Cyrus soundKey User manual
Cyrus soundKey User Instrucons
Contents
Important! Read before operang this equipment!....................... 1
FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................ 1
FCC noce....................................................................................... 1
Noces ........................................................................................... 1
Introducon.................................................................................... 1
Compability ............................................................................. 1
Unpacking....................................................................................... 1
Connecng soundKey to an Android mobile phone or tablet ........ 2
Operang soundKey with Android devices .................................... 2
Connecng soundKey to an Apple mobile phone or tablet............ 3
Operang soundKey with Apple devices........................................ 3
Connecng soundKey to a computer ............................................. 4
Operang soundKey with a computer............................................ 4
Troubleshoong ............................................................................. 5
Hands-free microphone is not working. .................................... 5
Occasional clicking noises in the background of the music....... 5
Specicaons.................................................................................. 5
Power Supply............................................................................. 5
Enclosure ................................................................................... 5
Audio performance.................................................................... 5
Warranty......................................................................................... 5
WEEE .............................................................................................. 5
Cyrus soundKey User Instrucons
1
Important! Read before operang this equipment!
Read these instrucons.
Keep these instrucons.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instrucons.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
There are no user-serviceable parts.
Introducon
Cyrus soundKey is a high quality, in-line DAC upgrade for
mobile devices and computers.
Compability
Cyrus soundKey is compable with the following sources -
• Android mobile devices that are OTG (on the go)
compable.
• iOS mobile devices with lightning connecon. This
requires a camera kit to enable USB connecon (not
supplied).
• Computers and other audio sources that have USB1.0 or
later compable ports.
Unpacking
Unpack the soundKey and check that the pack contains -
• The soundKey
• USB connecon cable*.
• OTG micro USB connecon cable*.
• OTG USB-C cable*.
• Quick-start guide.
*CAUTION: Use only the supplied cables and, where required,
a genuine Apple camera kit to connect the soundKey to your
mobile device.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon
is subject to the following two condions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operaon.
FCC noce
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 protecon against harmful interference in a
residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause
harmful interference to radio communicaons. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television recepon, 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 separaon between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Noces
AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc.
Apple® and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Cyrus soundKey User Instrucons
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Connecng soundKey to an Android mobile phone or
tablet
The soundKey can be connected to any Android mobile
device that includes a micro-USB or USB-C connecon that
is OTG (on the go) compliant.
• Two OTG cables are supplied with the soundKey to
connect to Android mobile devices. Follow the diagram
to connect the cable that matches your mobile device
between the device and the soundKey.
The cables are non-reversible, the grey plug must connect
to the device and the black plug to the soundKey.
• Connect the headphones to the headphone socket on
the soundKey as shown.
Connecon is complete.
OTG
Operang soundKey with Android devices
Select music, video and games as normal on the Android
device.
The audio will be routed through the soundKey to the
headphones.
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Connecng soundKey to an Apple mobile phone or
tablet
The soundKey can be connected to any Apple mobile device
that includes a lightning connector.
NOTE: To connect the soundKey to an Apple mobile device
you will require an Apple camera kit, available from any
authorised Apple store.
The cable reference numbers are -
MD821ZM/A (USB2.0).
MK0W2ZM/A (USB3.0).
• Follow the diagram to connect the camera kit and
the supplied USB cable to the mobile device and the
soundKey.
• Connect the headphones to the headphone socket on
the soundKey as shown.
Connecon is complete.
Operang soundKey with Apple devices
Select music, video and games as normal on the Apple
device.
The audio will be routed through the soundKey to the
headphones.
USB
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Connecng soundKey to a computer
The soundKey can be connected to any laptop or desktop
computer that has a USB port with specicaon of USB1.0
or later.
• Follow the diagram to connect the supplied USB cable to
the computer and the soundKey.
• Connect the headphones to the headphone socket on
the soundKey as shown.
Connecon is complete.
USB
Operang soundKey with a computer
Select music, video and games as normal on the computer.
The audio will be routed through the soundKey to the
headphones.
NOTE: When using a computer as an audio source it may be
necessary to change the audio conguraon to direct audio
through the soundKey.
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Troubleshoong
Hands-free microphone is not working.
The soundKey is a high quality headphone upgrade and does
not include connecvity for a hands-free microphone.
Occasional clicking noises in the background of the music
The audio signal from the source may not be very stable.
In this case the soundKey will have to re-lock to the signal
occasionally. When this happens the sound will click. A
dierent source may perform beer.
Specicaons
Power Supply
Voltage: ...................................... Supplied from USB source
Enclosure
Dimensions (WxHxD)...........................23.6 x 7.8 x 53.4 mm
Weight ............................................................................ 19g
Material.............................................. Solid aluminium case
Audio performance
Output voltage ..............................................................1.7V
Frequency response (-3dB) ............................. 12Hz - 45kHz
S/n rao...................................................................... -90dB
Sample rate range .........................16 bit/44.1k - 24 bit/96k
Designed in England
Made in China
Cyrus reserves the right to change all specicaons without noce. E &OE
Warranty
The warranty period is one year.
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 installaon, 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.
• Consequenal damage, loss or injury, arising from or in
conjuncon with this equipment.
Equipment for aenon under warranty should be consigned
return carriage paid. If returned equipment is found to
comply with the published specicaon, CYRUS reserves
the right to raise a charge.
The above condions do not aect your statutory rights as
a consumer.
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 collecon point to be recycled.
Your cooperaon in the correct disposal of
this product will contribute to the eecve
usage of natural resources. For more
informaon on collecon points, contact
your disposal service or City Hall.
Cyrus soundkey english V0.10
Cyrus Audio Ltd., Ermine Business Park, Hunngdon, PE29 6XY, U.K.
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