Connecting Audio; Operation - Cyrus Discmaster 8.0 Gebrauchsanleitung

User Instructions

Connecting Audio

The Discmaster 8.0 offers several alternatives for audio connection.
1. For the highest quality surround-sound, connect digitally to an external
surround-sound decoder.
2. For convenience and simplicity of operation, connect the analogue
outputs of the Discmaster 8.0 directly to power amplifiers and a
subwoofer, or to an active sub-sat system.
3. If you have an analogue two-channel stereo system, connect the stereo
outputs (or those from the upgrade DAC, when fitted) of the Discmaster
8.0 to your stereo integrated amplifier or preamplifier.
4. For the highest quality stereo sound, connect digitally to an external
stereo D/A converter.
1. Connecting Digital Audio to an external Multichannel Surround
Sound Decoder
For the highest quality multi-channel audio performance, the Discmaster 8.0
may be connected digitally to a separate Digital Surround-Sound decoder.
Two options are available for connection, either coaxial
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interconnect or optical with a Toslink optical interconnect. Set the
Discmaster 8.0 volume control to maximum (32) for the highest sound quality
when connected in this way.
2. Connecting Audio via the Internal Surround Sound Decoder
The Discmaster 8.0 includes a 5.1 channel digital surround sound decoder for
Dolby encoded program material and can therefore be used as the control
centre for a full 5.1 surround CD/DVD replay system. To set up such a
system, connect power amplifiers to the Discmaster 8.0 outputs for Front
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Centre and Surround audio channels. Surround-sound loudspeakers
can then be connected to this system via the power amplifiers.
An active subwoofer may be separately connected to the 'SUB' channel
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output .
3. Connecting Stereo Audio from the Discmaster 8.0 to a stereo
amplifier
If you are setting up a two-channel stereo system, the stereo analogue audio
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outputs of the Discmaster 8.0 may be connected to a Cyrus stereo
amplifier or preamplifier. The VI or AV inputs are recommended for this. Set
the Discmaster 8.0 volume control to maximum (32) for the highest sound
quality when connected in this way.
3. Stereo audio with high quality stereo DAC upgrade fitted
The Discmaster 8.0 includes the option of a retailer-fitted internal DAC
upgrade option for the highest quality of stereo sound reproduction. If your
Discmaster 8.0 has this option fitted, connect the upgrade DAC outputs
your ampliifer. Set the Discmaster 8.0 volume control to maximum (32) for the
highest sound quality when connected in this way.
4. High quality Stereo sound via an external Stereo D/A Converter
If you own a high-end stereo system with a stereo DAC as the control unit,
connect the Discmaster 8.0 digitally to this. Two options are available for
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connection, either coaxial with a digital interconnect or optical
Toslink optical interconnect. Set the Discmaster 8.0 volume control to
maximum (32) for the highest sound quality when connected in this way.
MC-Bus System Connection (Optional)
By using the MC-Bus connection on your Discmaster 8.0, a highly functional
integrated system with full remote control may be set up. This feature is
usable if you own a Cyrus amplifier or digital surround decoder. Refer to the
relevant product handbook for MC-Bus wiring instructions.
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OPERATION

The Discmaster 8.0 is supplied with a remote control handset that can change
configuration settings and operate all functions as described fully in the
section 'Remote Control'. In addition to the remote control, Standby control
and essential transport functions are duplicated on the front panel of the unit.
Please read the remote control section of this handbook, and set the
configuration options listed in the Menu System section to ensure that your
Discmaster 8.0 is correctly set up to match your system before playing discs.
Key to the front panel drawing (Fig.2)
1. Disc loading tray ........................Load all discs label side up.
2. Standby......................................Switches the Discmaster 8.0 on and off.
3. Standby Light.............................Indicates when the player is set to
4. Remote Eye ...............................Remote command receiver.
5. Display Window .........................Discmaster 8.0 status display.
6. Skip/Search keys .......................Press to skip forward or reverse through
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with a digital
7. Stop/Load ..................................Opens the disc loading drawer.
8. Play/Pause.................................Sets play and pause modes.
Switching On
The mains power to the Discmaster 8.0 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
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Standby light
when operational. At this time the 'CYRUS' logo will also show on the TV
screen.
Disc Compatibility
The Discmaster 8.0 is compatible with DVD-Video discs, VCD Video-CDs,
audio CDs and MP3 compilation discs. You can also view discs containing
digital pictures and computer video files by playing them in the Discmaster
8.0. Instructions for playing each type of disc follow later in this handbook. A
full list of compatible digital file formats is included in the specifications
section.
NOTE: DVD-Video discs include a global 'region' identifier. The Discmaster
8.0 will only play discs purchased in the same global region as the player. The
region setting of the Discmaster 8.0 is shown on a globe symbol at the rear of
the player. Ensure that all discs purchased have the same region symbol as
the player or are marked region 0 which will play in any global region.
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to
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with a
Cyrus Discmaster 8.0
Standby.
DVD chapters or CD tracks.
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shows red when the Discmaster 8.0 is in Standby and green
is used for power control. The
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