Plug Fitting Instructions (UK Only)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 5 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 5 amp one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must 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 13amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your 540R V2.0, as they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong the life of the unit. Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Grounding and polarisation
The unit may be equipped with a polarised alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised plug. (North America Only)

Ventilation

IMPORTANT - The unit will become hot when in use. Please ensure that there is ample ventilation around the unit. Leave at least 10cm of space between the top, back and sides. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct the air inlet and outlet grilles on the underside and top cover. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet.

Power sources

The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home, consult your product dealer or local Power Company. This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use, this will increase the life of the amplifier (this is true with all electronic equipment). If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.

Positioning

Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place a CD player or other equipment on top of the unit. This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit. In the event, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice. Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice. Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week (if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to settle down, the sonic properties will improve over this time. 6 Azur AV receiver

Power cord protection

Your power supply cord should be placed so that the power lead is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at wall plugs and where the power lead exits from the unit. Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

The 540R V2.0 can create a surround sound effect even from nonencoded material by Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Press this button to choose one of the following surround sound effects: THEATER, HALL, MOVIE, MUSIC or ROOM. 9
Press to select the recording device connected to the Tape/MD/CDR input for output through the 540R V2.0. 16

Input Mode

Press to select the CD or other source equipment connected to CD/Aux on the rear panel for output through the 540R V2.0. 17
Press this button to toggle between analog or optical/coaxial digital input types for the currently selected source. The 540R V2.0 remembers the input type selected for each source when you return to that source. 10
Press to select a 5.1 or 6.1 DVD-A or SACD player connected to the 6.1 Direct In sockets. 18

Infrared sensor

Press to select the DVD source equipment for output through the 540R V2.0. 11
Receives IR commands from the supplied Azur remote control. A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required. 19
Press to select the source equipment connected to Video 1 for output through the 540R V2.0. 12
Use to increase/decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the 540R V2.0. 20
Press to select the source equipment connected to Video 2 for output through the 540R V2.0. 13

Video 3 input sockets

Allows a video camera recorder/video games console to be connected and selected by the Video 3 source button.
Press to select the source equipment connected to Video 3 (on the front panel) for output through the 540R V2.0. Azur AV receiver 9

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

azur 540R V2.0 AV Receiver

S-Video

TV/Mon Out Video 2
S-Video In Video 1 DVD CD Optical In Video 1/Video 2 DVD Optical Out DVD
Component Video In Video 1/Video 2

Component Video Out

Designed in London, England

www.cambridge-audio.com

CD Video 1/Video 2 DVD
Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y

On Power 13 Off

Composite
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility

AM Loop 300

Coax Out L SL Cen SB C SL

Control Bus

Video 2 Tuner Audio In L RS232C
Video 1 Composite Video In

DVD Coax In Tape L L In

Sur Left

Power AC Sur Right Right

Sur Back Tape Play Tape Rec R SW SR 6.1 Direct In SB SW SR 6.1 Preamp Out R Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
Serial No. label fitted on underside
Caution / Avis /Achtung Risk of electric shock Do not open Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Vorm ffnen des grates Netzstecker ziehen
R CD/Aux Video 2 Video 1 DVD

Centre

Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz Max Power Consumption: 615W

FM/AM antenna

Composite Video inputs Component Video inputs
All tuner antenna connections are made here. Refer to the Antenna Connections section of this manual for more information. 2
Connect the Composite Video outputs from the source equipment. 5

TV/Mon outputs

Connect the Component Video outputs from the source equipment. Note: The preferred connection method for video sources is always Component Video (highest quality) then S-Video then Composite Video. DVD Component Video sources often also support Progressive Scan which gives better picture quality if supported by both your DVD player and TV. 6
S-Video - Connect to your television via S-Video cable to display the picture of any S-Video connected unit. Composite - Connect to your television via RCA phono cable to display the picture of any composite video connected unit. These outputs are also used to view the 540R V2.0s on-screen setup menu. 3

S-Video inputs

Connect to the Cr/Pr, Cb/Pb, & Y terminals of a television set. Note: There is no on-screen setup menu present on the Component Video outputs.
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Optical In Optical Out

Speaker terminals 6.1 Preamp Out
Connect to the digital optical (Toslink) outputs from source equipment. 8
Connect to loudspeakers with an impedance of between 4-8 ohms. 16
Connect to the digital optical (Toslink) input of an external recording device (eg MD/CDR etc) to record from the selected digital audio source. 9
Connect to the 6.1 (or 5.1) channel input terminals of another amplifier system, separate power amps, subwoofer or active loudspeakers. 17

Coax In Coax Out

6.1 Direct In
Connect to the digital coaxial (SPDIF) outputs from source equipment. 10
Connect to the 6.1 (or 5.1) channel output terminals of a DVD player with built-in surround sound decoding for playing DVD-A or SACD. 18
Connect to the digital coaxial (SPDIF) input of an external recording device (eg MD/CDR etc) to record from the selected digital audio source. 11

Control Bus In

Connect the Tape Play sockets to the line output terminals of a Tape deck, MD player, CD-R etc. Connect the Tape Rec sockets to the line input terminals of a Tape deck, MD player, CD-R etc. 19

Allows un-modulated commands from multi-room systems or other components to be received by the 540R V2.0. 12

Audio inputs

Connect to the audio line output terminals of a source device (eg CD, DVD player etc). 20
Resets all factory default settings. Refer to the Reset/Back-up memory section of this manual for more information. 13

RS232C

Power On/Off Mains power lead
For use by an installer/dealer for software updates.
Switches the unit on and off. 14
Once you have completed all connections, plug the AC power lead into an appropriate mains socket. The AV receiver is now ready for use.

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REMOTE CONTROL
The 540R V2.0 is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. For full details of the various adjustment functions available from the remote, refer to the later sections of this manual.

CH Select

Press to select individual channels, then use volume to balance speakers.
PL II Neo 6 DD EX DTS ES Dynamic LFE Trim
Switches the unit between On and Standby mode.

Sub On/Off

Press to turn on/off the output of the subwoofer.

Test Tone

SPK Setup
Switches the 540R V2.0 between analog and digital inputs for the currently selected source.
Press to set the delay times when setting up surround sound speakers.
Stereo, PLII/NEO 6, DD EX/DTS ES, DSP Mode
See button details as listed in the Front Panel Controls section.
Press to change the surround sound speaker settings.

Dynamic

Press repeatedly to reach the desired dynamic compression range (Dolby Digital mode only).

Tuner AM/FM

Bass Treble

On-screen Display (OSD)

Press to access an on-screen set-up menu when connected to a monitor/screen via composite or S-video connections.

Display

Stereo Mono

LFE Trim

Video 3 Tape MD/CDR CD Aux
Mutes the audio on the AV Receiver. The mute mode is indicated by the channel LED flashing. Press again to cancel mute.
Press to access the Low Frequency Trim (subwoofer) mode.
Press to access the test tones to balance your surround sound speakers.
Increase or decrease the volume of the AV receiver output. Also used as up/down in the OSD setup menu.

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Press the right arrow to increase tuner frequency/change preset. Press the left arrow to decrease tuner frequency/change preset. Also used to scroll left/right in the OSD setup menu.
When listening to FM, press to alternate between stereo and mono modes.

5.1/6.1

* Optional 6th speaker

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LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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 sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and phasey with little bass. Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8) or less (no more than 10mm, as this could cause a shortcircuit) of the outer insulation. Twist the wire tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal knob, insert the speaker cable, tighten the knob and secure the cable.
Cr/Pr Control Bus Sur Left In Power AC Cen SB C SL L Sur Right Right Left Off

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

Surround right speaker

Surround left speaker
Reset Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y On Power
Sur Back SW t In SB SW SR 6.1 Preamp Out R Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
Note: All connections are made via loudspeaker cable, except if using an active subwoofer which would be connected via a standard RCA phono cable. Banana Plugs (4mm standard) connected to the speaker cable are recommended for direct insertion into the speaker terminals.

Phono/RCA cable

Powered subwoofer

Surround back speaker

Front centre speaker

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AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all connections have been made. Connect to source equipment using stereo phono cables (stereo 2RCA2RCA). Tape/MD/CDR recorder/players require two sets of stereo phono/RCA cables, one for recording, one for listening.

VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Three types of video connections can be made on the 540R V2.0: Composite (1), S-Video (2) and Component (3). For best picture quality we recommend making Component video connections, then in declining order of quality, S-Video connections and then Composite video connections. The 540R V2.0 does not provide conversion between Composite, S-Video or Component video formats (e.g. if you are watching a S-Video input from a DVD, you must view it from the S-Video output on the 540R V2.0).

TV/Monitor DVD player DVD player

Tape player/recorder

Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA)
TV/Mon Out Video 2 S-Video In Video 1 DVD CD Optical In Video 1/Video 2 DVD Optical Out DVD Component Video In Video 1/Video 2 Component Video Out
TV/Mon Out Video 2 S-Video In Video 1 DVD

S-Video cable

Optical In CD Video 1/Video 2 DVD Optical Out
Component cable (3RCA-3RCA)
Component Video In Video 1/Video 2 Component Video Out
Reset Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y On Sur Left Video 2 Video 1 Composite Video In Audio In Tape L RS232C
Caution / Avis /Achtung Risk of electric shock Do not open
Reset Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Y On Sur Left Video 2 Video 1 Composite Video In Audio In Tape L DVD Coax In Coax Out L SL Cen SB C SL L Sur Right Right In Power AC Power Left Off

Video 1/Video 2 DVD

Control Bus Left

Power Off

DVD Coax In Coax Out L SL Cen SB C SL L
In Power AC Sur Right Right

L RS232C

R Tape Play Tape Rec R SR SW 6.1 Direct In SB SW SR 6.1 Preamp Out R
Sur Back Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir Vorm ffnen des grates Netzstecker ziehen
Single 75 ohm Phono cable (RCA-RCA)

CD player

DVD player TV/Monitor DVD player TV/Monitor

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DIGITAL CONNECTIONS
Two types of digital audio connections can be made to the 540R V2.0, Optical/Toslink and Coaxial/SPDIF. Either type can be used for each source as the 540R V2.0 is able to convert between the two. Only one connection type should be used per source. Whichever type is used to connect to the digital inputs, both the coaxial/SPDIF and optical/toslink outputs on the 540R V2.0 will be active.

6.1 DIRECT IN

To listen to multi-channel DVD Audio player or SACD discs connect your DVD/SACD player to the 6.1 Direct In sockets. As any signals connected to the 6.1 Direct Input (multi-channel DVD-A / SACD etc.) will have been decoded by an external unit it may be necessary to adjust the relative levels of each channel when listening to this input. This can be done using the CH Select button on the remote, the 540R V2.0s front panel display will rotate round each channel in turn. Use Volume up/down on the remote to adjust the relative level of each input channel in turn by -10dB to +10dB in 1dB steps. If no adjustment is made for 5 seconds the unit saves the settings and returns to its normal state. Note that any changes made are saved and will affect all surround sound modes.

DVD player

TV/Mon Out Video 2 S-Video In Video 1 DVD CD Optical In Video 1/Video 2 DVD Optical Out

Optical cable (OPT-OPT)

S-Video In Video 1 DVD CD
Optical In Video 1/Video 2 DVD

Optical Out

OR OR DVD-A player or SACD multi-channel player 5.1 or 6.1 connections Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA)

MD/DVD-R/CD-R

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6.1 PREAMP OUT

To connect external power amplifiers, use Phono/RCA leads connected to the 6.1 Preamp Outputs on the rear panel. Set the Pre Out setting in the Output Setup OSD menu to 'Pre Out' rather than 'Normal'. This mutes the internal power amplifiers as they are not being used.

FRONT INPUT CONNECTIONS

The front panel Video 3 input is for temporary connections to video games consoles etc. Remove the cap to access the Video 3 inputs, and connect to a video game or video cameras outputs using a composite video cable and stereo phono cable (RCA-RCA).
Dolby Digital EX/ Pro Logic II/ DTS ES Neo 6

Composite video cable

Stereo phono cable (RCA-RCA)
Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) Video games console (or video camera recorder)

Power amplifier

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AERIAL CONNECTIONS

FM aerial
Connect an aerial to the FM 75 ohm socket (a simple wire aerial is supplied for temporary use). Extend the lead and move the aerial around until you get the best reception. For continued use, we strongly recommended using a 75 ohm outdoor FM aerial.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

Once the 540R V2.0 is connected to all AV components, the system setup can be completed either using the display on the front of the unit, or if connected to a screen/monitor, via an on-screen display setup menu (recommended). To access this menu, press the On-screen Display button on the remote control.

AM loop aerial

Connect each end of the single length antenna to the antenna terminals. Place the antenna as far from the main system as possible to prevent unwanted noise and to obtain optimum reception. If the AM loop aerial provided does not receive sufficient reception, it may be necessary to use an outdoor AM aerial.

azur 540R V2.0 Menu 1. Speaker Config 2. Speaker Dealy 3. Level Calibration 4. Input Setup 5. Output Setup 6. Input Assign 7. OSD Setup 8. Bass/Treble Config 9. Sub Crossover 10. Software Version (Quit OSD)
FM aerial OR FM external aerial
TV/Mon Out Video 2 S-Video In Video 1

Video 1 Composite Video

To move around the OSD setup menu, simply use the Navigator controls on the remote. Press the Arrow right/left to scroll through the menu options, and Volume up/down to move up or down. Press the centre Enter button to progress into a sub-menu. Press the OSD button to save the settings and exit the setup menu.
OR AM external aerial Ground

R CD/Aux Video 2 Video 1

Note: The OSD setup menu is only available on a screen/monitor connected via S-Video or Composite inputs.

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OSD MENUS

Speaker Configuration

Assign the size of the speakers in your system (Small, Large or None if not used).

OSD Setup

TV format - Choose PAL (UK/Europe) or NTSC (Canada/USA) depending on your TV type. Background - Choose a blue screen or video source as the background image for the OSD setup menu. OSD Video - If Video selected for the background, choose the video source (Composite or S-Video). Language - Scroll through the available languages for the OSD setup menu and press the Enter button to select.

Speaker Delay

Set delay for your speakers according to their positions in your room. This is calculated in milliseconds per metre. Please refer to the Surround Sound Setup section of this manual for more information on these speaker setup menus.

Level Calibration

Select to send a test tone signal through individual speakers. Adjust the output to obtain the best sound. Please refer to the Surround Sound Setup section of this manual for more information on these speaker setup menus.
Bass/Treble Configuration
Increase/decrease the bass/treble tone control settings.

Sub Crossover Frequency

Set the frequency at which bass sounds are to be sent to the subwoofer (range 40Hz - 200Hz).

Input Setup

Assign the audio source inputs to be digital or analog each time they are selected. Video 3, Tuner, Tape, and 6.1 Direct will always be analog.

Software Version

Displays the current loaded software version.

Output Setup

If an external amplifier is connected via the 6.1 Preamp out sockets, select Preamp Out to mute the internal amplifiers.

Input Assign

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SURROUND SOUND SETUP

To setup the 540R V2.0 for surround sound use it is necessary to perform 3 steps to match the unit to your speaker package type and configuration. The required steps are: 1. Speaker Types - tell the 540R V2.0 how many and what type of speakers are connected ('Large' or 'Small' in terms of bass response). 2. Delay Times - set up a delay time for the rear surround and/or centre speakers so that the sound arrives at the listening position at the right time (for each speaker) for the best surround sound effect. 3. Level Calibration - adjust the relative level of each speaker to take into account any difference in efficiency or speaker type between each speaker. Optionally, when using the unit and after having performed the 3 stages above you can then perform two other surround sound adjustments: Trimming the Low Frequency Effect (LFE) level to taste/circumstances. Applying Dynamic Range Control (DRC) to reduce the volume range of loud to quiet passages in movie soundtracks. These two extra adjustments can be made where it might be desired to reduce the bass output level and/or the maximum difference in loudness between quiet and loud passages in the movie. For example, to change loudness temporarily for late night listening. using. For example, if you choose not to use a Centre Channel speaker you can set this to 'None' in the settings and the 540R V2.0 will automatically redirect the centre channel audio information into the Left and Right Front channels, creating what is know as a 'Phantom Centre'. Similarly, you might decide to not use a subwoofer if your main Left and Right speakers are capable of reproducing enough bass for a satisfying music/movie experience. Our advice would be a 5.1 or 6.1 setup to take full advantage of the 540R V2.0's capabilities and modern movie soundtracks. The difference being whether it is chosen to use a Back Surround speaker. This extra speaker is only required if it is desired to play back 6.1 material such as DD EX, DTS ES or Neo:6. All other material only requires a 5.1 speaker package. In addition each speaker that is being used can also be set to be either 'Large' or 'Small' (the 'Large' or 'Small' settings do not necessarily reflect the actual physical size of the speaker): Large - speakers with an extended low frequency response of approximately 20-30Hz to 16-20kHz (floorstanders or high quality larger stand-mounted speakers). Small - speakers with a less extended low frequency response of approximately 80-100Hz to 16-20kHz (small stand-mounted, bookshelf or satellite speakers). Setting each speaker allows the 540R V2.0 to perform Bass Management and to direct low frequency bass from music and the Low Frequency Effects channel of surround sound material to those speakers best able to reproduce it. The process is fairly self explanatory and can be achieved via the OSD Speaker Config Menu (recommended) or via the front panel display by pressing SPK Setup on the remote.

The idea is now to adjust the channels so they all the same (in terms of loudness only, channels of different frequency responses can sound different in terms of the 'tone' of the sound i.e. more or less hissy). Pick the channel that sounds most different and select it to listen to the test tone. Now adjust the relative level in dB (using Arrow left/right on the remote) and continue comparing it to other channels until it is of equal loudness. The level can be adjusted up to + or - 10dB in 1dB steps. Repeat the process with the next loudest channel etc. Once all channels sound the same in terms of loudness, press the OSD button again to save the settings and exit the menu.
For setup via Front Panel: Consult the previous section for the overall procedure. Press the Test Tone button on the remote control. The 540R V2.0 will start with the test tone playing via the Front Left channel. Using the Volume up/down controls on the remote adjust the relative level. To move to the next channel press the Test Tone button again. After the last channel (BS - Back Surround) the 540R always drops out of test tone mode, pressing the Test Tone button again initiates another sequence. Alternatively if it is desired to make a 'tweak' to one channels level whilst listening this can be done using the Ch Select button on the remote, the 540R's front panel display will rotate round each channel in turn. Volume up/down can now be used to adjust the relative level of each channel in turn by -10dB to +10dB in 1dB steps. If no adjustment is made for 5 seconds the unit saves the settings and returns to its normal state. Note that any changes made are saved and will affect all surround sound modes.

Dynamic Range Control

This setting controls the dynamic range of Dolby Digital movie soundtracks by compressing the dynamics in four stages to limit the difference in level between loud and quiet passages in the movie. This can be a useful feature when watching movies late at night for instance. Four settings are possible: DRC=0/4 No Compression (normal full dynamic range playback) DRC=1/4 DRC=2/4 DRC=3/4 DRC=4/4 Greatest Compression (reduced dynamic range playback) DRC can be accessed by the Dynamic button on the remote, DRC=0/4 etc is displayed, pressing the button again moves to the next setting. When finished make no adjustment for a few seconds and the 540R V2.0 will save the settings and exit the menu. Note: DRC only works for Dolby Digital sources which support this feature.

This setting (on the remote only) allows adjustment of the LFE (surround sound Low Frequency Effects) channel of DD or DTS surround-sound modes (only). This can be used to reduce the effects bass output for instance for late night listening or if a particular movie/soundtrack is over bass heavy. When playing back a DD or DTS source, pressing the LFE Trim button brings up LFE on the front panel display. Now use the Volume up/down controls on the remote to adjust the LFE level between 0dB (normal full level LFE playback) and -10dB (maximum LFE reduction).

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To activate the 540R V2.0, switch the Power button on the rear panel to On then press the Standby/On button on the front panel. material. These modes are for use with the digital outputs (Bitstream/Raw) from DVD players or satellite receivers SPDIF outputs etc. Dolby Prologic II / Neo:6 mode - selects a range of analog surround modes in (up to) 5.1 or 6.1 with appropriate analog encoded material. These modes are for use with the analog outputs from TV's or VCR Players if the source material has been encoded using one of these processes. DSP mode - selects a range of Digital Signal Processing modes which can generate a realistic surround sound experience from material without actual surround sound encoding. These modes are for use with the stereo analog outputs from Tuner's or CD Players etc or un-encoded stereo digital outputs (LPCM) i.e. from a CD players SPDIF output.

Selecting the source

1. Select the desired source by pushing the corresponding source button on the front panel or remote control. 2. Press the Input Mode button to select the input mode of the source equipment, either analogue or digital (depending on the connection made on the rear panel). If you are connecting your source equipment digitally (via optical or coaxial connections) and UNLOCK appears on the display, the source is either not connected properly or the source is not switched on. The 540R V2.0 stores the input type for each source so that it is automatically recalled when that source is selected again.

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.
Selecting the desired listening mode
Select the appropriate mode for the source material you are listening to by pressing the appropriate front panel button and cycling through the available sub-modes. 5 Types of operation are possible: Stereo - selects 2 channel Stereo (with or without subwoofer) operation for stereo material. This mode is for use with the analog outputs from Tuner's or CD Players etc or un-encoded stereo digital outputs (LPCM) i.e. from a CD players SPDIF output. Dolby Digital EX / DTS ES Mode - selects a range of digital surround modes in (up to) 5.1 or 6.1 with the appropriately digitally encoded 26 Azur AV receiver

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 the Tuning + and Tuning - buttons (or the left and right arrow buttons on the remote) to select the station you want to listen to In automatic tuning mode the unit scans to the next strong station. In manual tuning mode the user can step manually through the frequencies. In preset mode the unit cycles through the presets only.
Two FM modes are available, stereo and mono - Press the Stereo Mono button on the remote to alternate between Stereo mode and Mono mode. If the Display button is pressed, the RDS station names of FM stations will be displayed if available.
Note: Clock - Time will be only transmitted from local radio station once a minute. If the Clock - Time is not available the message NO CT will appear briefly on the display. RT (Radiotext) - some Text messages will be shown.

Storing stations

1. Tune in a station you wish to store as explained previously. 2. Press and hold the Mode/Store button (or Mode button on the remote) for 5 seconds to bring up the "MEM" icon. 3. Use the Tuning+/- buttons to select a preset station number (1-15). The station number will be displayed on the screen. 4. Press the Mode/Store button (or Mode button on the remote) to memorise, while the MEM icon is still flashing.
Program Type Search (PTY)
1. Press the PTY button on remote control, "PTY SELECT" will flash on the display. 2. Press Tuning + /- to choose the program type, for example NEWS or SPORT. 3. Press the PTY button again once you have chosen the program type. When the selected type of program is tuned in, it will stop searching, otherwise, "NO FOUND" will appear.

Radio Data Systems (RDS)

RDS is a method for the transmission of additional information from local radio stations. It is only available in FM mode. RDS will only work if the local broadcasting stations have RDS transmission and the signal is strong enough. Press the Display button on the remote and go through the displayed functions. There are functions for PS, PTY, CT and RT: PS (Station Name) - current station name will be shown PTY (Program Type) - current name type of the program will be shown CT (Clock - Time) - current time from Radio Station will be displayed.

Azur 540R V3 HDMI AV Receiver
Cambridge Audio is proud to announce the latest version of its mid range 540R receiver. The 540Rv3 boasts HDMI connectivity, with 2 inputs and 1 output, which can switch any signal up to and including HDMI 1.3 and 1080p video All the 540Rv3s audio and video inputs are fully assignable for ease of use. Added to this, is the ability to control the unit over RS232, or by an IR input socket on the rear panel, making this unit ideally suited for Custom install use. The 540Rv3 offers the same high quality audio performance that users have come to expect from
Cambridge Audio, and is equally at home playing music and movies. Not only is the 540Rs on-board CS493263 multi-channel DAC capable of decoding Dolby Digital Surround 6.1 EX and DTS ES 6.1, but the receiver also processes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, as well as Dolby Pro-Logic and Pro-Logic II. Completing the package is an FM/MW tuner with 30 presets and RDS functionality, along with a slim-line navigator style Azur remote handset offering full control of the unit.

Azur 540Rv3 Features

Power Output: Tuner Section: Analogue Connections: Digital Connections: Video Connections Architecture: Frequency Response: Crosstalk: THD(unweighted): Max. Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight: 100 Watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms, two channels driven. 80 Watts RMS per channel 8ohms, all 6 channels driven FM/AM with RDS, 30 presets Inputs: 6 Line Level + Tuner, 6.1 Direct Input Outputs: 6 Amplified Speaker Outputs, 6.1 Preamp output, 1 Tape record output Inputs: 3 Co-Axial, 3 Optical Outputs: 1 Co-Axial, 1 Optical Inputs: 4 CVBS, 3 SVHS, 2 Component Video, 2 HDMI Outputs: 1 CVBS, 1 SVHS,1 Component Video, 1 HDMI CS42518 Multi-DAC, CS493263 DSP 20Hz 20kHz +/- 1dB <-60dB <0.006% @ 1kHz, <0.012% @ 20Hz 20kHz 850 Watts (Standby: 2 Watts) 430 x 310 x 100mm 9.5kg/20.9lbs
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Azur 540Rv3 HDMI AV Receiver

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