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Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD Universal 3D Blu-ray player with digital audio inputs and Wi-Fi®

Item # 779752BDB

Get ready for incredible picture quality, superb audiophile sound and terrific all-around performance.

Get ready for incredible picture quality, superb audiophile sound and terrific all-around performance.

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Item # 779752BDB

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About the Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD

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Your movies never looked this good

Get ready for incredible picture quality, superb audiophile sound and terrific all-around performance. The Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD is designed to satisfy all your viewing and listening desires. This universal player can make the most of almost any disc, from 3D and standard Blu-rays to CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. It's even prepared for the coming wave of UItra HD displays with 4K upscaling. And wait 'til you see what this player's Qdeo™ video processor does for Blu-ray discs. You'll get a new understanding of the term "full HD."

Your movies never looked this good

Get ready for incredible picture quality, superb audiophile sound and terrific all-around performance. The Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD is designed to satisfy all your viewing and listening desires. This universal player can make the most of almost any disc, from 3D and standard Blu-rays to CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. It's even prepared for the coming wave of UItra HD displays with 4K upscaling. And wait 'til you see what this player's Qdeo™ video processor does for Blu-ray discs. You'll get a new understanding of the term "full HD."

Plug in other video sources

Wouldn't it be nice if you could somehow take advantage of the 752BD's Qdeo video processor with other components? Well, you can thanks to this versatile player's digital inputs. A rear-panel HDMI input is perfect for a gaming console, Apple TV® or other streaming video box. And the front-panel HDMI input is MHL-compatible, so you can plug in a compatible smartphone or tablet for viewing pictures, watching videos or even an entire movie. Every source will look as sharp and clear as possible thanks to the 752BD's uncompromised video processing.


"Cambridge Audio's $1,299 Azur 752BD combines speedy disc loading and remote control response with network media capabilities, the ability to be used as a preamp in a system without a surround processor or AVR, universal disc compatibility, and the best analog sound quality I've experienced in a Blu-ray Disc player so far. Image quality is equal to the best Blu-ray Disc players available at any price...."

— From Doug Blackburn's review in Widescreen Review, Issue 175, March, 2013 (Widescreen Review subscription required to read review)


It's Cambridge audio for a reason

Not only is the 752BD a fantastic video player, it will breathe new life into your CDs and digital music files. The audiophile-grade Wolfson DACs unlock all the details of your music for a deeper listening experience. Not only can it play high-res formats like SACD and high-resolution music downloads, it even upsamples all your music to 192 khz/24-bit resolution. Coaxial and optical digital inputs let you take advantage of the 752BD's uncompromised audio playback with other sources. So no matter the format or the resolution, all your music will shine.

Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD Universal Blu-ray player with Wi-Fi

Beneath its durable all-metal case, the Azur 752BD boasts a Qdeo video processor and five Wolfson DACs for stellar picture and sound quality.

Easy to add to your current system

In addition to its digital inputs, the 752BD's generous array of outputs gives you lots of setup options. There are two HDMI outputs — perfect for connecting one cable for video directly to your TV and another to your home theater receiver for high-resolution surround sound formats like Dolby TrueHD. That means you don't need a 3D-compatible receiver to enjoy 3D video along with thrilling surround sound in your home theater. And the analog multichannel outputs enable the 752BD's high-performance DACs to handle the digital audio conversion for up to 7.1 channels of enveloping, lifelike movie sound effects.

Wi-Fi-ready, adapter included

What about streaming? The 752BD is Internet-ready, with an Ethernet port and a supplied Wi-Fi adapter. Pop the adapter in one of the three USB ports and you can stream music, videos and photos from a networked PC or network attached storage (NAS) device. Plus there's already built-in access to YouTube™ and Picasa, with more streaming options on the way. And, naturally, those USB ports are perfect for thumb drives loaded with music or pictures.

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Key features:

  • plays standard and 3D Blu-ray discs, SACDs, DVD-Audio discs, DVDs, and CDs
  • Internet-ready — play videos from YouTube™ and view photos from Picasa
  • includes wireless adapter with optional extension cable for Wi-Fi networking
  • streams photos/videos/music from a compatible DLNA-enabled Windows® PC
  • five Wolfson WM8740 192kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converters
  • Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF) upsamples audio to 192kHz/24-bit for high-resolution sound from all sources
  • Marvell Qdeo™ video processor for enhanced picture quality
  • BD-Live and BonusView support for added bonus features with compatible discs — includes 1GB of built-in memory for downloadable content
  • all-metal casing for reduced resonance
  • backlit remote control with stand
  • plays Region A Blu-ray discs and Region 1 DVDs
Technical Specs:
  • selectable video resolution up to 1080p and 4K (Ultra High Definition) via HDMI output (requires compatible display)
  • video upconversion for DVD and digital sources (HDMI only)
  • 2D-to-3D conversion (3D-compatible display required)
  • HDMI version 1.4a for 3D video, Deep Color, x.v.Color, High-Bit-Rate Audio, and HDMI-CEC control
  • built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • dual HDMI audio/video inputs, including front-panel MHL-compatible input for use with tablets and smartphones
  • dual HDMI outputs for 3D video capability with non-3D-compatible A/V receivers
  • audio outputs include stereo RCA, 7.1-channel RCA, and optical and coaxial digital
  • optical and coaxial digital audio inputs
  • Ethernet port for wired network connection
  • 3 USB ports (1 front and 2 rear) for photo/video/music playback
  • plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; Apple Lossless support may require firmware update)
  • plays DSD files (2.8 MHz .dsf files) from network and USB storage devices (may require firmware update)
  • RS-232C port for automated control systems
  • detachable power cord
  • 16-15/16"W x 3-7/16"H x 14-1/4"D
  • weight: 11 lbs.
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # CAMB752BDBL

What's in the box:

  • Single disc Blu-ray player
  • 59" AC power cord
  • Remote control (RC-752BD)
  • Three "AAA" batteries
  • USB dongle (WD752-BD-N)
  • USB dock (with attached 56" cable terminated by a USB type-A connector)
  • Remote stand
  • 4 Self-adhesive rubber bumpers
  • Software Restore Blu-ray disc
  • User's Manual
  • Quick Start

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Features & specs

General
Surround Sound Decoding ---
4K Ultra HD No
3D Capable Yes
Internet Movie Streaming YouTube
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Smartphone App Control No
DVD Video Upconversion 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K
Multibrand Remote No
Parts Warranty 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years
Compatibility
CD-R Capable Yes
CD-R/W Capable Yes
SACD Playback Stereo
Multi-channel
DVD-Audio Playback Yes
Outputs
Digital Optical Output 1
Digital Coaxial Output 1
HDMI Outputs 2
HDMI Version 1.4a
Ethernet Ports 1
Analog Audio Outputs 7.1ch + 2ch
1080p Video Output Yes
Component Video Outputs None
RS-232C Port 1
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Disc Compatibility

Disc Compatibility: The Cambridge Audio 752BD Blu-ray disc player is compatible with many disc types:

Disc Type Disc Description
Blu-ray BD, BD-3D, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE
DVD DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-Audio
CD CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, HDCD, SACD

Note: This unit supports the playback of both NTSC & PAL encoded discs.

Blu-ray Disc Overview: Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a high-definition disc format designed to take advantage of today's high quality HDTVs. The resolution is up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and the data transfer rate is up to 54 Mbps. Blu-ray Disc discs and players offer several advantages over the standard DVD format:

  • Better Picture Quality: Blu-ray Disc is a true high-definition format offering video at 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution. While standard DVDs look very good on an HDTV, they don't provide a high-definition signal (not even when you use an up-converting DVD player). Blu-ray Disc delivers an extraordinarily sharp, clean, detailed picture, with deeper, richer colors.
  • Better Sound Quality: In addition to the same multi-channel sound formats you're accustomed to with DVD (Dolby Digital and DTS), Blu-ray Disc offers Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, and uncompressed 7.1 channel PCM.
  • Greater Storage Capacity: What makes Blu-ray Disc's superior picture and sound possible is the much higher storage capacity of Blu-ray Disc discs. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25 gigabytes of data, over five times the amount a standard DVD can hold. Dual-layer Blu-ray Discs hold 50 gigabytes, which equates to nine hours of High Definition or 23 hours of Standard Definition video, plus high-resolution multi-channel audio and the added features and material that require multiple discs with standard DVD.
  • Backward Compatible: To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing library of discs, Blu-ray Disc players use a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs.

Note: Like DVD, BD uses region codes. The region code on your disc must match the region code on your player, otherwise the disc will not play. The 752BD is Blu-ray region A and DVD region 1. Blu-ray Disc uses the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) to prevent unauthorized recording of copyrighted

Firmware Updates: As Blu-Ray technology continues to evolve, new disc types with enhanced functionality will become available. In order for you to enjoy this new functionality, you will likely be required to update the firmware in your player. These firmware updates will become available for downloading from the Internet, via the player's Ethernet port.

Note: The tested Blu-ray player contained firmware version 752BDCU-10-1121. Visit Cambridge Audio's Support Site for the latest firmware updates.

AVCHD Playback: The 752BD will play home videos recorded in AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), a high definition digital video camera format used to record in high definition or standard definition on DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW discs. AVCHD can also be played from a USB flash memory device connected to the front panel port.

SACD: Super Audio CD use a technology called Direct Stream Digital (DSD) to convert music into a digital signal that can be stored on a disc. Compared to the traditional PCM method (the technology used for CD), DSD offers a much higher resolution by following more closely the original waveform of music. With a frequency response of over 100kHz and a dynamic range over 120dB across the audible frequency range - some 64 times higher resolution then CD - Super Audio CD offers music reproduction that reveals details you just cannot hear on a normal CD.

DVD Audio: DVD Audio is a digital audio format that delivers high-fidelity audio content on a DVD disc. DVD-Audio supports bit depths up to 24-bit and sample rates up to 192 kHz, while CD audio is only 16-bit, 44.1 kHz. Compared to CD audio discs, DVD Audio offers considerable more music storage, higher audio quality, and additional audio channels for surround sound. DVD-Audio offers many possible configurations of audio channels (up to 5.1-channel surround sound).

HDCD: HDCD is a variation of the existing CD standard. By extending the information stored in the CD signal by 4-bits (CDs are based on 16-bit audio technology) to 20-bits, HDCD can extend the sonic capacity of current CD technology to new standards.

Compatible Audio/Video/Photo Formats: The Blu-ray disc player supports playback of the following audio/video/photo files recorded on BD-R/RE, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs.

Media Format File Type
Audio AAC, WMA, MP3, APE, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC (inc. 24 bit 32-192kHz), WAV (inc. 24 bit 32-192kHz)
Video MPEG2, MPEG 2 HD, MPEG4, MPEG4 HD, AVC, VC-1, DIVX, XVID, VCD, AVI, AVC, MKV (4.1), DAT, VOB, WMV, MOV, MP4, MPEG-PS, FLV, MTS, M2TS, M2T, M4V, QT
Photo JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG
Video Features

HDMI 1.4a (w/ 4K Support): The Cambridge Audio Blu-ray player is fitted with twin HDMI 1.4 inputs and outputs. With twin HDMI outputs, the 752BD can deliver the same video signal to two display simultaneously. Both HDMI outputs are fully compatible with the HDMI 1.4 standard for 3D, Deep Color, xvYCC, and ARC support. The HDMI outputs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 4K.  The Blu-ray player is also fitted with one rear-panel HDMI input and one front-panel MHL-compatible HDMI input which can be up-sampled and up-scaled by the 752BD for the best possible audio or audio-visual experience.

MHL Compatible: The front-panel HDMI port is designed for the connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using the new MHL standard. Simply plug your MHL compatible smartphone into the TV's front-panel HDMI port using the HDMI cable that is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on your HDTV with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound. Your connected smartphone is also recharged upon connection, and no separate power supply for the device is necessary while connected to the receiver.

ARC: ARC allows your HDMI-connected TV to become an audio source to the BD Player allowing you to listen to music or video streaming services that your TV may feature in the best possible quality when up-sampled and output by the 752BD player.

1080p/24Hz Compatible: Movies are typically recorded on film with a frame rate of 24 frames per second. When a movie is transferred to Blu-ray Disc at 24 frames-per-second ,the 752BD will output that signal to the TV (if the TV will accept the 1080p/24 format) with no need for conversion.

Marvell QDEO Video Scaler (up to 4K): The primary HDMI output also features a Marvell QDEO scaler with motion adaptive noise reduction and a host of technologies to further improve the picture quality for this output from any source. Up-scaling to 4K is possible for the very latest TVs that support this resolution.

Source Direct: The 752BD supports a special "Source Direct" output resolution on its HDMI output. This resolution is recommended for use with external video processors or high-end TVs with high quality scalers. In "Source Direct" mode, the player works as a "transport". It decodes video from the discs and then sends the raw video signal in its native resolution and format, without extra processing, to the external video processor or TV. The actual output resolution thus varies by content.

Content Output Resolution
NTSC DVD 480i
Blu-ray Movies 1080p/24Hz
Blu-ray TV Shows & Concerts 1080i
SACD or DVD-Audio 1080i

3D-Ready: The Cambridge Audio 752BD lets you enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc movies in full HD 1080p. 3D viewing requires compatible 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D emitter & glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection. The Blu-ray player offer three 3D video output modes.

  • Auto: Outputs 3D if supported both by the disc content and the display. The player automatically checks for the existence of 3D content on the disc and the 3D compatibility of the TV or projector. If both are qualified, the player sends 3D video from its HDMI output terminals, otherwise only 2D video is sent out. 3D-compatible glasses are required with your 3D TV.
  • Forced: Always outputs 3D video format for 3D Blu-ray discs. You might experience a black screen (no video output) if your TV is not 3D compatible.
  • 2D-3D: Converts 2D (two-dimensional) video content into simulated 3D (three-dimensional) video when connected to a 3D-ready TV, with 3D-glasses.
  • Off: Always outputs 2D video format, even when 3D video exists on the disc. This can guarantee the video quality in case that your TV is not 3D compatible, or some necessary part (such as the 3D glasses) is missing.

Note: You can also set the diagonal screen size of your HDTV.

Deep/xvYCC Color: The HDMI output supports Deep Color, increasing the number of bits available for transmission, meaning more colors. This results in much greater color fidelity, smooth tonal transitions, and ultra-fine gradations between colors. It also enables many times more shades of gray, for higher contrast ratio. xvYCC color space reproduces a greater range of color than before, showing almost all of the colors that the human eye can detect.

Aspect Ratio: Use this setting to select the screen format to fit your TV screen.

  • 16:9 Wide/Auto: 16:9 (widescreen) as well as 4:3 sources will be displayed in their native aspect ratio. Please note that in this mode 4:3 sources will be displayed with black borders on both sides to maintain the correct 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • 16:9 Wide: Select this screen when connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV set. The full picture will now normally be displayed with no picture cropping (unless the movie itself has black bars recorded into the video).

Picture Adjustment: You can adjust the player's picture control parameters for each HDMI output. You can save up to three customize video modes.

  • Brightness: Adjusts the brightness (black level) of the video output.
  • Contrast: Adjusts the contrast (white level ) of the video output.
  • Hue: Adjusts the hue (tint) of the video output.
  • Saturation: Adjust the saturation (color intensity level) of the video output.
  • Sharpness: Sets the images sharpness (Detail/Edge Enhancement) of the video output.
  • Noise Reduction: Applies video noise reduction processing to video output.
  • Color Enhancement: Enhances certain colors in the spectrum of the HDMI 1 video output.
  • Contrast Enhancement: Expands the details in the shadows on the HDMI 1video output.
Audio Features

Five Wolfson 24-bit/192kHz DACs: All sources, digital or analog, are passed through these five Wolfson DACs (WM8740) which upsample surround and pure stereo audio to 24-bit/192kHz boosting quality and detail.

Anagram Technologies Q5 192kHz Upsampling: The Cambridge Audio 752BD employs Anagram Technologies Q5 192 kHz upsampling. Q5 Upsampling allows digital audio signals from virtually any audio source to be resampled, resynchronized and retimed to extraordinary levels of detail. In effect, upsampling the digital data stream (up to 192kHz) allows inserted discs, network audio, and connected digital audio sources to have the enhanced audio clarity, richness and dynamic range that would normally be associated with SACD or DVD-Audio audiophile formats. Three proprietary anagram technologies are included in Q5. These technologies effectively reduce noise artifacts caused by imperfect digital systems and allow the digital signal to closer represent the true analog sound of the studio mastered audio data.

  • Adaptive Time Filtering: Adaptive time filtering allows the system to adapt to small fluctuations in the systems audio master clock. The master clock is the heart of any digital audio system, however as all components that are constructed from physical materials, they will at some point in time deviate from their ideal generalized behavior causing, in this case variation in frequency and system jitter in this important internal timing reference. Typically these variations will not be corrected for, however in Q5 enabled devices the system automatically adapts to these small fluctuations resulting in perfect "glitch" free analog sound even after endless hours of continuous playback.
  • Data-to-System Synchronization: Data-to-System synchronization allows any incoming audio stream to be resynchronized and retimed to a local high quality clock. By using a stable clock reference, the negative effects of inter-component jitter can be minimized. When converting the digital audio to an analog signal through high performance D/A converters, this reduction in jitter has enormous benefits in the level of detail and clarity in the reconstructed analog sound.
  • Innovative Virtual Time-Domain Model: Combing these processes with a virtual time domain model that uses an advanced cubic interpolation algorithm to resample the incoming audio data, timing errors in this signal can be compensated for at amazing levels of accuracy. The end result is tighter, more focused bass, increased stereo imaging, focus and separation for all musical instruments and voices.

Analog + Digital Outputs: The Cambridge Audio 752BD is equipped with the following analog and digital audio outputs.

  • Digital Audio Output: This unit features a coaxial (RCA) and optical (toslink) digital audio output connection. The coaxial or optical digital audio output can be connected to an A/V receiver, amplifier, surround decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS), or other component. The digital audio outputs support transfer of Dolby Digital and/or DTS sound tracks, or down-mix surround bitstreams to 2-channel PCM audio.
  • Analog Multi-Channel Audio Output: The 752BD offers a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder with multi-channel analog outputs (7.1ch).
  • 2-Channel Output: In addition to the 7.1-channel analog outputs, the unit features a dedicated stereo audio output for connecting to a stereo analog input on a TV or receiver. Even when the source audio is multi-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio, SACD), these jacks will output a downmixed 2-channel signal.

Two Digital Inputs: The Cambridge Audio 752BD is fitted with an optical (toslink) and coaxial (RCA) digital input that can be up-sampled and output by the 752BD player for the best possible audio experience.

Digital Audio Formats: The latest surround-sound formats are supported including decoding of Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 variants. In particular support for the true lossless Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats provides unprecedented audio fidelity from Blu-ray discs

Source Format HDMI Output Coaxial/Optical Output Analog
Bitstream LPCM Bitstream LPCM 2ch, 5.1ch, 7.1ch
LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch 2ch
LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch 5.1ch
LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch 7.1ch
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital LPCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch 5.1ch
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus LPCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch up to 7.1ch
Dolby True HD Dolby True HD LPCM 7.1ch (24-bit/192kHz) Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch up to 7.1ch
DTS DTS LPCM up to 7.1ch DTS LPCM 2ch up to 7.1ch
DTS HD High Resolution DTS HD High Resolution LPCM up to 7.1ch DTS (core) LPCM 2ch up to 7.1ch
DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio LPCM 7.1ch (24-bit/96kHz)
LPCM 2ch (24-bit/192kHz)
DTS (core) LPCM 2ch up to 7.1ch

Pure Audio Mode: You can enjoy higher quality audio by turning off the video processing and output. The Pure Audio mode reduces any potential interference between the video and audio signals

Phase Filter Select: The 752BD employs Cambridge Audio's own proprietary digital filter algorithms with three different filter options available - Linear Phase, Minimum Phase, and Steep. Controlled from one switch on the front-panel, they are extremely clever audiophile topologies specifically developed for audio playback and all offer excellent sound quality, but differ slightly to appeal to a wide range of listening tastes.

  • Linear Phase Filter: The Linear Phase Filter is the same as used in Cambridge Audio's flagship Azur 840C upsampling CD player. It uniquely features 'constant group delay' which delays all audio signals at all frequencies by the same amount - meaning all audio is fully time-coherent at the output.
  • Minimum Phase Filter: The Minimum Phase Filter does not feature constant group delay, but rather has been optimized without feed-forward so that the impulse response exhibits no pre-ringing in the time domain. Many audiophiles have argued that the pre-ringing, as seen in nearly all digital filter designs, may affect the transient attack of percussive instruments. Minimum phase implementation eliminates this and is a technology only seen previously in some extremely high-end CD playback systems
  • Steep Filter: The steep filter removes undistinguishable artifacts via re-calibration for a very slight roll-off at 20kHz, but an ultra-steep drop to the stop-band just after 20kHz.

Speaker Management: In the Speaker Management menu you can configure speaker settings such as down-mix mode, number of speakers, their distance, size, trim level, and crossover frequency.

  • Configuration: Choose from Down Mix (converts multi-channel audio to a lesser number of channels), LT/RT (the center and surround channels are decoded and then matrix encoded into the two front channels), Stereo (down-mixes multi-channel audio to 2-channel stereo), 5.1ch (enables 5.1ch decoded audio output), or 7.1ch (enables 7.1ch decoded audio output). 
  • Size: The speaker size parameter sets bass filter control for the speakers. Choose Large or Small for your speakers and On or Off for your powered subwoofer.
  • Crossover: When the speaker size is set to "Small", bass frequencies are not passed to the speakers to reduce possible distortion: bass frequencies will instead be redirected to the subwoofer. The available options are 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, and 250Hz.
  • Distance: The speaker distance parameters sets delay control for the corresponding audio channel. This delay is used to compensate for the audio propagation time difference caused by the placements of speakers of different distances from the listening position.
  • Trim: The speaker trim level parameters sets the volume of each individual channel. For most accurate results, it is recommended that you use test tones from a calibration disc, such as Digital Video Essentials HD Basics, and a SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter. The trim level can be set to +/- 10dB in 0.5dB increments.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC): DRC can smooth out the sonic peaks and valleys common with wide-range digital audio. Enabling DRC may make low level audio more audible during low-level listening. Turning off DRC restores the sonic energy present in the original recording.

Network/USB Functions

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Cambridge Audio 752BD Blu-ray player offers a wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WiFi) connection to your home's Broadband network. Connecting the Blu-ray player to your home network will allow the player to access select on-line services, audio/video/photo files from your computer, Bonus View & BD-Live Content, as well as obtain firmware updates.

  • Ethernet (LAN) Port: The Cambridge Audio 752BD is fitted with a rear-panel R-J45 Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) to connect to your home's network Broadband router/modem and the Internet.
  • WiFi Dongle (802.11 b/g/n): The 752BD features a WiFi dongle that plugs into the player's rear-panel USB port. The WiFi dongle allows you to wirelessly connect to your home's network Broadband wireless router/modem. The wireless dongle included with the 752BD has been pre-configured to work this player (other wireless adapters will not work).

Network Media Playback: The 752BD can remotely playback music, photos, and video files stored on media devices that are connected to the same home network. The 752BD can perform network playback in one of the following three ways:

  • DMP (Digital Media Player): As a digital media player, the 752BD can actively search, access and pull content from media servers on you network.

  • DMR (Digital Media Render): As a digital media renderer, the 752BD plays content received from a digital media controller. A DMC-capable UPNP/ DNLA media server is required. Plus the control APP you wish to use which must be connected to the same network as the server and 752BD. Refer to the server and APPs respective user instructions for correct configuration and operation.

  • SMB/CIFS Client: Accessing a SMB/CIFS client, the player can directly access files shared by computers through SMB/CIFS clients over the network, as if accessing a local USB hard drive. Most computers especially those installed with Windows, already have an SMB client embedded. Please refer to your respective OS instructions to set up the SMB/CIFS shared file/folder.

Online Services: The Cambridge Audio 752BD provides access to YouTube and Pica through it network connection.

  • YouTube: YouTube is the world's most popular online destination. It allows people to discover and watch millions of originally-created videos.
  • Picasa: Picasa is Google's free photo-sharing on-line site where you can view all of your photos from your account.

Triple USB Ports: The Cambridge Audio 752BD is equipped with three USB type-A ports (1 front/2 rear). Each USB port supports playback of audio, video, and photo files stored on a USB mass storage class device (such as a USB thumbdrive, portable HDD, and card reader). Supported USB devices must be formatted with FAT32 (File Allocation Table) or NTFS (new Technology File System).

Compatible Audio/Video/Photo Formats: The Blu-ray disc player supports playback of the following audio/video/photo files streamed from your network computer or stored on a connected USB device.

Media Format File Type
Audio AAC, WMA, MP3, APE, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC (inc. 24 bit 32-192kHz), WAV (inc. 24 bit 32-192kHz)
Video MPEG2, MPEG 2 HD, MPEG4, MPEG4 HD, AVC, VC-1, DIVX, XVID, VCD, AVI, AVC, MKV (4.1), DAT, VOB, WMV, MOV, MP4, MPEG-PS, FLV, MTS, M2TS, M2T, M4V, QT
Photo JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG

1GB Internal Memory: The Blu-ray player features a 1GB internal memory for store of Bonus View and BD-Live content.

  • Bonus View: The Bonus View feature provides picture-in-picture capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles. You can view additional content (such as director/actor commentary) in a small display window while the movie is playing. The necessary 1GB memory is built-in; more memory can be added via the front panel USB port.
  • BD-Live Ready: BD-Live technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more using a broadband internet connection. The Cambridge Audio Blu-ray player features an Ethernet port to connect to the internet via your home network. The necessary 1GB memory is built-in; more memory can be added via the front panel USB port.
Convenience Features

Quick Start: Quick Start speeds up the load time on movies, so discs start faster after they're inserted into the Blu-ray player. The Cambridge Audio Blu-ray player has a start-up time of approximately 5.7 seconds in Quick Start mode (16.3 seconds in normal mode). In Quick Start mode, it takes approximately 23.1 seconds for a Blu-ray disc to begin playback (27.9 seconds in normal mode).

Note: The Start Up/Play Back Time tests were started with the Blu-ray player initially turned off & in standby mode. The Start Up Time test was stopped when the player's Home Menu screen appeared. The Play Back Time test was stopped when the Blu-ray disc began playback.

Acoustically Damped Chassis: Aesthetics and premium build quality are further strengths and Cambridge Audio's trademark wrap-around casework houses the 752BD's proprietary engineering within a low resonance, acoustically damped chassis.

On-Screen Display w/ Easy Setup Wizard: The Cambridge Audio Blu-ray disc player incorporates an on-screen display menu system which makes various operations and menu selections visible on your connected television set. When the player is turned on for the first time, an Easy Setup Wizard screen will appear. This is a series of guided instructions designed to configure the basic settings for the unit.

Multi-Disc Resume: The player automatically remembers the current position for a disc when playback is interrupted. Operations such as Open/Eject or turning Power off will cause the player to save the current playing position for that disc. The position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the disc. When the next time the same disc is played back, the player will recognize the saved playing position. Playback will automatically resume from this saved position. However if you wish to cancel the automatic resume and start playback from the beginning, you may press the STOP button when prompted. The player can remember playback position for up to five discs. When the sixth disc is memorized, the oldest one is replaced.

Note: Some Blu-ray discs do not support resuming and will always play from the beginning.

Parental Controls: Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated depending on the country. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alternative. Parental Control allows you to set a rating limit (DVD: Kid/G/PG/PG-13/PGR/R/NC17/Adult/Off, BD: 1-12), preventing your children from viewing inappropriate material. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, and it will require your to enter a 4-digit password before the disc will play back.

Timers: The Blu-ray player offers two timer functions.

  • Sleep Timer: This allows the 752BD to turn itself off after a specific amount of time (30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 mins).
  • Auto Power Off. The player will automatically shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Remote Control

IR Remote Control: The Cambridge Audio 752BD includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the Blu-ray player. The remote can also be used to control basic functions (Power/Source/Volume) of a Cambridge Audio azur amplifier or AV receiver. The buttons on the remote illuminate with a press of a single button. The remote comes with a convenient table-top stand.

HDMI Control: When a TV supporting HDMI control is connected to the 752BD via an HDMI cable, it is possible to use the television's remote control to perform such operations as: power on/off, function switching, and volume adjustment.

IR Emitter In: The Blu-ray player's 3.5mm IR emitter input allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems or IR repeater systems to be received by the 752BD.

RS232 Port: The player's RS232 port is used for control of the 752BD in custom install situations from an external controller. A full protocol is available for the 752 BD on Cambridge Audio's website.

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Customer Q&A

2 questions already asked

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Will this unit upgrade the video from cable or only from DVDs?
g  Nov 23, 2015
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I honestly don't know -- I use mine for DVD's only. I think you can check the owner's manual online; that might give you the info you need.
ryan k  Nov 23, 2015
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I have Verizon Fios service, Using the rear HDMI input. It will improve any source I have used to Date. I have not tried analog VCR tapes yet. The controls are in the menu.
christopher  Nov 23, 2015
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Reliability of this model?
peter&christina  Sep 15, 2014
4 answers
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I have this player for several months and use almost every day for several hours. I have not noticed any decrease in quality or any overheating.
dmitry  Sep 17, 2014
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I have had zero issues or complaints with this player. I am extremely happy with the picture quality and its fidelity.
john p  Sep 16, 2014
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After a year of ownership, the unit still works well just like it was new. Picture is great and the sound is superb. The truth is that I brought this unit to replace the combination of my older CD transport and D/A converter as an audio gear. The Azur 752 BD overall Hi-fi sound is just as good and if not better and more musical then the older super expensive HI End transporter and converter at a fraction of the cost... I also like the the construction, the heft and the appearance of this unit!
kayo  Sep 16, 2014
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hi Peter well so far soo good since I purchased this player I have had it for a little over a month and it feels solid. I feel satisfied the video quality is very good the audio is superb just purchased a 4 k dvd movie and it plays it vey well you can see the difference ...
louis  Sep 16, 2014

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