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Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
Cambridge
Audio
640H
Music
Server.
In
the
last
few
years
hard
disk
technology
and
compressed
audio
formats
such
as
MP3
and
AAC
have
revolutionised
the
way
we
listen
to
and
store
music.
Yet
despite
these
technological
advances,
so
far
there
hasn't
been
a
solution
which
combines
true
audiophile
standards
of
reproduction
with
a
high
capacity
storage
server
in
a
cost-eeffective
package.
This,
we
hope
you’ll
agree,
cha
nges
with
the
launch
of
the
640H
with
AudioFile™
–
a
suite
of
proprietary
embedded
software
developed
to
manage
storage,
transfer
and
playback
of
music
in
a
real
hi-ffi
environment.
About this unit
AudioFile is seen for the first time in the 640H Music Server, where you
can appreciate the quality of music reproduction you've come to expect
from Cambridge Audio matched to a capacious 160GB AV quality hard
drive and a high speed CD burner. With such a large hard drive available,
approximately 300 albums can be stored in uncompressed format for
the highest sound quality.
Other features include a Hi-fi DAC board using the same Wolfson DAC
and proprietary balanced virtual earth filter technology as used in our
Azur CD players; an Audiophile oversize toroidal transformer where most
competitors use a PC power supply; and no fewer than seven linear
regulated PSUs (Power Supply Units) for all the critical audio stages,
DAC, clock etc.
Once your music is stored in uncompressed or compressed MP3 format
(where you can choose the compression level) you can form your own
personal music library to make music compilations for use in your home,
burn to CD or transfer to portable media players. Share uncompressed
or compressed music files via a wired or wireless network and playback
music from your PC or Mac (stored in programs such as iTunes™ or
Windows Media Player) or other network devices via the 640H.
The 640H can also stream to and from other AudioFile based units in
your home or even your PC/Mac via wired or wireless network
technology using ethernet/Wi-Fi adaptors. On-board internet radio gives
you access to stations across the world, and unlike a PC, the 640H
offers virtually instant start-up and shut-down from Standby mode.
To access the comprehensive on-screen display menus, it is
recommended you connect your 640H to a TV (via Composite, S-Video
or VGA OSD outputs). An Azur Navigator remote control is also provided,
giving full remote control of your 640H in an attractive and easy to use
handset.
Finally, to allow seamless integration with multi-room entertainment
systems, a Control Bus input and output have been fitted, plus an IR
emitter input and RS232C.
Your 640H can only be as good as the system it is connected to. Please
do not compromise on your amplifier, speakers or cabling. Naturally we
particularly recommend amplification from the Cambridge Audio Azur
range, which have been designed to the same exacting standards as
this unit. Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio
interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.
Thanks for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend you
keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble
Technical Director
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Contents Introduction
Introduction .................................................................................................2
End User Licence Agreement.....................................................................3
Technical specifications..............................................................................3
Limited warranty..........................................................................................4
Safety precautions ......................................................................................4
Important safety instructions.....................................................................5
Rear panel connections..............................................................................6
Front panel controls ...................................................................................7
Remote control............................................................................................8
Remote control of matching products.......................................................8
Introduction to AudioFile.............................................................................9
Getting started with your 640H............................................................9-12
Extra features of the 640H ................................................................13-15
Custom installation (C.I.) use...................................................................15
Product upgrades .....................................................................................15
Networking your 640H .............................................................................16
Setting up IP addresses for your network...............................................17
PC/PDA control .........................................................................................18
Album art management ...........................................................................18
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................19