Cambridge Audio AZUR 651 - Manual (Page 12)

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Separate analogue stereo (751BD only)
The analogue stereo outputs should be used for play back of CDs, DVDs
etc in stereo through a conventional amplifier or AV receiver with analogue
stereo inputs.
Analogue stereo is also usually the best connection method for listening
to CDs and other stereo discs for best possible sound quality. It is often
a good idea to connect both the analogue stereo outputs (for CD
playback) and digital audio outputs or HDMI (for surround sound
decoding) at the same time.
To connect an analogue stereo system to the 751BD, use stereo phono
cables (stereo 2RCA-2RCA).
Digital audio
The digital audio outputs should be used to decode the surround-sound
soundtracks of BD/DVDs with an external AV Receiver (Note: Digital output
must be set to " RAW " in the Audio setup page). The 651/751BD sends an
undecoded audio bitstream to the AV Receiver for decoding into 5.1/7.1 etc.
Note: The latest HD audio types, SACD and DVD-A cannot be output over
SPDIF/TOSlink and an HDMI connection must be used for these.
Either a 75ohm co-axial cable designed for digital audio or a TOSlink fibre
optic cable should be used (only one at a time).
NNoottee:: It is also possible to output stereo digital audio from the Digital
Outputs for recording on conventional CD-R/MD etc. machines, see
section on 651/751BD setup.
Audio connections
Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all
connections have been made.
Three types (two for 651BD) of audio only connection can be made
between the 751BD and your stereo/AV system:
AV receiver with
5.1/7.1 analogue
inputs
Front right
speaker
Speaker diagram shown for 5.1 channel setup. For 7.1 add two rear speakers.
Surround right
speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
Centre speaker
Subwoofer
1 2
3
AV receiver In
OR
Phono cable
(2RCA-2RCA)
In
7.1
Analogue 2 ch/5.1/7.1
The 651/751BD is also capable of decoding Surround-Sound
soundtracks itself and outputting these as analogue Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1
depending on the settings in the Speaker setup page in the 651/751BD
setup menu.
For 5.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 6 x
phono/RCA cables.
For 7.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 8 x
phono/RCA cables.
Note: It is also possible to make an HDMI audio/video connection which
carries both audio and video in the same cable. See later section.
However, when making an HDMI connection i.e. to an AV receiver, it is
also often preferable to make an additional audio connection for CD
and/or SACD/DVD-A playback.
Separate Analogue Stereo
(751BD only)
Digital Audio
Analogue 2 ch/5.1/7.1
1
2
3
1
2
3