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Cyrus DAC X Signature

User Instructions

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switching On

The mains power to the DAC X 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 X Signature is in Standby 

and green when operational.

selecting an input

Inputs may be selected from the front panel INPUT SELECT buttons 

f

. As 

a new input is selected the input name/number are displayed briefly. The 
main display indication for input can be selected from the two options 
available from 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 X Signature will not decode (such as 
multi-channel digital sound from DVD players or satellite receivers).

Remote control operation

cyrus system remote controls

For convenience of operation, the DAC X Signature will respond to CD 
system  select  commands  from  a  Cyrus  amplifier  or  system  remote 
control, switching on each time the CD system is selected and switching 
off  with  power  off  commands.  If  the  DAC  X  Signature  is  connected  to 
a different input (TU, AUX or AV) the remote response may be changed 
through  the  set-up  menu  to  match  the  connected  input.  Refer  to  the 
paragraph ‘DACX connected to:’ in the ‘Setting up the DAC X Signature’ 
section to change the response.

Summary of Contents for DAC X Signature

Page 1: ...ENGINEERED TO ENTERTAIN...

Page 2: ...ting Power amplifiers 9 Connecting to power amplifiers with phono inputs 9 Connecting to power amplifiers with balanced inputs 9 Fixed output 9 Connecting a Cyrus Surround Sound decoder 9 Connecting a...

Page 3: ...urges BATTERIES Warning Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION POLARISED CONNECTOR CANADA and USA To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of pl...

Page 4: ...igh temperature dust or humidity Never stand the DAC under another unit or on any surface likely to hamper its cooling or ventilation IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid damage to your system always ensure that m...

Page 5: ...BALANCED OUT L L L PRE OUT 1 IN 8 PRE OUT 2 IN 7 FIXED MADE IN ENGLAND 230V 50 60Hz 25W OUT IN MC BUS IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 IN 4 OUT 1 IN 6 IN 5 a b c d e f 1 1 ghi1 Input 3 Digital 7 Input 4 Digital 8 Inpu...

Page 6: ...as a multi channel surround decoder or a digital tape disc recorder The currently selected digital input signal will be routed to this output External Regulated Power Supply PSX R The PSX R is a uniq...

Page 7: ...User Instructions 5 OPERATION DAC X Signature Key to the front panel drawing Standby key 1 Standby light 2 Display window 3 Setup adjust 4 Setup select 5 Input select 6 CD Sample rate 44 1kHz SETUP IN...

Page 8: ...ns available from 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 t...

Page 9: ...ese input numbers will not then appear in the input selector sequence Restoring factory settings You can also restore all configuration options to the initial default settings that were applied at the...

Page 10: ...nections 3 Optical digital output 4 Input 1 Optical 5 Input 2 Optical 6 Input 3 Digital 7 Input 4 Digital 8 R R R USE PSX R ONLY BALANCED OUT L L L PRE OUT 1 IN 8 PRE OUT 2 IN 7 FIXED MADE IN ENGLAND...

Page 11: ...DAC stage of the DAC XP Signature and bypasses the internal preamplifier and volume control It may be used to feed the DAC stage output to an external system preamplifier or for high quality tape rec...

Page 12: ...he power function of all connected Cyrus components may be controlled from the DAC XP Signature front panel or remote control Refer to the following table for Cyrus components that will be activated b...

Page 13: ...nature Standby key 1 Standby light 2 Remote eye 3 Display window 4 Level control and setup adjust 5 Key to the front panel drawing Setup select 6 Channel balance select 7 Mute 8 Input select 9 27 CD S...

Page 14: ...n 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...

Page 15: ...DE INFO TEXT TV AV CONTROL SOURCE Switching on Cyrus components Press one of the keys in the SOURCE group 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 6 8 0 10 SAT TV STORE MENU ENTER SELECT LIST CH SETUP abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs t...

Page 16: ...command for an amplifier 14 No command for an amplifier 15 No command for an amplifier 16 No command for an amplifier 17 No command for an amplifier 18 No command for an amplifier 19 No command for a...

Page 17: ...is changed the display text area will show the message Phase Normal or Phase Invert The performance of the CD player is unaffected whether the signal is in normal or phase inverted mode CD player stop...

Page 18: ...and for an audio streamer 12 Amplifier mute 13 No command for an audio streamer 14 No command for an audio streamer 15 No command for an audio streamer 16 Audio streamer stop 17 No command for an audi...

Page 19: ...learn for example volume up until the mode key flashes red This indicates that the command has been received Release the key on the reference remote control 6 Press a key on the Cyrus remote control...

Page 20: ...sitivity for input 7 Set the sensitivity for input 8 Name Input 2 Name Input 3 Name Input 4 Name Input 5 Name Input 6 Name Input 7 Name Input 8 Trim Input 7 Trim input 8 Storing settings Save settings...

Page 21: ...output channels from the DAC XP Signature Switch off the power to the audio system before making any changes to the connections Remote control not operating Remote control not operating lights on remo...

Page 22: ...t transferable Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase Warranty claims must wherever possible be made through the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased This warranty excludes Dam...

Page 23: ...Cyrus Audio Ltd Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XY U K...

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