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User Manual
TALK ELECTRONICS LTD. UNIT 3 IMAGE HOUSE 326 MOLESEY ROAD HERSHAM SURREY KT12 3PD ENGLAND
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SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
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
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
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 1.1 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.
Mode: On Cyclone 2.1 models only. When pressed
this allows access to the ‘Record’ mode; and allows
independent selection of the source that is sent to
the Tape 1 record output. A green LED will illuminate
above the selected source. To cancel, select the
Tape 1 button and then press the mode button for a
second time to return to ‘Listen’‘ mode. Whilst this
will allow you to record one source whilst listening
you may hear some interference (crosstalk) in this
mode and we recommend that for serious listening it
is left cancelled.
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.
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.
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.
MAKING TAPE RECORDINGS
The Cyclone 1.1’s tape circuits are set to record
from the currently selected input. So, if you are listing
to your tuner input, that is the signal that is being
sent to the amplifier’s record outputs. You cannot
listen to one source while recording from another. To
record from any input simply select it on the amplifier
and switch your cassette deck to “Record”. Use the
Monitor button, whose function is described above,
to monitor from suitably equipped cassette decks.
The Cyclone 2.1’s tape circuits are different in that
the input you are listening to is only sent to the Tape
2’s outputs The signal that is sent to the Tape 1
outputs is selectable as described in the ‘Mode’
section above.
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.
To copy from one cassette or tape deck to another
on the Cyclone 1.1 integrated amplifier, you must
use Tape 2 / Aux as the source (play) deck and Tape
1 as the destination (record) deck. With the 2.1 you
may use either tape input and simply select listen on
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one and record on the other. Whilst Tape 1’s output
is permantly connected to Tape 2’s record out
sockets you will need to select Tape 2 in the record
mode to send the output of tape 2 to the record
sockets of Tape 1.
The output sockets are marked LEFT and RIGHT to
indicate which channel is which. Each channel’s red
terminal is its positive connection and the black
terminal is the negative. There are two sets of each
to facilitate bi-wiring.
Cyclone amplifiers are suitable for use with most
current loudspeaker systems with an impedance
rating between 4 and 16 Ohms. Contact your dealer
if you have a particularly unusual loudspeaker
system and are uncertain about how your amplifier
might react to it. Under all normal circumstances the
amplifier is well protected against encounters with
demanding speakers: it has thermal protection,
voltage and current limiting and DC offset protection.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION.
The Cyclone’s remote control window is situated at
the bottom of the front panel just to the left of the
volume control. The remote control handset must
have an unobstructed view of this window in order to
pass instructions to the amplifier.
The handset duplicates all the control functions of
the amplifier’s front panel and is RC5 compatible .
BI-WIRING
REAR PANEL
If you intend to bi-wire - or tri-wire - your
loudspeakers, we recommend that you use cables
fitted with the correct plugs.
POWER CONNECTIONS
The Cyclone’s mains switch is fitted on the right of
the rear panel, when viewed from the rear. Use this
to switch off the amplifier completely. Below or to the
side of it is an IEC socket into which the supplied
mains lead fits. If an internal fuse should blow i.e. the
blue LED will not illuminate when the amplifier is not
hot but plugged in and switched on, then the
amplifier should be returned to your dealer for
examination. Any replacement should only be of an
identical type.
EXTERNAL DC CONNECTION.
The Cyclone 2.1 integrated amplifier is equipped
with an external DC socket, this allows the
connection of an out board ‘Whirlwind’ DC power
supply. This powers all of the pre-amplifier and
micro-processor circuits and will lift the overall
performance attainable from your amplifier, with
better dynamics and stereo space. In order for this
to work you will need to move the internal BLUE
jumpers on the main PCB to the External position
and then connect the Whirlwind to the DC socket.
Once connected you should turn on the Whirlwind
on first - to prevent switch on thumps, and then
preferably leave it on and then use your Cyclone as
usual.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
All signal connections for the Cyclone use RCA
phono sockets, which are clearly identified by
legends on the rear panel. The uppermost
connectors are for the left channel, and the lower
ones for the right.
Do not attempt this unless you are confident about
what you are doing, your dealer will be happy to do
this for you.
TURNTABLE SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
Phono equipped units leave our factory set up for
use with moving coil cartridges. They can, however,
be easily reconfigured to work with moving magnet
cartridges. This involves no more than altering
jumper settings on the amplifier’s circuit board.
OPTIONAL 6 CHANNEL AV BUFFER
INPUT / OUTPUT
The Cyclone 2.1 has provision for an internal AV
buffer board to be fitted. This allows master volume
control over all 6 channels required for AV home
theatre applications. So if you have a DVD player
with an internal Dolby AC3* processor you can
connect this directly to your Cyclone 2.1 and simply
add a Tornado AV3 power amplifier. It can also be
used if you have a separate stand alone processor
which has digital control over volume, just set it to
maximum output and connect it in the same way.
NOTE:- digital volume controls work by reducing the
number of ‘bits’ used to describe the level, this
means that at lower listening levels from maximum
you loose vital information which as a result makes
the sound flat and boring at lower listening levels -
If you do not feel confident about doing this yourself
please return the amplifier to your dealer.
To change from the default (moving coil) setting to
moving magnet setting:
Move the six red jumpers from the pins marked C to
the corresponding pins marked M
Failure to position the jumpers correctly will cause no
harm but will prevent the phono stage from
operating properly.
SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS
Cyclone amplifiers use gold-plated European saftey
sockets. These are both designed to be touch proof
and to be secure, good-sounding connections for
speaker cables. These should be soldered for the
best long term performance.
*All trade marks acknowledged.
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SPECIFICATION
CYCLONE 1.1
CYCLONE 2.1
Power output 20-20K 8 Ohms
Distortion 1KHz 10W 8Ohms
S/N Ratio
Residual noise
Frequency response 5-100KHz
Dimensions H.W.D in mm excluding connections
70W
<=0.01%
<= -80dB A weighted
<= -62dB unweighted
+/- 3dB
93x430x300
8.90kg
7.50kg
100W
<=0.008%
<= -80dB A weighted
<= -62dB unweighted
+/- 3dB
93x430x300
8.90kg
7.50kg
Weight
packed
un-packed
Talk Electronics’ policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without
notice.
The Cyclone has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89/336/EEC
relating to EMC by application of the following standards:
EN50081-1 1992 Emissions Standard
EN50082-1 1992 Immunity Standard
and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard
BSEN60065: 1994 Safety standard
For the purposes of testing the Cyclone was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin
Cables. Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the
correct cables.
Guarantee: 3 Years return to dealer.
To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly. Your integrated amplifier is
guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years. The guarantee does not cover and
damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised
personnel or the cost of collecting the Cyclone from you and returning it to the dealer. The above does not effect your
statutory rights as a consumer. E & OE
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