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DAC X+ b c d e f ghi1) MC-BUS Cyrus CD player BALANCED OUT MC-BUS out OUT 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 5 USE PSX-R ONLY IN 4 IN 6 FIXED MC-BUS 230V IN 8 50/60Hz IN 7...
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed. The mains supply requirement for your Cyrus unit is marked on a label on the rear panel. Before connecting, check that this voltage is the same as CLEANING: Unplug this product from the mains before cleaning. Do not use your mains supply.
Operation .......... DAC X+........... 5 Now is a good time to register your new Cyrus product. Registration takes only a few minutes, brings the added benefit of a full two year factory warranty Installation ........DAC XP+ ..........6 and adds you to our mailing list for future product updates and upgrades.
The digital audio inputs of the DAC X+ are compatible with a number of MC-BUS configuration different digital audio sources. These include- Within a Cyrus system, the DAC X+ may be connected to either the CD, TU, • Digital Audio output from a CD player AU or AV input, as selected by the user to best match their system •...
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DAC X+. From the factory, the DAC X+ will power on in response to a CD select command from a Cyrus remote control or from a CD select signal sent via MC-BUS, so if the DAC X+ is connected to the CD input of the amplifier, no change will be required to this setting.
Cyrus system remote controls For convenience of operation, the DAC X+ will respond to CD system select commands from a Cyrus amplifier or system remote control, switching on each time the CD system is selected and switching off with power off commands.
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MC-BUS connection loop and the 7. Input 3 Digital 15. Dual preamp outputs ‘Cyrus AV’ input name must be set for Input 7 (see ‘MC-BUS’ section and 8. Input 4 Digital ‘Input names’ in the ‘Setup menu’ section).
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External Regulated Power Supply - PSX-R The PSX-R is a unique DC power supply which will upgrade the sonic performance of your DAC XP+ and other Cyrus products. When a DAC XP+ / PSX-R combination is installed, the analogue section of the DAC stage is powered from this clean, stable power source while other requirements are supplied internally.
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Name Input 3 Choose a name for input 3 from the name list ‘Cyrus AV’ the DAC XP+ will check the system for the presence of a Cyrus surround decoder and, if found, lock out its volume control at a precise...
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Cyrus DAC XP+ User Instructions OPERATION (DAC XP+) Key to the front panel drawing (Fig.2): 1. Standby key 6. Setup select 2. Standby light 7. Channel balance select 3. Remote eye 8. Mute 4. Display window 9. Input select 5. Level control and setup adjust...
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BAND key is used for this purpose. • Pressing AV will send commands to a DVD player. This key will also SETUP MENU switch on a DVD player and select an input named AV, Cyrus AV or AV BASS TREBLE Direct on the DAC XP+. 2&...
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AV SETUP MODE SELECT – see table below Record to memory card DAB/FM/Memory card band select Mono/stereo when playing FM Stereo/mono *early Cyrus CD players will respond to Play/Stop only AV (DVD & amp) MODE AV-S (DVD & decoder) MODE AV-SETUP MODE Power off all systems...
If a fault condition still remains, return the DAC (together with the PSX-R if you are using one) to your Cyrus appointed dealer or an authorised Service Centre.
Cyrus DAC X+, Cyrus DAC XP+ User Instructions Specifications (DAC X+) Specifications (DAC XP+) Power Supply Power Supply Voltage: ................As plate on rear of unit Voltage: ................As plate on rear of unit Power consumption (Standby) ..............12W Power consumption (Standby) ..............20W Power consumption (Operational) ...............
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Cyrus Audio Ltd., Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6XY, U.K.
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