Cyrus i9-XR
User Instructions
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Playing DSD audio from a computer
Playback of DSD files will require the installation on the
computer of a specialist music playback app that supports
DSD playback.
• Before playing DSD music, choose, install and configure
a DSD player app on the computer.
• Set the source selector to the position.
• Play the DSD music file.
Volume level
The level control performs the dual functions of volume
and balance.
Volume
• Turn the level control to set the volume in 1dB steps.
The volume level is shown numerically in dB at the right
side of the display.
Headphone volume
When headphones are playing, headphone volume level is
set and stored separately to speaker volume level. When
switching between headphone and speaker operation the
last used volume level setting for headphones or speakers
will be recalled.
Safe volume levels after standby
The last used volume level settings for both speakers and
headphones are stored when the unit is set to standby. If
either or both volume settings are set to an abnormally
high level (greater than –30dB) before entering standby,
the level will be reduced automatically to a safer level of
–30dB for next use.
Balance
• Touch BAL to change the mode of the front panel level
control to set Left/Right channel balance.
The display will change to show a graphic display of the
balance setting.
Balance
Centre
The default central position is shown in this example.
• Adjust the channel balance in 1 dB steps by up to 5dB
toward the left or right channels by turning the level
control.
Balance
Right
Balance set 3dB towards the right is shown in this
example.
After the 5dB setting, one further step will swing the
sound balance completely to the left or right speaker.
This setting may be useful when checking if the system
channels are working correctly etc.
Balance can also be set by remote control.
Mute
• Touch MUTE to mute the volume to minimum level
without disturbing the existing volume setting.
When muted the volume level display will show that the
sound is muted.
• Touch MUTE again to restore the original volume
setting.
Headphones
• Connect your headphones.
• Touch PHONES.
The volume level display will switch from ‘dB’ indication
to show a headphone symbol, the sound will mute in the
speakers, and switch to the headphones. To return to
speaker operation, touch PHONES again.
Note: Headphones can only be selected when headphones
are connected to the rear panel socket.
Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Filter
The Filter function provides the option to select different
digital filtering alignments for the internal D/A converter
stage. Changing the filter alignment will make subtle
changes to the sound of digital sources. The best setting
to use will depend on factors such as the sample rate of
the recording and the technology used when the recording
was made. For that reason, different filter settings may
be required to get the best results for different sources,
recordings and formats. The default setting provided is
chosen for the best all-round performance.
NOTE: The filter setting will not affect the sound of
analogue inputs.
The filter setting can also be set by remote control via the
settings menu.
Tape/Disc Playback and Recording
Playback
You can play back a recording by selecting the input to
which you connected your tape/disc recorder.
Recording
If you have connected the Fixed Out sockets to the input of
your tape/disc recorder, you can make recordings from the
input sources connected to your amplifier.
The recording signal will always track the source that is
playing. If the source is changed then the recording source
from Fixed Out will also change.
Playing through a second amplifier
If you have a second amplifier connected to fixed out, the
second amplifier will play the selected source from the
main system.
Volume for the second system is controlled by the second
amplifier.
NOTE: The fixed output will be muted when the amplifier is
muted and during headphone operation.
