Cyrus AV Master User Instruction
User Instructions
Cyrus AV-Master
Cyrus AV master
INTRODUCTION Cyrus AV master
Congratulations on the purchase of your Cyrus AV master. This
piece of equipment is a precision manufactured state - of - the 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
unit correctly, thus ensuring the greatest satisfaction and long
term use. This instruction manual is divided into 8 sections;
Cautions..................................................................................3
Installation..............................................................................4
Operation..............................................................................10
Remote Control ....................................................................18
Additional Information ........................................................20
Trouble Shooting .................................................................22
Specifications .......................................................................23
Guarantee .............................................................................24
POLARISED CONNECTOR (115V PRODUCTS ONLY)
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond
CAUTION
CAUTION
To enable you to make full use of the comprehensive facilities
of the AV master we would suggest that you read these sections
carefully. They will explain the fundamental operations of the
unit and how it can be operated in conjunction with other
When installing the AV master please ensure that
there is a clearance of at least 10 cm. round the
top and right hand side of the unit to enable
access to the rear mounted mains power switch
products to provide a high performance surround sound
system.
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Cyrus AV master CAUTIONS
Your Cyrus AV master 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 supply, i.e.
230V Products Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products Voltage Range 110V-120V
UNPACKING
Always follow the instruction handbook and retain it in a safe
place for future reference.
Before proceeding with installing the AV master, ensure that
the following items are included in the accessory box;
• Instruction Manual
• Mains Power Cable
• Remote Handset
• Miniature alignment microphone
• Battery for above
• 2 Loudspeaker plugs
• 2 RCA phono output cable
• Guarantee Card
After removing these items, please retain the packing for future
use.
LOCATION
direct rays of the sun, or near to hot appliances or radiators.
Placing and using the AV master for long periods on heatgenerating sources will affect performance and may damage
the cabinet. Installation in a damp or dusty environment may
result in malfunction or accident.
RE-LOCATING
The AV master is supplied ready for use in your location. Care
has been taken to ensure that the power supply requirements
are correctly set. Consult your Cyrus distributor to arrange for
conversion or your AV master should you move to another area
with a different mains voltage.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
It is important not to let any liquid or foreign objects fall into
this unit. When routing the power cable avoid running it over
or near sharp objects.
If the AV master is not to be used for a long period of time,
unplug the unit from the mains power supply.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts, therefore do not
remove any panels from the unit or attempt to service the unit.
In the unlikely event of a failure, please refer to qualified
service personnel.
Install the AV master in a well ventilated location where it will
not be exposed to high temperature or humidity. Avoid
installing the AV master in a location which is exposed to
INSTALLATION Cyrus AV master
POSITIONING THE UNIT
The AV master may be positioned as a free standing unit or
alongside another piece of audio equipment. Never store the
AV Master under another unit. This may adversely affect
efficient cooling of the AV master. Never place the AV master
on a carpet or similar material which may hamper normal
ventilation.
CONNECTING THE UNIT
All connections to the AV master are on the rear panel with the
operational controls and display located on the front panel.
Please refer to Page 10
The Mains Supply
The moulded IEC connector of the mains lead supplied should
be plugged in to the power inlet
mains fuse
switch
is located on the rear panel next to the power
. It must only be replaced with the following types;
on the rear of the unit. The
UK/Europe - 230V T1A
N.America/Far East - 115V T2A
In the U.K., the AV Master comes with the mains plug fitted. In
the unlikely event that the plug fuse should need replacing
ensure that it is only replaced with a 3 Amp Fuse.
INSTALLING AN AV SYSTEM
The AV master is a versatile six-channel Home Theatre
decoder unit which can be installed in two ways. Installation
and operation instructions are given for both options. The
options are-
'System 1', where a separate integrated amplifier (or a
pre/power combination) is also installed in the system. The
audio sources are connected to the system amplifier, whilst the
audio visual sources are connected to the AV master. The audio
will operate independently of the AV master whilst the AV
master will fully control the audio visual sources. (You will
need an additional Cyrus Power amplifier to ensure full
functionality of front and rear channels.).
'System 2', where the AV master is installed with power
amplifiers for the front and rear channels. In this way, as many
as four input sources may be connected to the AV master and
all input selection and volume control adjustments take place
through the AV master.
NOTE:- Certain connections and operating procedures apply
only to a 'System 1' set-up. These sections are highlighted as in
this example.
System 2 owners should skip these sections.
Examples of both systems are shown on the next page. Interwiring between the Cyrus amplification components are shown
as bold lines.
English
The shaded text applies to 'System 1' applications only- refer to pages 4,5
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Cyrus AV master INSTALLATION
English
The shaded text applies to 'System 1' applications only- refer to pages 4,5
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INSTALLATION Cyrus AV master
POSITIONING THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Location of the TV monitor in a Home Theatre system
The TV in a Cyrus Home Theatre system should ideally be
located centrally at the front of the chosen viewing area. The
monitor location should allow correct positioning of the left
and right loudspeakers.
Positioning the loudspeakers
The main left and right loudspeakers should be placed on each
side of the TV monitor, equi-distant from the viewer. If
domestic conditions restrict the placement of the speakers, the
ALS (auto-alignment system) of the AV master may be used to
compensate for any inaccuracies in volume level which result.
Set up the front speakers for best stereo results in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Surround channel speakers should be positioned behind the
listener on the side walls or rear wall. The loudspeakers should
ideally be mounted high enough to avoid acoustic masking by
furniture. Good results and minimum visual impact can often
be achieved by mounting the loudspeakers at ceiling height.
The centre channel dialogue speaker should be located
centrally, above or below the TV monitor to link the centre
channel sound closely to the on-screen action.
English
The shaded text applies to 'System 1' applications only- refer to pages 4,5
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Cyrus AV master INSTALLATION
CONNECTION
Before proceeding to connect the AV master, ensure that all
system components are disconnected from the mains power
supply.
For a system 1 installation: Please ensure that the main system
amplifier and source components have been installed and fully
tested before connecting the AV master and the audio visual
sources to the system.
Installation cautions
• All stereo audio signals must be correctly connected for left
and right channel alignment. Stereo RCA phono
interconnects are colour coded to assist with channel
identification.
• All speaker connections must be checked to ensure phase
polarity. The + or red speaker terminal must always connect
to the + or red amplifier terminal. Speaker cables are
marked with a moulded or coloured tracer to enable channel
identification.
• The AV master is not designed for connection to video
signals. Permanent damage may result if video connections
are made to the audio inputs.
The numbers in the text of the following section refer to the
rear panel view on page 10
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Connecting inputs to the
AV master
Up to four inputs may be connected to the AV master audio line
inputs AV1-AV4
- . These could be from audio visual
program sources such as a TV monitor audio output, VCR,
video disc player or a home video camcorder or from stereo
audio sources such as a CD player, FM tuner or cassette deck.
For each input, connect a stereo RCA phono interconnect from
the audio output connections of the source to the chosen rear
panel input sockets AV1-AV4
- .
Connecting a VCR or cassette deck for audio recording
Record output connections are also available for a VCR or
stereo cassette deck. Connect a RCA phono interconnect from
the AV master REC OUT sockets
to the line audio inputs of
the VCR or cassette deck.
VIDEO CONNECTIONS
The audio outputs of your video recorder, laser disc player, etc
should be connected to the Cyrus AV master line inputs. Video
outputs should be connected to the TV monitor (or video
processor if you have one). Please consult the user manuals of
your TV and video components for details.
English
The shaded text applies to 'System 1' applications only- refer to pages 4,5
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