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Cyrus DAC XP Signature

User Instructions

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Input names

Input name

Input 1

DVD

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When the 

DAC XP Signature

 leaves the factory, the input 

names are set to correspond to the rear panel connections, 

for example Input 1 will display as Input 1.
The name of any input may be changed to a choice from the 

following list-

No source (off)*

• 

LaserDisc, DVD, DVD 2, DVD-A, CD, CD 2

• 

Linkserver, Linkport

• 

Jukebox, Phono

• 

Tuner,  DAB,  TV,  AV,  Cyrus  AV*,  Satellite,  Satellite  2, 

• 

Cable
Video, VCR, VCR 2, Tape, MiniDisc, DAT

• 

PC, Games, Keyboard, Aux, AV Direct*, Stream X.

• 
To change the names of the inputs, we recommend making 

a list of each input number with your preferred name from 

the choices above before setting the names. 
There are three special function input names marked *. 
‘No source’ is used to name inputs which have no source 

connected  to  them.  These  input  numbers  will  not  then 

appear in the input selector sequence. 

‘Cyrus AV’ is reserved for the connection of Cyrus surround 

sound  decoders.  When  a  cyrus  surround  decoder  is 

connected to an analogue input named ‘Cyrus AV’ the 

DAC 

XP  Signature

  will  check  the  system  for  the  presence  of  a 

Cyrus surround decoder and, if found, lock out its volume 

control at a precise setting. Normal volume operation will 

be restored when any other input is selected.
‘AV  Direct’  is  reserved  for  the  connection  of  non-Cyrus 

surround decoders to an analogue input. This input name 

must  only  be  used  for  this  purpose  as  the  volume  level 

will  lock  to  a  very  high  setting  (-6dB)  when  AV  Direct  is 

selected.

Input trims

Offset

Input 7

+4dB

It is possible to adjust the sensitivity of analogue inputs 7 

and  8  by  selecting  the  appropriate  trim  option  from  the 

menu.  This  enables  the  volume  level  when  playing  low 

or high output source components such as tape decks or 

tuners to be equalised with the digital system sources.

Restoring factory settings

You can also restore all configuration options to the initial 

default settings that were applied at the factory.
NOTE: This operation is not reversible. 
To  restore  factory  settings,  disconnect  mains  power  from 

the unit. Now re-connect mains power while holding down 

the Standby key.

Summary of Contents for DAC XP Signature

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...e AC Mains Supply 5 OPERATION 6 Key to the front panel drawing 6 Switching On 7 Selecting an input 7 Volume and Balance 7 Volume 7 Balance 7 Mute 7 Programmable Input Sensitivity 7 REMOTE CONTROL OPER...

Page 3: ...nufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer ATTACHMENTS Do not use...

Page 4: ...cts have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way If the product does not operate normally by following the operat...

Page 5: ...ory box Power Cable 2 MC BUS phono cables Remote Control Handset 2 AAA Batteries After removing these items please retain the packaging Install the DAC in a well ventilated location away from sources...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...R2 The PSX R is a unique DC power supply that will upgrade the sonic performance of compatible products in the Cyrus range The PSX R2 is a performance upgraded version of the PSX R Both of these powe...

Page 8: ...andby 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 Sample rat...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...z GUIDE 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 p...

Page 11: ...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 an...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...NTER SELECT This page lists commands that will control the Phono Signature Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus mode You can now control both a Cyrus amplifier and the Phono Signatur...

Page 15: ...ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz TEXT TV AV The keypad will light and the key you selected will be red Press the TV or 2 SAT key to select the mode that you want to program Press and hold the 3 SETUP key The...

Page 16: ...le for learning If the test works then continue to program the rest of the commands you need If you still have problems check carefully that the mode light is flashing correctly as you send a command...

Page 17: ...ast or Slow roll off by auditioning some of your favourite tracks with each setting Display mode Small Input Names Display Mode There are three modes of display operation The small input setting will...

Page 18: ...hen a Cyrus surround decoder is connected to an analogue input named Cyrus AV the DAC XP Signature will check the system for the presence of a Cyrus surround decoder and if found lock out its volume c...

Page 19: ...off the power to the audio system and check that connections have been correctly made from the source to the DAC Loud noises from the speakers with certain sources or discs Incompatible audio format...

Page 20: ...ts Output voltage dig in vol max Fixed out 2 3V Pre out 4 4V Balanced out 8 4V Output Impedance 300 WARRANTY The warranty should be registered on line within 30 days of purchase No Retailer or Distrib...

Page 21: ...Cyrus Audio Ltd Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XY U K...

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