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Ayre C-5xe

Owner’s Manual

Universal Stereo Player

Summary of Contents for C-5xe

Page 1: ...Ayre C 5xe Owner s Manual Universal Stereo Player...

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Page 3: ...to Ayre 2 Overview and Introduction 3 Connections and Installation 4 Controls and Operation 7 Navigation of Discs 19 Optimization and Customization 27 Numbers and Specifications 31 Statement of Warran...

Page 4: ...nt The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening The combination of superb resolution and a natural relaxed quality will draw you into the music time and time ag...

Page 5: ...case of multi channel SACDs the C 5xe will automatically select the two channel area that is mandatory for SACD In the case of multi channel tracks that may be present on DVD Audio or DVD Video discs...

Page 6: ...unted behind the display lens on the front panel A direct line of sight from the listening position will ensure the maximum range However the infrared beam will also reflect off of most wall surfaces...

Page 7: ...such as an external digital to analog converter DAC Additional information regarding the digital output may be found in the chapter Optimization and Customization Control Port The control port on the...

Page 8: ...power strips or power line conditioners Break In Playing the unit for 100 to 500 hours will ensure full break in Due to the manufacturing processes used for the wires and capacitors a break in period...

Page 9: ...s for easy use in a dark environment It has a unique battery saver feature whereby if a button is pressed for longer than normal the internal microprocessor will revert the unit to sleep mode This pro...

Page 10: ...a disc is playing 8 PAUSE Lights when a disc is paused 9 Character Display Displays disc information 10 DISPLAY OFF Lights when the display is turned off 11 REMAIN Indicates that the display is showin...

Page 11: ...LED in the front panel Standby button is illuminated The internal circuitry remains powered ensuring optimal performance with a minimum of warm up time Open Close The Open Close button opens and clos...

Page 12: ...disc playback However if you are playing a DVD Video disc the display shows RESUME and the position is memorized Press Play to start from the memorized position or press Stop a second time to clear t...

Page 13: ...ton while a DVD is playing will navigate through the tracks DVD A or chapters DVD V However when a DVD is stopped pressing the Previous button will instead navigate through the available groups DVD A...

Page 14: ...ion Reverse Scan The Reverse Scan mode scans backward through the disc Please note that the behavior of the front panel Reverse Scan function is slightly different than the remote control Reverse Scan...

Page 15: ...nel Forward Scan function is slightly different than the remote control Forward Scan function Pressing and holding the front panel Next button will engage the Forward Scan function The unit will scan...

Page 16: ...er greater than 9 simply press the desired number keys in order For example to enter 23 first press 2 and then 3 Please note that the behavior of the number keys varies depending on the type of disc b...

Page 17: ...ur choices A blue LED next to the display illuminates when the display is turned off When the display is off pressing any key will illuminate the display for a few seconds If the disc is playing when...

Page 18: ...er number elapsed time in title TTL total remaining time in the current title Title number chapter number remaining chapter time MP3 Track number elapsed time Track name Folder name Repeat When playin...

Page 19: ...out second will activate the Repeat function A longer button press greater than about second will activate the Audio function While a DVD Video disc is playing a longer press of the Repeat button will...

Page 20: ...nnot go back further than this Pressing Next selects a track chapter for DVD V discs at random from those remaining Remote Control Handset Illumination The main navigation keys of the remote control h...

Page 21: ...nt navigational structure Understanding the underlying navigational structure of each type of discs will allow for greater ease of use CD The navigational structure of a CD is so intuitive that we oft...

Page 22: ...CD DVD Audio The DVD Audio format is extremely flexible and allows for a wide variety of audio formats including both stereo and multi channel each with a multiplicity of available sample rates and re...

Page 23: ...ess the audio title set ignoring any content in the video title set DVD Audio Navigation Pressing Play while the DVD A disc is stopped will automatically begin play at track 1 of group 1 Many DVD A di...

Page 24: ...the highest sample rate and does not use compressed Dolby Digital or DTS audio Make a note of the group with the highest sound quality on the case of the DVD A disc The next time you wish to play tha...

Page 25: ...l begin playing a menu that is designed to be navigated by using a video display In this case the front panel display shows MENU Simply press Stop and then use the navigation functions Next Previous o...

Page 26: ...ol will illuminate on the front panel display for five seconds and additional activations of the Audio function during this period will scroll through the available soundtracks MP3 CD ROM discs contai...

Page 27: ...k up to the last track in the previous folder When selecting an MP3 track for play the front panel display will show the following information in sequence 1 5 seconds MP3 folder number track number 3...

Page 28: ...only plays tracks that are named with the file extension mp3 Variable bit rate files are playable but the playing time may not be shown correctly Use CD R or CD RW media for recording your MP3 files...

Page 29: ...work best for the vast majority of users Digital Audio Output An adapter is available from Ayre should you need to connect the digital output to a device with an S PDIF input that uses an RCA connect...

Page 30: ...nge the sample rate switch while the unit is powered on and no disc is playing If the unit is not powered on or if a disc is playing the position of the switch will not be detected This can lead to a...

Page 31: ...ed by the Measure position This switch only affects the analog outputs and not the digital audio output Control Port The control port on the rear panel of the C 5xe allows the unit to communicate with...

Page 32: ...r Set the switch to Control Port only when using a custom programmed system controller Command files are available from the Ayre factory in both Crestron and Pronto CCF format These files include disc...

Page 33: ...round Pin 2 Non inverting Positive Pin 3 Inverting Negative Frequency Response DC 20 kHz 44 1 kHz sample rate DC 22 kHz 48 kHz sample rate DC 40 kHz 88 2 kHz sample rate DC 44 kHz 96 kHz sample rate D...

Page 34: ...Dimensions 17 W x 13 D x 4 H 44 cm x 33 cm x 12 cm Weight 26 pounds 12 kg 32...

Page 35: ...te of purchase This warranty is transferable to subsequent purchasers within the original warranty period All warranty claims must be made through an authorized Ayre dealer or distributor Warranty Sta...

Page 36: ...ufacture the finest possible equipment and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products without necessarily assuming an obligation to retrofit such changes upon its previously man...

Page 37: ...he unit must not have been altered or improperly serviced The serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed 7 Warranty registration cards must be completed and mailed to Ayre within...

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Page 40: ...Ayre Acoustics Inc 2300 B Central Avenue Boulder Colorado 80301 www ayre com 1 303 442 7300...

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