Remote control backlight: ............13 connecting digital Audio sources ..........4 Fitting batteries to the remote control: ........13 connecting the dAc X signature to an amplifier ......4 Sending commands to Cyrus components: ....... 13 Connecting to amplifiers with phono inputs ........ 4 Switching on Cyrus components: ..........
1@ on the rear of the unit. use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. The mains supply requirement for your Cyrus unit is marked on a label on the rear panel. Before connecting, check that this voltage is the same WATeR ANd MOIsTuRe: Do not use this product near water - for as your mains supply.
This handbook includes instructions for the connection and operation of Preparations for Installation both the DAC X Signature and DAC XP Signature. Refer to the index to find instructions for the model you own. Before installing your DAC check that the following items are included in In sections that are common to both models, model differences are shown the accessory box.
Input 5 Digital Optical digital output Input 6 Digital Input 1 Optical PSX-R connection Input 2 Optical AC mains inlet NOTE: When connecting inputs to the DAC X Signature, ensure that only digital audio sources are connected to ‘Digital’ inputs.
• Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM programs To connect the PSX-R to the DAC X Signature, plug the connector on the only) umbilical cord of the PSX-R into the Multi-Pole socket on the rear of the DAC Using a suitable Toslink optical or Digital phono interconnect, connect X Signature 1!.
Cyrus DAC X Signature User Instructions OPeRATION (dAc X sIgNATuRe) Sample rate 44.1kHz INPUT SETUP DAC X Key to the front panel drawing: Standby key Standby light Display window Setup adjust Setup select Input select...
User Instructions switching On Remote control operation The mains power to the DAC X Signature should normally be left on unless cyrus system remote controls left unattended for a long period when the mains power at the wall socket For convenience of operation, the DAC X Signature will respond to CD should be switched off or the product disconnected from the AC supply.
> Phase adjust Select normal or inverted When the DAC X Signature leaves the factory, the input names are set to Digital filter Select fast or slow roll off correspond to the rear panel connections, for example Input 1 will display...
Cyrus DAC XP Signature User Instructions INsTAllATION (dAc XP sIgNATuRe) b c d e f ghi BALANCED OUT OUT 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 5 USE PSX-R ONLY IN 4 IN 6 FIXED MC-BUS 230V IN 8...
Signature and the Cyrus surround decoder must be included in an MC- • Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM programs BUS connection loop and the ‘Cyrus AV’ input name must be set for Input only) 7 (see ‘MC-BUS’ section and ‘Input names’ in the ‘Setup menu’ section).
MC-BUS output of the final component to the MC-BUS input of the first. The diagram shows an example of MC-BUS wiring for a Cyrus DAC XP Signature with a CD player, tuner and power amplifier.
Cyrus DAC XP Signature User Instructions OPeRATION (dAc XP sIgNATuRe) Sample rate 44.1kHz INPUT MUTE SETUP DAC XP Key to the front panel drawing Standby key Setup select Standby light Channel balance select Remote eye Mute Display window Input select...
Cyrus DAC XP Signature User Instructions switching On Volume and balance The mains power to the DAC XP Signature should normally be left on The level control e of the DAC XP Signature performs the dual functions unless left unattended for a long period when the mains power at the of volume and balance.
Satellite or terrestrial TV set-top box, programmed to the TV and SOURCE SAT buttons, but could also be other audio components such as a Cyrus tuner or DVD player etc. *NOTE: It may be necessary to upgrade the firmware in an Audio streamer to enable Infra-red remote control operation.
• 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. The Amplifier mode commands available are listed below –...
• 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.
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 will flash red when commands are being sent in Audio streamer mode.
Release the key on the reference remote control. All keys may be programmed with the exception of the groups marked Press a key on the Cyrus remote control (volume up in this example) CONTROL and SOURCE and the SETUP key.
‘Cyrus AV’ the DAC XP Signature will check the system Name Input 8 Choose a name for input 8 from the name list for the presence of a Cyrus surround decoder and, if found, lock out its Trim Input 7 Set the sensitivity for input 7 volume control at a precise setting.
Output voltage (dig. in, vol max) ....Fixed out .......2.3V If a fault condition still remains, return the DAC (together with the PSX-R Pre out ......4.4V if you are using one) to your Cyrus appointed dealer or an authorised Service Centre. Balanced out ....8.4V...
Cyrus DAC X Signature & DAC XP Signature User Instructions WARRANTy Weee The warranty should be registered on-line within 8 days of purchase. This logo means that this product is not to be disposed No Dealer or Distributor may vary the terms of this warranty, which is of with your household waste.
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