Cambridge Audio Integrated Amplifier Azur 740A User Manual Download Page 10

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Amplifier setup continued

Volume display

To change the volume display from decibels (-84 to 0dB) to arbitrary
volume units (0 to 72 units) select VOL DB in the System Configure
menu. Press the input select button to turn off the volume in decibels.
Press the 

Mode

button to exit.

Input gain trim

The relative levels of the inputs can be adjusted by gain trim. This allows
each to be adjusted so that each sounds the same in terms of average
loudness when you switch between them. Pick the loudest sounding
source and trim its level until it matches the average perceived level of
the others. Repeat this process if other sources also stand out as louder
than the average. 

To set the input gain trim for each source, select INP TRIM in the System
Configure menu. Select the input required and use the volume control to
set the gain between 0 and -12 dB (the available range is restricted if
the volume is set very low). Press the 

Mode

button to exit.

Fixed level inputs

Any input of the 740A is able to be set for fixed gain. Whenever this input
is selected the gain will automatically go to this value and will not be
adjustable by the volume control. This feature allows the 740A to be
effectively used as a stereo power amplifier (for that selected input only).
For example, as well as operating as a pure stereo amplifier, the 740A
can provide the amplification for the front left and right channels of a
surround sound setup with an AV receiver providing amplification for the
other channels and controlling the overall system volume.

When listening in stereo use the 740A and connected stereo sources as
normal for best possible sound quality. For surround sound, select the
fixed level input you have chosen on the 740A and now use the AV
receiver to control the volume, select connected surround sound
sources etc. You may wish to re-name the fixed level input as “A/V
mode” or similar on the 740A. Make connections as below, the left and
right preamp outputs of the AV receiver connect to the fixed gain input
chosen on the 740A. As the gain can be fixed to any value it is easy to
match the level of the 740A to that of the other AV channels. 

To set a fixed volume for a source, select FIXED INP in the System
Configure menu: 

Select the input required and set the fixed gain using the volume control
(the OFF setting does not disable the input but leaves the input gain
subject to the volume control which is the default setting). When a
source has a fixed input, the balance is always set to neutral. Press the

Mode

button to exit.

Mode

Volume

On/Off control menu

When going in/out of Standby mode the 740A can automatically turn on
and off other connected Cambridge Audio Azur models that have control
bus sockets. For this feature to work the units must be connected
together (see diagram) by RCA/phono leads. The sockets are colour-
coded orange on the rear panels of compatible Azur models. Loop out
from the 740A Control Bus Out to the Control Bus In on another Azur
model (e.g. 740C). Continue the chain to other Azur models if required.

Now while the 740A is on press and hold the 

Standby/On

button until

ON/OFF CTR appears on the display:

Select the connected Azur models by pressing the appropriate input
select button. For example, CA XXXC for an Azur CD player (540C V2,
640C V2), CA XXXD for an Azur DVD player, CA DAB T for an Azur DAB
tuner etc.

Press ON & OFF to scroll through the options of ON (turns all Azur units
on only), OFF (turns all Azur units into Standby only) or ON & OFF (turns
all Azur units on and into Standby mode). Press OK to confirm and exit.

740A

AV receiver

L

R

SL

SR

C

SB

SW

L

R

Surround

sound

sources

Stereo

sources

IR1

IR2

IR4

IR3

Keypad 1

Keypad 2

Pre Out

Tape/Rec In

(Input 6)

Tape/Rec Out 2

Tape/Rec Out 1

Input 5

Input 4

Input 3

Input 2

Input 1

Pre Out

Ta

pe/Rec In

Ta

pe/Rec Out 2

Ta

pe/Rec Out 1

Input 5

Input 4

Input 3

Input 2

Input 1

Right

Left

Right

Left

Power AC

Off

Power

In

Out

Control Bus

IR Emitter

In

PSU

In

On

Multi-Room

International Patent Pending LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd

N1863

Caution

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

Avis

Risque de choc electrique.

Ne pas ouvrir.

Achtung

Vorm öffnen des gerätes.

Netzstecker ziehen.

azur 740A Integrated Amplifier

Power Rating:

  230V AC ~ 50Hz

Max Power Consumption:

  750W

Off

On

Contr

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Off

Power

On

Manufactured in an 

ISO9002 approved facility

This device complies with

part 15 of FCC rules

Caution

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

Avis

Risque de choc electrique.

Ne pas ouvrir.

Achtung

Vorm öffnen des gerätes.

Netzstecker ziehen.

Digital Outputs

Power AC

IR Emitter

In

In

Out

Control Bus

S/P DIF
Co-axial

Toslink
Optical

Digital Inputs 1

S/P DIF
Co-axial

Toslink
Optical

Digital Inputs 2

S/P DIF
Co-axial

Toslink
Optical

Class 1 Laser Product

Luokan 1 Laserplaite
Klass 1 Laserapparat

Designed in London, England

Incorporating 

Q5™

 from:

ANAGRAM

TECHNOLOGIES

Line Output

Line Output

Right

Right

Left

Left

azur 740C Upsampling

Compact Disc Player

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Power Rating:

  230V AC ~ 50Hz

Max Power Consumption:

  25W

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Aeri

al

Input

50 Ohms

F-Ty

pe

Aerial
Input

50 Ohms

F-Type

Line Output

Line Output

Right

Right

Left

Left

IR Emitter

In

In

Out

Control Bus

Toslink
Optical

Digital Outputs

On

Off

Power

Manufactured in an 

ISO9002 approved facility

S/P DIF
Co-axial

Caution

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

Avis

Risque de choc electrique. 

Ne pas ouvrir.

Achtung

Vorm öffnen des gerätes. 

Netzstecker ziehen.

Power Rating:

  230V AC ~ 50Hz

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Designed in London, England

azur 640T DAB/FM Tuner V2.0

Max Power Consumption:

  15W

N1863

Impedance 4 - 8 ohms one pair, 6 - 8 ohms per pair if two pairs

Loudspeaker Terminals

Important

Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened

Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées

B

A

Designed in London, England

Right

Left

Right

Left

B

A

Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility

This device complies with part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: 1) This device may

not cause harmful interference; 2) This device

must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

740C

740A

640T V2.0

Mode

Volume

Mode

Volume

Volume

Standby / On

Summary of Contents for Integrated Amplifier Azur 740A

Page 1: ...Your music our passion 740A azur ENGLISH Integrated amplifier User s manual 2 ...

Page 2: ...ally we particularly recommend models from the Cambridge Audio Azur range These have been designed to the same exacting standards as this amplifier Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential Thanks for taking the time to read this manual we do recommend you keep it for future reference Matthew Bramble Technical Dire...

Page 3: ... 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 i...

Page 4: ...rchased 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 whic...

Page 5: ...kets 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 740A is a monitor type different from the other 7 inputs For the 7 normal inputs the source selected for listening to will be sent out of the Tape Out for recording The source currently being listened to an...

Page 6: ...ach Mode Press to switch between Volume and Balance modes Press and hold to to enter the 740A System Configure menu Infrared sensor Receives IR commands from the supplied Azur remote control A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required Input select buttons Push the appropriate input selection button to select the source component that you wish to listen ...

Page 7: ...Right Skip Press once to skip forward by one track on the CD Press and hold to skip forwards through tracks Left Skip Press once to skip backward by one track on the CD Press and hold to skip backwards through tracks Search Press and hold to search within the selected track Right button to fast forward left button to rewind Repeat Random Remain Refer to the Operating instructions section of your C...

Page 8: ... Input 2 Input 1 Right Left Right Left Power AC Off Power In Out Control Bus IR Emitter In PSU In On Multi Room International Patent Pending LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd N1863 Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Avis Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Achtung Vorm öffnen des gerätes Netzstecker ziehen azur 740A Integrated Amplifier Power Rating 230V AC 50Hz Max Power Consumption 750...

Page 9: ...cal recording is of poor quality or other factors are affecting the sound quality it may be necessary to adjust the tone controls to compensate Speaker A B Volume Mode Volume Mode Volume Bass Treble Direct Amplifier setup The 740A features many advanced settings that allow it s use to be customised to user preference The inputs can be named to reflect the actual source units you have each input ca...

Page 10: ...required Now while the 740A is on press and hold the Standby On button until ON OFF CTR appears on the display Select the connected Azur models by pressing the appropriate input select button For example CA XXXC for an Azur CD player 540C V2 640C V2 CA XXXD for an Azur DVD player CA DAB T for an Azur DAB tuner etc Press ON OFF to scroll through the options of ON turns all Azur units on only OFF tu...

Page 11: ...tecker ziehen Digital Outputs Power AC IR Emitter In In Out Control Bus S P DIF Co axial Toslink Optical Digital Inputs 1 S P DIF Co axial Toslink Optical Digital Inputs 2 S P DIF Co axial Toslink Optical Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserplaite Klass 1 Laserapparat Designed in London England Incorporating Q5 from ANAGRAM TECHNOLOGIES Line Output Line Output Right Right Left Left azur 740C Upsam...

Page 12: ...en by the output transistor manufacturer to ensure reliability When triggered the output relays disconnect the amplifier from the loudspeakers and the display shows a flashing OVERLOAD indication Remedy The resistance on the loudspeaker terminals may be too low Switch off power and check to see if there is a short circuit between the loudspeaker terminals before switching power on again Note If th...

Page 13: ... Make sure unit is not in mute mode There is no sound on one channel Ensure that balance control is in the correct position Check speaker connections Check interconnects There is a loud buzz or hum Check turntable or tone arm for ground and connection lead fault Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective Ensure that your tape deck turntable is not too close to the amplifier Unable to make or p...

Page 14: ...3 2009 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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