Cyrus Pre-XR User Manual Download Page 3

Cyrus Pre-XR

User Instructions

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WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not 

remove any unit covers or panels. There are no user 

serviceable parts in this product.

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 

expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

HEED WARNINGS: 

All warnings on the product and in the 

operating instructions should be adhered to. 

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS:

 All the safety and operating 

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: 

The safety and operating 

instructions should be retained for future reference.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

 All operating and use instructions 

should be followed.

CLEANING: 

Unplug this product from the mains before 

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp 

cloth for cleaning.

WATER AND MOISTURE:

 Do not use this product near 

water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen 

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a 

swimming pool and the like. The product must not be 

exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with 

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

HEAT:

 The product should be situated away from heat 

sources such as radiators, stoves, or any other products  

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

VENTILATION:

 Slots and openings in the cabinet are 

provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of 

the product and to protect it from overheating and these 

openings must not be blocked or covered.  The openings 

should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, 

sofa, rug or similar surface. This product should not be 

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack 

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s 

instructions have been adhered to.

OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY:

 Never push objects of any kind 

into this product  through openings as they may touch 

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could 

result in a fire or electric shock.

ACCESSORIES:

 Do not place this product on an unstable 

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may 

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious 

damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, 

bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, 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.

POWER SOURCES:

 This product should be operated 

only from the type of power source indicated on the 

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power 

supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local 

power company.  For products intended to operate from 

battery power, or other  sources, refer to the operating 

instructions.

OVERLOADING: 

Never overload wall outlets, extension 

cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can result 

in an increased risk of fire or electric shock.

POWER CORD PROTECTION:

 Power supply cords should 

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or 

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying 

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

product.

NAKED FLAMES:

 No naked flame sources, such as candles, 

must be placed on this product.

LIGHTNING: 

For added protection for this product during 

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended or unused 

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and 

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent 

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line 

surges.

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 plug to 

wide slot, fully insert. Do not alter or remove this plug if 

it does not fit your mains power socket. Have a suitable 

socket installed by a competent electrician.

ACCESS TO THE MAINS PLUG:

 The means to disconnect 

this product from the mains supply is the mains plug. 

Ensure that the mains plug is accessible at all times.

IMPORTANT! Read before operating this equipment!

CAUTION:

 The exclamation mark is to draw your 

attention to important instructions and safety 

procedures in this manual. 

ATTENTION: 

The lightning flash warns you of the 

risk of electrical shock presented by components 

inside this product.  Unauthorised personnel 

must not open this unit. 

MOVING THE PRODUCT:

 A product and cart 

combination should be moved with care. 

Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven 

surfaces may cause the product and cart to 

overturn.

ATTACHMENTS:

 Do not use attachments not recommended 

by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Summary of Contents for Pre-XR

Page 1: ...Cyrus Pre XR User guide for firmware version V1 0 1 An updated user guide may be available from www cyrusaudio com for newer firmware revisions...

Page 2: ...10 Standby 10 Auto standby 10 Selecting an input 10 Input source type Cyrus AV or AV 10 Playing DSD audio from a computer 11 Volume level 11 Volume 11 Headphone volume 11 Safe volume levels after sta...

Page 3: ...the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer POWER SOURCES This product should be operated...

Page 4: ...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 operating...

Page 5: ...yrusaudio com support and click the Register your product link Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation They provide full guidance to help you install your amplifier saf...

Page 6: ...ation 1 Right balanced output 2 MC BUS system connection 3 Pre amplifier output 4 Fixed output 5 Phono MM input 6 Phono ground terminal 7 AN1 analogue input 1 Key to the rear panel drawing 8 AN2 analo...

Page 7: ...nd wire where fitted under the terminal Digital audio inputs Using a suitable Toslink optical or digital phono interconnect connect each digital audio source to one of the inputs DIG1 DIG4 Make a note...

Page 8: ...er has balanced inputs these are preferred for the best quality Balanced connection Balanced connection is shown in the example diagram below with dual mono power amplifiers and bi wired speaker conne...

Page 9: ...plifier output channels to the correct power amplifier and loudspeaker Connecting speakers The speakers will connect to the power amplifiers Refer to the power amplifier handbook for instructions to c...

Page 10: ...connected through your stereo amplifier to share the main front speakers of your system In this case connect a stereo phono interconnect from the front channel outputs of the surround decoder to one...

Page 11: ...oth components from the mains Plug the multi pin interconnect from the PSU XR into the PSU XR socket on the back panel CAUTION Use only the interconnect supplied with the PSU XR Other interconnects ma...

Page 12: ...standby To save energy standby will set automatically 20 minutes after music last played Selecting an input Inputs may be selected from the front panel touchpads Touch INPUT or INPUT The input names w...

Page 13: ...wards 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 sys...

Page 14: ...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 seco...

Page 15: ...us source components 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 tuv wxyz GUIDE INFO TEXT TV AV CONTROL SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 6 8 SAT TV MENU ENTER SELE...

Page 16: ...nu options 12 Open menu select menu option 13 Amplifier mute 14 Step to the next amplifier input 15 Step to the previous amplifier input 16 Open menu select menu option 17 No command for an amplifier...

Page 17: ...ase Changes in phase are subtle and are best established from the listening position When the phase setting is changed the display text area will show the message Phase Normal or Phase Invert The perf...

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

Page 19: ...TER 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 Signature...

Page 20: ...an option Navigating the menu from the front panel Touch to open the settings menu Turn the rotary control to step through the available options Press the rotary control to select an option Touch to s...

Page 21: ...ccess FILTER touchpad on the front panel Refer to the Filter section for more detail Input Select an input to configure Source Type Change the source type of the selected input Setting this option wil...

Page 22: ...tting is Level 5 System See the previous page for General menu options See the previous page for Input menu options Input Aesthetic Language Factory Reset Select an language from the list This option...

Page 23: ...new features and to fix operational issues New firmware versions will be available from the Support pages of the Cyrus website www cyrusaudio com If new firmware is available this will be packaged wit...

Page 24: ...cted will be red 2 Press the TV or SAT key to select the mode that you want to program 3 Press and hold the SETUP key The mode key will change to white After about three seconds the mode key will ligh...

Page 25: ...r 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 to le...

Page 26: ...the touch pads Calibration is always advisable if the unit has recently been disconnected from the mains The sensitivity of the touchpads may need changing The sensitivity of the touchpads can be adj...

Page 27: ...inal purchaser and is not 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 Th...

Page 28: ...Cyrus Audio Ltd Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XY U K...

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