Cameo System Owner’s Manual

Introduction

The Myryad Cameo system has been designed to offer a combination of high quality sound reproduction and elegant styling.

The Integrated Amplifier can accept up to six line-level input sources, including two tape recorders. Outputs are provided for one pair of loudspeakers and for headphones. All functions – input selection, volume and standby – can be operated using the infra-red remote control handset supplied.

The CD Player is a full-function remote-controlled CD player. It has fixed-level low-impedance audio outputs to drive a Myryad integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier – or other high quality amplifier. In addition the CD Player has a digital output on a single RCA phono socket (SPDIF standard), suitable for feeding a digital recorder (CD or MD) or processor.

The Tuner is a full-function remote-controlled FM-RDS Stereo Tuner. It has fixed-level low-impedance audio outputs to feed a Myryad integrated amplifier or preamplifier – or other high quality amplifier. A coaxial antenna socket is provided for a 75W FM radio (Band 2) antenna.

Each unit has a “My-Link” control input and output for communication with other Myryad Cameo or M-Series products.

Accessories

Your Cameo system or unit is supplied complete with the following accessories:

Accessory	Cameo System	Separate Units
		Amp.	CD Player	Tuner
Cameo Owners Manual	1	1	1	1
System remote control	1	1		1
CD remote control			1
AAA batteries for remote (not in some countries)	4	4	2	4
Wire antenna	1			1
Balun	1			1
Balun interface	1			1
My-Link cable	2
Power cord	3	1	1	1

Installation and Safety Notes

Each Cameo product generates a modest amount of heat and thus requires ventilation. Do not place it on a rug or other soft surface into which it could sink, obstructing the air inlets in its underside. The amplifier generates the most heat. Do not allow papers or cloth to obstruct the ventilation grille in its top cover. The amplifier should not be installed in a built-in situation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air. If the three units are to be stacked one on top of the other, the amplifier should be placed on top.

CAUTION:

To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not permit any of these products to become wet. If liquid is accidentally spilled on one, immediately shut off its power at the wall socket and unplug the AC power cord. Allow sufficient time for complete evaporation to occur before operating it again. If the liquid is anything but water and/or alcohol, a qualified service technician should examine the unit before it is used again.

Do not remove the cover, or attempt to modify or repair any item yourself. Refer all servicing to a qualified technician.

Rear Panel Connections

For pictures of the rear panels of the Cameo units, click here.

POWER inlet

Before making any connection, check that the mains voltage setting printed on the rear panel is the same as your local mains supply.

Plug the female (socket) end of one of the power cords supplied into the power inlet on the rear of each component. Plug the male (plug) end of each cord into a “live” wall socket or a suitable heavy duty extension cable.

UK version: The mains plug is supplied fitted with a 5A fuse. It should only be replaced with a fuse of the same rating (5A) which complies with BS1362. See here for information regarding wiring UK plugs.

POWER switch

Press one side of this rocker switch (the side nearer the edge of the rear panel) to switch the component ON and the other side to switch it OFF. When the POWER switch is in the OFF position all power is disconnected from the component and it cannot be powered up from the front panel or the remote control. When the POWER switch is in the ON position (and the power cord correctly inserted and plugged in to a live wall socket) the component will power up in standby mode (see FRONT PANEL CONTROLS, STANDBY, below).

It is recommended that the POWER switch is turned OFF if the component is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

MY-LINK input/output

When a Cameo component is used in a system with other Cameo (or Myryad M-Series) products, all may be joined together via the My-Link. The My-Link is a communications bus that allows all the linked components to operate together as a system and distributes the remote commands received by any one to each of the others. The simplest function provided by the My-Link bus is that all linked units will switch into or out of standby mode when the amplifier or remote control standby key is pressed.

Use a short RCA-to-RCA (phono-to-phono) interconnect cable to connect from the MY-LINK OUT socket on the amplifier to the MY-LINK IN socket on the CD player and a second cable from the MY-LINK OUT socket on the CD player to the MY-LINK IN socket on the tuner. Further Myryad Cameo or M-Series products can be linked in the same way, running from the MY-LINK OUT socket on the tuner. Inexpensive interconnects may be used as the My-Link bus carries only control signals, not audio, so these cables have no effect on sound quality. When Cameo units are connected via the My-Link many more powerful system features are available (see below).

LOUDSPEAKER outputs (Amplifier)

The loudspeaker outputs are capable of driving all loudspeakers with rated impedances in the range 4 W to 16 W. The loudspeaker terminals are high-current binding-posts, coded red or black. The terminals on the left side of the amplifier (viewed from the front) and marked “L” should be wired to the left-hand loudspeaker. Those on the right, marked “R”, should be wired to the right-hand loudspeaker.

For correct stereo imaging it is important that the two loudspeakers are wired “in phase”. To ensure correct phasing wire the black (-) terminal on the amplifier to the black or “-” terminal on the loudspeaker. The red (+) terminal on the amplifier should be wired to the red or “+” terminal on the loudspeaker.

The loudspeakers should be positioned as recommended by the loudspeaker manufacturer. The two loudspeakers should always be placed at equal distances from the main listening position and usually spaced a similar distance apart. It is generally best to keep the loudspeakers away from room corners and many loudspeakers work best away from all walls.

BI-AMP output (Amplifier)

Many loudspeakers today are made so that the bass and treble sections can be separated and fed from two sets of speaker cables. This is known as “bi-wiring” and can yield a significant improvement in sound quality. A further sound quality gain may be made by “bi-amplifying” the loudspeaker – using two separate power amplifiers to drive the bass and treble sections.

The Cameo Amplifier makes provision for this with its “BI-AMP” output, which can be used to feed a separate Myryad Power Amplifier. The Cameo Amplifier’s loudspeaker outputs should be connected to the bass sections of the loudspeakers (left and right) while the separate power amplifier drives the treble. For more information on this mode of operation please contact Myryad Systems.

TAPE 1 input/output (Amplifier)

These connectors are suited to any type of tape recorder, including high-quality “3-head” types which allow you to monitor the signal off the tape whilst it is being recorded. Connect a stereo cable from the TAPE 1 REC output sockets of the amplifier to the LINE IN or RECORD IN sockets on your tape deck. Connect a second stereo cable from the TAPE 1 PLAY input sockets of the amplifier to the LINE OUT or PLAY OUT sockets on your tape deck.

Any source selected for listening on the amplifier will automatically be fed to the TAPE 1 REC output sockets for recording. If the TAPE 2 input is selected then tape copies may be made from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1. It is NOT possible to copy from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.

TAPE 2 input/output (Amplifier)

These connectors are suited to any type of tape recorder, but “off-tape” monitoring is not possible using TAPE 2. The wiring from TAPE 2 to your tape deck is identical to the TAPE 1 wiring described above.

Any source selected for listening, except TAPE 1, will automatically be fed to the TAPE 2 REC output sockets for recording.

It is NOT possible to record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.

CD input (Amplifier)

Connect the audio output cables from a CD player to these sockets. (NOTE: this input is for an audio signal, not for the digital output from your player.) If you do not have a CD player then any other line level source may be connected to this input.

VIDEO input (Amplifier)

Connect the audio signal output cables from a video-related source such as video cassette recorder or TV set to these sockets. Alternatively any other line level source may be connected to this input.

TUNER input (Amplifier)

Connect the audio output cables from a radio tuner to these sockets. If you do not have a tuner then any other line level source may be connected to this input.

PHONO/AUX switch (Amplifier)

This switch is used to select between the PHONO and AUX inputs described below. With the switch released (button protruding) the signals from a record player connected to the PHONO input will be heard when the PHONO input is selected via the front panel switch or remote control. When the switch is pressed in, signals from the AUX input will be heard when PHONO is selected. Sources can be left permanently connected to both the PHONO and AUX inputs and the PHONO/AUX switch used to select between them if desired.

AUX input (Amplifier)

The audio output from any line level source may be connected to this input.

PHONO input (Amplifier)

Connect the audio output cables from a record player to these sockets. The input is designed for use with moving-magnet or “high-output” moving-coil phono cartridges. Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt what type of phono cartridge you have.

Ground terminal (Amplifier)

This terminal (marked GND) is provided for grounding a record player connected to the PHONO input. Some record players do not have a separate ground wire, in which case make no connection to this terminal.

LINE outputs (CD Player)

These outputs should be connected by high quality audio interconnects to the CD inputs of the Cameo amplifier, or to the “CD” or other “Line” inputs (e.g. TUNER or AUX) of any other integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier. Never connect to an amplifier’s PHONO inputs.

DIGITAL output (CD Player)

This is a serial electrical digital output to the “SPDIF” standard. It should be connected via a suitable interconnect to the “Digital” or “Coax” input of a digital recorder (CD or MD), digital pre-amplifier or separate DAC (Digital-to-Analogue-Converter). The cable should be of standard 75W impedance for best performance.

ANTENNA input (Tuner)

The tuner is fitted with a 75W “coaxial” antenna socket, which must be used with a 75W antenna (aerial). The tuner is supplied with a simple wire 300W antenna together with an impedance matching adaptor (see below). This antenna is provided to ensure that the tuner can be set up and used straight “out of the box”. It is not adequate to provide full performance from the tuner except in areas of particularly high signal strength (e.g. close to the FM transmitter). In most instances a good quality roof or loft mounted FM antenna should be used – see “Antennas” section below.

The tuner has different coaxial antenna sockets to suit different countries. “North American” models are fitted with “F” type coaxial connectors while models for most other countries are fitted with “DIN” style connectors. When using the 300W wire antenna the matching adaptor (or balun) must be used and “DIN” versions also need to be fitted with the female-to-female adaptor supplied.

When you unfold the wire antenna you will note that it is in the form of a “T”. The “crossbar” portion of the T should be stretched out horizontally and tacked in place, either on a wall or the back of a cabinet, or on the ceiling. The “vertical” section of the T goes to the tuner’s antenna input via the balun, as shown above. Experiment with the position and orientation of the antenna to obtain the best reception.

LINE outputs (Tuner)

These outputs should be connected by high quality audio interconnects to the TUNER inputs of the Cameo amplifier, or to the “TUNER” or other “Line” inputs (e.g. CD or AUX) of any other integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier. Never connect to an amplifier’s PHONO inputs.

Front Panel Controls

STANDBY

When a Cameo component is plugged into a live wall socket and the POWER switch is turned ON, it will power up in “standby” mode and the LED (Light Emitting Diode) by the STANDBY button will glow red. In this mode the internal circuitry is powered up, but disabled so that it consumes very little power and its audio outputs are muted by a relay.

When the STANDBY button is pressed the circuitry is activated and, after a few seconds delay, the audio outputs will be enabled. During this delay period while the internal circuitry is settling the STANDBY LED will flash blue. When the outputs are de-muted it will glow blue continuously. When the STANDBY button is pressed again the component will be returned to standby mode, the STANDBY LED will glow red again and all other LEDs and displays will be extinguished.

When the amplifier is switched out of standby, the input used last is automatically selected and, after a few seconds settling delay, the loudspeaker outputs will be connected to the amplifier. When first switched out of standby after POWER ON, the CD input will be selected by default.

CAUTION:

When in standby mode the internal circuitry is still live, so all safety precautions MUST be followed. 2.

Infra-red receiver

The infra-red (IR) remote control receiver is mounted behind this window in the position indicated. It must therefore not be obscured when the component is to be operated using the remote control handset. Where possible it is best to arrange that the IR window is in “line-of-sight” of the remote handset. When components are connected via the My-Link bus, only one needs to receive the IR command signals in order to control any of the linked units.

Volume control (Amplifier)

The volume control adjusts the sound level for both loudspeakers and headphones. It does not affect the signals fed to the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 REC sockets so it can safely be adjusted whilst making a recording. When the MUTE mode is engaged using the remote control, the STANDBY LED will flash repeatedly to indicate this condition. Always press MUTE on the remote handset again to disengage MUTE before advancing the volume control setting.

Headphones socket (Amplifier)

The headphones socket will accept a standard 3.5mm stereo jack plug or adapter. All types of headphones of any impedance may be used, with one exception: electrostatic headphones are usually supplied with an adapter unit which must be connected directly to the loudspeaker terminals. Insertion of a plug into the headphones socket automatically disconnects the loudspeakers, silencing them. In order to resume listening to loudspeakers you must unplug the headphones from this socket. The headphones output is not muted when switching in and out of STANDBY mode, so it is recommended that headphones are unplugged from the amplifier before switching to standby mode and plugged in again after switch-on.

TAPE 1 (Monitor) (Amplifier)

When you press the TAPE 1 button you can hear the output signal from a tape deck connected to the TAPE 1 PLAY sockets on the rear panel. This is a “toggle” function switch: you press it once to engage and press again to disengage. The blue LED next to the TAPE 1 button illuminates to indicate that TAPE 1 is engaged.

Pressing the TAPE 1 button has no effect on any other input selected. The signal source selected by the SOURCE button will be fed to the TAPE 1 REC output sockets, irrespective of whether the TAPE 1 button is engaged or not. Thus, if you have a “three-head” tape deck that permits off-tape monitoring you can use the TAPE 1 button to switch back and forth between the source signal and the off-tape signal, to check its quality, whilst the recording is in progress.

NOTE:

If the TAPE 1 button is engaged with no signal source connected to the TAPE 1 PLAY sockets, or with no tape running, then you will hear only silence, regardless of the settings of any of the other controls.

Source select button and LEDs (TAPE 2, CD, VIDEO, TUNER and PHONO inputs) (Amplifier)

The source select button is used to choose which of the signal sources you want to listen to (apart from TAPE 1 – see above). The chosen signal source is indicated by one of the blue LEDs to the left of the source select button. When the button is pressed the next source is chosen, moving left to right (TAPE 2 -> CD -> VIDEO -> TUNER -> PHONO).

If the button is pressed with PHONO selected the TAPE 2 input is selected next. Whichever source is selected will be sent both to the loudspeakers and to the TAPE 1 REC and TAPE 2 REC output sockets for recording. The only exception is TAPE 2 which will not be fed to the TAPE 2 REC output sockets as this could cause dangerous oscillation. Recordings may be made from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1, but not from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2.

LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT PROTECTION AND MUTING (Amplifier)

When the amplifier is in standby mode the loudspeaker output terminals are isolated from the amplifier by high quality relays. When the amplifier is first switched on from standby mode the loudspeaker outputs remain disconnected for a few seconds to allow the internal voltage levels to settle. The same process occurs when the amplifier is switched back into standby mode. This power-on mute does not disconnect the headphone socket, so it is recommended that headphones are unplugged from the amplifier before switching to standby mode and plugged in again after switch-on.

The same loudspeaker mute relay is used to protect both the amplifier and your loudspeakers against possible damage. If any one of a number of fault modes is detected (loudspeaker outputs short circuit, amplifier overheating, amplifier DC fault) the loudspeakers will be disconnected from the amplifier to protect both. In the case of a short circuit or DC fault the loudspeakers will be re-connected after a few seconds, but will be disconnected again if the fault persists. If overheating has caused the protection system to operate, then it will take some time for the heatsinks to cool sufficiently to allow the loudspeakers to be re-connected (probably between five and fifteen minutes depending upon the room temperature and ventilation). The amplifier will cool more quickly if it is switched to standby mode, or if the POWER is switched OFF.

Display (CD Player)

The operation of the player is indicated on a high quality blue Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). Track number, index number and track time are shown simultaneously, together with indication of the operating mode.

Disc drawer (CD Player)

The drawer is controlled by the OPEN/CLOSE button and will accept either normal 120mm CDs, or small 80mm CDs.

OPEN/CLOSE (CD Player)

Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. The drawer may also be closed by pushing the drawer front gently. When the drawer is open the display will indicate track number “0”. When the drawer is closed but there is no disc in the player the display will indicate “-NO DISC-“.

When a disc is inserted and the drawer closed the CD player will read the disc’s Table of Contents (TOC) and display the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc. After about 4 seconds the display will revert to showing just track number “0”. This condition is called STOP mode.

If there is “CD text” information present on the disc the symbol “CD TEXT” will illuminate and the TOC will be displayed for only about 4 seconds, after which the display will indicate the disc title, scrolling it across the display screen if necessary.

PLAY/PAUSE (CD Player)

When a disc is present and the player in STOP mode, a single press of the PLAY/PAUSE key will start the disc playing from the first track, and illuminate the play symbol. When the disc is playing, pressing PLAY/PAUSE will put the player in PAUSE mode. The disc is still spinning and the laser head is kept at the same location, so that if PLAY/PAUSE is pressed yet again the disc will re-start from exactly the same point in the music when it was originally paused.

With the disc drawer open, it is possible to load a disc and press PLAY/PAUSE directly (without pressing OPEN/CLOSE). This action causes the drawer to close and the disc to start playing from the first track. The TOC is not displayed.

STOP (CD Player)

When the STOP button is pressed the music stops playing, the disc stops spinning and the laser head is returned to the beginning of the disc. The player is now in STOP mode. The player automatically returns to STOP mode when a disc has finished playing.

SKIP/SCAN (CD Player)

The SKIP/SCAN keys are used to select the track to be played or the section within a track you want to play. A brief press of one of these keys invokes the SKIP function. Pressing the key and holding it down continuously invokes the SCAN function.

While a disc is playing, pressing SKIP/SCAN forward briefly will cause the player to skip to the beginning of the next track. If SKIP/SCAN back is pressed once, the player will skip to the beginning of the current track. If SKIP/SCAN back is pressed twice in quick succession the player will skip to the beginning of the previous track. Repeated pressing of SKIP/SCAN or will make the player skip forward or back over any number of tracks.

When playing the last track of a disc, SKIP has no effect. The SKIP/SCAN keys have the same function in PAUSE mode. The SKIP function may also be used in STOP mode to select a track number. If PLAY/PAUSE is then pressed within about 10 seconds, the disc will start playing from the selected track.

The SCAN function is used to select a specific passage within a music track. While a disc is playing, pressing SKIP/SCAN forward or backward and holding it down continuously will cause the laser to scan rapidly forward (or backward) through the music. Snatches of music will be heard through the loudspeakers at a reduced volume level.

In PAUSE mode the SKIP/SCAN function has a similar effect, but the scanning is faster and there is no sound from the loudspeakers. If, when playing the last track of a disc, an attempt is made to scan beyond the end of the track, the display will show “-OVER-“. This condition can be corrected by pressing SKIP/SCAN back.

Display (Tuner)

The operation of the tuner is indicated on a high quality blue Vacuum Fluorescent Display.

STEREO indicator (Tuner)

This blue LED is illuminated when a stereo broadcast is being received and the tuner is not switched to MONO mode.

ON TUNE indicator (Tuner)

This blue LED is illuminated when any FM signal, above a very low threshold, is received and is ON TUNE.

TUNE UP and TUNE DOWN (Tuner)

These buttons are used to set the frequency in MANUAL, PRESET and SEARCH modes. The function of the buttons is determined by the mode selected (see below), but in all modes, pressing the right hand button will perform an incremental operation and the left hand button a decrement.

MODE (Tuner)

The MODE button is used to change between PRESET, MANUAL and SEARCH tuning modes.

PRESET tuning mode.

When PRESET mode is selected the tuner will go to the frequency of the last used preset station and the display will show the tuned frequency and the preset number. When the TUNE UP button is pressed it will tune to the preset stored with the next higher number while pressing the TUNE DOWN button will move to the next lower stored preset. The tuner will skip preset positions that have not been programmed, i.e. if station 3 is not programmed, the tuner will skip from station 2 to station 4. If the tuner is stepped beyond the highest number preset stored, it will “wrap-around” and step back to the lowest numbered preset.

Note:

PRESET mode cannot be entered until at least one station has been programmed (see STORE button below)

MANUAL tuning mode.

When MANUAL mode is selected the display shows the tuned frequency, together with a Signal Strength indication. When the TUNE UP button is pressed briefly the tuned frequency will increase by 50kHz. Holding the button down will cause the tuner to scan continuously up the frequency band. In a similar way, pressing TUNE DOWN will decrease the tuned frequency or scan down the band. Correct tuning can be obtained either by setting the correct frequency, if it is known, or by tuning until the ON TUNE indicator illuminates – which indicates accurate tuning. Once a station is tuned, its frequency may be stored as one of the Presets if desired (see below).

SEARCH tuning mode.

When SEARCH mode is selected the display shows the tuned frequency, together with SC”n” where “n” is the signal strength (1 to 8). When the TUNE UP button is pressed the tuner will commence searching for FM stations at frequencies higher than the start point and the display will change to SCH during search (see Figure 7). If the TUNE DOWN button is pressed the tuner will search lower frequencies. When the first station of adequate strength is detected, the tuner will stop searching and the ON TUNE indicator will illuminate. Once the station is tuned, its frequency may be stored as one of the Presets if desired (see below), or the search initiated again by pressing the desired TUNE button. Searching may be stopped before a station is found by pressing the TUNE button in the opposite direction to the current search, or by pressing the MODE button.

SELECT (Tuner)

The basic tuner functions (tuning and mode controls for example) are all directly available, both from the front panel buttons and the remote control. In order to access all features however, it is necessary to use the menu system.

To enter the menu system, press the SELECT button on the front panel or the ‘0’ key on the remote control. The display will change to show “CONTROL MENU”. Use the TUNE-UP and TUNE-DOWN buttons to cycle through the list of features before pressing SELECT (or ‘0’) again to make your choice.

To exit the menu, either make a selection of one of the options, press SELECT while the display shows “CONTROL MENU” or wait for the menu option to time-out, at which point the display will revert to the previous mode of operation. This will happen about 5 seconds after the last press of the SELECT or TUNE buttons.

Note:

the menu cannot be accessed while the tuner is in standby or during the 5 second start-up period when switching the unit out of standby.

The features available via the menu system are:

Station Name

(Display will show: STN NAME). Use this feature to display the name of the station currently tuned. Press SELECT on this option and then use the TUNE buttons to choose Station Name on or off. Then press SELECT again to activate/deactivate the Station Name feature. This feature can be switched off by selecting Control Menu-Stn Name-Off or by turning on another feature (i.e. programme type, programme type search or traffic search).

Programme Type (PRG TYPE).

Use this feature to display the programme type of the currently tuned station (e.g. News, Pop/Rock, Drama etc.). Press SELECT on this option and then use the TUNE buttons to select on or off. Then press SELECT again to activate/deactivate the Programme Type feature. This feature can be switched of by selecting Control Menu-Prg Type-Off or by turning on another feature (i.e. station name, programme type search or traffic search). Note: “Station Name” and “Programme Type” are not displayed while the tuner is in Search mode or while a Preset is being programmed.

Programme Type Search (PRG TYPE SCH).

Use this feature to search for a station broadcasting the chosen type of programme. Press SELECT on this option and then use the TUNE buttons to select the desired programme type (e.g. News, Pop/Rock, Drama etc.). Then press SELECT again and the tuner will mute and search until it finds the desired programme type or until the search is cancelled by the user. Cancel the search by pressing the SELECT or MODE buttons on the front panel or by pressing and holding briefly the ‘0’ or a tuning mode key on the remote control. When a station broadcasting the desired programme type is found, the tuner will stop searching, de-mute and change to manual tuning mode. The display will then show the programme type.

Traffic Search (TRAFFIC SCH).

Use this feature to search for a station broadcasting a traffic announcement. Press SELECT on this option and the tuner will mute and search until it finds a traffic announcement or until the search is cancelled by the user. Cancel the search by pressing the SELECT or MODE buttons on the front panel or by pressing and holding briefly the ‘0’ or a tuning mode key on the remote control. When a traffic announcement is found, the tuner will stop searching, de-mute and change to manual tuning mode. The display will then show “TRAFFIC”. When the traffic announcement is finished, the unit will resume its search.

Display Time (DISPLAY TIME).

Use this option to display the current time. The time will be displayed for a short period before the display reverts to its previous mode.

Alarm Set (ALARM SET).

Use this feature to set the on and off times of the alarm. Press SELECT to choose this option then use the TUNE-UP and TUNE-DOWN keys to set the minutes part of the alarm on time (display will show “MN ON XX.YY” where XX is the hours and YY is the minutes). Press SELECT to confirm that the minutes are correct then use the TUNE buttons again to set the hours (display will show “HR ON XX.YY). Then press SELECT to confirm the hours. The alarm off time may then be set using the same procedure. When the Alarm off time has been set, use the TUNE buttons to choose between using the tuner or CD player as the source when the alarm is activated. If you choose tuner, it will switch to the last tuned frequency when the alarm-on time is reached. If you choose CD player, ensure that a disc is in the CD player as this will be played when the alarm-on time is reached.

Once set, for example as a wake-up alarm, the Cameo system should be switched into standby. When the alarm-on time is reached, the amplifier and the tuner/CD player will be switched out of standby and the chosen programme will be heard. Please ensure that the amplifier volume is appropriately set. When the alarm off time is reached, the amplifier and tuner/CD player will be switched back into standby.

Alarm on/off (ALARM ON/OFF).

Use this option to enable/disable the alarm. When the alarm setting option (above) is used, the alarm is automatically set to ON. To disable (or enable) the alarm, select this option and use the TUNE buttons to choose off (or on) and then press SELECT. This procedure allows the alarm to be turned on or off without having to reset the alarm times. Clock set (CLOCK SET). Use this option to set the clock. The procedure is exactly the same as for setting the Alarm time – using the SELECT and TUNE UP/DOWN buttons. If you tune to an RDS station which broadcasts a time code, the tuner will to set the time precisely using the RDS data.

Memory Clear (MEMORY CLR).

Use this feature to clear unwanted preset stations from the memory. Press SELECT to choose memory clear then use the TUNE buttons to cycle through the three available options:

1. CLEAR ONE – clears the currently selected preset
2. CLEAR ALL – clears all preset information from the memory
3. FACTORY SET – returns the unit to the default factory settings. This option includes clearing all preset information from the memory.

When the desired option has been selected, press SELECT again to execute the chosen Memory Clear operation.

MONO (Tuner)

When the MONO button is pressed the tuner is locked into MONO reception mode and the STEREO indicator will not illuminate, whether the tuned station is transmitting in stereo or mono. The blue LED next to the MONO button will illuminate to indicate this mode. If noisy reception is experienced in stereo mode, pressing the MONO button will usually result in a dramatic improvement in sound quality. When a station is stored as a preset (see below) the MONO status is also stored, and will therefore be recalled whenever that preset is accessed.

STORE (Tuner)

The STORE button is used when storing the preset station frequencies.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Tune to the desired station using either MANUAL or SEARCH tuning mode, and set to MONO if required.
2. Press the STORE button to enter STORE mode, which illuminates the blue LED next to the button. The display will automatically change to Preset mode at the last used preset number.
3. If the station is to be stored at a different preset number, press the TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN button until the desired preset number is reached, otherwise move directly to step 4.
4. Press the STORE button again to store the frequency at the preset number displayed. The tuner will then automatically return to the previous tuning mode ready to tune the next station and the STORE LED will be extinguished.

STORE mode can be exited by pressing the MODE button. The preset station data is stored in a permanent memory. The information is retained when the tuner is switched off.

CAMEO SYSTEM OPERATION WITH MY-LINK

When used as a linked system (Integrated Amplifier, CD Player and Tuner), the Cameo products have a number of extra features that make the system as a whole easier and quicker to use than a normal hi-fi.

These include:

• Start-on-Play (CD): Press play on the CD player (or the remote control) and the CD player and amplifier will switch out of standby (if necessary) and play the CD. The amplifier will automatically select the CD source.
• Start-on-Open (CD): With the units in standby, press open/close on the CD player and the CD player and amplifier will switch out of standby and the CD drawer will open The amplifier will automatically select the CD source.
• Intelligent Input Selection (Amplifier): Press a source select button on the remote control and the system will awaken (if in standby) only the amplifier and the selected source.
• Mute/Pause Control (Amplifier): When using the CD player, selecting mute from the remote control will mute the amplifier and pause the CD. When the amplifier mute is cancelled, the CD will continue playing.
• Power-Saving Mode (Amplifier): The amplifier will switch the CD Player or Tuner into standby if either source remains unused for more than ten minutes.
• Automatic Switch-On (CD/Tuner): If the standby button on the tuner or CD player is pressed, the amplifier will also awaken and select the correct source.

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET OPERATION

A full Cameo system is supplied with a single System Remote handset which can control all the components in the system. If the Amplifier or Tuner is purchased as a separate item each is also supplied with the same System Remote. The CD player, when purchased separately is supplied with a dedicated CD Remote handset.

System Remote handset operation (System, Amplifier or Tuner)

Amplifier

The nine keys at the top of the handset control the Cameo amplifier. The first five keys (CD, VIDEO, TUNER, AUX and TAPE 2) are used to select the input in a similar way to the front panel SOURCE button, but allowing any of these five sources to be accessed directly. The TAPE 1 key functions exactly as the front panel TAPE 1 button.

Pressing one of the VOLUME up or down keys will cause the motorised volume control in the amplifier to rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise respectively. There is one aspect in which the remote operation of the volume control is different from manual operation. If the amplifier is in mute mode (after pressing MUTE on the R/C handset) then pressing the VOLUME upkey will automatically disengage mute mode and re-connect the loudspeakers. This prevents an excessively high volume level from being set by mistake.

Pressing the MUTE key on the handset will engage mute mode. The loudspeakers will be disconnected and the blue STANDBY LED will flash slowly. MUTE is a “toggle” function, so pressing the key again will disengage the mute mode.

The green STANDBY key at the bottom left of the handset can be used to toggle the amplifier into or out of STANDBY mode (see above).

CD Player

The next eight keys control the Cameo CD Player. The STOP key operates in exactly the same way as the front panel STOP button, but the other keys have new functions.

PLAY and PAUSE

The handset has separate keys for PLAY and PAUSE. Pressing PLAY from STOP mode will cause the disc to start playing. Subsequent pressing of PLAY whilst during PLAY mode will have no effect. If PAUSE is pressed during PLAY mode, then the player goes into PAUSE mode. The player can be returned to PLAY mode either by pressing PAUSE again or by pressing PLAY. Pressing PAUSE in STOP mode will set the player into PAUSE mode with the disc spinning and the laser aligned at the beginning of the first track. When PLAY or PAUSE is then pressed the music will start playing instantly.

SKIP

The remote control SKIP keys carry out exactly the same SKIP function as the front panel keys, but they cannot perform the SCAN function. If one of the remote SKIP keys is pressed and held down continuously the player will skip repeatedly from track to track (forward or backward as appropriate).

TIME (including CD Text)

When there is no CD text information present on the disc then the TIME key controls only what is shown in the time (MIN and SEC) section of the display. During normal play and in pause mode the display shows the elapsed time of the track currently being played. If TIME is pressed once, the remaining time of the current track is displayed. The remaining time of the current track is not indicated for tracks numbered 25 or greater. If TIME is pressed again, the remaining time of the whole disc is displayed and the track number is blanked. When remaining time is displayed, the time is preceded by a “-” sign. A third press of the TIME key returns the display to the normal indication of elapsed track time.

If TIME is pressed in STOP mode, the total number of tracks and the total disc time are displayed (i.e. the TOC) for a few seconds. When there is CD text information on the disc the symbol “CD TEXT” will illuminate at the bottom right of the display and the TIME key will have additional functions. While playing a track, the display will normally show the track title. If the TIME key is pressed the display will change to show the elapsed time of the current track. A second press will display the remaining time for the current track and a third press will display the remaining time for the whole disc. Finally, a fourth press will return to the track title display.

If TIME is pressed in STOP mode, the display will switch from displaying the disc title to displaying the artist (and “ART” will illuminate at the top right of the display). A second press will display the TOC (the total number of tracks and total disc time). After a few seconds, or if TIME is pressed again, the display will revert to showing the disc title again.

SHUFFLE

When the SHUFFLE key is pressed “SHUFFLE” will be shown briefly in the display and the SHUFFLE icon will light at the bottom of the display. When PLAY is pressed the tracks on disc will be played in random order. In SHUFFLE mode, when any track ends, the remaining unplayed tracks are “shuffled” for about a second and a random new track selected. Pressing SKIP/SCAN forward will cause the player to shuffle and select a new track. Pressing SKIP/SCAN back will cause the player to re-start the current track. It is not possible to skip back to the previous selection. Pressing SHUFFLE again returns the player to normal operation.

REPEAT

A single press of the REPEAT key puts the player into REPEAT ALL mode and “REPEAT” will be shown briefly in the display. When the disc has played to the end it will immediately return to the first track and start playing again – ad infinitum. When the REPEAT key is pressed a second time, REPEAT 1 mode is engaged and “REPEAT 1” will be shown briefly in the display. Only the current track will then be repeated. A third press of the REPEAT key returns the player to normal operation. The repeat mode (REPEAT or REPEAT 1) is also shown by the small icons at the bottom of the display.

DIM and Number keys (0-9)

These keys control the CD Player only when the handset is in “CD Mode”. To put the handset into CD Mode simply press the CD input select key. The handset will stay in CD Mode until the TUNER input select key is pressed (as described below).

Keypad 0-9

Direct access to any track is possible using the numbered keys on the remote handset. To play a specific track (e.g. track 26) press the track number keys “2” then “6”. After the second key is pressed the player will play track 26. If only one key (e.g. key “2”) is pressed, the player will pause briefly before playing track 2.

DIM (Calendar and Display Off)

The DIM key may be used to activate the track calendar or to switch the display off while a disc is playing. The first press of the DIM key will switch on the track calendar at the right hand side of the display. The calendar displays the number of the current track and all the other tracks that have not yet been played. It can be particularly useful when programming, when it indicates only the programmed track numbers.

A second press of the DIM key will switch player into DISPLAY OFF mode and turn the display off. A third press will turn the display on again. When the display is switched off, the operation of any of the player’s controls – on the front panel or remote control, will cause the display to switch on for about 2 seconds, before it switches off again.

If there is no disc playing (i.e. disc in STOP or PAUSE mode or no disc) a second press of the DIM key will not blank the display but it will still switch the player into Display Off mode – indicated briefly by “DISPLAY OFF” in the display. In this mode, when a disc is played the display will switch off after about 2 seconds. The Display Off mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the DIM key again.

Tuner

PRESET, MANUAL and SEARCH

These keys allow direct access to any of the three tuning modes (see front panel MODE button).

TUNE UP and TUNE DOWN

These keys operate exactly as the front panel TUNE UP/DOWN buttons.

MONO and STORE

These keys operate exactly as the front panel MONO and STORE buttons.

DIM and Number keys (0-9)

These keys control the tuner but only when the handset is in “Tuner Mode”. To put the handset into Tuner Mode simply press the TUNER input select key (see above). The handset will stay in Tuner Mode until the CD input select key is pressed.

Keypad 0-9

These keys allow direct access to any preset station. If a preset numbered 10 to 29 is desired, (e.g. 14) press “1”, followed by “4”. If “1” is pressed without a second digit, the tuner will go to preset 1 after few seconds. Pressing any other number key, from 3 to 9, will tune instantly to the relevant preset station.

The “0” key may be used as the second digit in the normal way to choose presets 10, 20 and so on. However, when the “0” key is pressed as the first digit it operates in the same way as the SELECT key on the front panel (see Front Panel #18 above).

DIM

The display may be switched off using the DIM key. A second press will turn the display on again. The display will come on briefly if controls are used while the display is off.

All components

STANDBY

Pressing the STANDBY key by itself sends the command to switch the amplifier into or out of STANDBY mode. If your CD player and Tuner are linked to the amplifier via the MyLink then the CD player and Tuner will also be switched into or out of STANDBY.

CD Player Remote handset operation (CD Player)

The handset supplied with a separate Cameo CD Player has some functions not included in the System remote described above. This handset may be purchased separately to allow these functions to be used in a Cameo system.

All the major functions operate exactly as their corresponding keys on the System remote control in CD mode – PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, SHUFFLE, TIME, REPEAT, SKIP, 0-9 and DIM. The additional keys are described below.

SCAN

These keys allow direct access to the SCAN function which can also accomplished by pressing and holding down one of the front panel SKIP/SCAN keys.

PROGRAM

An individual compilation of tracks may be played by using the PROGRAM function. Up to 24 tracks can be included in a program in any order – including repeats of the same track if desired. The procedure for storing a program is as follows:

In STOP mode first press the PROGRAM key to enter Program mode. The display will indicate PROGRAM briefly and illuminate the PROGRAM at the bottom of the display. Next, using the SKIP keys (or the SKIP/SCAN buttons on the front panel), select the first track you wish to program. The word “STEP” will illuminate at the top of the display with the number “1” below it and the selected track number will flash. When you have selected the correct track number press the PROGRAM key again to store this track as step 1 of the program. Then select the next track number and store it by pressing PROGRAM – and so on. The display will show the track number to the left, the program step number in the centre, and the total program time on the right.

The same procedure is repeated until all the desired tracks have been programmed – up to a maximum of 24. If an attempt is made to program further tracks, the display will briefly indicate PROGRAM FULL. The total program time will not be indicated if it exceeds 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

The programmed selection can then be played by pressing PLAY on the remote handset, or PLAY/PAUSE on the front panel. All the other controls function as normal, but SHUFFLE is not available. The display will indicate track number, index and time as during normal play, but PROGRAM will remain illuminated to indicate PROGRAM play. The TIME function allows display of the remaining track time or the remaining time of program.

CHECK

To confirm a program in STOP mode, press the CHECK key. The first programmed track, STEP 1, will be displayed – as in Figure 9. Each time the CHECK key is pressed, the display will move on to the next track in the program. Once the last programmed track is reached, a further press of CHECK will cause the display to read “END” briefly and then return to the last program step. A further press of CHECK will return to step 1. CHECK may be used during PROGRAM play, when the first press will first indicate the track currently being played.

CLEAR

If, while programming a sequence of tracks, you make an error, just press CLEAR to erase the last track programmed. To erase a track from the middle of a program, first select the track using the CHECK key as above, then press CLEAR to erase the displayed track. To erase an entire program, press STOP to go into STOP mode and then press CLEAR key and hold it down for about 2 seconds until the display reads “CLEAR”.

INSTALLING AND REPLACING BATTERIES

The System remote handset uses four 1.5 V type AAA batteries and the CD Player remote uses two. To fit new batteries first open the battery compartment in the rear of the handset and remove any existing batteries. Fit the new ones as directed by the symbols moulded inside the battery compartment, then replace the battery compartment cover. The batteries should always be removed if they are discharged (indicated by no remote control operation or by operation only at very short range), or if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period.

Trouble Shooting

For help trouble shooting, try the guide. You can also look at the FAQ section. If you still have questions, please email Myryad for technical support.

Specifications

For specifications, click here.