Cyrus dAD3
User Instructions
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Welcome to the world of
Cyrus!
Congratulations on your choice of
Cyrus
Hi-fi products. Our state-of-the-art
design technology and outstanding quality of manufacture has won
countless awards around the world. We are confident that you will derive
great pleasure from owning a product from one of the most recognised
and respected manufacturers of hi-fi equipment.
Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation.
They provide full guidance to help you install your
Cyrus dAD3
safely and
correctly.
Preparations for Installation
Before installing the
Cyrus dAD3
check that the following items are
included in the accessory box.
•
Warranty Card (with instruction manual)
•
AC Mains Cable
•
Remote Control Handset
•
2 x Phono leads for MC-BUS connection
After removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the
Cyrus dAD3
in a well ventilated location away from sources of
high temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand the
Cyrus dAD3
under
another unit or on any surface likely to hamper its cooling or ventilation.
INSTALLATION
(Refer to Fig.1
)
Key to the rear panel drawing:
1. TOSLINK Digital Output
4.
PSX-R
Connection
2. Audio Outputs
5. Power Inlet
3.
MC-Bus System
6. Mains Fuse
Connection
7. Power Switch
Connecting to the System Amplifier
Connect a suitable stereo RCA phono interconnect to the audio output
sockets
c
of the
Cyrus dAD3
and the corresponding input of the amplifier
or receiver. Amplifier inputs suitable for this purpose are CD or AUX
inputs.
DO NOT connect the
Cyrus dAD3
to the PHONO input of the amplifier, as
this could damage your amplifier or speakers.
Connecting an External D/A Converter
The
Cyrus dAD3
provides a digital output to drive an external D/A
converter. Using a 'TOSlink' optical fibre interconnect, connect the socket
marked DIGITAL OUT
b
to the optical input of a suitable D/A converter
and connect the converter’s audio outputs to a suitable input of the
amplifier.
Refer to the D/A converter handbook for guidance.
Connecting a
Cyrus PSX-R
The
Cyrus PSX-R
is a high quality regulated power supply, the use of
which will elevate your
Cyrus dAD3
into a true world-class state-of-the-art
product.
The connector fitted to the umbilical cable from the
PSX-R
must be
securely connected to the
PSX-R
socket
e
on the rear of the
Cyrus
dAD3
. When correctly fitted, the connector will latch into the socket.
Note:
The
PSX-R
power supply and the
Cyrus dAD3
will both require
connection to the mains supply.
Mc-Bus System Connection (Optional)
By using the MC-BUS connection on your
Cyrus dAD3,
a highly
functional integrated system with full remote control may be set up. This
feature is usable if you own a
Cyrus IIIi
/
III
amplifier
, MR3
multi-room unit
or
Cyrus Pre-amplifier.
Refer to the relevant product handbook for MC-
BUS wiring instructions.
OPERATION
(Refer to Fig.2)
Key to the front panel drawing:
1. CD Loading Door
8.
Repeat
2. Standby Key
9.
Search Forward
3. Standby Light
10. Search Reverse
4. Remote Eye
11. Next Track
5. Display Window
12. Previous Track
6. Stop/Open
13. Play/Pause
7. Memory Store
Switching On
The mains power switch
h
on the rear panel of the
Cyrus dAD3
should
be left on for normal operation, except when left unattended for a long
period when it should be switched off or disconnected from the AC
supply.
When power is applied, the STANDBY key
c
is used for power control.
The Standby light
d
shows red when the
Cyrus dAD3
is in Standby and
green when operational.
Loading a Disc
Press the STOP/OPEN key
g
to open the CD tray. Place a CD in the
tray with the label side upward. Press the STOP/OPEN key again. The
CD tray will load into the player
.
Playing a Disc
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key
1#
on the front panel. Playback will
commence from track 1 unless otherwise selected.
Pausing
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key
1#
to pause the current track. The disc will
be held at the precise point of interruption and the PAUSE symbol will
show on the display. Press the PLAY key
1#
again to resume playing the
disc.
Fast Forward/Reverse
The SEARCH FORWARD
j
and SEARCH REVERSE
1)
keys may be
used to locate a specific point within a track. The search will commence
initially at a slow speed increasing after a few seconds if the key is held
down.
The Search keys will also search through next or previous tracks if held
down long enough.
Previous/Next Track Selection
Pressing the NEXT
1!
or PREVIOUS
1@
keys allow you to change forward
or backward through the tracks on the CD. Track indications appear on
the display.
Repeat
The REPEAT key
i
can be used to replay the entire disc or programmed
tracks.
When REPEAT is selected, its symbol shows on the display. Press the
key a second time to clear Repeat.
If a program selection has been stored, the REPEAT key
i
will allow
continuous play of this program sequence.
