Cambridge Audio azur 551R User Manual

Your music + our passion551RazurENGLISHAV receiverUser’s manual2

10Analogue audio connectionsNote: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until allconnections have been made.Connect t

551Razur11Analogue video input connectionsThree types of analogue video connections can be made to the 551R: 1. Composite - connect with single 75 ohm

125.1/7.1 Direct inDVD-A player or SACD multi-channel player 5.1 connectionsPhono cables(2RCA-2RCA)SubwooferSurround LeftCentreSurround RightLeftRight

If it is desired to connect external power amplifiers, use Phono/RCA leadsconnected to the 7.1 Preamp Outputs on the rear panel. For 5.1/7.1 u

14Front Left and Right speakersFor stereo and multi-channel sound.Centre speakerFor dialogue and centre sounds. Ideally position at a similar height t

Set the Decode mode as 5.1 or 7.1 by highlighting the Decode Mode item andusing the Left and Right arrows to scroll through the options:Now move down

16The 551R allows level calibration to match the acoustic level betweendifferent types/sizes or even manufacturers of speaker that may

The 551R has 4 HDMI (High Definition Multi-Media Interface) inputs and oneHDMI output. HDMI is a fully digital audio/video system for picture and audi

18The next step is to select each source input in turn on the 551R and tell theunit:• The type of audio connection you want to use for that source (A

551Razur19Known also as DD (3/3) or DD 6.1, an enhanced form of Dolby Digital. On topof the discretely encoded 5.1 channels DD EX provides an extra 6t

2ContentsIntroduction ...3Important safety instr

20Operating instructionsTo activate the 551R, switch the Power button on the rear panel to On thenpress the Standby/On button on the front panel.Selec

551Razur21ENGLISHProLogic and Neo:6 are both available in various guises to decodeappropriately encoded soundtracks. Additionally DSP modes

22Operating instructions continuedDecode modes - 5.1 speaker setupKey (all tables)5.1< Indicates a 5.1 decode of 6.1 or 7.1 material (pha

Incoming Native Modes available Outputaudio channel channelsformat resolutionPCM 2 PCM 2 "PCM + PLIIx Movie >7.1PCM + PLIIx Music >7.1PCM +

24Operating instructions continued1. Press the Tuner FM/AM button on the front panel or remote control toselect Tuner mode.2. Press the Tun

Audio Return ChannelThe 551R supports an Audio Return Channel (ARC) function from TVs thatalso support this function (which must feature an HDMI1.

26Advanced setupFor most users the basic four stage setup process (Page 14 onwards) shouldbe sufficient for normal use.However the 551R also features

Dynamic range controlThis setting controls the dynamic range of Dolby Digital movie soundtracks bycompressing the audio to limit the difference in lev

28Advanced setup continuedConfiguration 4 - 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lh, RhConfiguration 5 - 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lsr, RsrConf

551Razur29ENGLISHFor playback the 551R expects you to have an actual physical speaker setupapproximately conforming to one of the layouts as shown be

The process of setting up the 551R is first to make all the connections to yourspeakers and source equipment and then set the unit up via its On-Scree

30A low hum or buzz sound can be heardPower cords or lighting placed near this product.Analogue inputs not connected securely.Sound is not audible fro

551Razur31ENGLISHGeneralArchitecture Cirrus Logic CS43122 24 Bit 192kHz capable DAC for Front Left & RightCirrus Logic CS52526 24 Bit 192kHz capab

AP30836/1-A© 2011 Cambridge Audio LtdCambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership PlcRegistered Office: Gallery Court, Hankey PlaceLondon SE1 4BB, U

4For your own safety please read the following important safety instructionscarefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supp

551Razur5Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materialsand workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge A

66Front panel controlsStandby/OnSwitches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by a dim power LED) andOn (indicated by a bright power LED).

551Razur7Rear panel connections& FM/AM antennasAll tuner antenna connections are made here. Refer to the ‘AntennaConnections’ secti

8Remote controlPicture AdjustmentPress to select various picture adjustments for sources thathave the Scaler set to Process only.An adjustment bar

551Razur9Front panel displayMode icons Direct indicator Lights when the 551R is in a Direct mode - Analogue Stereo Direct or 7.1Direct.HDMII