Cambridge Audio Azur 540D Version 2 - Ultimate HDMI DVD Player
The Cambridge Audio Azur 540D V2 is a new ground-up DVD player design from Cambridge Audio which embraces HDMI technology for outstanding picture quality and simplicity while the company’s usual attention to audio reproduction ensures superb sound from music or video sources. The 540D uses a highly evolved DVD chipset and proprietary Phased Lock Loop (PLL) system which produces incredibly low jitter. Indeed the DAC specified and anti-aliasing filter circuits mean the 540D is also a true audiophile CD player while the HDMI output is capable of upscaling to 720p or 1080i. The 540D is a remarkable CD/DVD player at this price point.
Cambridge Audio prides itself on producing products that are as comfortable with movies as they are with music and the 540D is no exception. Using a Phased Lock Loop system, another of Cambridge Audio’s proprietary technologies, the Cambridge Audio 540D synthesizes and locks all audio clocks to the master MPEG video clock. This kind of innovation is unheard of in a DVD player at this price and ensures the jitter performance you would expect from a Cambridge Audio Azur CD player. As well as a 5.1 output, a dedicated stereo audio output connects to stereo amplifiers and AV receivers for the very best sound quality with music discs.
The jitter at the SPDIF digital output is also extremely low for best possible performance when the using the connection with an AV receiver in surround-sound mode.
A highly evolved DVD chipset includes the ability to reproduce progressive scan images in both PAL and NTSC formats via either analogue component video or digital HDMI output. Indeed, while Cambridge Audio acknowledges that 1080p offers the ultimate reproduction for screens over 50” the 540D’s HDMI output (upscaling to 720p or 1080i video formats) for screens under 50” is unsurpassed. The Cambridge Audio 540D’s high bandwidth analogue video outputs also provide excellent picture quality for TVs without HDMI connections.
A proprietary, acoustically damped transport combines with a Crystal/Cirrus Logic CS4382 sixchannel DAC enabling playback of both DVDs and CDs.
Multi-room is also supported. Control Bus Input/Output and IR emitter input are provided to make it easy to integrate this unit into custom installation systems if desired.
The Cambridge Audio 540D V2 sits on a custom made low resonance acoustically dampened chassis and comes supplied with an easy to use Azur navigator style remote which also controls Cambridge Audio amplifiers and AV receivers as well as Incognito multi-room kepypads.
Cambridge Audio 540D (Version 2) Performance Features
- HDMI output – scaling/deinterlacing to 480p, 576p, 720i/p, 1080i
- Proprietary Phased Lock Loop (PLL) system for incredibly low jitter
- Disc types supported: CD (CD-DA), DVD-V, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP4
- Crystal/Cirrus Logic CS4382 DAC
- Supports Dolby Digital 5.1, Pro Logic II, DTS 5.1
- Composite video, S-video, RGB/SCART and component analogue video outputs
- DivX and MP4 playback
- Dedicated stereo audio out for connection
- IR emitter In and Control Bus In/Out to allow easy integration with multi-room and custom installations
- Navigator style Azur remote which also controls Cambridge Audio amplifiers and AV receivers as well as Incognito keypads (in Incognito Ready™ mode)
- Solid aluminium front panel plus an ultra rigid, acoustically dampened chassis for extremely low distortion
- Available in silver or black
Cambridge Audio 540D (Version 2) Specifications
- Disc Types: CD (CD-DA), DVD-V, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP4
- Output: Audio: Stereo and 5.1 (from Dolby Digital or Pro Logic II)
- Video: Composite Video (CVBS)
- S-Video (SVHS)
- RGB/SCART
- Component
- HDMI output: Scaling/deinterlacing to 480p, 576p, 720i/p, 1080i
- D/A Converters: Crystal/Cirrus Logic CS4382
- 8-channel (5.1 + 2 channel stereo) 24 bit
- S-Video Output Amplitude: Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms)
- C: 0.286V pk-pk (75 ohms)
- Component Video: Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms)
- Cb/Cr: 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms)
- Pb/Pr: 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms)
- Frequency Response: 5Hz - 20kHz ± 0.2dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio: < -103dB
- THD (unweighted): < 0.002% @ 1kHz
- < 0.008% @ 20Hz - 20kHz
- Max. Power Consumption: 25W
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 430 x 310mm
- Weight: 3.8kg (8.4Lbs)
- Power Supply: 100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz
Cambridge Audio Manufacturer History
Cambridge Audio has been at
the forefront of British hi-fi for more than thirty five years. Since its inception
in 1968, Cambridge Audio has brought some of the most innovative and technologically
advanced products to market.
During the ‘70s, the P40, P50 and P110 amplifiers established
the international reputation of the Cambridge Audio brand. The ‘80s saw
Cambridge Audio launch the world’s first two-box CD player. In the ‘90s,
the DacMagic was the first product in the company’s history to win an
esteemed What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Best Buy award. The new Millennium saw
Cambridge Audio continue to innovate with its award winning DAB digital tuners
and of course the highly-acclaimed Azur range.
Cambridge Audio has a philosophy of using only the finest quality
components, all models are developed using state-of-the-art test and measurement
equipment and feature the latest technology. This commitment to engineering
excellence, combined with state of the art manufacturing facilities, means every
Cambridge Audio product offers the best possible performance. Prior to launch,
all designs undergo rigorous evaluation involving meticulous listening and fine
tuning.
But the main reason for Cambridge Audio's success... our people.
We employ nearly 80 colleagues, the majority at our London headquarters, including
over 20 engineers in a dedicated research and development facility. Every member
of our team shares the same passion for hi-fi and home cinema as you –
our customers. That’s why we always go the extra mile to make sure we
only produce products we're proud enough to take home – and trust us we
do!
Cambridge Audio products are distributed in over 45 countries
and the company turns over in excess of $40 million.
