Cyrus Phono Signature User manual

Phono Signature User Instrucons
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT! .. 1
Power supply ....................................................................... 2
Servicing .............................................................................. 2
Product service centres ....................................................... 2
FCC NOTICE.......................................................................... 3
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS!................................. 4
Introducon......................................................................... 4
Preparaons for installaon ................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 5
Key to the rear panel drawing......................................... 5
Important – read before making any audio connecons..... 6
Connecng Turntables......................................................... 6
Seng the ground li switch............................................... 6
Connecng the output ........................................................ 6
Connecng balanced XLR outputs .................................. 6
Connecng unbalanced phono outputs.......................... 6
MC-BUS system connecon (Oponal)................................ 6
External power supply - PSX-R/PSX-R2................................ 6
How it works ................................................................... 6
Connecng to the AC mains supply..................................... 6
OPERATION ............................................................................. 7
Key to the front panel drawing ....................................... 7
Key operaon....................................................................... 7
Power................................................................................... 8
Selecng an Input ................................................................ 8
Sengs display .................................................................... 8
MM/MC cartridge type selecon ........................................ 8
MM/MC indicator ........................................................... 8
Cartridge matching .............................................................. 8
Moving coil cartridges..................................................... 8
Moving magnet cartridges.............................................. 8
Warp lter............................................................................ 8
Conguring MC inputs......................................................... 9
Checking the current sengs ......................................... 9
Manufacturer’s specicaon .......................................... 9
If no specicaon is available ......................................... 9
Seng MC gain.................................................................... 9
Manual gain seng......................................................... 9
Seng gain using the bargraph ...................................... 9
Seng MC cartridge loading ............................................. 10
Resisve load seng..................................................... 10
Capacive load seng.................................................. 10
Fine tuning cartridge load sengs................................ 10
Saving changes to gain or loading sengs ........................ 10
Saving new sengs....................................................... 10
Reverng to previous sengs....................................... 10
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION .......................................... 11
Remote control introducon ........................................ 11
Remote control backlight.............................................. 11
Fing baeries to the remote control ......................... 11
Sending commands to Cyrus components.................... 11
Switching on Cyrus components................................... 11
Cyrus Phono Signature commands.................................... 12
Cyrus amplier commands ................................................ 13
Cyrus CD player commands ............................................... 14
Cyrus Audio streamer commands...................................... 15
Learning TV and Satellite commands................................. 16
Preparaon for learning................................................ 16
Learning commands...................................................... 16
Checking programmed commands.................................... 17
Problems with learning...................................................... 17
Sending TV or SAT commands ........................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................. 18
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 19
Power Supply ................................................................ 19
Power Consumpon ..................................................... 19
Enclosure ...................................................................... 19
Audio performance....................................................... 19
Audio performance (MM)............................................. 19
Audio performance (MC) .............................................. 19
WARRANTY............................................................................ 19
WEEE...................................................................................... 19
CONTENTS

Cyrus Phono Signature User Instrucons
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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
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.
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.
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.
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 mes.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING 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.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use aachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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Power supply
Connect 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 of your amplier 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-230V
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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FCC NOTICE*
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protecon against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful interference to radio
communicaons. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television recepon, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the •
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
Any changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
*115V products

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS!
Congratulaons on your choice of Cyrus Hi- 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 two year factory warranty and adds you to
our mailing list for future product updates and upgrades.
To register, visit www.cyrusaudio.com and click the ‘Login/
Register’ link.
Please read these instrucons carefully before commencing
installaon. They provide full guidance to help you install
your amplier safely and correctly.
Introducon
The Cyrus Phono Signature is a high quality phono
preamplier for vinyl turntables featuring -
Switchable inputs for 4 x turntables.•
Each input congurable to match either moving coil or •
moving magnet cartridges.
Front panel adjustment of gain, resistance and •
capacitance loading for each input congured for moving
coil use.
Choice of balanced or unbalanced audio outputs.•
Warp lter to reduce bass unit excursion on warped •
records.
Interacve display with peak hold bargraph to assist in •
seng moving coil gain.
Remote control of all features from the Cyrus iR14.•
MC-BUS connecon for system integraon with other •
Cyrus components.
Preparaons for installaon
Before installing your Cyrus preamplier check that the
following items are included in the accessory box.
Power Cable•
Remote Handset•
2 cables for MC-BUS connecon•
Aer removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the preamplier in a well venlated locaon away
from sources of high temperature, dust or humidity. Never
stand the preamplier under another unit or on any surface
likely to obstruct its cooling or venlaon.

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INSTALLATION
1. MC-BUS System
2. Unbalanced phono output
3. Balanced XLR output
4. Ground li switch
5. Input 4
6. Input 3
Key to the rear panel drawing
7. Input 2
8. Input 1
9. Ground terminals
10. PSX-R/PSX-R2 connecon
11. Power inlet
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Important – read before making any audio
connecons
To avoid possible damage to your preamplier, it is essenal
to disconnect all system components from the mains supply
before connecng or disconnecng audio interconnects.
Connecng Turntables
Turntables may be connected to any of the four available
inputs e- h as each input is separately programmable for
use with moving coil or moving magnet cartridges.
Connect the le and right plugs from the turntable audio •
cable to the le (white) and right (red) connectors of the
input you are using.
Connect the ground wire from the turntable to the •
corresponding ground terminal.
Seng the ground li switch
The chassis of the Phono Signature is connected to mains
ground. The Ground Li switch d enables the circuit of the
Phono Signature to be linked to mains ground or isolated.
The seng of this will be system dependent.
The factory seng for the switch is to the ‘LIFT’ posion.
If any hum or buzz noises are apparent when playing a
turntable, seng the switch to the ‘GND’ (grounded)
posion may cure the problem.
If hum or noise problems persist when playing a turntable
and the switch seng does not cure the problem, contact
your retailer to check the ground connecon arrangements
on your turntable and other system components.
Connecng the output
There is a choice of balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (phono)
outputs to connect to your system preamplier/amplier.
NOTE: The Phono Signature does not include a volume
control so it is not suitable for direct connecon to a power
amplier. It must be connected to an amplier that includes
a volume control.
Connecng balanced XLR outputs
The XLR outputs c are compable with balanced audio
inputs on a preamplier.
Connect le and right XLR cables between the le •
and right XLR outputs of the Phono Signature and the
corresponding inputs of the preamplier.
Connecng unbalanced phono outputs
The phono outputs b are compable with unbalanced audio
inputs on a preamplier.
Connect a dual phono cable between the le and •
right phono outputs of the Phono Signature and the
corresponding inputs of the preamplier.
MC-BUS system connecon (Oponal)
By using the MC-BUS connecon aon your Phono Signature,
a highly funconal integrated system with full remote
control may be set up. This feature is usable if you own a
Cyrus amplier. Refer to the relevant product handbook for
MC-BUS wiring instrucons.
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 Phono 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 of the amplier. 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.

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Standby switch1.
Standby light2.
Remote eye3.
Display window4.
Rotary control5.
Store key6.
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Key to the front panel drawing
MC Capacitance load key7.
MC Resistance load key8.
MC Gain key9.
MM/MC Select key10.
Warp lter key11.
Input select key12.
Key operaon
With the excepon of the WARP key, the Phono Signature
keys are operated in two stages to avoid accidental key
operaon. This could cause noise by selecng unterminated
inputs etc.
The key operaon sequence is -
Press a key to select input, loading etc.•
Turn the Rotary Control to step through the opons.•
Press the Rotary Control to select the displayed opon.•

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Power
When power is applied, the STANDBY key a is used for
power control. The Standby indicator bshows green when
the amplier is operang and glows red when in standby
mode.
In regular use the preamplier should be connected
permanently to the mains power supply. When le
unaended for a long period (holidays etc) it should be
disconnected from the AC supply.
Selecng an Input
Press the INPUT key • 1@.
The current input number will be displayed.
Turn the ROTARY CONTROL• eto change to another
input.
Press the ROTARY CONTROL• eto select the input.
Aer a short delay, the input will be selected.
Sengs display
The display will indicate the input number selected and
whether the input is set for MM or MC operaon.
The display will also indicate the gain seng in dB, the input
resisve load seng (IP R) and the input capacive load
seng (IP C).
The bargraph display shows a graphic indicaon of the le
and right channel levels. This can assist with seng MC
gain.
MM/MC cartridge type selecon
Each input can be set to be compable with either Moving
Magnet or Moving Coil cartridges.
To change between MM and MC for the selected input -
Press the MM/MC key • 1).
Turn the ROTARY CONTROL• e to switch between Moving
Magnet and Moving Coil sengs.
Press the ROTARY CONTROL• e to select a new seng.
Aer a short delay, the cartridge type will change and
the selecon will be saved for this input.
MM/MC indicator
The MM/MC indicator will light yellow when an input is set
to Moving Magnet and green when set to Moving Coil.
When an input is selected or a seng is changed the
indicator will change to red briey to indicate that the sound
is muted.
Cartridge matching
Moving coil cartridges
If you have connected a moving coil cartridge to one or
more of the inputs, you should now refer to the ‘Conguring
MC Inputs’ secon on the next page to congure those
input(s).
Moving magnet cartridges
For inputs set for moving magnet cartridges, the gain,
resisve load and capacive load sengs are pre-opmised
to standard values that best match this type of cartridge.
The GAIN, RES (resistance load), and CAP (capacitance load)
keys are therefore disabled and the indicators will not light.
Warp lter
The warp lter will assist in removing very low frequency
informaon caused by warps in the vinyl. In a high quality
record playing system these large amplitude signals may
overload a preamplier or cause large bass unit excursions
for the loudspeakers.
Press the WARP key • 1! to switch in the warp lter.
The WARP indicator will light and ‘FLTR’ will be
displayed.
Low frequency signals caused by warps will be reduced.
Press again to cancel the warp lter.•
Gain display (MC only)1.
Input resisve load (MC Only)2.
Bargraph limit mark3.
Right channel bargraph4.
Le channel bargraph5.
Input capacive load (MC Only)6.
Warp lter indicator7.
MM/MC indicator8.
Input indicator9.
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Conguring MC inputs
When an input is congured to play a Moving Coil cartridge,
the gain, resisve load and capacive load sengs may be
individually set to best match the requirements of dierent
pickup cartridges.
Checking the current sengs
The sengs displayed apply to the input that is currently
selected.
Manufacturer’s specicaon
Some cartridge manufacturers will provide output voltage
and opmum loading specicaons for their cartridge. If
these specicaons are available, this is the best starng
point for input conguraon. A typical cartridge specicaon
may read -
Output voltage ..............150μV
Load resistance..............>50Ω
Load capacitance...........Not specied
These specicaons can be used to choose inial sengs
for gain and load.
Gain can be manually set from the table in the next
secon, load resistance should be set to a value above
the manufacturer’s recommended minimum and load
capacitance should be set to the closest value or to the
minimum 220pF when not specied.
If no specicaon is available
If no manufacturer’s data is available for the cartridge, start
with the default sengs for resistance and capacitance
loading and an inial seng of 40dB for gain.
The gain seng can then be determined using the
bargraph.
Seng MC gain
Manual gain seng
The gain sengs for the Phono Signature can be matched to
a cartridge output voltage range as shown in the following
table.
Gain Cartridge output voltage range
40dB 2mV or more
50dB 600μV - 2mV
60dB 250μV - 600μV
70dB less than 250μV
The factory seng is 40dB to reduce the possibility of input
overload. The gain can be increased if required for a lower
output cartridge.
In the ‘Manufacturer’s recommendaon’ example above,
the 70dB gain seng would best match the cartridge.
To change the gain seng -
Press the GAIN key • i.
Turn the ROTARY CONTROL• e to step through the
opons available.
Press the ROTARY CONTROL• e to select a new seng.
The GAIN indicator will change colour from green to
yellow. This indicates that the seng has changed from
the value previously stored.
If you prefer this seng and want to save it for the •
selected input, refer to the ‘Saving changes to sengs’
secon.
Seng gain using the bargraph
The display bargraph can also be used to opmise the
gain seng for a moving coil cartridge. The limit mark on
the bargraph corresponds to an output level equivalent
to a CD player which should ensure compability with
most preampliers. Levels exceeding this may cause some
preampliers to overload.
Play a record that includes loud passages of music.•
The bargraph will show the level of the music as it plays.
Music peaks will hold briey.
Experiment with dierent gain sengs to achieve a bargraph
display that has the largest amplitude without exceeding
the limit mark.
NOTE: If you hear any distoron when playing loud passages
of music, check that the signal level displayed on the
bargraph is not exceeding the limit line and reduce the gain
seng if necessary.

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Seng MC cartridge loading
Resisve load seng
In the ‘Manufacturer’s recommendaon’ example, the 50Ω
seng would best match the cartridge shown.
The factory seng is 1kΩ. To change the resisve load
seng -
Press the RES key • h.
Turn the ROTARY CONTROL• eto step through the
opons available.
Choose from 11Ω, 16Ω, 33Ω, 47Ω, 100Ω, 150Ω, 333Ω,
500Ω, 1kΩ, 47kΩ,
Press the ROTARY CONTROL• e to select a new seng.
The RES indicator will change colour from green to
yellow. This indicates that the seng has changed from
the value previously stored.
If you prefer this seng and want to save it for the •
selected input, refer to the ‘Saving changes to sengs’
secon.
Capacive load seng
In the ‘Manufacturer’s recommendaon’ example above,
the lowest 220pF seng would best match the cartridge
shown.
The factory seng is 220pF. To change the capacive load
seng -
Press the CAP key • g.
Turn the ROTARY CONTROL• eto step through the
opons available.
Choose from 220pF, 1nF, 2nF, 3nF.
Press the ROTARY CONTROL• e to select a new seng.
The CAP indicator will change colour from green to
yellow. This indicates that the seng has changed from
the value previously stored.
If you prefer this seng and want to save it for the •
selected input, refer to the ‘Saving changes to sengs’
secon.
Fine tuning cartridge load sengs
Changing cartridge load sengs will not damage a cartridge
and you may nd a combinaon of sengs that you prefer
by changing the sengs while listening.
The eects of changing load resistance and capacitance will
be quite subtle, though seng load resistance to the lower
values will also reduce the output level from the cartridge.
The gain may be increased to compensate if necessary.
Increasing the load resistance may also provide a subtle
tonal correcon to benet older records that have been
played very regularly.
Saving changes to gain or loading sengs
Saving new sengs
If you have made changes to sengs for an input (one or •
more of the GAIN, RES or CAP indicators will be yellow)
and want to save them, press the STORE buon f.
Changes in sengs will be saved and the GAIN, RES and
CAP indicators will change to green.
Reverng to previous sengs
If you make changes to sengs, but do not press the •
STORE key, these temporary sengs will be retained
if you set to Standby, but will be lost if you disconnect
mains power.

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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.
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Switching on Cyrus components
Press one of the keys in the SOURCE group.
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NOTE: If amplier inputs have been named CD and/or
Stream X, the correct amplier input will also be selected.
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Sending commands to Cyrus components
AAA
AAA
a
b
Press the catch on the1.
baery cover and li o
the cover.
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.
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.
Press the CYRUS•
key to set the
remote control
to Cyrus mode to
control the Phono
Signature and an
amplier.
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Press• or to
switch on and
send commands
to a Cyrus
amplier and a
Phono Signature.
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 and
amplier.

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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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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 Cyrus2.
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 and16.
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.
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 send4.
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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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.
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5cm
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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your preamplier is not operang properly, disconnect
the power and check carefully all connecons.
If you are in any doubt, consult your retailer.
No sound
The preamplier is
switched o or set to
Standby
Bring the unit out of Standby
(Standby light - GREEN)
The wrong input is
selected
Check that the input is
connected correctly and re-
select if necessary.
Connecon problems Check that the turntable is
connected correctly. If so,
check that the connecons
to the pickup cartridge are
correct.
Check the output connecons
from the Phono Signature to
the system amplier.
Other system
component sengs
Check that the system
amplier is switched on and
set to the correct input.
No sound from one loudspeaker
Connecon problems Check that the turntable is
connected correctly. If so,
check that the connecons
to the pickup cartridge are
correct.
Other system
components
If possible, check the system
with another source. Check
that the balance control is not
set to one channel.
Speaker cables /
interconnects faulty
Check connecons, cables -
replace if needed
Hum or buzz
Ground loop Change the posion of the
ground li switch. If this
doesn’t resolve the problem,
there may be a ground loop
via the turntable and some
other components in your
system. Take the turntable
to your retailer to get this
checked.
Hum pickup Ensure that the turntable
and connecon cables are
posioned away from any
equipment that could radiate
a magnec eld, parcularly
large power ampliers. Re-
posioning the turntable and
cables temporarily will help to
idenfy if this is the problem.
Distoron
Distorted sound on loud
passages when using a
moving coil cartridge
The output signal level may
be too high for the system
preamplier. Reduce the gain
seng.
Your preamplier has a unique fault indicaon system to
help you to diagnose problems.
Possible fault Indicaons on the display during use, the
display will show-
Muted (DC)
DC is present at the output
of the amplier
If this is a constant
indicaon, switch o
the preamplier and
disconnect all inputs
and outputs. Switch on
with no input or output
connecons. If the
indicaon persists, return
the unit for service.
PSU Service
A problem has been
detected with the power
supply.
If a PSX-R is connected
to the preamplier,
disconnect it and re-test.
If the indicaon persists,
return the unit for service.
If a fault condion sll remains, return the amplier to your
Cyrus appointed retailer or an authorised Service Centre.