User Instructions Cyrus III
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INTRODUCTION Cyrus III Amplifier Congratulations on the purchase of your Cyrus III Amplifier. This piece of equipment is a precision manufactured state-of-art product, constructed to the highest standards and specifications. This manual contains installation and operating instructions to enable the user to connect up and operate the amplifier correctly, thus ensuring the greatest satisfaction and long term use. This instruction manual is divided into eight sections.
Cyrus III Amplifier CAUTIONS Your Cyrus III Amplifier is factory set to operate from a fixed mains supply voltage, which is marked on a label at the rear of the unit. Before connecting, check that this voltage is the same as your mains supply, i.e. 230V Products 115V Products Voltage Range 220V-240V Voltage Range 110V-120V UNPACKING RE-LOCATING Always follow the instruction handbook and retain it in a safe place for future reference.
INSTALLATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cyrus III Amplifier Right Speaker Output Left Speaker Output Pre-Amplifier Output Tape Recorder Output Tape Input Aux Input CD Input Phono Input English Fig.1 Amplifier (rear view) 4 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Cyrus III Amplifier INSTALLATION POSITIONING THE UNIT IMPORTANT The Cyrus III may be positioned as a free standing unit or alongside another piece of audio equipment. Never stand the Cyrus III under another unit. This may adversely affect the efficient cooling of the Cyrus III. Never place the Cyrus III on a carpet or similar material which may hamper normal ventilation.
INSTALLATION Cyrus III Amplifier Connecting a Turntable Connect the phono cable from the turntable to the phono input - PH 8 . Be sure to follow colour coding of the plugs to keep left and right channels correctly ordered. If the turntable has a ground wire fitted, connect this to the Turntable ground connection 13 of the amplifier. Note that the phono pre-amplifier of the Cyrus III is suitable for use with a pick-up cartridge of either moving magnet or high output moving coil design.
Cyrus III Amplifier 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. OPERATION Standby Switch Standby Light Balance Remote Eye Volume Level Tape 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Fig.
OPERATION Cyrus III Amplifier RECORDING AND PLAYBACK POWER The mains power switch 16 is located on the rear panel of the amplifier (refer to the rear panel drawing on page 4). This switch should be left on for normal operation, except when left unattended for a long period. In this case the mains power should then be switched off or the product disconnected from the AC supply. Refer now to figure 2, front panel drawing on page 7.
Cyrus III Amplifier Remote Control Handset as supplied with Cyrus III only OPERATION Volume Control In normal mode the rotary knob of the Cyrus III controls the volume in 1dB steps from its maximum level down to the minimum. The light ring around the knob is calibrated to give the correct loudness scale to the changes in the volume level. When the volume is set to the minimum level the first L.E.D. indicator on the light ring will be RED.
REMOTE CONTROL Cyrus III Amplifier Controls for Cyrus III Amplifier Controls for Cyrus FM7 Tuner Power Off Control for Cyrus III and Cyrus FM7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. English Power Off Numeric Keypad Mono Mute Tape Monitor Balance CD Select Tuner Select 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Cyrus III Amplifier REMOTE CONTROL Auto Tuning REMOTE OPERATION Power Your Cyrus III may be turned on by selecting any Input Select Key 7 - 10 on the Cyrus amp - tuner handset. If an FM7 is used, then pressing the Tuner Select Key - TUN 8 will also switch the tuner on. To switch the power off from the remote position, press the "Cyrus System Off" RED Key on the handset.
REMOTE CONTROL Cyrus III Amplifier Mono Operation The tuner may be forced into mono operation using the MONO key 3 on the handset. This is useful in cutting the background noise substantially when tuned to weak transmissions. This function may also be beneficial in improving quality of centre-image broadcasts such as news, sports, etc. Should you wish to permanently receive a particular in MONO proceed as follows. Tune to the desired station and press the MONO key 3 .
Cyrus III Amplifier ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KNOW YOUR CYRUS III Power • When first powered up from the mains switch on the rear panel, the Cyrus III will run a self-test, checking the internal functions and all the front panel indicators in sequence. After completion of this cycle the amplifier will revert to Standby mode. When first switched on from standby the CD input is automatically selected and the volume is set to minimum.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • A multitude of signal/sound processing components such as Dolby Pro-Logic sound processors may be used with the Cyrus III by connection inside the "Tape Loop" of the amplifier. In this case the tape recorder is normally connected to the processor instead. For detailed connectivity refer to the relevant component's manual.
Cyrus III Amplifier ADDITIONAL INFORMATION which ensures consistency and quality levels hitherto impossible to achieve in an audio product of this price range. AMPLIFIER MAINTENANCE • • 15 There are no user serviceable parts in the Cyrus III so there is no reason to remove any of the panels. After disconnecting the mains power supply, the cabinet may be cleaned using a chamois leather, slightly moistened with water. DO NOT use cleaning agents containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cyrus III Amplifier No Sound from one Speaker TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you suspect that your Cyrus III is not operating to specification please read through this section before returning the amplifier to your local dealer. No Sound from either Speaker • Check the Balance Control is not set to left or right limits. • If your loudspeakers are fitted with protection fuses, check that the fuse is intact. • Check the interconnect cable integrity on the rear panel and at source.
Cyrus III Amplifier fault in the Now switch the problem otherwise it defective. TROUBLESHOOTING loudspeaker cable or the loudspeaker. the cable at the loudspeaker end and if switches then the loudspeaker is faulty, is the loudspeaker cable which may be Note: Be sure to restore the system to its original configuration after completion of the above series of tests.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cyrus III Amplifier FAULT INDICATION SYSTEM FAULT INDICATION WHEN IN USE The Cyrus III has a unique fault indication system, built in to help you to diagnose the possible cause of a problem. All fault indications are presented by the Standby light on the front panel of your Cyrus III.
Cyrus III Amplifier SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO PERFORMANCE Input Sensitivity ..................... Line.........................200mV (50W/8Ω) ............................... Phono.....................2.75mV Input Impedance..................... Line............................22kΩ Phono.........................47kΩ +50pF THD+N (AMP) (both channels driven) ........... 8 Ohms .....................0.02% (1kHz half power).................. 4 Ohm.......................0.
GUARANTEE Cyrus III Amplifier This guarantee only becomes effective if the guarantee card enclosed is completed by the Dealer and the purchaser and returned to MISSION or Distributor within 8 days of purchase. This guarantee excludes: i) ii) All damage caused through accident, misuse, wear and tear, neglect or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel. Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser.
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