Cambridge Audio Azur User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur range AV Receiver.
We hope that you enjoy many years of pleasure from it.

The 340R is designed for excellent multi-channel surround-sound
performance without compromising on music reproduction. As such the
five fully discrete audiophile grade amplifiers are kept as separate as
possible from the processing and input stages. A large power supply with
low flux toroidal transformer and careful design of the audio stages
ensure that the 340R can reproduce the dynamics and scale required
for modern movie soundtracks whilst also being able to reproduce a
genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel
music sources.

Dolby, DTS and Pro Logic II decoding are featured for surround-sound
decoding as well as Stereo and Stereo + Sub modes. Support for
progressive scan Component video and HDMI allow use with the latest
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
relatively small size and socket count.

An Advanced Bass Management feature allows separate crossovers and
trims for PLII, DD/DTS and Stereo + Sub modes.

Full RS232 control and IR Emitter In make it easy to integrate the 340R
into a Custom Install situation if required.

Your 340R can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please
do not compromise on your partnering equipment. Naturally we
particularly recommend equipment from the Cambridge Audio Azur
range which includes CD and DVD players which have been designed to
the same exacting standards as this product. Your dealer can also
supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your
system realises its full potential.

Thank you for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend
you keep it for future reference.

Matthew Bramble,
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the AV Receiver design team

Introduction

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................2

Before connecting .......................................................................................2

Limited warranty..........................................................................................3

Safety precautions ......................................................................................3

Important safety instructions ....................................................................4

Rear panel connections..............................................................................5

Front panel controls ....................................................................................6

Remote control ............................................................................................7

Front panel display......................................................................................8

Loudspeaker connections ..........................................................................8

Analog audio connections .........................................................................9

Digital audio connections ..........................................................................9

Aerial connections.......................................................................................9

Front Input connections..............................................................................9

Video connections ....................................................................................10

HDMI connections ....................................................................................10

5.1 Direct In.. ............................................................................................11

340R setup ...............................................................................................12

1. Speaker configuration ....................................................................12

2. Speaker delay .................................................................................13

3. Level calibration..............................................................................13

4. Source setup ...................................................................................14

5. Assigning video sources .................................................................14

Surround sound modes............................................................................15

Operating instructions ........................................................................16-18

Decode modes.....................................................................................17

Audio split mode .......................................................................................19

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

The process of setting up the 340R is first to make all the connections
to your speakers and source equipment and then set the unit up via its
On-Screen Display (OSD), as there are various settings and adjustments
that need to be made before the 340R can be used.

However before you actually decide which connections to make or
perform any adjustments it is strongly advised that you read through the
‘340R setup’ section of this manual first, starting on page 12.

A lot of explanation is included that will help you to choose the right
connection types for both your sources and TV.

Before connecting

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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 time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous
improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:
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are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.