User manual CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 550

[. . . ] Integrated amplifier User’s manual 2 azur 550A/650A Your music + our passion ENGLISH Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This switch is a master on/off control that, when switched off, overrides the Standby/On button on the front of the unit and that on the remote control. 2 Connect to a tape deck or to the analogue output sockets on a MiniDisc, portable digital music player or CD recorder using an interconnect cable from the recorder's Line Out sockets to the amplifier's Tape In sockets. The Tape Input circuit of the 550A/650A is a ‘monitor’ type, different from the other five inputs. For the five normal inputs, the source selected for listening to will also be sent out of the Rec 1/Rec 2 outputs 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 the Tape Mon LED will also illuminate, indicating that the Tape Monitor Input is now being listened to with a different source being sent out of the Rec1/Rec2 outputs 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. This feature is most useful when using three-head analogue cassette decks which allow the signal being recorded to be played back live off tape (via a third head) whilst it is simultaneously recorded. It is then possible, by toggling the Tape Monitor input on and off, to compare directly in real time the original and recorded signal so that adjustments to the recording parameters of the tape machine can be made. (Consult the manual of your three-head analogue cassette deck for full details. ) 8 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on. Your amplifier is now ready for use. 3 Loudspeaker terminals Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available, A (main loudspeaker terminals, top row) and B (secondary switchable loudspeaker terminals, bottom row). Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the LEFT positive and negative terminals, and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the RIGHT positive and negative terminals. In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the negative output. Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are shorting speaker outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals have been tightened adequately to provide a good electrical connection. It is possible for the sound quality to be affected if the screw terminals are loose. The use of A and B speakers affords you an easy and inexpensive way to create a simple multi-room system. Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8ohms. 4 Record Out 1/2 These two identical output sockets can be connected to a tape deck or to the analogue Record In sockets on a MiniDisc or CD recorder. 9 Aux, DVD, Tuner/DAB, CD, MP3 IR (Infrared) Emitter In These inputs are suitable for any 'line level' source equipment such as DVD players, DAB or FM/AM tuners, CD players, MP3 players, etc. They should not be connected to the digital output of a CD player or any other digital device. Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems or IR repeater systems to be received by the amplifier. Refer to the ‘Custom Installation’ section for more information. 5 Control Bus Connecting a turntable If it is desired to connect a turntable without a built-in phono stage, an external phono stage such as our 540P or 640P models should be used. Note: A very few turntables have built-in phono stages, in which case it is not necessary to use a separate phono stage amplifier. If you’re unsure, please consult your turntable user manual. In Allows un-modulated commands from multi-room systems or other components to be received by the unit. [. . . ] If the monitored temperature reaches a high level (suitably within the limits of the output devices) the amplifier will automatically switch into a fault mode. If the loudspeaker impedance is low, the temperature of the amplifier may rise faster as the amplifier is working harder. If the amplifier is mounted in a cabinet or the ventilation slots are obstructed, the over-temperature detection may activate/reactivate after a short listening time. Remedy – The unit is not damaged, although it should be left for 15 minutes to cool down before being switched out of Standby. 3. [. . . ]