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Ayre C-5xe

MP

Owner’s Manual

Universal Stereo Player

Summary of Contents for C-5xeMP

Page 1: ...Ayre C 5xeMP 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 28 Numbers and Specifications 32 Statement of Warran...

Page 4: ...l relaxed quality will draw you into the music time and time again This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and materials You can be assured that the Ayre...

Page 5: ...channel SACDs the C 5xeMP will automatically select the two channel area that is included on virtually all multi channel SACDs In the case of multi channel tracks that may be present on DVD Audio or...

Page 6: ...e infrared remote control is mounted behind the display lens on the front panel A direct line of sight from the listening position will ensure the maximum range Analog Outputs For best sound quality i...

Page 7: ...ding the digital output may be found in the chapter Optimization and Customization An adapter is available from Ayre should you need to connect the digital output to an S PDIF input that uses an RCA c...

Page 8: ...some situations an AC power line filter such as those offered by Ayre may provide additional sonic benefits Break In Playing music with the unit for 100 to 500 hours will ensure full break in Due to t...

Page 9: ...keys for easy use in a dark environment This dual function handset is able to control a complete Ayre playback system The buttons above the Ayre logo are used to operate your C 5xeMP while the buttons...

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 is illuminated and the critical internal circuitry remains powered This ensures optimal performance with a minimum of warm up time Open Close The Open Close button opens and clo...

Page 12: ...ou 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 the memorized position The r...

Page 13: ...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 or t...

Page 14: ...se Scan The Reverse Scan mode scans backward through the disc The Previous button on both the front panel and the remote handset can activate two separate functions depending on how long the button is...

Page 15: ...e scans forward through the disc The Next button on both the front panel and the remote handset can activate two separate functions depending on how long the button is pressed A quick button press les...

Page 16: ...following functions are available only via the remote control handset Number Keys The number keys allow quick navigation to a desired point on the disc To enter a number greater than 9 simply press th...

Page 17: ...Brightness function A longer button press greater than about second will activate the Display Mode function Briefly pressing the Display button on the remote control handset will activate the Display...

Page 18: ...disc CD and SACD Track number Elapsed track time Track number Remaining track time DISC Total remaining time on the disc DVD Audio Group number Track number Elapsed track time Group number Track numbe...

Page 19: ...The GUI symbol will illuminate on the front panel display for five seconds and additional presses of the Audio button during this period will scroll through the available soundtracks Please refer to...

Page 20: ...e remaining Remote Control Handset Illumination The buttons of the remote control handset include a backlight for easier use in a darkened room The backlight is turned on for three seconds by pressing...

Page 21: ...t 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 ofte...

Page 22: ...his case the C 5xeMP will play the stereo CD layer that is always present on these hybrid discs All SACDs may therefore be easily navigated in the same way as a standard CD DVD Audio The DVD Audio for...

Page 23: ...e audio formats are stored as separate soundtracks within a group The Audio button on the remote control handset will allow the desired soundtrack to be selected When this type of DVD A disc is playin...

Page 24: ...that only one group or soundtrack on each disc has the highest sound quality When playing a DVD A disc for the first time you will want to determine which group or soundtrack has the highest sound qua...

Page 25: ...n the disc may be navigated in the normal way Use either the Next and Previous functions or direct track access via the number keys of the remote control handset Due to variations in the way DVD A dis...

Page 26: ...e FBI warning is playing If the disc does not stop immediately after pressing the Stop button simply wait a few moments until the FBI warning has finished playing Then press Stop again Once play begin...

Page 27: ...the root directory When all of those tracks have been played play will continue with the tracks contained in the first folder and so forth until all tracks in all folders have been played Within any g...

Page 28: ...e control handset to activate the Display Mode function See the chapter Controls and Operation for additional information Creating MP3 Discs You can create your own MP3 discs for playback on the Ayre...

Page 29: ...This player is compatible with multi session discs but will only play sessions that are closed This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders or 250 tracks 27...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 5xeMP allows the unit to communicate wi...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...rity Pin 1 Ground 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 s...

Page 35: ...ditionally you have the option at no cost to extend the warranty for a period of five years from the date of purchase except for the disc transport mechanism which will be warrantied for a period of t...

Page 36: ...ocopy of your original purchase receipt Ayre will not be responsible for any shipping damage and strongly recommends the purchase of shipping insurance 3 Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product...

Page 37: ...express or implied Further Ayre shall in no event be obligated for any incidental or consequential damages as a result of any defect or any warranty claim whether express or implied 6 Ayre does not a...

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