Cyrus SE series User Instructions

Cyrus SE series CD players User Instructions

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IMPORTANT! Read before operating this equipment!

CAUTION: The exclamation mark is to draw your attention to

important instructions and safety procedures in this manual.
ATTENTION: The lightning flash warns you of the risk of electrical

shock presented by components inside this product.
Unauthorised personnel must not open this unit

.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove any unit
covers or panels. There are no user serviceable parts in this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.

HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

CLEANING: Unplug this product from the mains before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

WATER AND MOISTURE:

Do not use this product near water - for

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. The product must
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled wit h liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or any other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation,
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.

OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

MOVING THE PRODUCT: A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Sudden stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to
overturn.

POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

OVERLOADING: Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. This can result in an increased risk of fire or electric
shock.

POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon

or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.

NAKED FLAMES: No naked flame sources, such as candles, must be

placed on this product.

LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

CAUTION! POLARISED CONNECTOR (CANADA and USA):

To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Do not alter or remove this plug if it does not fit your mains power socket.
Have a suitable socket installed by a competent electrician.

POWER SUPPLY:

The moulded IEC connector of the AC cord supplied plugs into the power inlet

f on the rear of the unit.

The mains supply requirement is marked on a label on the rear panel. Before
connecting, check that this voltage is the same as your mains supply.

230V Products: Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products: Voltage Range 110V-120V

If you move to an area with a different mains voltage, contact your local Cyrus
distributor to have your product converted.

There are no user replaceable fuses in this unit.

NOTE FOR UK CUSTOMERS:

The CD8 is supplied with a power cable terminated by a fused 13A mains
plug. This plug should not be removed but if it is removed, dispose of it safely
and do not re-use it. To connect a new 13A plug, proceed as follows: Connect
the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red. Connect the blue
wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black. The internal plug fuse should
be 5A.

SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage requiring extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation).

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacements specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.

PRODUCT SERVICE CENTRES:

For product service or technical advice, contact only authorised Cyrus service
centres. The Cyrus distributors are listed at the end of this instruction manual.

User Instructions Cyrus SE series CD players

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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 CD player safely and
correctly.

Cyrus CD8, CD6, CDXt model differences

These user instructions are for the Cyrus CD8, but also refer to the CD6 and
CDXt CD players. Model differences are indicated in the text where they

occur.

Preparations for Installation

Before installing the CD8 check that the following items are included in the
accessory box.

• Warranty Card

• AC Mains Cable

• Remote Control Handset

• 2 x Phono leads for MC-BUS connection

After removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the CD8 in a well ventilated location away from sources of high

temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand the CD8 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. Audio Outputs* 4. MC-Bus System

2. Optical Output 5. PSX-R Connection**

3. Digital Output** 6. Power Inlet
* CD8 & CD6 only **CD8 & CDXt only

Connecting to the System Amplifier (CD8 and CD6 only)

Connect a suitable stereo RCA phono interconnect to the audio output
sockets

a of the CD8 and the corresponding input of the amplifier or receiver.

Amplifier inputs suitable for this purpose are CD or AUX inputs.
Dual outputs are provided for convenient connection to multiroom units or for

direct connection to tape/disc recorders etc.
DO NOT connect the CD8 to the PHONO input of the amplifier, as this could

damage your amplifier or speakers.

Connecting an External D/A Converter

The CD8 provides a digital output to drive an external D/A converter. Using a
digital interconnect, connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL

b or DIGITAL COAXIAL

c (CD8, CDXt only) to the 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.

The DIGITAL COAXIAL connection is recommended where this connection is
available.

Connecting a Cyrus PSX-R (CD8 and CDXt only)

The Cyrus PSX-R is a high quality regulated power supply, the use of which
will elevate your CD8 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 CD8. When correctly

fitted, the connector will latch into the socket.
Note: The PSX-R power supply and the CD8 will both require connection to

the mains supply.

MC-Bus System Connection (Optional)

By using the MC-BUS connection on your CD8, a highly functional integrated
system with full remote control may be set up. This feature is usable if you
own a Cyrus 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 Slot 7. Repeat

2. Standby Key 8. Search Forward

3. Standby Light 9. Search Reverse

4. Remote Eye 10. Next Track

5. Display Window 11. Previous Track

6. Stop/Eject 12. Play/Pause

Switching On

The mains power to the CD8 should normally be left on unless left unattended
for a long period when the mains power at the wall socket should be switched
off or the product disconnected from the AC supply.

When power is applied, the STANDBY key

b is used for power control. The

Standby light

c shows red when the CD8 is in Standby and green when

operational.

Loading a Disc

Before loading a disc, check that the display reads ‘No Disc’, indicating that a
disc is not already loaded. To load a disc, hold the disc label side upwards
and place it gently into the CD Loading Slot. Once a third of the disc is
loaded, the disc will be automatically loaded through the front panel. The
display will show ‘Reading’ while checking the contents of the disc.

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/PAUSE key

1@ again to resume playing the disc.

Fast Forward/Reverse

The SEARCH FORWARD h and SEARCH REVERSE i 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 g 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

g

will allow

continuous play of this program sequence.

Stop/Eject Key

When a disc is playing, press the STOP/EJECT Key f to stop the disc
immediately.

If the disc is already stationary, one touch of the STOP/EJECT key

f will

eject the CD.