Talk electronics Cyclone 1.2 User Manual

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Talk Electronics

Cyclone 1.2

User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics
Cyclone Integrated amplifier. We are
confident that it will provide you with many
years of musical enjoyment and reliable
service. However, please take the time to
read this guide thoroughly before using the
amplifier. It explains how to install and
connect it, and suggests how to ensure
that you always enjoy its optimum
performance.

UNPACKING LIST

Integrated amplifier
Instruction manual
AC power cord
Remote control handset
Guarantee card

NOTE: We recommend that the supplied AC
power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin
Cables power cord for best results.
Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with
interconnects and we recommend the use of the
Merlin series of interconnect cables.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR CYCLONE INTEGRATED

AMPLIFIER

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION

Please unpack your amplifier carefully and position it
on a stable, level surface close to a mains socket.
Before attempting to connect it into your system
please read this manual carefully.

The Cyclone will perform well placed on a coffee
table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve the best
performance we suggest you place it on a specialist
hi-fi support. There are many suitable designs
available, which your dealer will be happy to advise
you about.

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Position the amplifier so that it will not be subjected
to high ambient temperatures: avoid sites where it
will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating
radiator. For your own safety – and your amplifier’s
well-being — do not allow it to come into contact
with water. Keep it away from potted plants to avoid
those all-too-common watering accidents! To clean
the amplifier’s case disconnect it from the wall
socket and wipe it with a barely damp, lint-free cloth
or chamois leather, stubborn marks may be removed
using ‘White spirit’ however be careful not to remove
the screen printing. If you suspect that water has
entered the casework, return the amplifier to your
dealer so that he can examine it.

Once you have installed the amplifier please do not
throw away its packaging. If you move home or
need to return the unit to your dealer, the original
packaging will protect it and ensure it arrives
undamaged.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The Cyclone’s come with a ready assembled mains
lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it
to the mains supply. We strongly recommend that
you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do
not use extension blocks, which degrade sound
quality. For the same reason we also advise against
“line filters” and “mains conditioners”. If your mains
supply is noisy or you have household appliances
that generate clicks and pops that can be heard
through your hi-fi system, have an electrician correct
the problem at its source. We do however
recommend the use of ‘Merlin Cables’ power chords
which do not interfere with the current flow and offer
a significant performance improvement

Should you need to replace the fuse in your mains
plug (if appropriate), please fit only the correct
replacement types. If for any reason the blue LED on
the left bottom corner of the front panel will not
illuminate, it is possible that one of the internal
protection fuses may have blown, these should only
be replaced by a qualified person.

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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.

SIGNAL 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

SWITCHING 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.

FRONT PANEL

USING 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.