Cambridge Audio 650BD User Guide
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Analogue stereo
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.
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 (for surround sound decoding) at the
same time.
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 (for surround sound decoding) at the
same time.
To connect an analogue stereo system to the 650BD, use stereo phono
cables (stereo 2RCA-2RCA).
cables (stereo 2RCA-2RCA).
Digital audio
The digital audio outputs should be used to decode the surround-sound
soundtracks of DVDs with an external AV Receiver (Note: Digital output must
be set to
soundtracks of DVDs with an external AV Receiver (Note: Digital output must
be set to
"
RAW
"
in the Audio setup page). The 650BD sends an undecoded
audio bitstream to the AV Receiver for decoding into 5.1/7.1 etc.
Either a 75ohm co-axial cable designed for digital audio or a TOSlink fibre
optic cable should be used (only one at a time).
optic cable should be used (only one at a time).
Note: 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 650BD setup.
Outputs for recording on conventional CD-R/MD etc. machines, see
section on 650BD setup.
Audio connections
Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all
connections have been made.
connections have been made.
Three types of audio only connection can be made between the 650BD
and your stereo/AV system:
and your stereo/AV system:
AV receiver with
5.1/7.1 analogue
inputs
5.1/7.1 analogue
inputs
Front right
speaker
speaker
Speaker diagram shown for 5.1 channel setup. For 7.1 add two rear speakers.
Surround right
speaker
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 5.1/7.1
The 650BD is also capable of decoding Surround-Sound soundtracks
itself and outputting these as analogue 5.1/7.1 depending on the settings
in the Speaker setup page in the 650BD setup menu.
itself and outputting these as analogue 5.1/7.1 depending on the settings
in the Speaker setup page in the 650BD setup menu.
For 5.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 6 x
phono/RCA cables.
phono/RCA cables.
For 7.1, connect to an AV receiver or amplified speaker system, use 8 x
phono/RCA cables.
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.
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.
also often preferable to make an additional audio connection for CD
and/or SACD/DVD-A playback.
Analogue Stereo
Digital Audio
Analogue 5.1/7.1
1
2
3
1
2
3