Cyrus Pre-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.
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Before playing DSD music, choose, install and configure
a DSD player app on a computer connected to the ‘USB
B’ input.
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Select the ‘USB’ input.
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Play the DSD music file.
Volume level
The level control performs the dual functions of volume
and balance.
Volume
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Touch ‘MUTE’ again to restore the original volume
setting.
Headphones
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Connect your headphones.
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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.
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Touch ‘FILTER’ repeatedly to step through the available
options.
The filter name will be displayed and the filter setting
updated.
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.