Cyrus DAC XP Signature User manual

Cyrus DAC XP Signature User Instrucons
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.... 1
Power supply ....................................................................... 2
Servicing .............................................................................. 2
Product service centres ....................................................... 2
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS!...................................... 3
Preparaons for Installaon ................................................ 3
INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 3
Key to the rear panel drawing......................................... 3
Connecng Digital Audio Sources........................................ 4
Connecng Analogue Audio Sources................................... 4
Connecng Power ampliers............................................... 4
Connecng to power ampliers with phono inputs ....... 4
Connecng to power ampliers with balanced inputs ... 4
Fixed output.................................................................... 4
Connecng a Cyrus Surround Sound decoder..................... 4
Connecng a Surround Sound decoder (other brand) ........ 4
Connecng to the Digital Output......................................... 4
MC-BUS................................................................................ 5
MC-BUS operaon ......................................................... 5
MC-BUS connecon ........................................................ 5
External Power Supply - PSX-R/PSX-R2................................ 5
How it works ................................................................... 5
Connecng to the AC Mains Supply .................................... 5
OPERATION .................................................................................. 6
Key to the front panel drawing ....................................... 6
Switching On........................................................................ 7
Selecng an input ................................................................ 7
Volume and Balance ............................................................ 7
Volume............................................................................ 7
Balance ........................................................................... 7
Mute .................................................................................... 7
Programmable Input Sensivity .......................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION................................................. 8
Remote control introducon .......................................... 8
Remote control backlight................................................ 8
Fing baeries to the remote control ........................... 8
Sending commands to Cyrus components...................... 8
Switching on Cyrus components..................................... 8
Cyrus amplier commands .................................................. 9
Cyrus CD player commands ............................................... 10
Cyrus Audio streamer commands...................................... 11
Cyrus Phono Signature commands.................................... 12
Learning TV and Satellite commands................................. 13
Preparaon for learning................................................ 13
Learning commands...................................................... 13
Checking programmed commands.................................... 14
Problems with learning...................................................... 14
Sending TV or SAT commands ........................................... 14
SETTING UP................................................................................ 15
Phase adjust....................................................................... 15
Filter adjust........................................................................ 15
Display mode ..................................................................... 15
Input names....................................................................... 16
Input trims ......................................................................... 16
Restoring factory sengs .................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...................................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 18
Power Supply ................................................................ 18
Enclosure ...................................................................... 18
Audio Performance ....................................................... 18
WARRANTY................................................................................. 18
WEEE........................................................................................... 18
CONTENTS

Cyrus DAC XP Signature User Instrucons
1
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
operang instrucons should be adhered to.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operang
instrucons should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operang
instrucons should be retained for future reference.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operang and use instrucons
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 lled 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 ampliers) that produce heat.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for venlaon, to ensure reliable operaon of
the product and to protect it from overheang 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 installaon such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper venlaon is provided or the manufacturer’s
instrucons 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 re 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 mounng of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instrucons, and should use a mounng
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use aachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
IMPORTANT! Read before operang this equipment
CAUTION: The exclamaon mark is to draw your
aenon to important instrucons and safety
procedures in this manual.
ATTENTION: The lightning ash 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
combinaon should be moved with care. Sudden
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart to overturn.
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 baery power, or
other sources, refer to the operang instrucons.
OVERLOADING: Never overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in
an increased risk of re 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 parcular
aenon to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
NAKED FLAMES: No naked ame sources, such as candles,
must be placed on this product. Baeries (baery pack or
baeries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.
LIGHTNING: For added protecon for this product during
a lightning storm, or when it is le unaended or unused
for long periods of me, 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 : Baeries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re 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 t your
mains power socket. Have a suitable socket installed by a
competent electrician.

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Power supply
The moulded IEC connector of the AC cord supplied plugs
into the power inlet 1@ on the rear of the unit.
The mains supply requirement for your Cyrus unit is marked
on a label on the rear panel. Before connecng, check that
this voltage is the same as your mains supply.
230V Products: Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products: Voltage Range 110V-120V
If you move to an area with a dierent mains voltage, contact
your local Cyrus distributor to have your product converted.
There are no user replaceable fuses in this unit.
Servicing
Do not aempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel.
CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service
personnel when:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.•
If liquid has been spilled, or objects 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 operang instrucons. (Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operang instrucons. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage
requiring extensive work by a qualied technician to
restore the product to its normal operaon).
When the product exhibits a disnct change in •
performance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacements specied by the manufacturer or have the
same characteriscs as the original part. Unauthorised
substuons may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon compleon of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operang
condion.
Product service centres
For product service or technical advice, contact only
authorised Cyrus service centres. Contact details for Cyrus
distributors may be found on the Cyrus website at www.
cyrusaudio.com.

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Welcome to the world of Cyrus!
Congratulaons on your choice of Cyrus Audio-Visual products.
Our state-of-the-art design technology and outstanding
quality of manufacture has won countless awards around the
world. We are condent that you will derive great pleasure
from owning a product from one of the most recognised
and respected manufacturers of hi- equipment.
Now is a good me to register your new Cyrus product.
Registraon takes only a few minutes, brings the added
benet of a full ve year factory warranty and adds you to
our mailing list for future product updates and upgrades.
To register, visit www.cyrusaudio.comand click the ‘Login/
Register’ link.
Please read these instrucons carefully before commencing
installaon. They provide full guidance to help you install
your Cyrus DAC safely and correctly.
Preparaons for Installaon
Before installing your DAC check that the following items
are included in the accessory box.
Power Cable•
2 MC-BUS phono cables•
Remote Control Handset•
2 AAA Baeries•
Aer removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the DAC in a well venlated locaon away from
sources of high temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand
the DAC under another unit or on any surface likely to
hamper its cooling or venlaon.
IMPORTANT NOTE:- To avoid damage to your system, always
ensure that mains power is disconnected from all system
components unl installaon is complete.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When connecng inputs to the DAC XP Signature, ensure
that only digital audio sources are connected to ‘Digital’ inputs.
Dual balanced preamp outputs1.
Fixed level DAC outputs2.
MC-BUS connecons 3.
Opcal digital output 4.
Input 1 Opcal 5.
Input 2 Opcal 6.
Input 3 Digital7.
Input 4 Digital8.
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Input 7 Analogue13.
Input 8 Analogue14.
Dual preamp outputs15.
Key to the rear panel drawing

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Connecng Digital Audio Sources
The digital audio inputs of the DAC XP Signature are
compable with a number of dierent digital audio sources.
These include-
Digital Audio output from a CD player•
DVD players (for replay of 2 channel PCM programs •
only)
Digital tape/disc recorders•
Digital Radio•
Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM •
programs only)
Using a suitable Toslink opcal or Digital phono interconnect,
connect each digital audio source to one of the inputs 1~6.
Make a note of the input number used for each source as
the inputs of the DAC XP Signature can be re-named at the
set-up stage.
Connecng Analogue Audio Sources
Analogue Inputs 7-8 are available for the connecon of
stereo analogue audio sources to the DAC XP Signature.
Inputs 7-8 are intended for use with analogue program
sources which include-
Analogue output from CD/DVD Players•
Televisions•
Analogue Satellite Receivers•
FM Radio tuners•
Analogue VCRs/Tape recorders•
Surround decoders•
Connecng Power ampliers
External power ampliers are necessary to drive the system
speakers. Both stereo and high power monoblock Cyrus
power ampliers are available to partner the DAC XP
Signature and a choice of RCA phono or balanced outputs
is provided.
NOTE:- Take care to connect each of the DAC XP Signature
output channels to the correct power amplier and
loudspeaker.
Connecng to power ampliers with phono inputs
With suitable phono interconnects, connect from the
Pre Out terminals 1% to the power amplier inputs. The
system loudspeakers may then be connected to each
power amplier. Dual outputs are provided to enable the
connecon of two ampliers for bi-amping.
Connecng to power ampliers with balanced inputs
With suitable Balanced interconnects, connect from the
Balanced Output terminals a to the power amplier inputs.
The system loudspeakers may then be connected to each
power amplier. Dual outputs are provided to enable the
connecon of two ampliers for bi-amping.
Fixed output
The Fixed output is connected directly to the internal DAC
stage of the DAC XP Signature and bypasses the internal
preamplier and volume control. It may be used to feed the
DAC stage output to an external system preamplier, or for
high quality tape recording from digital sources.
NOTE:- Analogue inputs 7 and 8 are not routed to the Fixed
output.
CAUTION:- Do not connect power ampliers to the Fixed
output.
Connecng a Cyrus Surround Sound decoder
In a Cyrus mul-channel surround sound system the surround
decoder may be connected through the DAC XP Signature
to share the same front channel power ampliers.
In this case, connect a stereo phono interconnect from
the front channel outputs of the surround decoder to the
Input 7 sockets 1# of the DAC XP Signature. For this system
to funcon correctly both the DAC XP Signature and the
Cyrus surround decoder must be included in an MC-BUS
connecon loop and the ‘Cyrus AV’ input name must be set
for Input 7 (see ‘MC-BUS’ secon and ‘Input names’ in the
‘Setup menu’ secon).
When set up in this way, the DAC XP Signature will
automacally check for the presence of the decoder when
the ‘Cyrus AV’ input is selected, then lock the DAC XP
Signature volume seng to an appropriate level.
Connecng a Surround Sound decoder (other
brand)
If your system includes a mul-channel surround sound
decoder (but not a Cyrus model), it may be connected
through your DAC to drive the front channel speakers.
In this case, connect a stereo phono interconnect from the
front channel outputs of the surround decoder to one of
the Analogue Inputs of the DAC. For this system to funcon
correctly, the ‘AV Direct’ input name must be set for the
input used (see ‘Input names’ in the ‘Setup menu’ secon).
When set up in this way, the DAC will automacally lock its
volume seng to a xed level to match the output of the
surround decoder.
CAUTION: The ‘AV Direct’ input name should only be used
for surround decoders that include a volume control, as
the volume control of your DAC will be xed at a very high
level.
Connecng to the Digital Output
An opcal Digital Output d is provided for the connecon
of another digital device to the DAC XP Signature. This may
include such devices as a mul-channel surround decoder
or a digital tape/disc recorder. The currently selected digital
input signal will be routed to this output.

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MC-BUS
MC-BUS operaon
Connecng the MC-BUS sockets c of the DAC XP Signature
in an MC-BUS system provides unied system power control.
With MC-BUS connecons established the power funcon
of all connected Cyrus components may be controlled from
the DAC XP Signature front panel or remote control. Refer
to the following table for Cyrus components that will be
acvated by the DAC XP Signature when the inputs have
been named as listed -
Input name Power on response
CD CD players, power ampliers
TUNER Tuners, power ampliers
AV DVD players, power ampliers
CYRUS AV DVD players, surround decoders, power
ampliers
DVD DVD players, power ampliers
Follow the instrucons in secon ‘Seng up the DAC XP
Signature’ to set the listed input names.
All connected components will also set to Standby when the
DAC XP Signature is set to Standby.
MC-BUS connecon
An MC-BUS loop is established by connecng single phono
cables from the MC-BUS output of one unit to the MC-BUS
input of another. Complete the loop by returning the MC-
BUS output of the nal component to the MC-BUS input of
the rst. The diagram shows an example of MC-BUS wiring
for a Cyrus DAC XP Signature with a CD player, tuner and
power amplier.
External Power Supply - PSX-R/PSX-R2
The PSX-R is a unique DC power supply that will upgrade
the sonic performance of compable products in the Cyrus
range. The PSX-R2 is a performance upgraded version of
the PSX-R. Both of these power supplies are compable for
connecon to the DAC XP Signature.
The following text refers to the use of the PSX-R, but applies
also to the PSX-R2.
To connect a PSX-R, disconnect both components from the
mains, then plug the connector on the umbilical cord of the
PSX-R into the Mul-Pole socket on the back panel. You will
need a mains supply for both units.
NOTE: Connecon of a PSX-R is detected automacally, so
no internal adjustments are required.
How it works
When a PSX-R is connected to a Cyrus product, the power
feeds to the internal circuitry are split two ways with the
clean, stable power source of the PSX-R feeding sensive
circuit secons while other requirements are supplied
internally. This ensures complete isolaon of control circuits
and sensive analogue secons reducing AC mains-borne
noise and power supply ripple.
Connecng to the AC Mains Supply
Connect the socket on the AC Power cable to the Power inlet
1@ on the rear panel. Now connect the cable to a suitable AC
power point.
NOTE: The means to disconnect this product from the
mains supply is the mains plug. Ensure that the mains plug
is accessible at all mes.
Cyrus Streamer
Cyrus
Power Amplifier
Cyrus DAC XP
Signature
Cyrus CD player
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
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MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in

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OPERATION
Standby key1.
Standby light2.
Remote eye3.
Display window4.
Level control and setup adjust5.
Key to the front panel drawing
Setup select6.
Channel balance select7.
Mute8.
Input select9.
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Switching On
The mains power to the DAC XP Signature should normally
be le on unless le unaended for a long period when the
mains power at the wall socket should be switched o or
the product disconnected from the AC supply.
When power is applied, the STANDBY key a is used for power
control. The Standby light bshows red when the DAC XP
Signature is in Standby and green when operaonal.
Selecng an input
Inputs may be selected from the front panel INPUT SELECT
buons i or with the remote control INPUT SELECT keys. As
a new input is selected the input name/number are displayed
briey. The main display indicaon for input/volume can be
selected from the three opons in the setup menu.
The factory default ‘small input’ display opon will also
idenfy the sample rate of the selected source and indicate
‘Invalid Audio Format’ for program material which the DAC
XP Signature will not decode (such as mul-channel digital
sound from DVD players or satellite receivers).
Volume and Balance
The level control e of the DAC XP Signature performs the
dual funcons of volume and balance.
Volume
In 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 seng. The
last used volume seng is stored when the unit is set to
standby.
If the volume is le at an abnormally high volume level before
entering standby, the level will be reduced automacally to
a safe level of –15dB for next use.
Balance
Press the balance control key g to change the mode of
the front panel rotary control e to set Le/Right Balance.
The volume display will also change to show a graphic and
numeric display of the balance seng.
Mute
Pressing the MUTE Key h will mute the volume to minimum
level without disturbing the exisng volume seng. When
muted the display will show that volume is muted. Move
the volume knob up or press the Mute key to fade back up
to the original volume seng.
Programmable Input Sensivity
You may nd an audible dierence in level when switching
from digital inputs to one of the two analogue inputs due
to the diering outputs of your source components. The
unique calibraon memory of the DAC XP Signature can be
programmed to match the sensivity of these inputs with
reference to the digital inputs. Input sensivity sengs are
made through the setup menu. Refer to the secon ‘Seng
up the DAC XP Signature’ for more details.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remote control introducon
The iR14 remote control will send commands to Cyrus
ampliers, CD players, Audio streamers* and the Phono
Signature.
The remote control can also be programmed with the
commands from two other remote control handsets. These
will normally be for your TV and a Satellite or terrestrial TV
set-top box, programmed to the TV and SAT buons, but
could also be other audio components such as a Cyrus tuner
or DVD player etc.
*NOTE: It may be necessary to upgrade the rmware in
an Audio streamer to enable Infra-red remote control
operaon.
Remote control backlight
The remote control keypad includes a back-light. The back-
light will switch on automacally when moved or when a
command is sent.
Fing baeries to the remote control
The baery compartment is on the back of the remote
control.
Press the catch on the baery cover and li o the 1.
cover.
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Switching on Cyrus components
Press one of the keys in the SOURCE group.
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NOTE: If an input has been named CD, the correct input will
also be selected.
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Sending commands to Cyrus components
AAA
AAA
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b
Slide a AAA baery under 2.
the retaining hook in the
upper half of the baery
compartment as shown.
Fit a second AAA baery 3.
into the remaining space.
Replace the baery 4.
cover.
Press the CYRUS•
key to set the
remote control to
Cyrus mode.
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Press• or to
switch on and
send commands
to a Cyrus
amplier.
Press the•
key to switch
on a Cyrus CD
player and send
commands to a
Cyrus CD player
and amplier.
Press the• key
to switch on
a Cyrus Audio
streamer and
send commands
to a Cyrus Audio
streamer.
Replace the handset baeries only with AAA baeries of the
same voltage and type.
Discard used baeries in accordance with recycling
regulaons in force in your area.

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Cyrus amplier commands
Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus •
mode.
You can now control the Cyrus amplier. The CYRUS key
will ash red when commands are being sent in Amplier
mode.
The Amplier mode commands available are listed below –
Set Cyrus ampliers, CD players and Audio streamers to 1.
Standby.
Set the handset to send commands to Cyrus 2.
components.
Send commands to a Satellite receiver (or other device 3.
programmed to use this key).
Set the handset to send commands to an amplier and 4.
CD player.
Step to the next amplier input.5.
No command for an amplier.6.
No command for an amplier.7.
No command for an amplier.8.
No command for an amplier.9.
No command for an amplier.10.
No command for an amplier.11.
No command for an amplier.12.
Amplier mute.13.
No command for an amplier.14.
No command for an amplier.15.
No command for an amplier.16.
No command for an amplier.17.
No command for an amplier.18.
No command for an amplier.19.
No command for an amplier.20.
No command for an amplier.21.
Setup key for programming TV/SAT keys.22.
No command for an amplier.23.
No command for an amplier.24.
No command for an amplier.25.
No command for an amplier.26.
No command for an amplier.27.
Volume down.28.
Volume up.29.
Balance.30.
No command for an amplier.31.
No command for an amplier.32.
No command for an amplier.33.
No command for an amplier.34.
Display o.35.
No command for an amplier.36.
Step to the previous input.37.
Set the handset to send commands to an amplier and 38.
Audio streamer.
Send commands to a TV (or other device programmed 39.
to use this key).
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Cyrus CD player commands
Press the CYRUS key•
Press the• key to set the remote control to CD
mode.
The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus
CD player and amplier. The key will ash red when
commands are being sent in CD mode.
The CD mode commands available are listed below –
Set Cyrus ampliers, CD players and Audio streamers to 1.
Standby.
Set the handset to send commands to an amplier.2.
Send commands to a Satellite receiver (or other device 3.
programmed to use this key).
Set the handset to send commands to an amplier and 4.
CD player.
Step to the next amplier input.5.
No command for a CD player.6.
CD player repeat.7.
No command for a CD player.8.
CD player next track.9.
CD player search forwards.10.
CD player previous track.11.
No command for a CD player.12.
Amplier mute.13.
No command for a CD player.14.
No command for a CD player.15.
CD player audio phase. Changes in phase are subtle and 16.
are best established from the listening posion. When
the phase seng is changed, the display text area will
show the message ‘Phase Normal’ or ‘Phase Invert’. The
performance of the CD player is unaected whether the
signal is in normal or phase inverted mode.
CD player stop.17.
CD player search forwards.18.
No command for a CD player.19.
CD player next track.20.
CD player numeric keypad. Enter a one or two digit track 21.
number to jump to a specic track.
Setup key for programming TV/SAT keys.22.
CD player memory store.23.
CD player previous track.24.
CD player pause.25.
CD player search back.26.
CD player play/pause.27.
Amplier volume down.28.
Amplier volume up.29.
Amplier balance.30.
No command for a CD player.31.
CD player search back.32.
No command for an CD player.33.
No command for a CD player.34.
CD player display o.35.
CD player display mode. Choose track elapsed me or 36.
disc remaining me.
Step to the previous amplier input.37.
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Set the handset to send commands to an amplier and 38.
Audio streamer.
Send commands to a TV (or other device programmed 39.
to use this key).

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Cyrus Audio streamer commands
Press the CYRUS key•
Press the• key to set the remote control to Audio
streamer mode.
The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus Audio
streamer and amplier or an Audio streamer that includes
an amplier. The key will ash red when commands are
being sent in Audio streamer mode.
The Audio streamer mode commands available are listed
below –
Set Cyrus ampliers, CD players and Audio streamers to 1.
Standby.
Set the handset to send commands to a Cyrus amplier.2.
Send commands to a Satellite receiver (or other device 3.
programmed to use this key).
Select an input named CD and set the handset to send 4.
commands to an amplier and CD player.
Step to the next amplier input.5.
No command for an audio streamer.6.
Audio streamer repeat.7.
Audio streamer display informaon.8.
Audio streamer cursor up.9.
Audio streamer cursor right.10.
Audio streamer cursor down.11.
No command for an audio streamer.12.
Amplier 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 audio streamer.18.
No command for an Audio streamer.19.
Audio streamer next track.20.
Audio streamer alpha-numeric keypad.21.
Setup key for programming TV/SAT keys.22.
No command for an Audio streamer.23.
Audio streamer previous track.24.
Audio streamer pause.25.
No command for an audio streamer.26.
Audio streamer play/pause.27.
Amplier volume down.28.
Amplier volume up.29.
Amplier balance.30.
Audio streamer back.31.
Audio streamer cursor le.32.
Audio streamer select.33.
Audio streamer home.34.
Audio streamer display o.35.
No command for an Audio streamer.36.
Step to the previous amplier input.37.
Set the handset to send commands to an amplier and 38.
Audio streamer.
Send commands to a TV (or other device programmed 39.
to use this key).
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Cyrus Phono Signature commands
Commands are sent to the Phono Signature via keys reserved
from the amplier control system.
The remote control operates in the same way as the front
panel controls - press a key to select a funcon, change
that seng with the CURSOR keys, conrm the seng with
ENTER/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 amplier and the Phono
Signature. The CYRUS key will ash red when commands are
being sent in this mode.
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Standby
Select
Step le Step right
Input select
Warp lter
MM/MC
Gain select
Resistance
Capacitance
Store
Display o

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Learning TV and Satellite commands
In addion to controlling Cyrus components, the remote
control can learn the commands from two other remote
control handsets. These will normally be a TV and a Satellite
or terrestrial TV set-top box, programmed to the TV and
SAT buons, but could also be other audio components
including a Cyrus tuner or DVD player etc.
All keys may be programmed with the excepon of the
groups marked CONTROL and SOURCE and the SETUP key.
Preparaon for learning
Check the following points before aempng to learn any
commands -
Check that both remote controls have fresh baeries.•
Choose a locaon on a tabletop that is not brightly lit. •
Subdued light is beer, away from bright natural or
indoor lighng.
Check that you have enough me to spare to complete •
the learning process for all the keys you want to use.
Learning commands
In this example, the Cyrus remote control will be learning
commands from a ‘reference’ Satellite receiver remote
control.
Set the two remote controls up facing each other, spaced 1.
by about 5cm.
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The keypad will light and the key you selected will be red.
Press the TV or2.
SAT key to select
the mode that you
want to program.
Press and hold the3.
SETUP key.
The mode key will change to white. Aer about three
seconds, the mode key will light red again. This indicates
that the remote control is ready to learn codes.
Release the SETUP key.4.
The remote control is now waing to learn commands. The
keypad will light connually and the mode key will light pale
red.
On the reference remote control, press and hold the rst 5.
key you want to learn (for example, volume up) unl the
mode key ashes red.
This indicates that the command has been received.
Release the key on the reference remote control.6.
Press a key on the Cyrus remote control (volume up 7.
in this example) to select where you want to save that
command.
The mode key will stop ashing. This indicates that the
command has been saved successfully.
If the learning process was successful, the remote control
will be ready to learn the next command.
Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each command you want to 8.
learn.
When you have completed learning all commands -
Press the SETUP key.•
The mode key will change to white. Aer a few seconds the
backlight will switch o.
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Checking programmed commands
Select the mode that you just programmed and check •
that the commands were learned successfully.
NOTE: The TV or SAT mode key should ash red when
sending a command. If the mode key is not ashing, then
the command has not learned correctly.
Make a note of any commands that have not programmed •
correctly and repeat the learning process to add these
in.
NOTE: When you start the learning process it does not erase
any programmed keys so you can re-program individual keys
if required.
Problems with learning
If none of the commands have learned correctly, try re-
starng the learning process again. Test a few keys rst
to ensure that your handset is compable for learning. If
the test works then connue to program the rest of the
commands you need.
If you sll have problems, check carefully that the mode
light is ashing correctly as you send a command to learn.
If not, it may be that the baeries need replacement in the
reference handset or that the spacing between the handsets
is not ideal. Try adjusng the spacing between the handsets
and repeang the learning process.
If you connue to have problems, it may be that your
handset is incompable with the learning process. This
could happen with an older design of handset or one that
has an unusual code-set.
Sending TV or SAT commands
Once you have programmed all the keys with the commands
you want, you can use the remote control to send commands
to your TV or Satellite receiver etc.
Press the TV or SAT key to select the mode you want.•
Press the command key.•
The mode key will ash red when sending a programmed
command.

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15
SETTING UP
There are many conguraon opons available in the setup
menu to customise the DAC XP Signature to best match
each individual system.
To enter the menu system, press the front panel SETUP key
f. Turn the Rotary control e to scroll through the opons
available on the display. Press the Rotary control eto select
the opon displayed. During the setup sequence, you can
move to the next or previous step by pressing the Input up
or down buons.
Press the SETUP fkey to exit setup and save any changed
sengs. Note that the setup sequence will exit, saving
any changed sengs aer 10 seconds of inacvity or aer
the last opon ‘Set the sensivity for input 8’ has been
completed.
The setup menu opons are shown here –
Phase adjust
Normal
Phase
This menu opon sets the audio phase for the DAC. The
factory seng is normal. Some listeners may prefer the
inverted seng with their systems or for when playing
parcular recordings.
Filter adjust
Fast Roll-off
Digital Filter Response
This menu opon gives two sengs for the digital ltering
of the DAC stage. Choose your preference of Fast or Slow
roll-o by audioning some of your favourite tracks with
each seng.
Display mode
Small Input Names
Display Mode
There are three modes of display operaon.
The ‘small input’ seng will show a three line display with
the volume reading at the top of the display, the selected
input in the display centre and the current sample rate/lock
status at the boom.
The ‘large input’ seng will show a two line display with the
volume reading at the top and a larger input legend below.
The ‘large volume’ seng will display large volume characters
at the boom of the screen with the bargraph above.
Digital Filter
Display Mode
Name Input 1 Choose a name for input 1 from the name list
Choose a name for input 2 from the name list
Choose a name for input 3 from the name list
Choose a name for input 4 from the name list
Choose a name for input 5 from the name list
Choose a name for input 6 from the name list
Choose a name for input 7 from the name list
Choose a name for input 8 from the name list
Set the sensitivity for input 7
Set the sensitivity for input 8
Name Input 2
Name Input 3
Name Input 4
Name Input 5
Name Input 6
Name Input 7
Name Input 8
Trim Input 7
Trim input 8
Storing settings Save settings and exit setup
Phase adjust Select normal or inverted
Select fast or slow roll off
Select large input, small input or large volume
Setup

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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 connecons,
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 (o)*•
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 seng the names.
There are three special funcon 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 connecon 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 seng. Normal volume operaon will
be restored when any other input is selected.
‘AV Direct’ is reserved for the connecon 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 seng (-6dB) when AV Direct is
selected.
Input trims
Offset
Input 7
+4dB
It is possible to adjust the sensivity of analogue inputs 7
and 8 by selecng the appropriate trim opon 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 sengs
You can also restore all conguraon opons to the inial
default sengs that were applied at the factory.
NOTE: This operaon is not reversible.
To restore factory sengs, disconnect mains power from
the unit. Now re-connect mains power while holding down
the Standby key.

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17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your Cyrus DAC is not operang properly, disconnect the
power and carefully check all connecons and the set-up
procedure using the notes in this handbook. If problems
persist, the checklists below may help.
If you are in any doubt, consult your retailer.
No sound from any speaker with any source
Ampliers not switched
on.
Switch on all of the system
ampliers.
Outputs to ampliers not
correctly connected.
Switch o the power to the
audio system and check
that connecons have been
correctly made from the
DAC to the system ampliers
and speakers.
No sound from one source
Incorrect source
selected.
Check source selecon.
Input named incorrectly. Check that the input is
correctly named.
Pause may have been
set.
Check the source.
Incompable audio
format.
Check the audio format of
the disc/tape to ensure it is
compable with the DAC.
Input not correctly
connected.
Switch o the power to the
audio system and check
that connecons have been
correctly made from the
source to the DAC.
Loud noises from the speakers with certain sources or
discs
Incompable audio
format.
Check the audio format of
the disc/tape to ensure it is
compable with the DAC.
No sound from one loudspeaker
Balance control at
extreme limit.
Centralise Balance control.
Does your speaker have
fuses?
Check speaker, replace
fuses.
Power amplier faulty
(DAC XP Signature only).
The power amplier(s) can
be tested by exchanging le
and right output channels
from the DAC XP Signature.
Switch o the power to
the audio system before
making any changes to the
connecons.
Remote control not operang
Remote control not
operang (lights on
remote are weak or not
ashing when commands
are sent).
Check baeries.
Remote control not
operang (lights on
remote are ashing
correctly).
Ensure that the correct
system has been selected
on the remote for the
system components you are
operang.
If a fault condion sll remains, return the DAC (together
with the PSX-R if you are using one) to your Cyrus appointed
retailer or an authorised Service Centre.

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WEEE
This logo means that this product is not to
be disposed of with your household waste.
This product should be handed over to a
designated collecon point to be recycled.
Your cooperaon in the correct disposal of this
product will contribute to the eecve usage
of natural resources. For more informaon
on collecon points, contact your disposal
service or City Hall.
Specicaons
Power Supply
Voltage: ........................................... As plate on rear of unit
Power consumpon ..................................................... 22W
EMC & Safety Compliance................................................ CE
Enclosure
Dimensions (WxHxD).............................. 215 x 75 x 365mm
Weight ......................................................................... 6.5Kg
Material....................................................... Die cast chassis
Audio Performance
Analogue Inputs
Input Sensivity........................................................ 200mV
Input Impedance ........................................................ 47kΩ
Input Overload level (1KHz, 0.01%THD)........................4.3V
S/N rao, (500mV i/p, max.vol.) .............................. 100dBA
THD+N, (500mV i/p, max.vol.).................................. 0.002%
Channel separaon (1kHz) ...........................................85dB
Digital Inputs
Input voltage ...................................................500mV pk-pk
Input Impedance ..........................................................75Ω
S/N rao, (PCM in, 0dBFS)....................................... 115dBA
THD+N, (PCM in, 0dBFS)........................................... 0.002%
Analogue Outputs
Output voltage (dig. in, vol max) ....Fixed out................2.3V
Pre out...................4.4V
Balanced out .........8.4V
Output Impedance ......................................................300Ω
WARRANTY
The warranty should be registered on-line within 30 days
of purchase. No Retailer or Distributor may vary the terms
of this warranty, which is personal to the original 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.
This warranty excludes:
Damage caused through neglect, accident, misuse, wear •
and tear, or through incorrect installaon, adjustment
or repair by unauthorised personnel. Any unauthorised
servicing will result in loss of warranty.
Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from •
the purchaser.
Consequenal damage, loss or injury, arising from or in •
conjuncon with this equipment.
Equipment for aenon under warranty should be consigned
return carriage paid. If returned equipment is found to
comply with the published specicaon, CYRUS reserves
the right to raise a charge.
The above condions do not aect your statutory rights as
a consumer.
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