
Technical specifications ..........................................................................23
The process of setting up the 540R v3 is first to make all the
connections to your speakers and source equipment and then set the
unit up via its On-Screen Display (OSD), as there are various settings and
adjustments that need to be made before the 540R v3 can be used.
However
before
you
actually
decide
which
connections
to
make
or
perform
any
adjustments
it
is
strongly
advised
that
you
read
through
the
540R
v3
setup
section
of
this
manual
first,
starting
on
page
12.
A lot of explanation is included that will help you to choose the right
connection types for both your sources and TV.
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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 2007
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.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).
Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this
product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary
from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that
you retain proof of purchase.
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised
dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not
equipped to perform the repair of your 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 either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which
is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.
This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not
purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call
Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to
confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased
from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification
of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due
to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by
anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer, or
authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio
warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty. This
Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to
state or country to country.
Plug Fitting Instructions (UK Only)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug
fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is
important that a 3 amp one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because
it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The
plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket is likely
to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains
plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram.
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug.
Connect them as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED.
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN.
If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this instruction.
If a standard 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 amp fuse must be fitted,
or if any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the
plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
Limited warranty
Checking the Power Supply Rating
For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully
before attempting to connect this unit to the mains.
Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. If
your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.
This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that
is indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power
sources may damage the unit.
This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be
used unless correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove the unit's cover (or back). There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If the power
cord is fitted with a moulded mains plug the unit must not be used if the
plastic fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose the fuse carrier the
correct part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio dealer.
The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II (double
insulated) construction.
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.
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.
Approvals
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(73/23/EEC) 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.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAU
THORIZED 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.
Safety precautions
