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CyrusStraightLine
INTRODUCTION
Cyrus Straight Line
INTRODUCTION
Cyrus Straight Line
Congratulations on the purchase of your Cyrus Straight
Line 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 seven sections.
Cautions .............................................................................3
Installation.........................................................................4
Operation...........................................................................6
Additional Information.................................................... 8
Trouble Shooting ..............................................................9
Specifications................................................................... 10
Guarantee ........................................................................11
To enable you to make full use of this amplifier we
suggest that you read these sections which will explain the
fundamental operations of the unit.
UNPACKING
Always follow the instruction handbook and retain it in a
safe place for future reference.
Before proceeding with installing the Cyrus Straight Line,
ensure that the following items are included in the
accessory box:
• Instruction Manual
• Power Cable
• 4 Loudspeaker Plugs
• Guarantee Card
After removing these items, please retain the packing for
future use.
CAUTION
POLARISED CONNECTOR (115V PRODUCTS ONLY)
CONNECTOR POLARISE (PRODUITS 115V SEULEMENT)
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot and fully insert
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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.
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CAUTIONS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Your Cyrus Straight Line 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 Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products Voltage Range 110V-120V
LOCATION
Install the Cyrus Straight Line in a well ventilated location
where it will not be exposed to high temperature or
humidity.
Avoid installing the Cyrus Straight Line in a location
which is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near to hot
appliances or radiators. Placing and using the amplifier for
long periods on heat-generating sources will affect
performance and may damage the cabinet. Installation in a
damp or dusty environment may result in malfunction or
accident.
RE-LOCATION
Cyrus Straight Line should you move to another area with
a different mains voltage.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
It is important not to allow any liquid or foreign object fall
into this unit. When routing the power cord avoid running
it over or near sharp objects.
If the Cyrus Straight Line 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
never
remove any panels from the unit or attempt to
service the unit. In the unlikely event of failure, please
refer to qualified service personnel.
POSITIONING THE UNIT
The Cyrus Straight Line may be positioned as a free
standing unit or alongside another piece of audio
equipment. Never stand the Cyrus Straight Line under
other units which may adversely affect its efficient
cooling. Never place the Cyrus Straight Line on a carpet
or similar material which may hamper normal ventilation.
The Cyrus Straight Line is supplied ready for use in your
location. Care has been taken to ensure that the power
supply requirements are correctly set. Consult your
Mission distributor to arrange for conversion of your
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INSTALLATION
Cyrus Straight Line
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1. Right Speaker Output
2. Pre-Amplifier Output
3. Tape Output
4. Tape Input
5. Sp Input
6. Aux Input
7. Video Input
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8. Tuner Input
9. CD Input
10. Left Speaker Output
11. Power Inlet
12. Mains Fuse
13. Power Switch
AMPLIFIER - REAR VIEW
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INSTALLATION
CONNECTING POWER TO THE UNIT
The moulded IEC connector of the mains lead supplied
should be plugged in to the power inlet on the rear of
the unit.
The mains fuse
is located on the rear panel next to the
power switch. It must only be replaced with the following
types:
U.K. / Europe - 230V T1A/20mm
N. America / Far East - 115V T2A/20mm
In the U.K., the Cyrus Straight Line 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.
CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER
Two phono cables are necessary for connection of a tape
recorder. Connect a phono cable from the Output or
Playback sockets of the tape recorder to the Tape Input -
TP IN
of the Cyrus Straight Line. Connect a second
phono cable from the Input or Record sockets of the tape
CONNECTING OTHER INPUTS
Connect a phono cable between each system component
and the rear panel sockets as marked on the rear panel
diagram. At all times observe the colour coding of the
phono cable for left and right channel identification. The
Cyrus Straight Line provides for connection of a CD
Player -CD
VI
and two auxiliary inputs - AU and SP
, a tuner - TU , a Home Theatre decoder -
.
The AU and SP inputs can be used for connection of a
wide variety of products such as a second CD player,
tuner or VCR, an electronic keyboard, an organ or a
second tape deck if only replay is necessary. Always
check the technical specification of these products before
connecting to your Cyrus Straight Line. Consult your
dealer if in doubt.
CONNECTING A TURNTABLE
The Cyrus Straight Line is a line level amplifier. If you
wish to play a turntable through your unit, you will need
an external phono preamplifier.
recorder to the Tape Record Output - TP OUT
sockets
of the Cyrus Straight Line.
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INSTALLATION&OPERATION
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CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS
The left and right loudspeakers are connected to the rear
panel sockets
and respectively of the Cyrus Straight
Line using the plugs provided. First, fit the plugs to the
loudspeaker cables. Carefully note that the cable carries
marking or colours for polarity, (+ and -) may also be
marked for direction with an arrow. For correct operation,
it is essential that the (+ and - ) terminals of the Cyrus
Straight Line are connected to the corresponding (+ and -)
terminals of the loudspeakers. When fitting the plugs to
the cables be sure to line up (+ and -) at each end. The
loudspeaker plugs can now be fitted into the speaker
sockets of the Cyrus Straight Line.
POWER CONTROL
The mains power switch is located on the rear panel of
the Cyrus Straight Line (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 the front panel drawing on page 7.
for power control. The Standby light
will show red
when the Cyrus Straight Line is off and green when
operating.
SELECTING AN INPUT FOR LISTENING
Use the Input Selector switch
source input. Remember to turn the volume control
to select the desired
to
minimum when switching between sources.
RECORD AND PLAYBACK
If the tape recorder connections are made according to the
previous instruction in this manual, then you will be able
to listen to a recording by selecting the TAPE MONITOR
switch - TP
.
To cancel this, press the TP switch again. If your tape
deck have a three-head facility, then you can use the TP
switch to monitor the recording quality directly from the
third head, whilst recording. You can record from a source
by selecting the appropriate input on the input selector and
following the instructions in your tape deck manual.
VOLUME CONTROL
When the Cyrus Straight Line is in regular use and the
power is permanently on, the STANDBY key
should
be used
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The VOLUME CONTROL of the Cyrus Straight Line
follows a logarithmic law. This means that as you turn the
control up or down, the amplifier volume level tracks your
hearing pattern in a stable and consistent manner.
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OPERATION
1. Standby Switch
2. Standby Indicator
3. Input Selector
4. Tape Monitor
5. Volume Control
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AMPLIFIER - FRONT PANEL VIEW
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cyrus Straight Line
KNOW YOUR
CYRUS STRAIGHT LINE
Power
• When powered up from the mains switch on the rear
panel, the Cyrus Straight Line will enter Standby
mode.
• When switched to Standby, the power amplifier
section of the Cyrus Straight Line is shut down to
ensure minimal power consumption and reduced heat
generation.
Volume and Balance
• The volume control system of your Cyrus Straight
Line is a precision engineered potentiometer which
has been chosen for its musical transparency. The
inter-channel tracking of this unit is maintained to a
very high standard.
• In order to preserve the purity of the signal path, your
amplifier is not equipped with a balance control
Bi-amping / Tri-amping
USING YOUR
CYRUS STRAIGHT LINE
In all audio systems, the audible volume from the speakers
will change in level when switching from one music
source to another due to the differing output sensitivities
of each source component. This is particularly the case
with CD players which frequently have output levels very
much greater than other programme sources.
For safety and to preserve the longevity of your
equipment:
1. Ensure the volume control is always set to minimum
before selecting any source.
2. Select the input required.
3. Adjust the level control to give a comfortable
listening level leaving a margin of headroom for the
amplifier to work in.
4. NEVER turn up the volume 'as loud as it will go'. If
audible distortion is observed, the level is too high
and may cause damage to your amplifier and
loudspeakers.
• The buffered pre-amplifier output of the Cyrus
Straight Line may be used in conjunction with added
power amplifier blocks to upgrade your loudspeaker
system through Bi-amping or Tri-amping. The Cyrus
Power is recommended for this application.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you suspect that your Cyrus Straight Line is not
operating properly, disconnect the power and check
carefully all connections against the installation section of
this handbook. If problems persist, the checklists in this
section may help. If in any doubt, consult your local
dealer.
No Sound from either Speaker
• Check that the Cyrus Straight Line is on. The green
power light should be "ON".
• Check that the relevant programme source is selected
and is working. For example the CD Player is
playing.
• Check that the Tape Monitor is not selected
inadvertently.
No Sound from one Speaker
• 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. If possible use another
interconnect cable.
Spurious Sounds from the Loudspeakers
If you experience strange or unusual noises from your
system, proceed as follows:
• Select another source to ensure that this is not a
common problem. If the problem remains, switch the
Cyrus Straight Line off at the rear panel and turn it
on again after a few seconds.
• If the problem is limited to a single source, check the
integrity of the interconnection to the source and in
the case of a phono turntable, check that the phono
ground wire is secured at the rear panel of the
associated preamplifier.
AMPLIFIER MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts in the Cyrus Straight
Line 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.
• Check the speaker cable connection integrity of the
missing channel.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cyrus Straight Line
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Input Sensitivity .....................Line ........................ 200mV
Input Impedance .....................Line ........................... 20kΩ
Frequency Response (-3dB) ...Line ..............4.5Hz, 80kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio..............Line .......................107dBA
Power Output ..........................8 Ohms....................... 50W
THD+N (PRE - AMP)............Line ......................<0.004%
THD+N (both channels driven, 1kHz, 2/3 power)
................................................8 Ohms.................<0.005%
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage
See the plate attached to the rear of unit
Power Consumption
ENCLOSURE
Dimensions (WxHxD) ........................ 215 x 75 x 365 mm
Weight .......................................................................4.6Kg
Material ..................................................... Die cast chassis
The company reserves the right to change this specification without prior notice.
THE MISSION/CYRUS GROUP MANUFACTURES
Domestic Loudspeaker Systems
Loudspeaker Stands
Loudspeaker Cables
Automotive Loudspeaker Systems
Compact Disc Players
D-to-A Converters
Domestic Amplifiers
Standby .....................................................................(12W)
ON (No Load)...........................................................(23W)
ON (2 x 50W/Ch) ...................................................(185W)
Safety Requirements............................................EN60065
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Automotive Amplifiers
Tuners
Home Theatre Processors
Regulated Audio Power Supplies
Isoplat (Vibration Isolation Platform)
Iss.02-9710 File:3AEN7A17.WIM
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GUARANTEE
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) All damage caused through accident, misuse, wear
and tear, neglect or through incorrect installation,
adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel.
ii) Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or
from the purchaser.
Claims under this guarantee must, whenever possible, be
made through the Dealer from whom the equipment was
purchased or if that is not convenient, through another
authorised MISSION/CYRUS dealer.
MISSION shall not be liable for any consequential
damage, loss or injury whatsoever, arising from or in
conjunction with this equipment.
The cost of carriage (to or from the Dealer) shall be borne
by the purchaser.
This guarantee is personal to the original Purchaser and is
not transferable.
If equipment is found on examination to comply with the
published specification, MISSION reserves the right to
make a charge for examination and for return carriage.
No Dealer or Distributor has any authority to vary the
terms of this guarantee.
Any unauthorised servicing will result in loss of
guarantee.
We strongly recommend that you retain the sales receipt
for your CYRUS equipment in case of any warranty claim.
The above conditions do not affect your statutory rights as
a consumer.
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NOTES Cyrus III Amplifier
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