User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 340A SE CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES

[. . . ] azur 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier User's manual CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front panel controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2 Azur integrated amplifier 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur 340A or 340A SE integrated amplifier. The overload and short-circuit protection systems continuously monitor the voltage, current and temperature of the output devices, allowing the protection to act positively in case of need, without triggering spuriously. About the 340A The design of a high quality but cost-effective audio amplifier presents a major challenge. Providing first-class performance on an unlimited budget is one matter; achieving the same performance within tight price limits is quite another, and requires the expertise and experience that Cambridge Audio brings to its product design process. We believe we have succeeded in our aim of creating a first-class affordable amplifier. [. . . ] They should not be connected to the digital output of a CD player or any other digital device. the other 5 inputs. For the 5 normal inputs, the source selected for listening to will be sent out of Rec Out for recording. The source currently being listened to and (optionally) recorded is then shown on the front panel by a corresponding blue LED. However, when the Tape Mon Input is selected a second LED will illuminate indicating that the Tape Monitor Input is now being listened to with a different source being sent out of the Rec output for recording. The recording source is shown by the first LED and can be changed by pressing the other source buttons. To switch Tape Monitor off, simply press the Tape Mon button again, toggling this function off. Your amplifier is now ready for use. Azur integrated amplifier 7 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 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 Designed and Engineered in London, England Amplifier Caution azur 340A Integrated Amplifier Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Max Power Consumption: 345W Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Impedance 4 - 8 ohms Tape In Rec-Out AV / MD Serial Number Label Removed Designed and Engineered in London, England azur 340A Integrated Amplifier Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Max Power Consumption: 345W Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Vorm offnen des gerates Netzstecker ziehen Right Impedance 4 - 8 ohms Tape In Rec-Out AV / MD Power AC Left Avis Achtung Right Aux CD Tuner / DAB DVD AV / MD Rec-Out Tape In Right A Left Right B Left www. cambridge-audio. co. uk Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility Aux CD Tuner / DAB DVD AV / MD Rec-Out Tape In CD Player azur 340C Compact Disc Player Tape / MD Player 8 Azur integrated amplifier Right Vorm offnen des gerates Netzstecker ziehen Left Loudspeaker Terminals Left Avis Achtung Right A Left Right B Rec In Rec Out Left Left Caution Serial Number Label Removed B Right Right Left Left A Right Right DVD Tuner / DAB CD Aux Left Left B Right Right Left Left A Right Right DVD Tuner / DAB CD Aux Left Right Power AC Loudspeaker Terminals Left www. cambridge-audio. co. uk Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier Speaker B connections The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used (ie speakers located in another room). The Speaker B button on the front panel allows this second set of speakers to be switched on and off. Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of between 6-8 ohms each. Amplifier Designed and Engineered in London, England azur 340A Integrated Amplifier Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Max Power Consumption: 345W Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Vorm offnen des gerates Netzstecker ziehen Right Impedance 4 - 8 ohms Tape In Rec-Out AV / MD Left Avis Achtung Right Aux CD Tuner / DAB DVD AV / MD Rec-Out Tape In A Left Right B CD Player azur 340C Compact Disc Player Left Caution Serial Number Label Removed B Right Left A Right DVD Tuner / DAB CD Aux Left Right Right Power AC Loudspeaker Terminals Left www. cambridge-audio. co. uk Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility Azur integrated amplifier 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Volume azur 340A 6 1 Power 8 Treble 9 Balance Integrated Amplifier 3 Phones 4 Speaker B 5 Direct Bass 10 Aux CD Tuner / DAB DVD AV / MD 11 Tape Mon 7 1 Power 3 Phones Switches the unit on and off. 2 Auxillary MP3 In (340A SE only) Bass Treble Allows for the connection of headphones with a ¼" jack plug connector. When the headphones are connected, the loudspeaker relay is released switching off the output to the loudspeakers (speakers A and B). 2 Power MP3 In Phones Speaker B Direct 4 Speaker B Connect your MP3/iPod/portable music player to the 340A SE with a 3. 5mm to 3. 5mm jack plug lead. Plugging a source into the MP3 input causes the 340A SE to automatically select this input. Note: It is possible to use both the front and rear auxillary inputs separately. The front input is selected by inserting a jack plug, while the rear input is selected by pressing Aux on the front panel or remote. 10 Azur integrated amplifier Turns on/off the secondary set of loudspeaker terminals on the back panel. This can be used for listening to an extra set of loudspeakers in another room. Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of between 6-8 ohms each. 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier 5 Direct 9 Balance This control gives the audio signal a more direct path to the power amplifier stage of your amplifier, bypassing the tone control circuits for the purest possible sound quality. This control allows you to adjust the relative output levels of the left and right channels. This control only modifies the sound through your loudspeakers and the Pre-Out sockets, it does not affect the signals sent through the Tape Out connections. 6 Bass and Treble 10 These controls allow subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the sound. These controls only modify the sound through your loudspeakers and the PreOut sockets, they do not affect the signals sent through the Tape Out connections. [. . . ] Ensure that your tape deck/turntable is not too close to the amplifier. There is no sound Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode. Check that 'TAPE MON' is not switched on (unless tape input is required). If channel LED is flashing turn mute off. Unable to make or play tape recordings Check that TAPE MON and TAPE OUT have been connected correctly. There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase. There is no sound on one channel Ensure that balance control is in the correct position. Check interconnects. 14 Azur integrated amplifier 340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 340A Power output 40 watts (into 8) 50 watts (into 4) 340A SE 45 watts (into 8) 55 watts (into 4) This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. [. . . ]