Integrated amplifier
User’s manual
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azur
740A
Your music + our passion
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azur 740A
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.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
4. Follow all instructions.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
WEEE symbol
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol
for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered
and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please
return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you
purchased this product for more information.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CE mark
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(2006/95/EC)
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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
C-Tick mark
12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
This product meets the Australian Communications
Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements.
Ross Test Stamp
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
FCC regulations
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power-supply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the
mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector from
the rear of the unit) possible. Where the mains plug is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Please ensure there is ample ventilation. We recommend that you do
not place the unit in an enclosed space; if you wish to place the unit
on a shelf, use the top shelf to allow maximum ventilation. Do not put
any objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft
surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles. Do not cover
the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or
splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, shall be placed on the unit.
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Limited warranty
Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).
Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option)
this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods
may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and
ensure that you retain proof of purchase.
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.
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio
authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer
is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product,
it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised
Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in
either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of
protection.
Positioning
Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct
sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations
subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can
be used in a moderate climate.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which
is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.
This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a
sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. 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 other equipment on top of the unit.
This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been
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 made a
purchase from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.
Due to stray magnetic fields, turntables or CRT TVs should not be
located nearby due to possible interference.
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 and the sonic properties will improve over this time.
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
Cambridge Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is
authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised
repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products
sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.
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 power-
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS
WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PRACTICAL PURPOSE.
This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use
as this will increase the life of the amplifier (this is true with all
electronic equipment). To turn the unit off, switch off at the rear panel.
If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it
from the mains socket.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 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.
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the
above 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 state or country to country.
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.
For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
Cleaning
To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use
any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not
spray an aerosol at or near the unit.
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 fuse 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:
Battery disposal
Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local
environmental/electronic waste disposal guidelines.
Loudspeakers
Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power
is turned off and only use suitable interconnects.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.
Servicing
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter ‘L’ or coloured RED.
These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair,
disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure
is ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your
dealer.
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter ‘E’ or coloured GREEN.
If a standard 13-amp (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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azur 740A
Rear panel connections
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
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This device complies with part 15 of
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azur 740A Integrated Amplifier
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Power Rating: 230V AC ~ 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
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Impedance 4 - 8 ohms one pair, 6 - 8 ohms per pair if two pairs
Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out 2 Tape/Rec Out 1
(Input 6)
Input 5
Input 4
Input 3
Input 2
Input 1
Important
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées
1 Power On/Off
Switches the unit on and off.
7 Control Bus
In - Allows un-modulated commands from multi-rooms systems or other
components to be received by the unit.
2
AC power socket
Out - Loop out for control bus commands to another unit. Also allows the
740A to control some Cambridge Audio units.
Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC
power cable into an appropriate mains socket then switch on. Your
amplifier is now ready for use.
8
Pre Out
Connect these sockets to the inputs on an external power amplifier(s) or
active subwoofers etc.
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Loudspeaker terminals
Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available, A (main loudspeaker
terminals) and B (secondary loudspeaker terminals). Both sets of
speakers can be turned on and off independently. Connect the wires
from your left channel loudspeaker to the LEFT + & - terminals, and the
wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the RIGHT + & - terminals.
In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black
terminal is the negative output.
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Tape/Rec In/Out
Connect to a tape deck or to the analog output sockets on a MiniDisc,
portable digital music player or CD recorder using an interconnect cable
from the recorder's Line Out sockets to the amplifier's Tape In sockets.
The Tape Input circuit of the 740A is a "monitor" type, different from the
other 7 inputs. For the 7 normal inputs, the source selected for listening
to will be sent out of the Tape Out for recording. The source currently
being listened to and (optionally) recorded is then shown on the front
panel display.
Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire short the
speaker outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals
have been tightened completely to provide a good electrical connection.
It is possible for the sound quality to be affected if the screw terminals
are loose.
However, when the Tape Input is selected a solid circle will appear
beside TAPE MON indicating that the Tape Input is now being listened to
with a different source being sent out of the Tape Out for recording. The
recording source is also shown by a solid circle by the selected input and
can be changed by pressing the other source buttons. To switch Tape
Monitor off, simply press the Tape Mon input select button again,
toggling this function off.
Note: When using one pair of speakers, use speakers with a nominal
impedance of between 4-8 ohms. When using two pairs of speakers,
use speakers with a nominal impedance of between 6-8 ohms. Please
also note that when multiple speakers are connected across the
amplifier’s outputs, the load (as seen by the amplifier) is reduced. This
will make the amplifier work harder, and hotter!
This feature is most useful when using 3-head analog cassette decks
which allow the signal being recorded to be played back live off tape (via
a 3rd head) whilst it is simultaneously recorded. It is then possible by
toggling the Tape Monitor input on and off to compare directly in real
time the original and recorded signal so that adjustments to the
recording parameters of the tape machine can be made (consult the
manual of your 3-head analog cassette deck for full details).
4 Dip-switches
Used in conjunction with custom installation (C.I.) systems. Refer to the
‘Custom installation’ section for more information.
Front Panel IR - Set to ‘On’ for normal operation.
Control Bus Passthru - Turns on/off looping of Control Bus signals from
Input to Output.
10
Inputs 1-5
Reserved - Not used.
These inputs are suitable for any 'line level' source equipment such as
CD players, DAB or FM/AM tuners etc.
5
IR (Infrared) Emitter In
Note: These inputs are for analog audio signals only. They should not be
connected to the digital output of a CD player or any other digital device.
Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems to be received
by the amplifier. Commands received here are not looped out of the
Control Bus. Refer to the ‘Custom installation’ section for more
information.
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A-BUS™ Ready / Incognito Ready™
multi-room outputs
PSU - Connect an Incognito PS5 to supply power to the connected multi-
room keypads/speakers.
Keypad 1/2 - Connect one or two Incognito A-BUS KP10 keypads (or
other A-BUS compatible keypads) using CAT5/5e cable. Incognito AS10
Active Ceiling Speakers can also be connected here.
IR - Four IR outputs for remote control of source equipment.
Please refer to the ‘Multi-Room’ section of this manual for more
information on connections and set-ups.
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Front panel controls
azur 740A
Integrated Amplifier
Volume
8
11
Standby / On
Phones
Speaker A/B
Mode
Bass
Treble
Direct
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
9
10
1 Standby/On
10 Direct
Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED)
and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode
where the power consumption is less than 10 Watts. The unit should be
left in Standby mode when not in use.
This control gives the audio signal a more direct path to the power
amplifier stage of your amplifier, bypassing the tone control circuits for
the purest possible sound quality.
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Volume
2 Phones
Use to increase/decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the
amplifier. This control affects the level of the loudspeaker output, the
pre-amp output and the headphone output. It does not affect the Tape
Out connections.
Allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a ¼" Jack plug.
Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are
recommended. When the headphones are connected, the loudspeaker
relays are released switching off the output to the loudspeakers
(speakers A and B).
The Volume control is also used in navigating the 740A System
Configure menus on the front panel display.
3 Speaker A/B
Press to scroll through the speaker sets connected to the loudspeaker
terminals on the back panel (speaker sets A, B or A and B). This can be
used for listening to an extra set of loudspeakers in another room.
Please refer to the ‘Operating instructions’ section of this manual for
more information on some functions of these buttons.
Please note that care should be taken when choosing speakers if two
loudspeakers are going to be used on each channel. If the combined
resistance measured on the loudspeaker terminals is too low the
amplifier may not switch out of Standby mode until a suitable load
resistance is detected. For more information refer to the CAP5 section of
this manual.
Note: When using one pair of speakers, use speakers with a nominal
impedance of between 4-8 ohms. When using two pairs of speakers,
use speakers with a nominal impedance of between 6-8 ohms each.
4
Mode
Press to switch between Volume and Balance modes. Press and hold to
to enter the 740A System Configure menu.
5 Infrared sensor
Receives IR commands from the supplied Azur remote control. A clear
unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is
required.
6
7
&
Input select buttons
Push the appropriate input selection button to select the source
component that you wish to listen to (highlighted by a solid circle on the
display). The signal selected is also fed to the Tape Out sockets so that
it may be recorded. The input should not be changed whilst recording
(but the recorded signal can be checked using the tape input Tape
Monitor).
8
Display
LCD used to control the 740A. Please refer to the ‘Operating
instructions’ and ‘Amplifier setup’ section of this manual for more
information.
9 Bass and Treble
Press to release and rotate to allow subtle adjustments to the tonal
balance of the sound.
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azur 740A
Remote control
iPod compatibility
The 740A is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control that
operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur CD players.
Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate.
To make use of the iPod functionality, the iPod dock must be connected
to ‘Input 4’.
The 740A remote can also control the basic functions of Apple iPod
models when mounted in Cambridge Audio’s iPod docks, Apple’s
Universal Dock or other docks compatible with the Apple Remote. Refer
to your dock’s instruction manual on how to make connections.
The functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows:
Standby/On
Switches the amplifier between On and Standby mode.
To use the Azur remote to control the docked iPod, hold down the
Input 4 button whilst pressing one of the following buttons:
Numerical buttons 1-8
Press to change the input source to the amplifier. Button 6 toggles Tape
Monitor on/off.
Play/Pause
Press to play the iPod, press again to pause play.
Bright
Skip
Adjust the backlight of the front panel
display; bright, dim or off.
Press once to skip forwards or backwards one track.
Mode
Mode
Press to switch between Volume and
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Balance modes.
Mute
Mutes the audio on the amplifier. The
mute mode is indicated by MUTE
appearing and the volume level being
replaced by two flashing dashes in the
display. Press again to cancel mute.
Volume
Increase or decrease the volume of the
amplifier output.
Mode
Vol
The following functions can be
optionally used to control Cambridge
Azur range CD players:
Open/Close
Opens and closes the disc tray.
Vol
Play /
Stop /
Pause
Press the relevant button to play, stop or
pause the CD.
Skip
Right Skip - Press once to skip forward
by one track on the CD. Press and hold
to skip forwards through tracks.
Random
Repeat
Remain
Left Skip - Press once to skip backward
by one track on the CD. Press and hold
to skip backwards through tracks.
Search
Press and hold to search within the
selected track. Right button to fast
forward, left button to rewind.
Repeat, Random, Remain
Refer to the ‘Operating instructions’
section of your CD player manual for
information on the functions of these
buttons.
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Connections
When designing our amplifiers we have tried to 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.
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 front panel allows this second set
of speakers to be switched on and off.
Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal
impedance of between 6-8 ohms each minimum.
Basic connection
The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD
player and a single pair of loudspeakers.
740A
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
Keypad
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; 2) This device
must accept any interference, including
IR1
IR2
IR3
IR4
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In
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On
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Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
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Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
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Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
(Input 6)
2
Tape/Rec Out
1
Input
5
Input
4
Input
3
Input
2
Input 1
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées
740C
Manufactured in an
Power
Incorporating Q5™ from:
ISO9002 approved facility
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Designed in London, England
This device complies with
part 15 of FCC rules
TECHNOLOGIES
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Off
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Compact Disc Player
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Left
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
Power Rating: 230V AC
~
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Max Power Consumption: 25W
Class
Luokan
Klass
1
Laser Product
Laserplaite
Laserapparat
Avis
IR Emitter
Control Bus
Digital Outputs
Digital Inputs
1
Digital Inputs
2
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1
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g h t
Right
In
In
Out
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
Line Output
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Preamp Out connections
The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to the input sockets of a
power amplifier or active subwoofer. The diagram below shows how to
connect the amplifier to an active subwoofer via the Line In inputs on the
subwoofer.
Tape connection
The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to a tape
recorder or other source with a record and monitor connection.
Active subwoofer
Please note that either of the tape outputs can be used (as they are both
the same signal in parallel).
Line
In
740A
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
Keypad
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; 2) This device
must accept any interference, including
IR1
IR3
Loudspeaker Terminals
R i g h t
Designed in London, England
Control Bus
t
L e f
On
Off
IR Emitter
In
PSU
In
Keypad
1
2
interference that may cause undesired operation.
In
Out
Off
On
A
azur 740A Integrated Amplifier
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
A
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
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p u I n t
IR2
IR4
P r e O u t
e c I n p a e T / R
5
p u I n t
4
p u I n t
3
p u I n t
2
p u I n t 1
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t
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B
Left
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740A
R i g h t
Right
Right
ohms one pair,
Important
Left
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Impedance
4
-
8
6
-
8
ohms per pair if two pairs
Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
(Input 6)
2
Tape/Rec Out
1
Input
5
Input
4
Input
3
Input
2
Input 1
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
Keypad
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; 2) This device
must accept any interference, including
IR1
IR2
IR3
IR4
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
Loupeaker Term
R i g h t
Designed in London, England
Control Bus
Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées
t
L e f
On
Off
IR Emitter
In
PSU
In
Keypad
1
2
interference that may cause undesired operation.
In
Out
Off
On
A
azur 740A Integrated Amplifier
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
A
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
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p u I n t
Tape / MD player
P r e O u t
e c I n p a e T / R
5
p u I n t
4
p u I n t
3
p u I n t
2
p u I n t 1
Avis
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t
L e f
Rec
Out
Rec
In
B
Left
B
Achtung
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R i g h t
Right
Right
ohms one pair,
Important
Left
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Impedance
4
-
8
6
-
8
ohms per pair if two pairs
Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
(Input 6)
2
Tape/Rec Out
1
Input
5
Input
4
Input
3
Input
2
Input 1
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées
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azur 740A
Operating instructions
Amplifier setup
The 740A features many advanced settings that allow it’s use to be
customised to user preference. The inputs can be named to reflect the
actual source units you have, each input can be trimmed so that each
sounds the same in terms of loudness when you switch between them
and other options.
The 740A has a custom-made display on the front of the unit showing
the current status and allowing you to access the 740A System
Configure menus. Here you can adjust the listening settings of the
amplifier to personal preference. The menu system is easy to navigate
and control, simply by using the input select buttons to turn a feature on
(solid circle) or off (no circle) and the volume control knob to
increase/decrease settings.
Changing input names / source naming
Volume
Mode
Mode
Volume
Press and hold the relevant input select button for four seconds to
change its name. For example, if Input 1 is a CD player, name it “CD” etc.
Letters are selected by turning the volume control to scroll through the
available characters. Press LEFT or RIGHT to select which character you
wish to edit. Press EXT CHAR to access an extended character set. Press
OK to confirm and exit the input name change menu.
Volume
Adjust the volume control knob on the front panel (or using the remote
control). The display will show the change in volume in decibels (dB).
‘OdB’ indicates maximum volume while lower volume settings progress
into the negative range. This can also be changed to volume units (0-72)
in the System Configure menu.
System Configure menu
Speaker A/B
Mode
Speaker A/B
Volume
Volume
Press and hold the Mode button to access the System Configure menu.
The first menu options are Input gain trim and Fixed input gain. Press
MORE to access the second menu options of Clip detector, LCD
brightness, Speaker short detector, Volume ramp and Volume display.
Press the Speaker A/B button to scroll through the speaker sets
connected via the rear panel: speakers A, B or A and B.
Balance
Mode
Mode
Volume
Volume
To exit the System Configure menu and its sub-menus, press the Mode
Press the Mode button to enter Balance mode. BALANCE will appear on
the display and can be adjusted using the volume control. Press the
Mode button again to return to Volume mode or wait 5 seconds for the
740A to automatically exit Balance mode.
button again.
Clip detector / Speaker short detector
Refer to the ‘CAP5’ section of this manual for more information on the
Clip and Short detection features of the 740A, as both can be enabled
(default) or disabled.
Bass and Treble
Bass
Treble
Direct
LCD brightness
Mode
These controls allow subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the
sound. Press to release and rotate to adjust (press back in when desired
settings found). An icon appears on the display to show if Bass/Treble
has been adjusted. In the central position these controls have no effect.
Volume
In the System Configure menu press the LCD input select button to scroll
through bright/dim/off settings for the front panel display. Press the
Mode button to exit.
These controls only modify the sound through your loudspeakers and
the Pre-Out sockets; they do not affect the signals sent through the Tape
Out connections. With a well produced CD and a good system the tone
controls are unnecessary and can be switched out by pressing the
Direct button:
Volume ramp
Mode
Bass
Treble
Direct
Volume
The 740A automatically ramps the volume down when going into
Standby mode and up when coming out of Standby mode. To turn this
feature off, press the VOL RAMP input select button in the System
Configure menu and set to off. Press the Mode button to exit.
This completely removes them from the signal path for maximum
fidelity. If the musical recording is of poor quality or other factors are
affecting the sound quality, it may be necessary to adjust the tone
controls to compensate.
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Amplifier setup continued
Volume display
On/Off control menu
When going in/out of Standby mode the 740A can automatically turn on
and off other connected Cambridge Audio Azur models that have control
bus sockets. For this feature to work the units must be connected
together (see diagram) by RCA/phono leads. The sockets are colour-
coded orange on the rear panels of compatible Azur models. Loop out
from the 740A Control Bus Out to the Control Bus In on another Azur
model (e.g. 740C). Continue the chain to other Azur models if required.
Mode
Volume
To change the volume display from decibels (-84 to 0dB) to arbitrary
volume units (0 to 72 units) select VOL DB in the System Configure
menu. Press the input select button to turn off the volume in decibels.
Press the Mode button to exit.
640T V2.0
Manufactured in an
ISO9002 approved facility
L i n e O u t p u t
Left
Designed in London, England
p y e
T
F -
5 0 O h m s
p u I n t
a i r A e
azur 640T DAB/FM Tuner V2.0
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
On Power Off
Control Bus
IR Emitter
In
Digital Outputs
l
t
L e f
In
Out
Avis
Power Rating: 230V AC
~
50Hz
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Max Power Consumption: 15W
Achtung
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Right
Aerial
Input
50 Ohms
F-Type
Input gain trim
Line Output
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
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The relative levels of the inputs can be adjusted by gain trim. This allows
each to be adjusted so that each sounds the same in terms of average
loudness when you switch between them. Pick the loudest sounding
source and trim its level until it matches the average perceived level of
the others. Repeat this process if other sources also stand out as louder
than the average.
740C
Manufactured in an
Power
Incorporating Q5™ from:
ISO9002 approved facility
ANAGRAM
Designed in London, England
This device complies with
part 15 of FCC rules
TECHNOLOGIES
On
Off
azur 740C Upsampling
Compact Disc Player
L i n e O u t p u t
Left
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
Power Rating: 230V AC
Max Power Consumption: 25W
~
50Hz
Class
Luokan
Klass
1
Laser Product
Laserplaite
Laserapparat
Avis
IR Emitter
Control Bus
Digital Outputs
Digital Inputs
1
Digital Inputs
2
t
L e f
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1
Power AC
1
Achtung
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R i g h t
Right
In
Out
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
Line Output
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Mode
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
Keypad
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; 2) This device
must accept any interference, including
IR1
IR2
IR3
Loudspeaker Terminals
R i g h t
Designed in London, England
Control Bus
t
L e f
On
Off
IR Emitter
PSU
In
Keypad
1
2
interference that may cause undesired operation.
In
Out
In
Off
On
A
azur 740A Integrated Amplifier
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
A
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
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p u I n t
IR4
P r e O u t
e c I n p a e T / R
5
p u I n t
4
p u I n t
3
p u I n t
2
p u I n t 1
Avis
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B
Left
B
Achtung
Volume
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R i g h t
Right
Right
Left
ohms per pair if two pairs
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Impedance
4
-
8
ohms one pair,
6
-
8
Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
(Input 6)
2
Tape/Rec Out
1
Input
5
Input
4
Input
3
Input
2
Input 1
To set the input gain trim for each source, select INP TRIM in the System
Configure menu. Select the input required and use the volume control to
set the gain between 0 and -12 dB (the available range is restricted if
the volume is set very low). Press the Mode button to exit.
Important
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
Veuillez s'assurer que les bornes de l'enceinte sont entièrement serrées
740A
Now while the 740A is on press and hold the Standby/On button until
ON/OFF CTR appears on the display:
Fixed level inputs
Any input of the 740A is able to be set for fixed gain. Whenever this input
is selected the gain will automatically go to this value and will not be
adjustable by the volume control. This feature allows the 740A to be
effectively used as a stereo power amplifier (for that selected input only).
For example, as well as operating as a pure stereo amplifier, the 740A
can provide the amplification for the front left and right channels of a
surround sound setup with an AV receiver providing amplification for the
other channels and controlling the overall system volume.
Standby/On
Volume
Select the connected Azur models by pressing the appropriate input
select button. For example, CA XXXC for an Azur CD player (540C V2,
640C V2), CA XXXD for an Azur DVD player, CA DAB T for an Azur DAB
tuner etc.
When listening in stereo use the 740A and connected stereo sources as
normal for best possible sound quality. For surround sound, select the
fixed level input you have chosen on the 740A and now use the AV
receiver to control the volume, select connected surround sound
sources etc. You may wish to re-name the fixed level input as “A/V
mode” or similar on the 740A. Make connections as below, the left and
right preamp outputs of the AV receiver connect to the fixed gain input
chosen on the 740A. As the gain can be fixed to any value it is easy to
match the level of the 740A to that of the other AV channels.
Press ON & OFF to scroll through the options of ON (turns all Azur units
on only), OFF (turns all Azur units into Standby only) or ON & OFF (turns
all Azur units on and into Standby mode). Press OK to confirm and exit.
L
C
R
Stereo
sources
740A
SW
L
R
AV receiver
Surround
sound
sources
SL
SB
SR
To set a fixed volume for a source, select FIXED INP in the System
Configure menu:
Mode
Volume
Select the input required and set the fixed gain using the volume control
(the OFF setting does not disable the input but leaves the input gain
subject to the volume control which is the default setting). When a
source has a fixed input, the balance is always set to neutral. Press the
Mode button to exit.
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azur 740A
Multi-room connections
Multi-Room
The 740A features Incognito
Wire colours:
1. Green/White
2. Green
3. Orange/White
4. Blue
5. Blue/White
6. Orange
7. Brown/White
8. Brown
IR1
IR2
IR3
IR4
Ready/A-BUS Ready outputs,
allowing multi-room capability. One
or two amplified keypads can be
plugged into the 740A (using
PSU
In
Keypad 1
Keypad 2
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Cat5/5e cable and RJ45 plugs) to provide multi-room audio in one or
two secondary rooms or zones. The keypads are powered by an external
PSU (also required) through the Cat5/5e cables and no mains
connection is required in the secondary rooms.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Speakers (e.g. SS10)
connected via
speaker cable
AS10
Passive
Speaker
Plug view from
contact end
View into
socket
Gather pairs, trim
and insert into
RJ45 plug
Crimp wires
securely in place
KP10-EU keypad
To allow control of your source equipment from the remote rooms an IR
emitter (IR10) is plugged into one of the IR outputs on the rear of the
unit and then attached over the IR window of the source unit.
Alternatively, on our own products that feature IR emitter Inputs, a mini-
jack to mini-jack lead can be used. Commands received by the keypads
can now be sent back to the source equipment via the 740A.
AS10
Active
Speaker
LR10
It is then possible to control the source equipment from the remote
rooms by using the source equipment's own remote controls or through
a learning remote. The Incognito LR10 Learning Remote can fully control
the keypads, “learn” the source's remote control codes (including those
from other manufacturers) and change source input on the 740A etc.
Cat5/5e (up to 30m / 100ft)
PS5
740A
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility
Power
Multi-Room
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; 2) This device
must accept any interference, including
IR1
IR3
Loudspeaker Terminals
Designed in London, England
Control Bus
R i g h t
t
L e f
On
Off
IR Emitter
In
PSU
In
Keypad
1
Keypad
2
interference that may cause undesired operation.
In
Out
Off
On
A
azur 740A Integrated Amplifier
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 750W
A
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
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IR2
IR4
P r e O u t
e c I n p a e T / R
5
p u I n t
4
p u I n t
3
p u I n t
2
p u I n t 1
Avis
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B
t
L e f
Left
B
Achtung
Vorm öffnen des gerätes.
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For further details on the Incognito multi-room system please contact
your local Cambridge Audio dealer or visit www.cambridge-audio.com.
R i g h t
Right
Left
Right
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Impedance
4
-
8
ohms one pair,
6
-
8
ohms per pair if two pairs
Pre Out
Tape/Rec In Tape/Rec Out
(Input 6)
2
Tape/Rec Out
1
Input
5
Input
4
Input
3
Input
2
Input 1
Important
Please ensure that loudspeaker terminals are fully tightened
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azur 740C
Upsampling Compact Disc Player
Open
Close
Play
Pause
Skip
Scan
IR10
Custom installation (C.I.) use
Standby
/
On
Menu
Select
Stop
740C
Mini-jack lead
IR Emitter
In
Control Bus
In Out
The 740A features a Control Bus input/output
that allow un-modulated remote control
commands (positive logic, TTL level) to be
received electrically by the unit and looped to
another unit if desired. These control commands
Manufactured in an
Power
Incorporating Q5™ from:
ISO9002 approved facility
ANAGRAM
Designed in London, England
This device complies with
part 15 of FCC rules
TECHNOLOGIES
On
Off
azur 740C Upsampling
Compact Disc Player
L i n e O u t p u t
Left
Caution
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
Power Rating: 230V AC
~
50Hz
Max Power Consumption: 25W
Class
Luokan
Klass
1
Laser Product
Laserplaite
Laserapparat
Avis
IR Emitter
Control Bus
Digital Outputs
Digital Inputs
1
Digital Inputs
2
t
L e f
Risque de choc electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
1
Power AC
1
Achtung
Vorm öffnen des gerätes.
Netzstecker ziehen.
R i g h t
Right
In
In
Out
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Toslink
Optical
Line Output
are typically generated by custom installation (multi-room) systems or
remote IR receiver systems. The Control Bus sockets are colour-coded
orange.
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The 740A is Incognito Ready Type I, which means the keypads can
operate independently of the amplifier in terms of volume/bass/treble
etc, be independently turned on and off from the 740A and each other,
but they can only listen to the same source as selected on the amplifier.
An IR Emitter Input is also provided that allows modulated IR remote
control commands to be received electrically by the unit. Commands on
this input operate the unit only and are not looped out demodulated on
the Control Bus Output.
A-BUS is a standard that allows compatibility between different
manufacturers equipment, so A-BUS compatible keypads from other
manufacturers can also be used. If used with our own Incognito KP10
keypads, there are some extra features such as the ability to change
source on the 740A from the keypad.
The 740A is also fitted with dip-switches which can be set for
different C.I. configurations. When the 740A is used in a
cupboard (or when using routed IR) it may be desirable to
disable the Front Panel IR by setting the dip-switch to ‘Off’.
Off
Order of selection:
By default, all Cambridge Audio source equipment loop the
On
Control Bus signals from ‘In’ to ‘Out’. If several units are used
1. Input 1
in a complete loop, set the Control Bus Passthru dip-switch to ‘Off’.
2. Input 2
In addition the units feature 'direct' IR/Control codes as well as toggle
codes for some of their features to simplify programming custom
installation systems. Special direct On/Off and Mute commands can be
accessed on the supplied remote control for teaching into C.I. systems
as follows:
3. Input 3
4. Input 4
5. Input 5
6. Input 6 (Tape)
1. Press and hold the Standby/On button. The remote first generates it's
standby (toggle) command. Keep the button held down, after 12
seconds an amplifier “On” command will be generated. If the button
is kept held down for a further 12 seconds, an amplifier player “Off”
command is generated.
2. Press and hold the Mute button. The remote first generates it's mute
(toggle) command. Keep the button held down, after 12 seconds a
“Mute on” command will be generated. If the button is kept held
down for a further 12 seconds, a “Mute off” command is generated.
Connections to the 740A’s Incognito Ready / A-BUS Ready outputs are
made by Cat-5 cable (terminated with an RJ45 jack plug). The RJ45 plug
must be wired to the EIA/TIA 568A wiring standard:
A full code table for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio
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CAP5 - Fiveway protection system
Cambridge Audio has developed a proprietary protection system to
ensure reliability and a long life for its amplifiers and the speakers they
are connected to. Note: Due to the required sensitivity of the CAP5
system, it is possible that mains power disturbances can falsely trigger
CAP5 in extreme situations. This protection system comprises of five
main protection methods:
the load resistance to drop too low the amplifier will be overloaded.
CAP5 will detect this situation. If the indication remains the same with
only one set of loudspeakers connected, there may be a fault with one
or both of the loudspeakers.
4. Short circuit detection
Indication - Unit has not come out of Standby, display flashes “SPKR
1. DC detection
SHORT”.
Indication - Unit has switched off during operation, display flashes “DC
Mode
ERROR”.
Mode
Volume
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 (display flashes “SPKR CHECK”). If the
resistance measured across the loudspeaker terminals is too low the
unit will stay in Standby mode until the fault has been removed and
Power up is re-attempted (display flashes “SPKR SHORT”).
Volume
Description - CAP5 offers loudspeaker protection if the output of the
amplifier goes to a high constant voltage (DC) because of some internal
fault. This is a rare fault although detecting it could just save those
expensive loudspeakers.
Remedy - Due to the necessary sensitivity of the DC protection circuit,
extremely hard clipping of the amplifier may cause DC protection to be
triggered. If this fault occurs please switch the unit off, power up again
and check operation with a reduced volume level. If the DC fault occurs
again please contact your dealer for service.
Remedy - User related fault. There may be a short circuit between the
loudspeaker terminals. Check all loudspeaker connections before
attempting to switch the unit out of Standby (display will flash “SPKR
CHECK” then “SPKR OK” when short circuit fixed).
It is possible to disable the short circuit detection feature by pressing the
SHORT DT button to off when in the 740A System Configure menu, but
it is not recommended. This would only be required if the loudspeakers
have very low DC resistance.
2. Over temperature detection
Indication - Unit has switched off during operation, display flashes
“OVER TEMP”.
5. Intelligent clipping detection
Mode
Indication - Volume is reduced automatically, “CLIPPING” appears on
the front panel display.
Volume
Mode
Description - Over temperature is caused by a combination of high
listening levels and low impedance speakers. CAP5 includes
temperature detection which constantly monitors the heat generated by
the output transistors. If the monitored temperature reaches a high level
(suitably within the limits of the output devices) the amplifier will
automatically switch into a fault mode. The unit should ideally be left for
15 minutes in this state to cool down adequately. If the unit has not fully
cooled down then the temperature may reach the limit soon after the
amplifier is powered up. If the loudspeaker impedance is low the
temperature of the amplifier may rise faster as the amplifier is working
harder. If the amplifier is mounted in a cabinet or the ventilation slots
are obstructed the over temperature detection may activate/reactivate
after a short listening time.
Volume
Description - CAP5 has the ability to detect when the amplifier starts to
clip or overdrive at its output, which can damage loudspeakers, and
degrade the sound. Clipping distortion
is caused at high volume levels when
the output signal attempts to go
outside the maximum voltage that the
amplifier can provide, causing the tops
of the signal to flatten off. When CAP5
detects clipping the volume will be
automatically reduced down until CAP5
detects an undistorted output.
Clipping
Remedy - User related fault. The internal temperature of the output
transistors has reached the over temperature limit. The unit is not
damaged, although it should be left for 15 minutes to cool down before
pressing the Standby button to resume normal operation.
It is possible to disable the clipping detection feature by pressing the
CLIP DT button to off when in the 740A System Configure menu.
Note: Disabling the clipping detection is not advised as this feature has
been added deliberately to protect the amplifier and loudspeakers.
3. Overvoltage/overcurrent detection
Indication - The display flashes “OVERLOAD”.
Mode
Volume
Description - CAP5 offers V/I protection by constantly monitoring the
output transistors to keep them working inside their Safe Operating Area
(SOA). The SOA is a set of limits given by the output transistor
manufacturer to ensure reliability. When triggered, the output relays
disconnect the amplifier from the loudspeakers and the display shows a
flashing "OVERLOAD" indication.
Remedy - The resistance on the loudspeaker terminals may be too low.
Switch off power and check to see if there is a short circuit between the
loudspeaker terminals before switching power on again.
Note: If the indication remains the same and multiple loudspeakers are
being used on each loudspeaker output then please remove a pair and
retry. If too many loudspeakers are connected to any amplifier causing
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Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
Power Output
100W RMS into 8 Ohms
150W RMS into 4 Ohms
There is no power
Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely.
THD (unweighted)
< 0.001% 1 kHz
Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on.
Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor.
at 80% of rated power
< 0.01% 20 Hz - 20 kHz
at 80% of rated power
There is no sound
Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode.
Frequency Response
S/N ratio (ref 1W/8 Ohm)
Input impedances
10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 1 dB
> 96 dB
Check that source component is properly connected.
Check that 'TAPE MON' is not switched on (unless tape input is required).
Check that your speakers are properly connected.
If using Speaker B terminals check they are switched on.
Make sure unit is not in mute mode.
Inputs 1-6 47 kOhm
Tape Input 47 kOhm
> 110 at 1 kHz
750W
Power Amp damping factor
Max power consumption
Minimum power consumption Active (no signal) 45W
Standby 6W
There is no sound on one channel
Ensure that balance control is in the correct position.
Bass & Treble controls
Shelving type
Check speaker connections.
Check interconnects.
Max bass boost/cut
+/- 10 dB at 10 Hz
Max treble boost/cut
+/- 7.5 dB at 20 kHz
There is a loud buzz or hum
Check turntable or tone arm for ground and connection lead fault.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
115 x 430 x 350mm
(4.5 x 16.9 x 13.8”)
Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective.
Ensure that your tape deck/turntable is not too close to the amplifier.
10.7kg (23.5Lbs)
Unable to make or play tape recordings
Check that TAPE MON and TAPE OUT have been connected correctly.
There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging
Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase.
Message on display flashing
See section on CAP5 protection system.
The remote handset will not function
Check that the batteries have not expired.
Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
Check that the Front Panel IR dip-switch on rear panel is set to ‘On’.
No response from unit when both In and Out Control Bus
sockets are connected
Set Control Bus Passthru dip-switch on rear panel to ‘Off’.
For more frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical advice and
information on getting the most out of your 740A, please visit the
Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website:
For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
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