azur 550A/650A Your music + our passion ENGLISH Integrated amplifier User’s manual 2
Contents Introduction Introduction .............................................................................................. 2 Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur 550A or 650A amplifier. We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Important safety instructions.................................................................. 3 Limited warranty ......................................................................................
azur 550A/650A ENGLISH Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Limited warranty Ventilation IMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not place anything on top of the unit. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation. 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. Positioning Choose the installation location carefully.
azur 550A/650A ENGLISH Rear panel connections 1 4 5 3 2 1 Power On/Off Switches the unit on and off. This switch is a master on/off control that, when switched off, overrides the Standby/On button on the front of the unit and that on the remote control. 2 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on. Your amplifier is now ready for use.
Connections When designing our amplifiers we include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of features such as Pre-Out and Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly configure your system depending on your requirements. Basic connection The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers.
550A/650A ENGLISH azur Speaker B connections The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used (i.e. speakers located in another room). The Speaker A/B button on the remote control allows the two sets of speakers to be toggled on and off. Refer to the Remote Control section of this manual for more information on the Speaker A/B operation. Set either A or B, or both A and B may be selected for use.
Front panel controls 1 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is an eco power mode where the power consumption is less than one watt. The unit is designed so that it can be left safely in Standby mode when not in use. 2 Protection LED flashes to indicate activation of CAP5 protection system. Refer to the CAP5 section of this manual for more information.
550A/650A Remote control Apple device compatibility The 550A and 650A are supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control that operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur range CD players. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows: The Azur 550AC/650AC Navigator remote control can control the basic functions of Apple devices such as Apple TV and Apple’s iPod/iPhone/iPad range when docked in a Cambridge Audio or Apple dock.
CAP5: Five-way protection system Cambridge Audio has developed a proprietary protection system to ensure reliability and long life of its amplifiers. This protection system comprises five main protection methods: 4. Short-circuit detection 1. DC detection Description – During power up from Standby, CAP5 performs a check on the loudspeaker terminals to see if a short across the terminals has been accidentally introduced.
Technical specifications Troubleshooting 550A There is no power 550A/650A ENGLISH azur Power output 60 watts (into 8Ω) Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely. THD (unweighted) <0.002% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.05% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power <0.02% 20Hz - 20kHz @ 10W Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on.
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