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azur 340R
AV receiver
ENGLISH
User's manual
2
Contents Introduction
Introduction .................................................................................................2 Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur range AV Receiver.
We hope that you enjoy many years of pleasure from it.
Before connecting .......................................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3 The 340R is designed for excellent multi-channel surround-sound
performance without compromising on music reproduction. As such the
Safety precautions ......................................................................................3 five fully discrete audiophile grade amplifiers are kept as separate as
possible from the processing and input stages. A large power supply with
Important safety instructions ....................................................................4
low flux toroidal transformer and careful design of the audio stages
Rear panel connections..............................................................................5 ensure that the 340R can reproduce the dynamics and scale required
for modern movie soundtracks whilst also being able to reproduce a
Front panel controls ....................................................................................6
genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel
Remote control ............................................................................................7 music sources.
Front panel display......................................................................................8 Dolby, DTS and Pro Logic II decoding are featured for surround-sound
Loudspeaker connections ..........................................................................8 decoding as well as Stereo and Stereo + Sub modes. Support for
progressive scan Component video and HDMI allow use with the latest
Analog audio connections .........................................................................9 HD/HD ready video sources and TV's. All video inputs are fully freely
assignable to any source, making the unit very flexible despite its
Digital audio connections ..........................................................................9
relatively small size and socket count.
Aerial connections.......................................................................................9
An Advanced Bass Management feature allows separate crossovers and
Front Input connections..............................................................................9 trims for PLII, DD/DTS and Stereo + Sub modes.
Video connections ....................................................................................10 Full RS232 control and IR Emitter In make it easy to integrate the 340R
HDMI connections ....................................................................................10 into a Custom Install situation if required.
5.1 Direct In.. ............................................................................................11 Your 340R can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please
do not compromise on your partnering equipment. Naturally we
340R setup ...............................................................................................12 particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio Azur
1. Speaker configuration ....................................................................12 range which includes CD and DVD players which have been designed to
the same exacting standards as this product. Your dealer can also
2. Speaker delay .................................................................................13 supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your
3. Level calibration..............................................................................13 system realises its full potential.
4. Source setup ...................................................................................14 Thank you for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend
you keep it for future reference.
5. Assigning video sources .................................................................14
Surround sound modes............................................................................15
Operating instructions ........................................................................16-18
Matthew Bramble,
Decode modes.....................................................................................17 Cambridge Audio Technical Director
Audio split mode .......................................................................................19 and the AV Receiver design team
Bass/Treble configuration........................................................................19
Subwoofer setup .......................................................................................19
Advanced bass management ..................................................................19
OSD setup .................................................................................................20
Custom installation use ...........................................................................20
Reset/Back-up memory ...........................................................................20
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................21
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................21
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Before connecting
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 process of setting up the 340R is first to make all the connections
the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous to your speakers and source equipment and then set the unit up via its
improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at: On-Screen Display (OSD), as there are various settings and adjustments
[email protected] that need to be made before the 340R can be used.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights However before you actually decide which connections to make or
are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, perform any adjustments it is strongly advised that you read through the
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their `340R setup' section of this manual first, starting on page 12.
respective owners.
A lot of explanation is included that will help you to choose the right