4 azur DVD receiver
Congratulations oon ppurchasing tthis CCambridge AAudio AAzur rrange DDVD
receiver. IIt iis tthe rresult oof oour m
most eextensive eever rresearch aand
development pprogram iin oover tthree ddecades oof pproducing qquality HHiFi
products. WWe hhope tthat yyou wwill aappreciate tthe rresults aand eenjoy mmany
years oof rrewarding oownership.
A bbrief iintroduction tto DDVD aand DDVD Audio
DVD is well known for its extraordinarily large capacity and outstanding
audio-video effects. Its capacity is as high as 4.7-17 GB (approximately
7-26 times the capacity of CD). With 500-line horizontal resolution of
picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel surround sound, it brings a new
era to audio visual entertainment .
Using MLP Lossless from Dolby Laboratories, DVD-Audio discs can store
up to six channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio, including a separate low-
frequency bass channel. Compare that to two channels of 16-bit/44.1
kHz sound from CD's! For stereo buffs, a DVD-Audio disc can
alternatively hold two channels of 24-bit/192 kHz audio, exceeding the
quality of any music audio format previously developed.
DVD-Audio discs can also add a visual element to your music. Discs can
carry picture galleries, lyrics, notes, or any combination of still images,
animation, and text. Producers and artists can even add audio
commentary, similar to that found on many DVD-Video discs. And, as
with DVD-Video, each DVD-Audio disc can also contain full-motion video,
with accompanying Dolby Digital sound in up to 5.1 channels
About tthis uunit
The Azur DVD Receiver encompasses the most sophisticated picture
reproduction, including the ability to reproduce a progressive scan
image in both PAL and NTSC. This allows for a stunningly realistic picture
on a suitably equipped television. The integrated amplifiers are able to
create a powerful, lifelike sound without the need for additional boxes.
The result is a capable yet discrete unit.
Sonically, the 540V adds DVD-Audio playback for the best possible
musical performance in both multi channel surround and high quality
stereo discs. Cambridge Audio has also worked hard to ensure that CD
replay is excellent and up to the standards of the rest of the 540V.
To maximise the performance from this equipment we would encourage
you to use only high quality viewing sources, and capable loudspeakers.
We particularly recommend cabling from the Cambridge Audio range,
which has been designed to the same exacting standards as the rest of
our products.
Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
Matthew Bramble
Technical Director
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