Talk electronics Cyclone 1.2, User Manual

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If, for any reason, you wish to replace the plug or

cable, please note that the lead must be connected

as follows. 

NOTE:

 These instructions apply in the

United Kingdom only – consult your dealer about

wiring conventions in other countries.

Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH (E or

symbol      )

Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL (N)

Brown wire connects to LIVE (L)

Please ensure that the replacement lead

contains a 5A fuse in the UK.

S

IGNAL

CONNECTIONS

The Cyclone integrated amplifiers were developed

using high quality interconnects and speaker cables

from Merlin Cables, these allow the amplifiers to

operate as intended and deliver their optimum

performance. We strongly recommend that you use

these cables for all connections. You can obtain

these from your dealer or distributor

S

WITCHING

YOUR

AMPLIFIER

ON

AND

OFF

To avoid “switch-on thumps” being transmitted to

your loudspeakers when you switch on your system,

we have implemented a highly sophisticated relay

based protection system which is de-activated by

selecting any source. However, if your amplifier is

already switched on and un-muted when you turn on

the ancillary source it is possible that you may hear a

‘thump’ through your speakers. To avoid this we

advise that you should always switch on your

amplifier last. Start by powering your source

components, then switch on your integrated

amplifier. When you’ve finished listening, turn off or

mute the amplifier first, then switch off your sources.

The rear panel switch on the Cyclone connects

mains power to the amplifier. We suggest that during

normal use you leave this switch in the “on” position

and silence the amplifier with the mute/ standby

button situated on the lower left hand corner of the

front panel. This ensures that the Cyclone will always

deliver its best performance as soon as you begin

listening. A blue LED indicates that power is on and

the red LED indicates that the output is functional.

If you are going on holiday you can use the rear

panel switch to power down the amplifier completely.

For absolute safety, disconnect the mains lead from

the wall socket. We also advise that you do this

during thunderstorms to avoid damage from power

line surges.

F

RONT

 P

ANEL

U

SING

THE

FRONT

PANEL

CONTROLS

Mute: 

this button mutes the amplifier’s output. It

does not disconnect the Cyclone from the mains

supply. Push it once to silence the amplifier and push

it again to restore the audio output.

The blue LED above this button will illuminate when

the amplifier is connected to the mains supply and

switched on via the rear panel rocker switch. The red

LED indicates whether the amplifier’s output is

operational: if it is glowing the amplifier’s output is

connected; if it is not the amplifier’s audio circuits are

muted. If for any reason the blue LED is illuminated

but the red LED will not come on when the mute

button, or any input button, is pressed then your

amplifier is in protection mode and should be

returned to your dealer for examination.

CD: 

select this button  to listen to your CD player or

any other source you have connected to the CD

input.

Tuner:

 select this button to listen to your tuner or

any other source you have connected to the Tuner

input.

Aux: 

select this button to listen to any line level

source you may have connected to it.

AV: 

select this button to listen to your VCR,

Laserdisc player or any other line level source you

have connected to the AV input. See also section on

Optional 6 Channel AV Buffer

Tape 1:

 select this button to listen to your cassette

deck or any other source you have connected to the

Tape 1 input.

Tape 2:

 select this button to listen to your cassette

deck or any other source you have connected to the

Tape 2 input.

Monitor:

 On Cyclone 1.2 models only. You can only

monitor Tape 1. When tape monitor is selected the

LED above the Monitor button will glow green. To

deselect the monitor function simply press the

Monitor button again.

Note: 

when switching inputs the mute light will flash

momentarily as the switching software mutes the

output to avoid clicks and bangs.

Volume: 

this rotary control, not surprisingly, adjusts

the amplifier’s audio output.