Cyrus DAC XP Signature
User Instructions
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switching On
The mains power to the DAC XP Signature should normally be left on
unless left unattended for a long period when the mains power at the
wall socket should be switched off or the product disconnected from the
AC supply.
When power is applied, the STANDBY key
a
is used for power control.
The Standby light
b
shows red when the DAC XP Signature is in Standby
and green when operational.
selecting an input
Inputs may be selected from the front panel INPUT SELECT buttons
i
or
with the remote control INPUT SELECT keys. As a new input is selected
the input name/number are displayed briefly. The main display indication
for input/volume can be selected from the three options in the setup
menu.
The factory default ‘small input’ display option will also identify the
sample rate of the selected source and indicate ‘Invalid Audio Format’ for
program material which the DAC XP Signature will not decode (such as
multi-channel digital sound from DVD players or satellite receivers).
Volume and balance
The level control
e
of the DAC XP Signature performs the dual functions
of volume and balance.
Volume
In normal mode the level control sets the volume in 1dB steps. A bargraph
and a numeric scale at the top of the display window show the current
volume setting. The last used volume setting is stored when the unit is
set to standby.
If the volume is left at an abnormally high volume level before entering
standby, the level will be reduced automatically to a safe level of –15dB
for next use.
balance
Press the balance control key
g
to change the mode of the front panel
rotary control
e
to set Left/Right Balance. The volume display will also
change to show a graphic and numeric display of the balance setting.
Mute
Pressing the MUTE Key
h
will mute the volume to minimum level without
disturbing the existing volume setting. When muted the display will show
that volume is muted. Move the volume knob up or press the Mute key to
fade back up to the original volume setting.
Programmable Input sensitivity
You may find an audible difference in level when switching from digital
inputs to one of the two analogue inputs due to the differing outputs of
your source components. The unique calibration memory of the DAC XP
Signature can be programmed to match the sensitivity of these inputs
with reference to the digital inputs. Input sensitivity settings are made
through the setup menu. Refer to the section ‘Setting up the DAC XP
Signature’ for more details.