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Cambridge Audio AZUR 851A User Manual

Cambridge Audio AZUR 851A
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Cambridge Audio AZUR 851A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max. Power Consumption800W
Standby Power Consumption< 0.5W
Frequency Response5Hz - 50kHz
THD< 0.001% 1kHz at 80% of rated power
Dimensions115 x 430 x 385mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 15.2")
Weight15.0kg (33lbs)
Power Output120W RMS per channel into 8 Ohms, 200W RMS per channel into 4 Ohms
Damping Factor> 110 at 1kHz

Summary

Quick Start

What's in the box?

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Operational Guidance

Ventilation

Ensures proper airflow and prevents overheating.

Positioning

Recommends placement for optimal performance and safety.

Power sources

Guidance on connecting to appropriate power supplies.

Overloading

Warns against overloading outlets and extension cords.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the unit with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Battery disposal

Advice on environmentally responsible battery disposal.

Loudspeakers

Guidance on connecting loudspeakers and impedance considerations.

Servicing

Notes that the unit is not user-serviceable.

Limited Warranty

Rear Panel Connections

Power On/Off

Switches the unit on and off.

Mains Voltage Selector Switch

Switches the 851A mains voltage between 100V and 115V.

AC power socket

Connects the AC power cable to the amplifier and mains socket.

Loudspeaker terminals

Connects loudspeakers to the amplifier's Left/Right terminals.

IR (Infrared) Emitter In

Receives modulated IR commands from multi-room systems.

RS232C

Allows external serial control of the 851A for custom install use.

Control Bus

Allows un-modulated commands from multi-rooms systems or other components.

Preamp Out

Connects to inputs on an external power amplifier or active subwoofers.

Rec In

Connects to tape deck or analogue output sockets for recording.

Source 1 & 2 Audio inputs

Features unbalanced (phono/RCA) or balanced (XLR) connections.

Sources 3-7

Suitable for line level source equipment like CD players, DAB/FM/AM tuners.

Front Panel Controls

Standby/On

Switches the unit between Standby and On modes.

Phones

Allows connection of stereo headphones with a 1/4" Jack plug.

Speaker A/B

Switches between the twin speaker outputs (A, B, or A and B).

Mode

Switches between Volume and Balance modes, or enters System Configure.

Infrared sensor

Receives IR commands from the supplied Azur remote control.

Source select buttons

Selects the source component to listen to.

Display

LCD display used to control the 851A.

Bass and Treble

Allows subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the sound.

Direct

Bypasses tone control circuits for a direct audio path.

Volume

Adjusts the volume level for loudspeakers, pre-amp, and headphones.

Remote Control

Standby/On

Switches the 851A (and 851C) between On and Standby mode.

Volume Up/Down

Adjusts the volume level.

Source

Cycles through the 851A inputs.

Display

Alters the brightness of the display backlights.

Mode

Toggles between volume/balance and enters System Configure menu.

Speakers A/B

Switches between the twin speaker outputs.

Mute

Mutes the speaker outputs.

Sources

Used to select the source inputs.

Select

Toggles through 851C input options.

Program, Remain, Repeat, Random, Filter

Controls for CD player functions like playback and playback modes.

Information

Displays additional 851C input signal information.

Apple device compatibility

Details how the remote controls Apple devices when docked.

Play/pause

Controls playback of CD or USB audio files.

Stop or Menu

Stops playback or accesses menu options.

Skip

Skips tracks forward or backward on CDs or USB files.

Scan Right/Left

Searches forward or backward within a playing CD track.

Menu

Enters setup mode for the 851C.

Connections

Basic connections

Shows basic connection of amplifier to CD player and loudspeakers.

Speaker B connections

Allows a second set of speakers to be used.

Tape/Recording connections

Connects the amplifier to a tape recorder or other source.

Preamp Out connections

Connects to power amplifier or active subwoofer inputs.

Operating Instructions

Volume

Adjusts the volume control knob on the front panel.

Speaker A/B

Press to scroll through speaker sets connected.

Balance

Adjusts the left/right channel balance using the volume control.

Bass and Treble

Allows subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the sound.

Direct

Removes tone controls from the signal path for maximum fidelity.

Amplifier Setup

Changing input names / source naming

Allows naming inputs to reflect actual source units.

System Configure menu

Accesses advanced settings like Clip detector, LCD brightness, etc.

Clip detector / Speaker short detector

Protects speakers from DC errors and short circuits.

LCD brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display.

Volume ramp

Controls volume ramp up/down when going into/out of Standby.

Volume display

Changes volume display from decibels to arbitrary units.

Front IR

Option to disable the front panel IR sensor.

Input gain trim

Adjusts input levels to match loudness across sources.

Fixed Level Inputs

On/Off control menu

Enables automatic turn on/off of other connected Azur models.

CAP5 - Fiveway Protection System

DC detection

Detects and protects against DC output faults.

Over temperature detection

Monitors amplifier temperature and protects against overheating.

Overvoltage/overcurrent detection

Protects output transistors from overload conditions.

Short circuit detection

Detects and prevents operation with shorted speaker terminals.

Intelligent clipping detection

Reduces volume automatically when clipping is detected.

Custom Installation (C.I.) Use

Control Bus and IR Emitter Input

Allows control via custom installation systems and IR receivers.

RS232C port

Allows control of the 851A by C.I. systems via RS232 protocol.

Remote control codes

Details direct/toggle codes for custom installation programming.

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

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