Cyrus Lyric User Manual

Cyrus Lyric User Manual

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  • Page 1 User GUide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Laser product ..............2 Further advice on setting up a library ......7 Product service centres: ..........2 Legal notices ..............3 Lyric music library configurations ........8 USB music storage ............8 Introduction ..............4 Advantages ..............8 Unpacking ............... 4 Disadvantages ............
  • Page 3 Connecting to loudspeakers .......... 15 Speaker cables ............15 Speaker cable polarity ..........15 Connecting the cables to Lyric ........15 Connecting the cables to your speakers....15 Analogue output ............15 Fixed or variable level analogue output ....15 Connecting to the analogue output ......
  • Page 4 Returning to the station list ........26 In regular use ............22 First use ..............22 DAB options menu ............27 To set Lyric to standby when operational ....22 Opening the DAB options menu ....... 27 Standby modes ............22 Station List ..............27 Display backlight ............
  • Page 5 Favourite station presets .......... 34 Playing an iPod/iPhone/iPad ......... 29 Registering Lyric with TuneIn ........34 To register your Lyric at TuneIn ......... 34 Playing other USB sources ..........29 Saving and recalling internet radio presets ....34 Playback control ............29 Playing a Bluetooth source ...........
  • Page 6 Cyrus Lyric Cyrus Lyric User Guide User Guide Contents Setting up Lyric ..............37 Setup > Balance ............43 The Setup menu ............37 Setup > CD play mode ........... 43 Navigating the Setup menu ........37 Changing the Autoplay setting ......... 43 To step back through the Setup menu .....
  • Page 7 No backlight ..............45 No sound at all .............. 45 Specifications ..............50 No sound from a digital input ........45 Lyric Features ..............50 No remote control operation ........45 Connectivity.............. 50 Remote control flashing ..........45 Network streaming ........... 50 Internet radio ............
  • Page 8: Important! Read Before Operating This Equipment

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Important! Read before operating this Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may equipment! fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,...
  • Page 9: Power Supply

    User Guide Power supply: Radio frequency disturbance: The mains supply requirement for your Cyrus Lyric is This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio marked on a label on the rear panel. Before connecting, frequency energy and, if not installed and used in...
  • Page 10: Legal Notices

    U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cyrus is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Connections

    Before first use Now is a good time to register your new Cyrus product. Protective film may be fitted to some cosmetic surfaces Registration takes only a few minutes, brings the added of Lyric when new.
  • Page 12: The Versatility Of Lyric

    (will require an external preamplifier) may be connected to the analogue input. Built-in amplifier No external power amplifier is required. The built-in amplifier is a Cyrus design, specifically for Lyric, with a huge reserve of power provided by a vast linear power supply. Secondary preamplifier output...
  • Page 13: Speaker Setup Advice

    If you have chosen compact integration with any speaker type. speakers, possibly mounted on shelves and partnered with a compact sub bass speaker, Lyric can be set up to maximise the performance of your system. If your Lyric system includes compact speakers with a subwoofer you will need to change the default speaker settings to 2.1 channels to activate the subwoofer...
  • Page 14: Music Libraries

    If you are not planning to link Lyric to a music library at Lossless formats are also now available, offering the this stage, you can skip this section.
  • Page 15: Lyric Music Library Configurations

    Lyric. shows two configurations recommended by Cyrus, and Your retailer will have been trained to provide you expert one that is not recommended. advice to find the optimum setup for your Lyric system. USB music storage Recommended! Advantages This is the simplest system and recommended if you •...
  • Page 16: Ethernet System With Nas Drive

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Ethernet system with NAS drive Recommended! Advantages This is the optimal Lyric system. In this system all • Robust wired connection between network network connections are cabled and the music library components. is contained on a NAS drive, located close to Lyric.
  • Page 17: All-Wireless System

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide All-wireless system Not recommended! Advantages Although Cyrus Wi-fi technology can provide a really easy • Looks simple to install. installation solution, wireless transfer can be affected Disadvantages by the building and other Wi-fi equipment, Therefore, where possible, a wired installation is recommended for •...
  • Page 18: Connections

    DO NOT OPEN PARTS INSIDE Designed and manufactured ATTENTION! RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE Coaxial 2 in England by Cyrus Audio NE PAS OUVRIR 1& 1^ 1% 1$ 1# 1@ 1! 1)ih Right speaker terminal + Coaxial 2 digital input Right speaker terminal -...
  • Page 19: Connecting To Lyric

    Wired ethernet connection Lyric is supplied with a 1m length ethernet cable. If this cable is not suitable for your installation, pre-assembled ethernet cables of the correct length are readily available.
  • Page 20: Connecting Digital Audio Sources

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Connecting digital audio sources Connecting an analogue audio source Compatible sources Compatible sources The digital audio inputs are compatible with a number The analogue input is available for the connection of of different digital audio sources. These include- stereo analogue audio sources including - •...
  • Page 21: Usb A 'Docking' Ports

    USB B laptop port There are two USB A ports for docking of compatible You can connect your computer or laptop to Lyric to Apple devices or for connection of a USB flash drive, replay music, movie soundtrack or other sounds stored hard drive or personal audio player.
  • Page 22: Connecting To Loudspeakers

    You will need a connecting cable that is long enough terminal/striped cable to the + terminals on Lyric. to run from the Lyric to the subwoofer. Ensure that the Connecting the cables to Lyric cable is fully shielded (for subwoofer use) and that the terminations are phono plugs.
  • Page 23: Controlling Lyric

    Touch to select play or pause. • Touch to select the next or Power control previous track. • Touch the CYRUS logo • Touch to stop play. to switch on or set to Display area. • Touch to eject a CD.
  • Page 24: Remote Control

    Remote control introduction Fitting batteries to the remote control The remote control fully operates all functions of Lyric. The battery compartment is on the back of the remote control. The illustration on the next page shows the key zones that control Lyric with a summary of commands available.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Commands

    Source select • Press to stream music from a System select network. • Press CYRUS to control Lyric. • Press again to select Bluetooth operation. • Press TV to send commands to a TV.* •...
  • Page 26: Learning Tv And Satellite Commands

    (for example, volume up) until the mode key flashes red. In this example, the Lyric remote control will be learning commands from a ‘reference’ satellite receiver remote This indicates that the command has been received.
  • Page 27: Checking Programmed Commands

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Learning TV and satellite commands Sending TV or SAT commands (cont’d.) Once you have programmed all the keys with the commands you want, you can use the remote control Checking programmed commands to send commands to your TV or satellite receiver etc.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Some functions and menu options will require you to light when the unit is operational. Hold your finger on enter alphanumeric characters. When this occurs, a one of the control icons to operate Lyric. ‘keyboard’ will be displayed to enable you to enter the characters.
  • Page 29: Display Backlight

    If an iPad remains connected to the last-used USB port • Press when Lyric is set to standby, low power standby will be (or touch the CYRUS logo on the front panel). deferred to allow the iPad to charge. Lyric will switch on and the front panel touch controls NOTE: Through the Setup menu, low power standby can will light.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Source

    The source will be selected. NOTE: When you select Aux operation from the front panel, Lyric will play the last-used Aux source. It is necessary to use the remote control if you want to to change to another Aux source.
  • Page 31: Balance Control

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Balance control Mute You can change the channel balance by up to 4dB in • Press either direction. The sound will mute and the mute symbol will be displayed. • Press The balance setting will be displayed.
  • Page 32: Playing A Cd

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Playing a CD Selecting CD operation Pausing • Press to select CD operation. • Press to pause playback. (or select CD operation from the front panel via the (or touch on the front panel). Source menu).
  • Page 33: Listening To Dab Radio

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Selecting DAB or FM radio Select DAB/FM operation Station list • Press twice to select DAB/FM radio. When the initial scan is completed, a list of stations (or select DAB/FM operation from the front panel found will be displayed in alphabetical order (example via the Source menu).
  • Page 34: Dab Options Menu

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide DAB options menu Opening the DAB options menu Prune station • When listening to a DAB station, press twice. Your station list may include stations that you can no (or touch on the front panel). longer receive (marked with a question mark in the station list).
  • Page 35: Listening To Fm Radio

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Listening to FM radio FM options menu • Select the FM band. Opening the FM options menu FM scan tuning • When listening to an FM station, press (or touch on the front panel). • Press The FM options menu will open.
  • Page 36: Playing Aux Sources

    (or select Aux operation from the front panel via the SOURCE Lyric will search the source and create an index of Source menu). the music files found. This may take some time if the NOTE: When you select Aux operation from the front drive is a larger hard-drive.
  • Page 37: Playing A Computer Or Laptop

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Playing a computer or laptop • Select the ‘USB B’ Aux source. • Switch on the computer. When first used there may be a short delay while the computer installs a driver. • Set the computer or laptop to play.
  • Page 38: Streaming Music From A Network

    Select the ‘Network’ option The Network menu will be displayed. • Select the ‘Wireless’ option. Lyric will run a site survey and list all the wireless networks found within range. • Use the navigation controls and select your wireless network from the list.
  • Page 39: Select A Network Music Server

    (if this is available from the library in a compatible format). The display will return to track and time status when you approach If Lyric has joined your network, but no UPnP the front panel. servers are found, only the ‘Favorites’ option will be displayed.
  • Page 40: Favourite Tracks

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Favourite tracks The favourites feature enables you to quickly store your favourite tracks for recall on the favourites playlist. To save a track to your favourites • While the track is playing, press STORE. The track will be saved to your favourites playlist.
  • Page 41: Playing Tunein (Internet) Radio

    TuneIn. • Choose your preference of category to search for the If you register your Lyric at the TuneIn website, you can station you want. set up a preset library online that will be downloaded to Further categories or a station list will be displayed.
  • Page 42: Playing A Bluetooth Source

    If so, enter 0000. Your Bluetooth source will now be connected to Lyric. After pairing for the first time, Lyric will appear in the connection menu of your Bluetooth device. Re-connecting Your device and Lyric should re-connect when next used...
  • Page 43: Cadence

    Froyo or later. With a full graphic, interactive display, Cadence uses your hand-held device to extend the display and controls from the Lyric front panel to the comfort of your listening chair. Cadence enables you to take full control of source selection, music browsing from network or connected devices, radio station tuning and volume control.
  • Page 44: Setting Up Lyric

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Setting up Lyric The Setup menu enables you to change settings to best match your system and listening preferences. In this section, the options are explained for all available settings. The Setup menu • Press (or touch MENU on the front panel).
  • Page 45: Setup > Network

    ‘OK’ option from the keyboard. assign IP addresses to network clients (including Lyric). There should be no reason to set ‘DHCP OFF’ in Lyric, The display will now prompt for a subnet mask. unless you know that your network has been configured to require a fixed IP address.
  • Page 46: Setup > Network > Wireless

    Setup > Network (cont’d.) Setup > Network > Wireless NOTE: The ‘Wireless’ option will not be accessible when Lyric is already connected to a network by cable. • Select this option to set up a wireless network connection or to change to another wireless network.
  • Page 47: Setup > Equaliser

    Default input naming characteristic of the sound with a five band frequency When Lyric leaves the factory, the default input names equaliser. The factory setting is for the equaliser to be are set to correspond to their connections, for example disabled.
  • Page 48: Setup > Speaker Config

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Setup > Speaker config There are two options for speaker configuration - 2.0 channel settings 2.0 channel (left and right speakers only). If you selected 2.0 channels, you now have the option to configure the 2.0 channel settings for the primary 2.1 channel (left and right speakers with a subwoofer).
  • Page 49: 2.1 Channel Speaker Settings

    NOTE: The left and right channel analogue outputs are dual mono when Lyric is set for 2.1 channel operation. 2.1 channel speaker settings > High and low pass •...
  • Page 50: Setup > Balance

    Standby is minimised. NOTE: If an iPad remains connected to the last-used USB port when Lyric is set to standby, low power standby will be deferred to allow the iPad to charge. When ‘Low power standby’ is disabled, power will be supplied to the USB A ports during standby to enable an iPad to be charged if it is connected.
  • Page 51: Setup > Unit Name

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Setup > Unit name Setup > About The factory setting for the unit name is ‘Lyric’. • Select this option to display the model number and firmware versions for your Lyric. You can also choose to personalise the name.
  • Page 52: Trouble-Shooting

    Check that the speakers are correctly connected and • Try moving Lyric to another location to check and that there are no stray wires at the terminals on Lyric scan again. or the speaker that could touch and short-circuit. •...
  • Page 53: Fault Indications

    Contact your Cyrus retailer for advice. Temperature error This fault condition is displayed if the amplifier overheats. In this case, switch off Lyric and leave it to cool for thirty minutes before checking again.
  • Page 54: Network Trouble-Shooting

    Lyric If the wireless network is still not visible when Lyric is from mains power and re-connect after 10 seconds. placed close to the wireless source, it may be that the Allow Lyric to re-start, then check status again.
  • Page 55: Upnp Server Trouble-Shooting

    UPnP server software, but you will generally need to If the Gateway (Gtwy:) setting is 0.0.0.0, Lyric does open the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ section within the not have access to a gateway to the internet. This UPnP server software, locate the section for ‘Sharing’...
  • Page 56: Firmware Upgrades

    Cyrus Lyric User Guide Firmware upgrades The control system in Lyric is easily user upgradeable via the upgrade port on the back panel to add enhancements and new features as they become available. Checking the current firmware version To confirm that a firmware upgrade is a newer version than that currently installed, refer to the Setup >...
  • Page 57: Specifications

    FM sensitivity .........-107 dBm (typ) FM THD+n ..........0.15 % (typ) FM S/n ratio: ........... >64.5 dB FM stereo separation: ........>30 dB USB drive Compatible formats ........FAT16, FAT32 Cyrus reserves the right to change all specifications without notice. E & OE...
  • Page 58: Warranty

    Equipment for attention under warranty should be consigned return carriage paid. If returned equipment is found to comply with the published specification, CYRUS reserves the right to raise a charge. The above conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
  • Page 59 Thank you for selecting Cyrus. Cyrus Audio Ltd. Cyrus Audio Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1480 410900 Ermine Business Park, Ermine Business Park, email: info@cyrusaudio.com Huntingdon, www.cyruslyric.com Cambridgeshire PE29 6XY England...

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