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Cyrus Lyric User Manual

Cyrus Lyric
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USER GUIDE

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Cyrus Lyric Specifications

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BrandCyrus
ModelLyric
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

General guidelines for safe operation and handling of the equipment.

Electrical and Environmental Safety

Warnings regarding electrical hazards, water, heat, and ventilation.

Product Handling and Power Safety

Guidelines for safe placement, movement, attachments, power sources, and batteries.

Product Safety and Service

Power Supply and Servicing

Information on power requirements, servicing conditions, and parts.

Radio Frequency and Laser Warnings

Details on RF interference and laser product safety precautions.

Service Centre Information

Guidance on contacting authorized service centres for technical advice.

Legal Notices

Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad

Explains compatibility and certification for Apple devices.

Bluetooth Trademarks

Information regarding Bluetooth word mark and logo usage.

Getting Started with Lyric

Introduction and Unpacking

Welcome, registration, installation advice, and package contents.

Initial Setup Steps

Positioning, protective film removal, and front panel connection access.

Lyric Features and Control

Versatility of Lyric Features

Overview of music streaming, radio, USB, Bluetooth, CD, and audio outputs.

Methods of Controlling Lyric

Explains interactive display, remote control, front panel controls, and Cadence app.

Speaker Configuration and Tuning

Speaker Setup Guidance

Advice on speaker integration, SID, and DSP tone controls.

Configuring Speaker Systems

Details for floor standing and compact speakers, including subwoofer setup.

Music Library Management

Understanding Digital Music Libraries

Overview of digital libraries, CD cataloguing, and networked storage.

Setting Up Network Libraries

Guidance on file formats, mixing formats, and online music sources.

Music Library Configurations

Recommended Library Setups

Details two recommended Cyrus configurations for music libraries.

USB Storage for Music Libraries

Explains USB setup advantages, limitations, and formatting requirements.

Ethernet System with NAS Drive

Optimal Network Configuration

Describes the recommended setup using a NAS drive for music library.

Advantages of Wired NAS Setup

Highlights robust connection, easy access, and internet radio support.

All-Wireless System

Wireless Connectivity Considerations

Discusses ease of installation versus potential quality issues.

System Requirements and Limitations

Covers UPnP server setup and computer dependency for music access.

Connections Overview

Speaker and Power Connections

Details speaker terminals and the AC mains inlet.

Aerial, Wireless, and Network Ports

Covers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aerials, and Ethernet network connector.

Digital, Analogue, and USB Connectivity

Describes optical, coaxial, analogue, and USB A/B ports.

Connecting Your Lyric

General Connection Safety

Important safety precautions before connecting any cables.

Network Connectivity Options

Explains wired Ethernet and wireless 802.11g network setup.

Radio Aerial Setup

Instructions for connecting indoor and outdoor radio aerials.

Connecting Audio Sources

Digital Audio Input Setup

Guides connecting digital sources like CD players and consoles.

Analogue Audio Input Setup

Explains connecting analogue sources like tape players and turntables.

USB Ports

USB A Ports for Devices

Details compatibility and connection for Apple devices and storage.

USB B Port for Computers

Explains connecting computers for audio playback.

Mini-USB Upgrade Port

Describes the port for firmware upgrades via PC.

Audio Output Connections

Loudspeaker and Subwoofer Setup

Instructions for connecting speakers, subwoofer, and cables.

Analogue Output Options

Details fixed/variable analogue outputs and their connections.

Headphone and Power Connections

Covers headphone jack usage and AC mains power connection.

Operating the Lyric

Front Panel Controls Overview

Details navigation, power, volume, and playback controls on the front panel.

Menu Navigation and Interaction

Explains how to move through and select options in the menus.

Front Panel Connectivity

Identifies accessible ports on the front panel.

Remote Control Usage

Remote Control Functions

Covers general operation, backlight, and programming capabilities.

Battery Management

Instructions for battery installation, replacement, and disposal.

Remote Control Functions

Source Selection and Navigation

Details buttons for choosing audio sources and navigating menus.

Audio Level and Playback Control

Covers volume, balance, mute, and playback operation.

Advanced Remote Features

Explains numeric keypad, favourites, system/feature selection, and setup.

Remote Control Programming

Preparing for Command Learning

Steps and conditions for successful remote learning.

Learning and Verifying Commands

Detailed process for teaching and confirming remote commands.

Troubleshooting and Using Programmed Remotes

Advice for issues and using the remote for other devices.

Operating the Lyric

Control Interfaces Overview

Compares front panel and remote control operations.

Menu Navigation and Text Input

Guides on navigating menus and using the alphanumeric keyboard.

Power and Display Settings

Powering On and Standby Modes

Covers switching the unit on, standby modes, and power connection.

Display Backlight and Proximity Sensor

Details automatic/manual backlight control and proximity sensor functions.

Source and Volume Control

Selecting Audio Sources

Guides on choosing sources directly or via the menu.

Adjusting Audio Volume

Details methods for increasing, decreasing, and viewing volume levels.

Audio Adjustments

Channel Balance Adjustment

Covers adjusting sound balance and storing the setting.

Muting and Unmuting Audio

Details how to mute and unmute the sound output.

CD Playback Controls

Loading and Ejecting CDs

Guides on inserting and removing discs from the unit.

Standard Playback Operations

Covers playing, pausing, stopping, and track selection.

Advanced Playback Features

Details search, repeat, and shuffle modes for CD playback.

Radio Reception

Selecting DAB and FM Bands

Guides on switching between DAB and FM radio modes.

Tuning and Station Selection

Covers scanning for stations and selecting them from the list.

Station List Information

Explains the station list display and navigation.

DAB Radio Options

Scanning for Stations

Guides on performing local and full scans for DAB stations.

Station List Management

Options for ordering, pruning, and viewing the station list.

DRC and Station Display Settings

Covers Dynamic Range Compression and station list display order.

FM Radio Operations

Tuning FM Stations

Covers scan tuning, step tuning, and displaying station information.

FM Options and Settings

Details scan settings, audio options, and accessing the main menu.

Radio Reset Procedure

Instructions for resetting the radio and performing a full rescan.

Connecting External Sources

Auxiliary Input Management

Covers selecting and playing various Aux sources including digital and Apple devices.

USB Device Playback

Guides on connecting USB storage, navigating files, and playback control.

Playing Computer and Analogue Sources

Connecting Computers via USB B

Details connecting a computer for audio playback via USB B.

Playing Analogue Aux Sources

Steps for selecting and playing analogue audio sources.

Network Streaming Setup

Selecting Network Streaming Source

How to choose network streaming as an audio input.

Establishing Network Connection

Guides on setting up cabled or wireless network connections.

Troubleshooting Network Issues

Advice for resolving problems when joining a network.

Network Music Server and Playback

Selecting a Network Server

How to choose a UPnP server from the list.

Browsing and Playing Music

Guides on navigating music libraries and playing tracks.

Playback Control Functions

Details pausing, track selection, search, and stopping playback.

Favourite Tracks Management

Saving Favourite Tracks

How to save currently playing tracks to the favourites playlist.

Playing Favourite Tracks

Instructions for accessing and playing tracks from the favourites playlist.

Deleting Favourite Tracks

How to remove tracks from the favourites playlist.

Internet Radio (Tuneln)

Accessing and Browsing Stations

Steps to select, search, and tune into internet radio stations.

Managing Favourite Presets

How to save, recall, and manage favourite stations via Tuneln.

Registering Your Lyric with Tuneln

Guides on linking the device to the Tuneln account for customisation.

Playing a Bluetooth Source

Selecting the Bluetooth Source

How to choose Bluetooth as an audio source.

Pairing with Bluetooth Devices

Step-by-step guide for pairing a Bluetooth device.

Re-connecting Bluetooth Devices

How devices re-connect automatically.

Cadence Application

Cadence App Features

Describes the app's interactive display and control capabilities.

Device Compatibility

Lists supported iOS and Android versions.

App Availability and Information

Notes the app is free and where to find more information.

Setting Up Your Lyric

Accessing the Setup Menu

How to enter the Setup menu from the Main Menu.

Navigating Setup Options

Using remote controls or front panel icons to navigate.

Exiting Setup Menu

Procedures for stepping back or exiting the Setup menu.

Network Setup: Wired Connection

Enabling Wired Network

Selecting the wired option when connected via cable.

DHCP IP Address Assignment

Explains automatic IP assignment (DHCP ON).

Assigning a Fixed IP Address

Guides on manually configuring IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.

Network Setup: Wireless and Status

Configuring Wireless Network

Steps to set up or change wireless network connection.

Checking Network Status

How to view the current network connection status.

Equaliser and Input Naming

Equaliser Configuration

Enabling, disabling, and adjusting the five-band equaliser settings.

Customising Aux Input Names

How to rename Aux inputs from a predefined list.

Speaker Configuration

Choosing Speaker System Type

Selecting between 2.0 and 2.1 channel speaker setups.

2.0 Channel Primary Output Settings

Configuring wideband sound or bass roll-off for main speakers.

2.0 Channel Secondary Output Settings

Setting the analogue output to Fixed or Variable level.

2.1 Channel Speaker Setup

High and Low Pass Filter Settings

Configuring crossover frequencies for main speakers and subwoofer.

Subwoofer Gain Adjustment

Setting the relative volume of the subwoofer.

Advanced Setup Options

Audio and Playback Settings

Configuration for balance, CD autoplay, and display backlight.

Sensor and Standby Modes

Settings for proximity sensor, auto-display, and standby power.

System Configuration

Unit Name Customisation

How to display and change the unit's name.

About and Factory Reset

Viewing model/firmware info and resetting settings to factory defaults.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Problems

Addresses issues like no power, no sound, and no backlight.

CD and Radio Reception Issues

Solutions for CD loading/playback and DAB/FM reception problems.

USB Drive and Remote Control Issues

Covers USB drive compatibility and remote control problems.

Fault Indications and Solutions

DC Offset and Over Current Faults

Explains DC offset and over current faults and their remedies.

PSU Service and Temperature Errors

Addresses potential power supply issues and amplifier overheating.

Network Troubleshooting

Unable to Join Network

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues joining wired or wireless networks.

Wireless Network Not Visible

Advice for when the wireless network isn't found or displayed.

Intermittent Network Playback

Solutions for playback dropouts, likely due to network bandwidth.

Server and Internet Radio Issues

UPnP Music Server Not Found

Steps to troubleshoot issues finding the UPnP music server.

Internet Radio Connection Problems

Diagnosing issues related to network connection or internet access.

Firmware Upgrades

Checking Current Firmware

How to check the installed firmware version.

Performing Firmware Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading firmware using the mini-USB cable.

Specifications

Lyric Features and Connectivity

Details on CD reading, DAC, network, Bluetooth, and input/output types.

Performance Metrics

Technical performance data for power, digital, analogue, and tuner sections.

USB Drive Compatibility

Lists compatible file formats for USB drives.

Warranty and Disposal

Understanding Your Warranty

Covers registration, claims, exclusions, and service conditions.

Responsible Product Disposal

Guidelines for disposing of the product according to environmental regulations.