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User Instructions

Cyrus aCA7

Summary of Contents for aCA7

Page 1: ...User Instructions Cyrus aCA7...

Page 2: ...Cyrus aCA7 English...

Page 3: ...use of the comprehensive facilities of this pre amplifier we suggest that you read these sections which will explain the fundamental operations of the unit Always follow the instruction handbook and r...

Page 4: ...n any surface which may hamper normal ventilation PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION It is important not to allow any liquid or foreign object fall into this unit When routing the power cord avoid run...

Page 5: ...nput 2 8 Tape Input 1 9 Auxiliary Input 2 Fig 1 Cyrus aCA7 rear view 10 Auxiliary Input 1 11 Audio Visual Input 12 Tuner Input 13 CD Input 14 PSX R Connection 15 Power Inlet 16 Mains Fuse 17 Balanced...

Page 6: ...use both the Cyrus PSX R power supply and the Cyrus aCA7 will require mains power For more details refer to the Cyrus PSX R Instruction Manual CONNECTING SOURCE INPUTS Connect a quality RCA phono cabl...

Page 7: ...not be used with Electrostatic units CONNECTING A POWER AMPLIFIER The Cyrus aCA7 must be connected to a power amplifier in order to drive the system loudspeakers RCA phono and Balanced XLR connection...

Page 8: ...1 Mute 2 Standby Switch 3 Standby Light 4 Headphones Switch 5 Remote Eye 6 Level Control Fig 2 Cyrus aCA7 front view 7 Tape 2 8 Tape 1 9 Auxiliary 2 10 Auxiliary 1 11 AV Video 12 Tuner 13 CD C D MUTE...

Page 9: ...be monitored whilst recording TAPE RECORDING The signal from the selected source is sent to Tape Recorders connected to both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 circuits automatically Tape recordings may therefore be...

Page 10: ...light ring will glow Orange Note The HEADPHONES key is operational only when headphones are connected Caution If you have been listening to headphones at high volume be sure to turn the level down bef...

Page 11: ...over Standby Control Press the ON key h to bring the Cyrus aCA7 out of Standby and other Cyrus units connected via MC Bus Press the OFF key i to return the Cyrus aCA7 to Standby Selecting an input wil...

Page 12: ...hannel balance to the Left Press the key again to restore normal Volume mode If you leave the Cyrus aCA7 set to Balance after 5 seconds of inactivity the mode automatically reverts to indicate volume...

Page 13: ...lance is maintained to 0 2dB across the entire range Bi amping Tri amping In addition to the balanced output there are two sets of RCA sockets on the Cyrus aCA7 This enables you easily to connect addi...

Page 14: ...BUS AUTO CALIBRATION AV MASTER When a Cyrus AV master is wired into the MC BUS loop precise volume calibration will take place when the AV input is selected on the Cyrus aCA7 Refer to your Cyrus AV ma...

Page 15: ...f the Cyrus aCA7 and the MC Bus input of the next Cyrus component Continue to wire each MC Bus output to the next input returning to the Cyrus aCA7 input to complete the loop OPERATION WITH MC BUS CON...

Page 16: ...the Balance Control is not set to extreme limits If your loudspeakers are fitted with protection fuses check that the fuse is intact Check interconnect cable integrity on the rear panel and at source...

Page 17: ...roblem Fault indications are presented by the Standby light on the front panel Flashing RED There is a problem with the internal power supply of the Cyrus aCA7 Switch the unit off at the mains and swi...

Page 18: ...t Enter a two digit number from 1 to 29 via the NUMBER keypad 1 Location numbers 3 to 9 can be accessed by a single digit entry Scanning Station Presets Pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys h allows you...

Page 19: ...CD Track indications appear on the CD player display Display The DISPLAY key 1 toggles the display on off Time Display key 1 This toggles the display between Elapsed Time the time elapsed from the be...

Page 20: ...100kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 107dBA A WTD Ref 500mV I P THD N 20 20kHz 0 005 POWER SUPPLY Voltage See the plate attached to the rear of unit Power Consumption Standby 2W Operational 9W Safety Complia...

Page 21: ...ge caused through accident misuse wear and tear neglect or through incorrect installation adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel ii Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from...

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