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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fitting batteries to the remote control ......11 fCC NOTICe ................3 sending commands to Cyrus components ....11 switching on Cyrus components ........11 WelCOMe TO The WORld Of CyRus! ......... 4 Cyrus Phono signature commands ........12 Introduction ................. 4 Cyrus amplifier commands ..........13 Preparations for installation ..........
  • Page 3: Important! Read Before Operating This Equipment

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT! CAUTION: The exclamation mark is to draw your ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended attention to important instructions and safety by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  • Page 4: Power Supply

    Product service centres For product service or technical advice, contact only authorised Cyrus service centres. Contact details for Cyrus distributors may be found on the Cyrus website at www.cyrusaudio.com.
  • Page 5: Fcc Notice

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions FCC NOTICE* NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 6: Welcome To The World Of Cyrus

    After removing these items, please retain the packaging. Now is a good time to register your new Cyrus product. Install the preamplifier in a well ventilated location away Registration takes only a few minutes, brings the added from sources of high temperature, dust or humidity.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions INSTALLATION LIFT GROUND LIFT SWITCH MC-BUS USE PSX-R ONLY BALANCED OUT IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED ATTENTION: CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ À LA TERRE MADE IN ENGLAND Key to the rear panel drawing 1.
  • Page 8: Important - Read Before Making Any Audio Connections

    PSX-R into the Multi-Pole socket on the back panel. You will The chassis of the Phono Signature is connected to mains need a mains supply for both units. ground. The Ground Lift switch...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Warp filter key Store key Input select key Key operation With the exception of the WARP key, the Phono Signature keys are operated in two stages to avoid accidental key operation. This could cause noise by selecting unterminated inputs etc.
  • Page 10: Power

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions Power MM/MC cartridge type selection When power is applied, the STANDBY key is used for Each input can be set to be compatible with either Moving power control. The standby indicator shows green when Magnet or Moving Coil cartridges.
  • Page 11: Configuring Mc Inputs

    Manual gain setting the gain, resistive load and capacitive load settings may be The gain settings for the Phono Signature can be matched to individually set to best match the requirements of different a cartridge output voltage range as shown in the following pickup cartridges.
  • Page 12: Setting Mc Cartridge Loading

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions Setting MC cartridge loading Saving changes to gain or loading settings Resistive load setting Saving new settings In the ‘Manufacturer’s recommendation’ example, the 50Ω • If you have made changes to settings for an input (one or setting would best match the cartridge shown.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Operation

    Signature and an set-top box, programmed to the TV and SAT buttons, but amplifier. could also be other audio components such as a Cyrus tuner or dVd player etc. Switching on Cyrus components *NOTE: It may be necessary to upgrade the firmware in an Audio streamer to enable Infra-red remote control Press one of the keys in the SOURCE group.
  • Page 14: Cyrus Phono Signature Commands

    This page lists commands that will control the Phono Signature. SOURCE • Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus mode. Display off You can now control both a Cyrus amplifier and the Phono Signature. The CYRUS key will flash red when commands are being sent in this mode.
  • Page 15: Cyrus Amplifier Commands

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions Cyrus amplifier commands • Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus mode. You can now control the Cyrus amplifier. The CYRUS key will flash red when commands are being sent in Amplifier mode.
  • Page 16: Cyrus Cd Player Commands

    Press the key to set the remote control to CD mode. The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus CD player and amplifier. The key will flash red when commands are being sent in Cd mode.
  • Page 17: Cyrus Audio Streamer Commands

    Press the key to set the remote control to Audio streamer mode. The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus Audio streamer and amplifier or an Audio streamer that includes an amplifier. The key will flash red when commands are CONTROL being sent in Audio streamer mode.
  • Page 18: Learning Tv And Satellite Commands

    On the reference remote control, press and hold the first Learning commands key you want to learn (for example, volume up) until the In this example, the Cyrus remote control will be learning mode key flashes red. commands from a ‘reference’ Satellite receiver remote This indicates that the command has been received.
  • Page 19: Checking Programmed Commands

    Cyrus Phono Signature User Instructions Checking programmed commands Sending TV or SAT commands • Select the mode that you just programmed and check Once you have programmed all the keys with the commands that the commands were learned successfully. you want, you can use the remote control to send commands to your TV or satellite receiver etc.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    If a fault condition still remains, return the amplifier to your to the pickup cartridge are Cyrus appointed retailer or an authorised service Centre. correct. Other system If possible, check the system components with another source.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    1kΩ setting ......979Ω 47kΩ setting ......47kΩ THD (for 400mV output) ......... 0.0018% S/n ratio (60dB gain) ..........-79dbA Channel separation (1kHz) ......... -95db Cyrus reserves the right to change all specifications without notice. E &OE phono signature english v0.10...
  • Page 22 Cyrus Audio Ltd., Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6XY, U.K.

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