540D DVD player
azur 540D DVD player 3
Congratulations oon ppurchasing tthis CCambridge AAudio AAzur rrange DDVD
player. IIt iis tthe rresult oof oour mmost eextensive eever rresearch aand
development pprogram iin oover tthree ddecades oof pproducing qquality HHi FFi
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
pictures 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 CDs! For audiophiles, 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.
About tthis uunit
The Azur DVD player encompasses the most sophisticated picture
reproduction, including the ability to reproduce a progressive scan
image in both PAL and NTSC. Progressive scan offers a considerable
leap in picture quality from the already impressive standards set by
conventional DVD-Video. The usual way of creating a picture process
draws screen lines twice per frame: once for the even-numbered lines
and once for the odd-numbered lines, interlacing 25/30 times per
second. Progressive Scan DVD players scan from top to bottom in one
fluid pass, painting 50/60 whole frames per second. This makes it
harder to discern a picture's individual scan lines, which dramatically
increases resolution while minimising distortion and flickering. This
allows for a stunningly realistic picture on a suitably equipped monitor.
Sonically, the 540D adds DVD-Audio playback for the best possible
musical performance in both multi-channel surround and high quality
stereo. Cambridge Audio has also worked hard to ensure that CD replay
is excellent and up to the standards of the rest of the 540D.
To maximise the performance from this equipment we would encourage
you to use only high quality viewing sources, amplification and capable
loudspeakers. We particularly recommend amplification from the
Cambridge Audio Azur range, which has been designed to the same
exacting standards as our DVD players.
Cabling is also an area that should not be overlooked. Please do not
compromise your system's performance by using poor quality cables to
connect your DVD to your television and amplifier or the amplifiers'
output to your loudspeakers. A system is only as good as its weakest
link. Your dealer can supply quality Cambridge Audio interconnects that
will ensure your whole system realises its full potential.
Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
Matthew Bramble
Technical Director
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