Cambridge Audio Stereo Amplifier 340A SE User Manual

azur 340A/340A SE  
Integrated amplifier  
User’s manual  
 
340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Azur 340A or 340A SE  
integrated amplifier.  
The 340A has full protection against misuse and possible faults. The  
overload and short-circuit protection systems continuously monitor the  
voltage, current and temperature of the output devices, allowing the  
protection to act positively in case of need, without triggering spuriously.  
About the 340A  
The design of a high quality but cost-effective audio amplifier presents  
a major challenge. Providing first-class performance on an unlimited  
budget is one matter; achieving the same performance within tight price  
limits is quite another, and requires the expertise and experience that  
Cambridge Audio brings to its product design process. We believe we  
have succeeded in our aim of creating a first-class affordable amplifier.  
About the 340A SE  
The 340A Special Edition incorporates all the features of the 340A but  
also has larger PSU reservoir capacitors for slightly more power coupled  
to enhanced bass response and greater dynamics.  
In addition the 340A SE has a convenient dedicated front mounted  
TM  
For instance, separate very high quality Integrated Circuit Amplifiers  
modules are used for each channel for freedom from crosstalk and best  
possible stereo imaging.  
auxiliary MP3/iPod input for gaining the best possible sound quality  
from portable music players. This input is automatically selected when  
something is plugged into it.  
The power supply is also a vital part of a power amplifier. A toroidal  
transformer, selected for low external magnetic field, is used in  
conjunction with generously specified reservoir capacitors and optimally  
placed decoupling components.  
Your amplifier can only be as good as the system it is connected to.  
Please do not compromise on your source equipment, speakers or  
cabling. Naturally we particularly recommend models from the  
Cambridge Audio Azur range, which have been designed to the same  
exacting standards as our amplifiers. Your dealer can also supply  
excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system  
realises its full potential.  
Close attention has been paid to the performance and quality of the  
passive components used, both in the signal paths and for decoupling  
purposes.  
Thanks for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend you  
keep it for future reference.  
The 340A incorporates tone controls that give subtle control of the  
frequency response, allowing the correction of imperfect source  
material, and compensation for loudspeaker inadequacies or problems  
with room acoustics. These tone controls can be switched completely  
out of the audio path by use of the DIRECT switch, to give the shortest  
possible audio path.  
Matthew Bramble  
Technical Director  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
Checking the Power Supply Rating  
For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before attempting  
to connect this unit to the mains.  
Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage. If your mains  
supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.  
This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that is  
indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power sources may  
damage the unit.  
Plug Fitting Instructions (UK Only)  
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13 amp mains plug  
fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important  
that a 3 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 13 amp 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:  
This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used unless  
correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit's  
cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel. If the power cord is fitted with a moulded mains plug  
the unit must not be used if the plastic fuse carrier is not in place. Should you lose  
the fuse carrier the correct part must be reordered from your Cambridge Audio  
dealer.  
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 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 ‘Lor coloured RED.  
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.  
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW  
must be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter ‘E’ or coloured GREEN.  
This product complies with European Low  
Voltage (73/23/EEC) 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.  
If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this instruction.  
If a 13amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type  
of plug is used a 3amp or 5amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor,  
or on the distribution board.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Please take a moment to read these notes before installing your Azur  
amplifier, they will enable you to get the best performance and prolong  
the life of the product. We advise you follow all instructions, heed all  
warnings and keep the instructions for future reference.  
When using for the first time it is advisable that it is left on, playing  
music, for at least 36 hours prior to critical listening. For subsequent  
use, a warm up period of 10-15 minutes is recommended for maximum  
enjoyment.  
Only use the specified attachments/accessories with this unit.  
This unit must be disconnected from the mains socket to be turned off  
completely. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time,  
unplug it from the mains socket. Unplug this unit during lightning  
storms.  
The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a Mains  
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
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.  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
unit to rain or moisture. This unit must not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the unit. In the event of spillage, switch off  
immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer  
for advice.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
The unit requires ventilation. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft  
surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles. Do not install  
near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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.  
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.  
Due to stray magnetic fields turntables should not be located nearby  
due to interference.  
It is recommended that when bi-amping, the same type power amplifiers  
are used.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required  
when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as a damaged power-  
supply cord or plug, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
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.  
If you have checked the Troubleshooting section in this manual with no  
improvement, do not attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the  
unit. A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure  
is ignored.  
Do not route the power cable so that it can be walked upon or damaged  
by other items near it. The unit must be installed in manner that makes  
disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or  
appliance connector from the rear of the unit) possible.  
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS  
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Designed and Enginin London, England  
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz  
Max Power Consumption 345W  
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Loudspeaker Terminals  
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Netzstecker ziehen  
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility  
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B
Aux  
CD  
Tuner / DAB  
DVD  
AV / MD  
Rec-Out  
Tape In  
the other 5 inputs. For the 5 normal inputs, the source selected for  
listening to will be sent out of Rec Out for recording. The source currently  
being listened to and (optionally) recorded is then shown on the front  
panel by a corresponding blue LED.  
1 Aux, CD, Tuner/DAB, DVD, AV/MD  
These inputs are suitable for any 'line level' source equipment such as  
CD players, DAB or FM/AM tuners etc.  
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.  
However, when the Tape Mon Input is selected a second LED will  
illuminate indicating that the Tape Monitor Input is now being listened to  
with a different source being sent out of the Rec output for recording.  
The recording source is shown by the first LED and can be changed by  
pressing the other source buttons. To switch Tape Monitor off, simply  
press the Tape Mon button again, toggling this function off.  
2 Record Out  
This socket can be connected to a tape deck or to the analog Record In  
sockets on a MiniDisc or CD recorder.  
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).  
3 Tape In  
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 amplifier is a "monitor" type, different from  
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4 Loudspeaker terminals  
Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available, A (main loudspeaker  
terminals) and B (secondary switchable loudspeaker terminals).  
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.  
Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are shorting speaker  
outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals have been  
tightened adequately to provide a good electrical connection. It is possible  
for the sound quality to be affected if the screw terminals are loose.  
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.  
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AC power socket  
Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC  
power cable into an appropriate mains socket. Your amplifier is now  
ready for use.  
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CONNECTING  
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 Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly  
configure your system depending on your requirements. The following  
diagrams are designed to make connection easy.  
Tape connection  
The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to a tape  
recorder or other source with a record and monitor connection.  
Please note that either of the tape loop outputs can be used (as they are  
both the same signal in parallel).  
Basic connection  
The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD  
player and a pair of loudspeakers.  
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azur 340A Integrated Amplifier  
Designed and Engineered in London, England  
D B D / A r e n T V D  
Designed and Engineered in London, England  
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz  
Max Power Consumption345W  
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz  
Max Power Consumption345W  
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Power AC  
Caution  
Risk of electric shock  
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Caution  
Risk of electric shock  
Do not open  
Impedance  
Loudspeaker Terminals  
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Impedance  
Loudspeaker Terminals  
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Netzstecker ziehen  
Achtung Vorm offnen des gerates  
Netzstecker ziehen  
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Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility  
Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility  
Right  
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Left  
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Right  
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Left  
Aux  
CD  
Tuner  
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DAB  
DVD  
AV  
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MD  
Rec-Out  
Tape In  
Aux  
CD  
Tuner  
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DAB  
DVD  
AV  
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Rec-Out  
Tape In  
CD Player  
Tape / MD Player  
azur 340C Compact Disc Player  
Rec In  
Rec Out  
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Speaker B connections  
The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a  
second set of speakers to be used (ie speakers located in another  
room). The Speaker 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.  
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Designed and Engineered in London, England  
Power Rating: 230V AC 50Hz  
Max Power Consumption345W  
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Impedance  
Loudspeaker Terminals  
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Left  
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Risque de choc electrique  
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Netzstecker ziehen  
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Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility  
Right  
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Aux  
CD  
Tuner  
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DVD  
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Rec-Out  
Tape In  
CD Player  
azur 340C Compact Disc Player  
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS  
Volume  
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Integrated Amplifier  
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Bass  
Treble  
Balance  
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Power  
Aux  
CD  
Tuner /DAB  
DVD  
AV / MD  
Tape Mon  
Phones  
Speaker B  
Direct  
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1 Power  
3 Phones  
Switches the unit on and off.  
Allows for the connection of headphones with a ¼" jack plug connector.  
Headphones with an impedance of 32 and 600 ohms are  
recommended. When the headphones are connected, the loudspeaker  
relay is released switching off the output to the loudspeakers (speakers  
A and B).  
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Auxillary MP3 In (340A SE only)  
Bass  
Treble  
2
Power  
MP3 In  
Phones  
Speaker B  
Direct  
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Speaker B  
Turns on/off the secondary set of loudspeaker terminals on the back  
panel. This can be used for listening to an extra set of loudspeakers in  
another room.  
Connect your MP3/iPod/portable music player to the 340A SE with a  
3.5mm to 3.5mm jack plug lead. Plugging a source into the MP3 input  
causes the 340A SE to automatically select this input. Remove the plug  
to return to normal use.  
Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal  
impedance of between 6-8 ohms each.  
Note: It is possible to use both the front and rear auxillary inputs  
separately. The front input is selected by inserting a jack plug, while the  
rear input is selected by pressing Aux on the front panel or remote.  
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5 Direct  
Balance  
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.  
This control allows you to adjust the relative output levels of the left and  
right channels. In the central position the output from each channel is  
equal. This control only modifies the sound through your loudspeakers  
and the Pre-Out sockets, it does not affect the signals sent through the  
Tape Out connections.  
6 Bass and Treble  
These controls allow subtle adjustments to the tonal balance of the  
sound. In the central position these controls have no effect. 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 the Direct switch.  
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.  
Aux, CD, Tuner/DAB, DVD, AV/MD  
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Push the appropriate input selection button to select the source  
component that you wish to listen to. 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).  
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Tape Monitor  
This control lets you listen to the output signal from a tape recorder or  
signal processor connected to the amplifier's Tape In/Rec Out sockets.  
When Tape Monitor is selected, the source component chosen by the  
input selection push buttons continues to be routed to the Rec Out  
sockets for recording or processing.  
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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.  
Volume  
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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. It is advisable to turn the Volume control fully anti-  
clockwise before switching the amplifier on.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
iPOD COMPATIBILITY  
The 340A and 340A SE are supplied with an Azur remote control  
that operates both this amplifier and Cambridge Audio Azur range  
CD players. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate. The  
functions relevant to the amplifier are as follows:  
The 340A/340A SE remote control can now control the  
basic functions of Apple iPods when mounted in Apple’s  
Universal Dock (or other docks or IR receivers compatible  
with the Apple Remote). Refer to your dock’s instruction  
manual on how to connect it to your amplifier. We  
recommend you plug your dock into the auxillary (Aux)  
input on the rear of the unit.  
Power  
Switches Azur CD players between Standby and On.  
To use the Azur remote to control the docked iPod, hold  
down the Aux button whilst pressing one of the following  
buttons:  
Note: The 340A/340A SE is switched On/Off from the front panel  
only.  
Mute  
Play/Pause  
Mutes the audio on the amplifier. The mute mode is indicated by  
the channel LED flashing. Press again to cancel mute.  
Press to play the iPod, press again to pause play.  
Skip  
Volume +/-  
Press once to skip forwards or backwards one track.  
Increase or decrease the volume of the amplifier output.  
Release the Aux button to return the remote control to  
Aux, CD, Tuner/DAB, DVD, AV/MD, Tape Mon  
normal functionality.  
The six source select buttons are used to change the input source  
to the amplifier.  
For the 340A SE there is also a dedicated auxillary  
MP3/iPod input on the front panel. Plugging a source into  
the MP3 input causes the 340A SE to automatically select  
the front auxillary input. Remove the plug to return to  
normal use.  
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PROTECTION SYSTEM  
The Azur 340A/340A SE protection system comprises of:  
Remedy - Ensure ventilation is not obstructed, and loudspeakers are not  
of too low impedance. Switch the amplifier off for 15 minutes to cool  
down if necessary.  
1. Overload and Short-Circuit Protection  
Indicator - Output distorted and at unexpectedly low level.  
3. DC offset protection  
Description - The amplifier is fully protected against excessively low load  
impedances. The overload and short-circuit protection systems  
continuously monitor the voltage, current and temperature conditions of  
each of the output devices, and comparing them with the defined Safe  
Operating Area or SOA. This sophisticated system allows the protection  
to act positively in case of genuine necessity, but without false  
triggering.  
Indicator - Amplifier will not operate; all input LEDs are flashing.  
Description - The DC offset protection system immediately isolates the  
amplifier from the loudspeakers by positively opening an output relay, in  
the unlikely event of an amplifier fault. Errors of either polarity on both  
channels are detected.  
Remedy - This can sometimes be triggered by excessive mains noise etc;  
if so switching the unit off and on again will reset it. If unit will not reset  
then there is an amplifier fault that will require servicing. Switch the unit  
off and contact your dealer.  
Remedy - Check loudspeaker impedance is not too low. Very often  
loudspeakers of too low an impedance can be driven at low levels but  
not high levels.  
2. Over temperature detection  
4. Voltage clamping  
Indicator - Output appears to cut out frequently, independently on the  
When rapid transients are applied to reactive loads in extreme  
circumstances, flyback pulses can be generated which are larger than  
the amplifier supply rail voltages and have the potential to cause harm  
to the output devices. The amplifier has a comprehensive voltage  
clamping system that ensures that such pulses are safely absorbed by  
the amplifier and no damage can result.  
two channels.  
Description - The instantaneous temperatures of the output devices of  
the amplifier are continuously monitored to ensure that junction  
temperatures do not get dangerously high. When an over temperature  
condition occurs, the output is muted until the devices cool. The  
operation is carefully controlled to minimise the exposure of the output  
devices to wide temperature variations, which can impair reliability by  
thermal cycling. This is accomplished by making the muting periods  
relatively short, so the amplifier appears to be turning on and off. This  
puts the least stress on the output devices.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
There is no power  
There is a loud buzz or hum  
Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely.  
Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on.  
Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor.  
Check turntable or tone arm for ground and connection lead fault.  
Ensure no interconnects are loose or defective.  
Ensure that your tape deck/turntable is not too close to the amplifier.  
There is no sound  
Unable to make or play tape recordings  
Make sure the unit is not in Standby mode.  
Check that TAPE MON and TAPE OUT have been connected correctly.  
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.  
If channel LED is flashing turn mute off.  
There is weak bass or diffused stereo imaging  
Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase.  
There is no sound on one channel  
Ensure that balance control is in the correct position.  
Check speaker connections.  
Check interconnects.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
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. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:  
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50 watts (into 4) 55 watts (into 4)  
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20kHz < 0.09%  
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© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2006  
Frequency response (-1dB) 5Hz - 50kHz  
5Hz - 50kHz  
92dB  
S to N ratio (unweighted)  
Slew rate (into 8)  
92dB  
20V/uS  
20V/uS  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
70 x 430 x 310mm 70 x 430 x 310mm  
(2.8 x 16.9 x 12.2”) (2.8 x 16.9 x 12.2”)  
Weight  
6.2kg (13.6Lbs)  
6.2kg (13.6Lbs)  
Azur integrated amplifier 15  
 
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
16 Azur integrated amplifier  
 
340A/340A SE Integrated amplifier  
Azur integrated amplifier 17  
 
azur 340A/340A SE  
Part No. AP20015/2  
 

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