Talk electronic Cyclone - Manual (Page 2)

I NTRODUCTION
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.
U NPACKING 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.
I NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS
H OW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR C YCLONE I NTEGRATED
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.
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
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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.
E LECTRICAL 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.
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.