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740A

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ENGLISH

The 740A features Incognito
Ready/A-BUS Ready

outputs,

allowing multi-room capability. One
or two amplified keypads can be
plugged into the 740A (using
Cat5/5e cable and RJ45 plugs) to provide multi-room audio in one or
two secondary rooms or zones. The keypads are powered by an external
PSU (also required) through the Cat5/5e cables and no mains
connection is required in the secondary rooms.

The 740A is Incognito Ready Type I, 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 740A and each other,
but they can only listen to the same source as selected on the amplifier.  

A-BUS is a standard that allows compatibility between different
manufacturers equipment, so A-BUS compatible keypads from other
manufacturers can also be used. If used with our own Incognito KP10
keypads, there are some extra features such as the ability to change
source on the 740A from the keypad.

Connections to the 740A’s Incognito Ready / A-BUS Ready outputs are
made by Cat-5 cable (terminated with an RJ45 jack plug). The RJ45 plug
must be wired to the EIA/TIA 568A wiring standard:

To allow control of your source equipment from the remote rooms an IR
emitter (IR10) is plugged into one of the IR outputs on the rear of the
unit and then attached over the IR window of the source unit.
Alternatively, on our own products that feature IR emitter Inputs, a mini-
jack to mini-jack lead can be used. Commands received by the keypads
can now be sent back to the source equipment via the 740A. 

It is then possible to control the source equipment from the remote
rooms by using the source equipment's own remote controls or through
a learning remote. The Incognito LR10 Learning Remote can fully control
the keypads, “learn” the source's remote control codes (including those
from other manufacturers) and change source input on the 740A etc. 

For further details on the Incognito multi-room system please contact
your local Cambridge Audio dealer or visit www.cambridge-audio.com.

Multi-room connections

Order of selection:

1. Input 1

2. Input 2

3. Input 3

4. Input 4

5. Input 5

6. Input 6 (Tape)

6 5 4 3 2 1

7

8

Plug view from

contact end

3 4 5 6 7 8

2

1

View into

socket

Gather pairs, trim

and insert into

RJ45 plug

Crimp wires

securely in place

Wire colours:
1. Green/White
2. Green

3. Orange/White
4. Blue
5. Blue/White

6. Orange
7. Brown/White
8. Brown

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

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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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Standby / On

Stop

Play

Pause

Open
Close

Select

Menu

Skip
Scan

azur

 740C

Upsampling Compact Disc Player

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

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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.

PS5

LR10

Cat5/5e (up to 30m / 100ft)

IR10

Mini-jack lead

Speakers (e.g. SS10)
connected via
speaker cable

KP10-EU keypad

740C

740A

IR1

IR2

IR4

IR3

Keypad 1

Keypad 2

PSU

In

Multi-Room

International Patent Pending LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd

The 740A features a Control Bus input/output
that allow un-modulated remote control
commands (positive logic, TTL level) to be
received electrically by the unit and looped to
another unit if desired. These control commands
are typically generated by custom installation (multi-room) systems or
remote IR receiver systems. The Control Bus sockets are colour-coded
orange.

An IR Emitter Input is also provided that allows modulated IR remote
control commands to be received electrically by the unit. Commands on
this input operate the unit only and are not looped out demodulated on
the Control Bus Output.

The 740A is also fitted with dip-switches which can be set for
different C.I. configurations. When the 740A is used in a
cupboard (or when using routed IR)  it may be desirable to
disable the Front Panel IR by setting the dip-switch to ‘Off’. 

By default, all Cambridge Audio source equipment loop the
Control Bus signals from ‘In’ to ‘Out’. If several units are used
in a complete loop, set the Control Bus Passthru dip-switch to ‘Off’.

In addition the units feature 'direct' IR/Control codes as well as toggle
codes for some of their features to simplify programming custom
installation systems. Special direct On/Off and Mute commands can be
accessed on the supplied remote control for teaching into C.I. systems
as follows:

1. Press and hold the 

Standby/On

button. The remote first generates it's

standby (toggle) command. Keep the button held down, after 12
seconds an amplifier “On” command will be generated. If the button
is kept held down for a further 12 seconds, an amplifier player “Off”
command is generated.

2. Press and hold the 

Mute

button. The remote first generates it's mute

(toggle) command. Keep the button held down, after 12 seconds a
“Mute on” command will be generated. If the button is kept held
down for a further 12 seconds, a “Mute off” command is generated.

A full code table for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio
website at www.cambridge-audio.com.

Custom installation (C.I.) use

IR Emitter

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Control Bus

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AS10

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Speaker

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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