Cambridge Audio azur 650R User Manual Download Page 7

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Rear panel connections

Service/Normal

For dealer use only - Switches the 650R between normal (default) mode and
two Service modes. Do not change the mode to service or make RS232
connections to it in service mode as damage may result!

RS232C

Used for control of the 650R in Custom Install situations. A full protocol is
available for the 650R on our website.

FM/AM antenna

All tuner antenna connections are made here. Refer to the ‘Antenna
Connections’ section of this manual for more information.

HDMI

Inputs and output to a suitable TV/Monitor. The HDMI inputs can be assigned
in the OSD to the BD/DVD, Video 1, Video 2 or Rec 1 sources, see later
section.

Video 1/2, Recorder 1/2, BD/DVD, Aux

Please refer to the connection diagrams later in this manual for more
information on these inputs and outputs. 

TV/Mon outputs

S-Video -

Connect to your television via S-Video cable.

Composite -

Connect to your television via 75 ohm RCA phono cable.

Component -

Connect to the Cr/Pr, Cb/Pb, & Y terminals of a television set.

Heat tunnel vent grille

Allows cooling of internal circuitry via the 650R’s proprietary X-TRACT heat
tunnel. DO NOT OBSTRUCT!

Component Video inputs (BD/DVD, Video 1/2, Recorder 1)

Connect the Component Video outputs from the source equipment.

The Video 1/2 input can be used for either source simply by selecting HDMI
for either source using the Video Input Type button or doing the same thing
via the Video Input Type menu in the OSD.

Note: The preferred connection method for video inputs or outputs is always
Composite Video, then S-Video, then Component Video, then HDMI in
ascending order of quality (HDMI being the highest quality). HDMI and
Component Video sources often also support Progressive Scan which gives
better picture quality if supported by both your BD/DVD player and TV.

7.1 Direct In

Connect to the output terminals of a DVD-A, SACD player or other 5.1/6.1/7.1
analogue source.

7.1 Preamp Out

Connect to the 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel input terminals of another amplifier
system, separate power amps, subwoofer or active loudspeakers.

A-BUS™ Ready/Incognito Ready™ multi-room outputs

PSU In -

Connect an Incognito PS5 to supply power to the connected multi-

room keypads/speakers.

Keypad 1/2 -

Connect one or two Incognito A-BUS KP10 keypads (or other A-

BUS compatible keypads) or AS10 Active Ceiling Speakers using CAT5/5e
cable, allowing 2nd/3rd zone multi-room capability.

IR -

Three IR emitter outputs for remote control of source equipment.

Video Out 1/2 -

Provides video feeds to the 2nd/3rd zone.

Please refer to the ‘Multi-Room’ section of this manual for more information
on connections and setup.

Emitter In

Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems or IR repeater
systems to be received by the 650R. Commands received here are not
looped out of the Control Bus. Refer to the ‘Custom Installation’ section for
more information.

Control Bus

In - 

Allows un-modulated commands from multi-rooms systems or other

components to be received by the unit.

Out - 

Loop out for control bus commands to another unit.

Speaker terminals

Connect to loudspeakers with an impedance of between 4-8 ohms. 7.1, 6.1,
5.1 or less connections can be made.

Mains power lead

Once you have completed all connections, plug the AC power lead into an
appropriate mains socket. The AV receiver is now ready for use.

Power On/Off

Switches the unit on and off.

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Power Rating:

  

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Designed in London, England

azur 650R AV Receiver

www.cambridge-audio.com

This device complies with 
part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the 

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1) This device may not cause 

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ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for azur 650R

Page 1: ...Your music our passion 650R azur ENGLISH AV receiver User s manual 2 ...

Page 2: ...nts and exclusive offers plus competitions 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 This document contains proprietary ...

Page 3: ... 5 1 or 6 1 digital material is also possible with PLIIx or DTS Neo 6 to turn these formats into 6 1 or 7 1 Conventional analogue stereo inputs allow the connection of audiophile CD players and the like and an Analogue Stereo Direct mode ensures the very best possible stereo reproduction for these The 650R also carries a 5 1 6 1 7 1 channel analogue input This feature allows for the connection of ...

Page 4: ...o dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit Important safety instructions 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 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of ele...

Page 5: ...st 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 5 amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fus...

Page 6: ...nd sub modes Pro Logic Neo DSP surround modes Press to select between various Pro Logic II IIx DTS Neo 6 effects for matrix encoded analogue or digital material or for post processing DD DTS material Note The 650R is unable to auto detect this kind of source material as it does not include embedded encoding type flags so manual selection is required Also selects various DSP created surround sound ...

Page 7: ...emitter outputs for remote control of source equipment Video Out 1 2 Provides video feeds to the 2nd 3rd zone Please refer to the Multi Room section of this manual for more information on connections and setup Emitter In Allows modulated IR commands from multi room systems or IR repeater systems to be received by the 650R Commands received here are not looped out of the Control Bus Refer to the Cu...

Page 8: ...fer to the Operating Instructions section of this manual for more information on the relevant functions implemented The 650R is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control Insert the supplied AAA batteries to use For full details of the various adjustment functions available from the remote refer to the later sections of this manual Standby On Switches the unit between Standby mode and On Analo...

Page 9: ...analogue input material 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 1 8 9 10 11 6 7 To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high level signal be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers Check the impedance of your speakers Speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 ohms each are recommended The coloured speaker terminals are positive and the black speaker terminals are negative Make sur...

Page 10: ... tuner Phono cable 2RCA 2RCA Video player Digital audio connections Two types of digital audio connections can be made to the 650R 1 Optical Toslink 2 Coaxial SPDIF Either type can be used for a source as the 650R automatically uses the active one Note Only one connection type should be used per source A recording device such as MD or CD R can also be connected to the digital outputs as shown AM 3...

Page 11: ...SW L SL SBL SB Y Cb Pb Cr Pr Y Cb Pb Cr Pr Y Cb Pb Cr Pr Y Cb Pb Cr Pr C 7 1 Direct In L R L R R SR SBR L SL SBL SB C R TV MonOut Video 1 2 Recorder 1 Multi Multi Room Room RS232C In In In In In In Out Out In Out L R Video 2 Video 1 Recorder 1 BD DVD Rec 2 Aux CD Rec 2 Composite S Video Digital Optical Digital Co axial Composite Composite S Video Digital Optical Digital Co axial TV MonOut Power AC...

Page 12: ...posite S Video TV MonOut Out HDMI Component Video output connections Connection to the TV can be by in ascending order of quality Composite Video S Video Component Video and HDMI HDMI is the recommended connection and the 650R can in addition transcode any analogue video sources to HDMI for a single connection to the TV HDMI cable Note The 650R is unable to down convert HDMI so if an HDMI source c...

Page 13: ...d optional ENGLISH 7 1 Preamp out Audio In Out Setup Menu BD DVD In HDMI1 Video1 In HDMI2 Video2 In HDMI3 Video3 In Analog Rec 1 In Analog CD In Analog Preamp Out Ext 2 Ch Return OSD _ _ _ Right Right Right Right _ Left Left Left Left Right Left Right Left IR1 IR2 IR3 IR4 Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Multi Room Multi Room IR Emitter In In Out Right Left Right Left Preamp Out Tape Out Tape In Input 7 Input 6 ...

Page 14: ...ntre channel audio information into the Left and Right Front channels creating what is known as a Phantom Centre Similarly you might decide not to use a subwoofer if your main Left and Right speakers are capable of reproducing enough bass for a satisfying music movie experience The 650R will then automatically re direct the bass from the Subwoofer Low Frequency Effect channel to the Left and Right...

Page 15: ...d by Cambridge Audio CAMCAS procedure so you can if you wish jump straight to that section However it is recommended that you do read these sections to understand the reasons for these settings and their implications Speaker delay Because the speakers in a surround sound system are usually different distances from the listener the 650R incorporates the ability to apply a variable digital delay to ...

Page 16: ...e i e type of speaker package e g 5 1 6 1 7 1 of the 650R and Large Small None status of each speaker must be set correctly as per section 1 This is important as the unit will only look for and check the speakers you have told it you have To perform Auto Distance Level setup first connect the supplied microphone to the front Left front panel audio input on the front panel and place it at your norm...

Page 17: ...e connections to both the Optical and Co axial inputs for a source Note The Preamp output item at the bottom of this menu selects between Normal mode the default Pre Out Mode when external power amps are used and Ext 2 Ch Mode where external power amps for front left and right only are used These options are covered later Make sure this setting shows Normal Once you have set the audio types exit t...

Page 18: ... and ignore the High Resolution extension providing backwards compatibility Dolby Digital Known also as DD 3 2 or DD 5 1 provides up to 5 1 output from suitable encoded Dolby Digital material with 5 main channels Front Left Front Right Centre Surround Left Surround Right and a Low Frequency Effects Channel for the subwoofer all discretely encoded Decoding Dolby Digital requires a Dolby Digital enc...

Page 19: ...r 5 1 via Bass management Refer to the Tone Sub LFE configuration section in the Operating instructions part of this manual Pro Logic IIx A newer version of Dolby Pro Logic II which is able to recreate 6 or 7 discrete surround sound channels with fully stereo Back Surrounds in 7 channel mode from suitable encoded stereo source material Pro Logic IIx also has modes for post processing either Stereo...

Page 20: ...ereo and Left Right surround 3 0 Left Centre Right 3 0 1 Left Centre Right and LFE Sub 3 2 1 5 1 Left Right Centre Left Surround Right Surround and LFE Sub 3 3 1 6 1 Left Right Centre Left Surround Right Surround Surround Back and LFE Sub 3 4 1 7 1 Left Right Centre Left Surround Right Surround Surround Back Left Surround Back Right and LFE Sub Operating instructions To activate the 650R switch th...

Page 21: ...select and display the next available mode Incoming Native Modes available Output Modes available Output audio channel channels channels format resolution PCM 2 PCM PLII Movie 5 1 PCM 2 PCM PLII Music 5 1 PCM PLII Game 5 1 PCM Neo 6 Cinema 5 1 PCM Neo 6 Music 5 1 Movie 5 1 Music 5 1 Room 5 1 Theatre 5 1 Hall 5 1 Dolby Digital 2 0 2 Dolby Digital 2 0 PLII Movie 5 1 Dolby Digital 2 0 2 Dolby Digital...

Page 22: ...TS 3 2 PLIIx Music 6 1 DTS 3 2 1 5 1 DTS 3 2 Neo 6 Cinema 6 1 DTS 3 2 Neo 6 Music 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 PLIIx Movie 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 PLIIx Music 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 Neo 6 Cinema 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 Neo 6 Music 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Movie 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 1 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Music 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3...

Page 23: ...6 Music 7 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 PLIIx Movie 7 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 Upmix 7 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 PLIIx Music 7 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 Neo 6 Cinema 7 1 DTS ES Matrix 3 3 1 Neo 6 Music 7 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Movie 7 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 1 Upmix 7 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 PLIIx Music 7 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 Neo 6 Cinema 7 1 DTS ES Discrete 3 3 Neo 6 Music 7 ...

Page 24: ...r when you are using PLII or PLIIx decoding DTS HD speaker re map As there is no official speaker layout for discrete 7 1 channel audio it could be possible that the original master track of a 7 1 soundtrack was mastered with a different speaker layout than the one being used in your home DTS have addressed this issue for DTS HD Master Audio and High Resolution Audio by including in the bitstream ...

Page 25: ...one of the two 7 1 possibilities you have Note This feature by its nature only works for 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio bitstreams Also note that where the incoming speaker configuration and your physical speaker configuration actually match the 650R performs no mapping as you d expect ENGLISH Configuration 5 7 1 channel L C R LFE Ls Rs Lsr Rsr Configuration 6 7 1 channel ...

Page 26: ...oofer Audio split mode Rec 2 Output Select Rec 2 Output BD DVD Return OSD 1 2 Using the Tuner 1 Press the Tuner FM AM button on the front panel or remote control to select Tuner mode 2 Press the Tuner FM AM button again to select FM or AM if desired 3 Press the Mode Store button on the front panel or Mode button on the remote control to select automatic tuning manual tuning or preset mode 4 Press ...

Page 27: ...rols are adjusted away from 0dB flat The Subwoofer crossover point can also be adjusted from 40 to 150Hz in 10Hz steps and also to 200Hz The 650R incorporates a couple of advanced Bass Management features The overall Sub Level for DD DTS modes PLII x Neo 6 modes and Stereo Sub mode can be set to different levels This can be useful if you prefer to have a high level of Sub operation whilst watching...

Page 28: ...t on and out of Standby mode press and hold the DVD and Analogue Stereo Direct buttons on the front panel for three seconds RESET will appear briefly on the front panel display before returning to Standby mode Reset Back up memory Custom installation C I use Control Bus In In Emitter Out RS232C The 650R can if required apply a small delay to the audio playback to resynchronise it to any video play...

Page 29: ...650R is Incognito Ready Type II which means the keypads can operate independently of the amplifier in terms of volume bass treble etc be independently turned on and off from the 650R and each other and can also listen to a different source from that which is currently selected on the amplifier However both keypads can only listen to the same source The 650R also features 2nd 3rd zone Composite vid...

Page 30: ...rity of one or more speakers is reversed An unusual hissing noise is heard when listening to a radio broadcast in stereo but not heard when listening in mono A slight noise may be heard because the method used for modulation of FM stereo broadcasts is different than that used for mono broadcasts Aerial quality also effects the level of hiss heard Noise is excessive in both stereo and monaural radi...

Page 31: ...1 External PSU input 24VDC Standby power consumption 1w Quiescent power consumption 70w Max power consumption 1400w Dimensions H x W x D 150 x 430 x 420mm inc all terminals controls Weight 15kg 33lbs Audio Power Output 2 x 120 watts rms per channel 8 ohms two channels driven 7 x 100 watts rms per channel 8 ohms all 7 channels driven THD 0 006 1kHz Crosstalk 60dB 1kHz Frequency response 10Hz 20kHz ...

Page 32: ... A 2010 Cambridge Audio Ltd Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com ...

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