
Classic PRE
User Instructions
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT! 1
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS .................................... 4
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INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 5
Key to the rear panel drawing .......................................... 5
Important – read before making any audio connections
Connecting analogue audio sources
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Connecting digital audio sources
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Connecting a power amplifier/speakers
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Connecting a power amplifier/speakers
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Bi-amping .......................................................................... 8
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Using the fixed output of your preamplifier
Connecting a tape recorder for recording
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Connecting a Cyrus surround sound decoder
Connecting a surround sound decoder (other brand)
MC-BUS System ................................................................... 10
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Connecting to the AC mains supply
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OPERATION ............................................................................. 11
Key to the front panel drawing
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Mains power ........................................................................ 11
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Selecting the ‘Cyrus AV’ or ‘AV Direct’ inputs
Volume and balance ............................................................ 12
Volume ............................................................................ 12
Safe volume levels after standby
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Balance ........................................................................... 12
Tape/Disc playback and recording
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Recording ........................................................................ 12
Playing through a second amplifier
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ............................................ 13
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Fitting batteries to the remote control
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Cyrus CD player commands ................................................. 15
Cyrus audio streamer commands ........................................ 16
Cyrus Phono Signature commands ...................................... 17
CONFIGURATION .................................................................... 18
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FIRMWARE UPDATES .............................................................. 20
REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING .............................................. 21
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Learning commands ....................................................... 21
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................... 23
Error indicators ............................................................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 24
Power Supply .................................................................. 24
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Enclosure ........................................................................ 24
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