Cambridge Audio Azur 640C: инструкция

azur 540C/640C

Compact Disc player / Compact Disc Spieler / Lecteur de disque compact / Reproductor de discos

compactos / Lettore CD / Compact disc-speler / Cd-afspiller / Проигрыватель компакт-дисков

User’s manual / Benutzerhandbuch / Mode d'emploi / Manual del usuario / Manuale per l'utente /

Gebruikershandleiding / Brugermanual / Руководство для пользователя

LIMITED WARRANTY

Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in

Cambridge Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised

materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).

to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void

Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this

this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH

product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary

ALL FAULTS.

from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that

you retain proof of purchase.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY

ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO

To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer

DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN

is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product,

THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS

it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised

WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND

Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in

IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of

THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL

protection.

PURPOSE.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which

Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be

incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above

presented to obtain warranty service.

exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been

state or country to country.

altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not

purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call

Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to

confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased

from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts

of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or

modification of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not

cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation,

or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a

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540C/640C Compact disc player

INTRODUCTION

Thank yyou ffor ppurchasing tthis CCambridge AAudio aazur rrange CCD pplayer. IIt

using poor quality cables to connect your azur Compact Disk player to

is tthe rresult oof oour mmost eexte

nsive eever rresearch aand ddevelopment

your amplifier or the amplifiers output to your loudspeakers. A system is

program iin oover tthree ddecades oof pproducing qquality aaudio pproducts. WWe

only as good as its weakest link. For this reason we do not include cheap

hope tthat yyou wwill aappreciate tthe rresults aand eenjoy mmany yyears oof

"freebie" cables with any of our units. Your dealer can supply quality

listening ppleasure.

Cambridge Audio interconnects that will ensure your whole system

realises its full potential.

Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

About tthis uunit

The azur range utilises a highly advanced control system that has been

custom designed for Cambridge Audio. At the heart of this system is a

VLSI (very large scale integration) circuit which dynamically adjusts the

Matthew Bramble

focusing, tracking and output level of the laser for the maximum

Technical Director

retrieval of digital information. Some models also feature separate

digital and analogue stabilised power supplies and high quality clock

modules, employing jitter regulation, which are coupled to the latest

CONTENTS

Wolfson DACs and digital filters to give an outstanding level of

performance and reliability.

Limited warranty..........................................................................................2

This attention to detail has resulted in CD players that are convincing in

the reproduction of both tonal colour and dynamic contrast, deliver a

Introduction ................................................................................................3

vibrant and fluid performance with music of all types and are therefore

Safety precautions......................................................................................4

musically very involving.

Installation...................................................................................................5

To gain the greatest musical rewards from this equipment we would

Rear panel connections..........................................................................6-7

encourage you to use only high quality amplification and revealing

loudspeakers. We particularly recommend amplification from the

Front Panel Controls................................................................................6-7

Cambridge Audio azur range, which has been designed to the same

Operating instructions................................................................................8

exacting standards as our CD players.

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................11

Interconnects and speaker cables are also something that shouldn't be

overlooked. Please do not compromise your system's performance by

Specifications............................................................................................11

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Checking tthe ppower ssupply rrating

Plug ffitting iinstructions ((UK only)

For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before

The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains plug fitted

attempting to connect this unit to the mains.

with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 3A

one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your

Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. If your mains

socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted

supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.

following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely,

as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be

This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that is

necessary to fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted

indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power sources may

as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

damage the unit.

appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used unless

terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows:-

correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit's

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be

cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

connected to the terminal which is marked

qualified service personnel. If the power cord is fitted with a moulded mains plug

with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

the unit must not be used if the plastic fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose

the fuse carrier the correct part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be

dealer.

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter 'L' or coloured RED

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW

'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of

must be connected to the terminal which is

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

marked with the letter 'E' or coloured

persons.

GREEN.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

If your model does not have an earth wire,

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

then disregard this instruction.

maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this

appliance.

If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other

type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or

This product complies with European Low Voltage (73/23/EEC)

adaptor, or on the distribution board.

and Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) Directives

when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For

continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should

be used with this product and servicing must be referred to

qualified service personnel.

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540C/640C Compact disc player

INSTALLATION

Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your azur

If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period, switch it to standby

Compact Disc player, they will enable you to get the best performance

and unplug it from the mains socket.

and prolong the life of the product.

To clean the unit, wipe its case with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use

This unit may be installed on any sturdy, level surface. Since the power

any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not

transformers generate a magnetic hum field of moderate strength, a

spray an aerosol at or near your CD player.

turntable should not be located nearby.

This product is not user serviceable, never attempt to repair,

The unit requires ventilation. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft

disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A

surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles.

serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is

ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.

Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet.

This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water or other

Important nnote

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

This unit has been designed to play Compact

supply and contact your dealer for advice.

Discs, Recordable CD's and Rewritable CD's bearing

the identification logo shown here. No other discs

Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this

can be used.

happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and

contact your dealer for advice.

Do not route the power cable so that it can be walked upon or damaged

by other items near it.

Like all audiophile electronic components, this unit will perform best

once it has warmed up. When using for the first time it is advisable that

it is left on, playing music, for at least 36 hours prior to critical listening.

For subsequent use, a warm up period of 10-15 minutes is

recommended for maximum enjoyment.

Do not plug your CD player directly into a power amplifier.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

AC power ssocket

Standby/On

Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC

This control switches the unit from Standby mode to On.

Power Cable into an appropriate mains socket. Your Compact Disc player

is now ready for use.

Open/Close

Allows you to open and close the disc tray thus making it possible to load

Line ooutput

a disc. Pressing Play will also close the tray and start the CD.

Use good quality interconnect cables from these sockets to any line level

input on your amplifier.

Play/Pause

Plays the disc and pauses play.

Optical DDigital ooutput

Use this socket to connect to the input of a separate DAC or digital

recording machine. Use a high quality TOSLINK fibre optic interconnect

cable designed specifically for audio use.

Stop

Stops the CD playing.

Coaxial DDigital ooutput

This coaxial output is for input to a separate DAC or digital recording

Skip/Scan

machine. Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA interconnect cable for

Allows for skipping between tracks and also searching within tracks.

this connection (not one designed for normal audio use).

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