Cambridge Audio 551R User Manual

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User’s manual

Contents

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

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

Limited warranty..................................................................................................5

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

Rear panel connections......................................................................................7

Apple device compatibility..................................................................................8

Remote control....................................................................................................8

Loudspeaker connections ..................................................................................9

Front panel display..............................................................................................9

Digital audio connections.................................................................................10

Analogue audio connections............................................................................10

HDMI input connections...................................................................................11

Analogue video input connections ..................................................................11

Video output connection (HDMI) .....................................................................12

5.1/7.1 Direct in................................................................................................12

7.1 Preamp out .................................................................................................13

Aerial connections ............................................................................................13

FM aerial............................................................................................................13

AM loop aerial ...................................................................................................13

Front input connections ...................................................................................13

551R setup........................................................................................................14

1. Speaker configuration ............................................................................14

2. Speaker setup .........................................................................................15

Speaker delay..............................................................................................15

Level calibration ..........................................................................................16

Auto speaker setup for Distance/Level .....................................................16

3. Assigning Video inputs............................................................................17

Scaler Assign/Processing ...........................................................................18

4. Source setup ...........................................................................................18

Audio connection type.................................................................................18

Surround sound modes....................................................................................19

Operating instructions ......................................................................................20

Selecting the source ...................................................................................20

Using the Tuner............................................................................................24

Lip sync ........................................................................................................24

Using ARC.....................................................................................................25

Audio split mode..........................................................................................25

Advanced setup ................................................................................................26

Sub crossovers and bass management ....................................................26

Bi-amping.....................................................................................................26

Tone/Sub/LFE configuration......................................................................26

OSD setup ....................................................................................................27

Advanced Dolby/DTS adjustments.............................................................27

Dynamic range control ................................................................................27

DTS-HD speaker re-map .............................................................................28

Reset/Back-up memory ...................................................................................29

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................30

Technical specifications ...................................................................................31

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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.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2011 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this 551R AV Receiver. We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products the 551R adheres to our three core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value.

As such, the seven 60W audiophile grade fully discrete amplifiers are kept as separate as possible from the processing and input stages and feature a large power supply with a low flux toroidal transformer. This careful design of the amplifier stages ensure that the 551R 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 multichannel music sources.

A full range of HDMI, digital and analogue inputs are fitted. These allow the connection of suitably equipped Blu-ray players, DVD players, satellite/settop boxes and games consoles for decoding into stereo, stereo + sub or various digital surround formats.

The latest formats are supported including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in 5.1 or 7.1 variants. In particular support for the true lossless Dolby True HD and DTSHD Master Audio formats provides unprecedented audio fidelity from Blu-ray discs.

Various HDMI 1.4 features are supported including 3D T V and deep-colour pass-through from suitable sources and Audio Return from TVs with this feature.

The 551R is also capable of decoding encoded analogue or digital stereo sources in Dolby Pro Logic® II or IIx and DTS Neo:6, for a convincing and effective surround experience from a matrix encoded stereo source. Sophisticated post-processing of 5.1 digital material is also possible with PLIIx or DTS Neo:6 to turn these formats into 7.1.

Conventional analogue stereo inputs allow the connection of audiophile CD players and the like, and an Analogue Stereo Direct mode with no processing ensures the very best possible stereo reproduction for these.

The 551R also carries a 5.1 / 7.1 channel analogue input. This feature allows for the connection of a DVD-Audio or SACD player equipped with a 5.1 output and is compatible with any future external 7.1 audio formats.

As well as the full complement of audio inputs, the 551R performs Composite, S-Video, Component Video and HDMI switching with transcoding and scaling (up-converting) of all analogue video to HDMI.

An RS232 port and IR Emitter In also make it easy to integrate the 551R into a Custom Install situation.

All this proprietary engineering is housed within our low resonance, acoustically damped chassis. An Azur Navigator remote control is also provided, giving full remote control of your AV receiver in an attractive and easy to use handset.

Remember your 551R can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please do not compromise on your source equipment, speaker package or video and audio cabling. Naturally we particularly recommend our Blu-ray players, digital and analogue iPod docks, Network and CD players from the Cambridge Audio Azur range, which have been designed to the same exacting standards as our receivers. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.

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

The process of setting up the 551R 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 551R 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 ‘551R setup’ section of this manual first, starting on page 14.

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

Matthew Bramble Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the 551R design team

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.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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.

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.

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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the powersupply 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.

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain

or moisture.

– Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 10cm clearance all round). 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.

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.

Important safety instructions

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.

The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II (double insulated) construction.

WEEE symbol

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 unsor ted regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information.

CE mark

This product complies with European Low Voltage (2006/95/EC),

Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and Environmentally-friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/EC) 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.

C-Tick mark

This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s

Radio communications and EMC requirements.

Gost-R Mark

This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.

FCC regulations

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.

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:

- 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.

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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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.

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 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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Ventilation

IMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units

on top of each other. 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. 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.

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. Any space open at the back (such as a dedicated equipment rack) is fine, however. 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.

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.

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.

This unit has been designed to be left in Standby mode when not in use as this will increase the life of the unit (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.

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.

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.

Battery disposal

Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment. Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental/electronic recycling guidelines.

Loudspeakers

Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned off and only use suitable interconnects.

Servicing

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.

IMPORTANT

If the unit is run at a very high level, a sensor will detect a temperature rise and show "PROTECTION OVERLOAD" on the display. The unit will then go into Standby mode. It cannot be switched on again until the temperature has fallen to a more normal level.

Front panel controls

Standby/On

Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by a dim power LED) and On (indicated by a bright power LED). Standby is an eco-friendly <1W low power mode. The unit may be left in Standby mode when not in use.

Phones

Allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a 6.35mm/¼" Jack plug. Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are recommended.

Note: Plugging in headphones will automatically mute the main and pre-amp outputs and select a 2-channel stereo down-mix to be created for headphone use.

Tuning +/-

Used to tune FM/AM frequencies and skip presets for the built-in Tuner.

Mode/Store

Press to cycle between Tuner modes. Press and hold for storing presets (refer to the ‘Operating Instructions’ of this manual for more information).

Display

Displays the status of the unit.

BD/DVD

Press to select the source equipment connected to the BD/DVD input.

Video 1

Press to select the source equipment connected to the Video 1 input.

Video 2

Press to select the source equipment connected to the Video 2 input.

Video 3/MP3

Press to select the source equipment connected to the Video 3 or MP3 input (if a device is plugged into its 3.5mm mini-jack input).

Note: The L audio input is also used for the supplied auto setup microphone. Refer to the ‘Auto setup’ section of this manual for more information.

Tuner FM/AM

Press to select the tuner. Once in Tuner mode press to switch between FM and AM modes.

Tape/MD/CDR

Press to select the source equipment connected to the Tape/MD/CDR input.

CD/Aux/TV

Press to select the source equipment connected to the CD/Aux input.

With ARC enabled (see later section), press again to select Audio Return Channel from a suitable TV.

7.1 Direct

Press to select a 7.1 or 5.1 source (DVD-A or SACD player etc) connected to the 7.1 Direct In sockets.

Note: The 551R remembers the audio and video input type and processing mode for each individual source input. These are recalled each time a source is selected.

Audio input type

Press this button to select between analogue, digital (optical/coaxial) or HDMI input types as the source of the audio for the currently selected source input.

The choices available depend on the inputs that have been assigned to that source, see later section.

Stereo modes

Press to listen to a source in either digitally processed stereo or stereo and sub modes.

Surround modes

Press to select Dolby Digital or DTS surround modes (with suitably encoded digital source material), or various Pro Logic II/IIx, DTS Neo:6 modes for matrix encoded analogue or digital material.

Picture Adjustment

Press to select various picture adjustments for sources that have the Scaler set to Process only (see ‘Source setup’ section in the manual). An

adjustment bar will appear on the TV for the current item (Brightness, Contrast etc.) Press the Pic. Adj. button again to move to the next item.

This button is also used to change the scaler output resolution. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds and the current output resolution will appear on the 551Rs front panel display. Keep holding the button down and the 551R will change to the next available resolution and show it on the front panel display. See later section.

Mute/Info

Press to mute the sound from the main and pre-amp outputs of the 551R. Press again to cancel mute.

Note: Selecting a new source always cancels mute.

Press and hold to re-display the current decoding mode.

Analogue Stereo Direct

Press to listen directly to the analogue inputs for the current source directly with no analogue to digital conversion or DSP processing for highest possible stereo sound quality.

Volume

Use to increase/decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the 551R.

Infrared sensor

Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. A clear, unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.

Video 3 Input

For occasional use with camcorders or games consoles etc.

MP3 Input

This input can be used with the line or headphone outputs of portable music players.

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& FM/AM antennas

All tuner antenna connections are made here. Refer to the ‘Antenna Connections’ section of this manual for more information.

Emitter In

Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems or IR repeater systems to be received by the 551R.

Service/Normal

For dealer use only - Switches the 551R between normal (default) mode and two Service modes. Do not change the mode to service or make RS232 connections to it in service mode as damage may result!

Composite and S-Video inputs

These may be freely assigned to any source, see later section.

RS232C

Used for control of the 551R in Custom Install situations. A full protocol is available for the 551R on our website.

Analogue Audio inputs

For use with the line level outputs of CD players, BD/DVD players etc.

Tape/MD/CDR In / Out

For use with suitable recording devices. The output allows recording of the currently selected analogue source.

Digital Inputs

S/P DIF or Toslink digital inputs for each source.

You can choose to use a different type for each source but do not connect both at the same time for the same source.

& HDMI

Inputs and output to a suitable TV/Monitor. The HDMI inputs can be assigned in the OSD. By Default the HDMI inputs are assigned to BD/DVD, Video 1 and Video 2, with the 4th input unassigned.

These inputs can be freely assigned, see later section on assigning video inputs.

All video inputs whether analogue or HDMI are transcoded and output via the HDMI output.

Component Video inputs

By default the component inputs are unassigned, these inputs can be freely assigned, see later section on assigning video inputs.

Note: The preferred connection method for video inputs is always Composite Video, then S-Video, then Component Video, then HDMI in ascending order of quality (HDMI being the highest quality). HDMI and Component Video sources often also support Progressive Scan which gives better picture quality if supported by both your BD/DVD player and TV.

. Speaker terminals

Connect to loudspeakers with an impedance of between 4-8 ohms. 7.1, 5.1 or less connections can be made.

Power On/Off

Switches the unit on and off.

Mains power lead

Once you have completed all connections, plug the AC power lead into an appropriate mains socket. The AV receiver is now ready for use.

Digital Outputs

S/P DIF and Toslink digital outputs for recording . The outputs allow recording of the currently selected digital source.

These are concurrent and both can be connected at the same time.

7.1 Preamp Out

Connect to the 5.1/7.1 channel input terminals of another amplifier system, separate power amps, subwoofer or active loudspeakers.

7.1 Direct In

Connect to the output terminals of a DVD-A, SACD player or other 5.1/7.1 analogue source.

Heat tunnel vent grille

Allows cooling of internal circuitry via the 551R’s proprietary X-TRACT heat tunnel. DO NOT OBSTRUCT!

Remote control

Picture Adjustment

Press to select various picture adjustments for sources that have the Scaler set to Process only.

An adjustment bar will appear on the TV for the current item (Brightness, Contracts etc.) Press the Pic. Adj. button again to move to the next item.

Lip sync

Press to activate and adjust the lip sync delay function if the audio and video appear out of sync. While the Lip sync delay status is shown on the units display, use the Vol and Vol

buttons to adjust the delay time. Adjusting the value to zero causes lip sync delay to be turned off. See later section in this manual.

Tuner AM/FM, BD/DVD, Video 1, Video 2, Vid 3/MP3, Tape/MD/CDR, CD/Aux/TV

Press the corresponding button to change the input source. Pressing the Tuner AM/FM button a second time toggles between AM and FM modes.

Pressing the CD/Aux/TV button a second time if ARC is enable (see later section) selects T V-ARC (Audio Return Channel).

The above button descriptions are naturally brief. Please refer to the ‘Operating Instructions’ section of this manual for more information on the relevant functions implemented.

Apple device compatibility

The Azur 551R 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.

Press and hold the source button that corresponds to the input that the Apple product is connected to whilst also pressing one of the buttons below.

The functions are slightly different depending on the Apple product.

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Play/Pause

Used to control volume and/or navigate menus.

Used to navigate menus or Skip/Scan depending on Apple product used.

In addition, the Azur remote can be paired with up to six speciﬁc Apple devices using any of the six source buttons. This can be useful if you have more than one Apple product.

For more information on pairing refer to your Apple device’s instruction manual.

Pairing – To pair with an Apple device, press and hold the

required source button along with the  button for six seconds. Some devices like Apple TV have visual indication once pairing is achieved.

Un-pairing – To un-pair an Apple device, press and hold any of the source buttons along with the  button for six seconds.

The 551R is supplied with an Azur Navigator remote control. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to use. For full details of the various adjustment functions available from the remote, refer to the later sections of this manual.

Standby/On

Switches the unit between Standby mode and On.

Analogue Direct

Directly selects a stereo analogue input for the current source with no A/D conversion or DSP processing.

Stereo Modes

Selects Stereo or Stereo + Sub modes for Analogue or Digital sources (digitally processed).

Surround Modes

Selects digital surround processing modes and various matrix encoded surround processing modes for analogue or digital sources (digitally processed).

Info

Press to view the current source material and decoding mode. Press again whilst the current decoding mode is scrolling (as long as mute is not on) to display the incoming sample rate. When listening to FM with RDS, press to cycle round various RDS information modes.

Stereo Mono

When listening to FM, press to alternate between stereo and mono modes.

Store

Press to store the current frequency when in Tuner mode.

Mode

Press to select Auto/Manual or Preset tuning when in Tuner mode.

Mute

Mutes the audio on the AV Receiver. Press again to cancel mute.

Volume

Increase or decrease the volume of the AV receiver output. Also used as up/down in the OSD setup menus.

Tune / Left & Right

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 menus.

Enter

Used in the OSD setup menus.

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Press to turn on and off the on-screen setup menus for display on your monitor/screen.

Bass/Treble

Press for bass/treble adjustment, using the Volume up/down buttons. Note: Bass/Treble is bypassed in analogue stereo direct and 7.1 direct modes.

Audio In Type

Switches the audio between the types available for the current source. Depending on the source selected and whether you have assigned an HDMI input to it, Analogue, Digital and HDMI can be available.

7.1 Direct

Selects the 5.1/7.1 direct input.

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Front panel display

Mode icons

Direct indicator

Lights when the 551R is in a Direct mode - Analogue Stereo Direct or 7.1 Direct.

HDMI

Indicates the current source audio input type is HDMI.

Multi

Indicates the 551R is receiving multi-channel PCM over HDMI.

Digital/Analogue indicators

Indicates whether the current source audio input type is Digital (S/P DIF/Toslink) or Analogue.

Decoding mode indicators (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS etc)

Shows the current decoding mode, Dolby Digital, DTS etc. In conjunction with the Output Channel indicators these give full details of the current processing mode.

Video input icons

Indicates the current video input type as Video (composite), S-Video, YUV (Component) or HDMI.

Main information display

Shows the current source selected, also the surround mode and station name/frequency when in tuner mode etc.

Output channel indicators

Shows the currently active channels depending on decoding mode and source material. Icons lit indicate active channels in the source material. Icons with a box around them indicate actual channels being output by the 551R.

Display examples

Indicates a 5.1 Dolby Digital source being played back as 5.0 (Sub off). The lit LFE indicates a low frequency effects channel is present in the source material. When this icon isn’t boxed it indicates the LFE channel is not being sent to a subwoofer but will be mixed into the front left and right instead.

Indicates a 7.1 playback of DTS ES material.

Indicates a 2.1 output created in the digital domain from analogue input material.

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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.

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.

Please refer to the ‘Speaker Configuration’ section of this manual for more information on 5.1 and 7.1 speaker setups.

Loudspeaker connections

Front

speakers

Surround speakers

Centre speaker

Surround back

speakers

Powered subwoofer

Phono/RCA cable

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Analogue 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.

Audio player/recorder

(Tape/MD/CD-R)

CD player

Digital audio connections

Two types of digital audio connections can be made to the 551R:

1. Optical (Toslink)

2. Coaxial (S/P DIF)

Either type can be used for a source as the 551R automatically uses the active one.

Note: Only one connection type should be used per source.

A recording device such as MD or CD-R can be connected to the digital outputs as shown.

BD/DVD playerCD player

Audio player/recorder

(Tape/MD/CD-R)

iD100 Digital iPod Dock

Out

Out In

Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA)

Examples

Out Out

Out In

BD/DVD playerOut

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Examples

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