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When first powered on, the Ayre CX-8 will
automatically enter System-sleep mode after displaying
the initial loading screens. The CX-8 will indicate that it
is in System-sleep mode and ready to switch to Active
mode by a green status LED. When in System-sleep
mode, the outputs of the unit are disabled while all
critical portions of the circuit are kept warm for optimal
sonic performance. The CX-8 may be switched to Active
mode by pressing the left-hand control button or the
power button on the remote.
Once in Active mode, all functions of the CX-8 are
enabled. The currently selected input is shown on the
display and any signal will be sent to the enabled
outputs. When available, information, or meta-data,
from a digital recording being played will be shown on
the CX-8’s display.
A quick press of the left-hand control button while the
CX-8 is in active mode will mute all outputs of the
CX-8. While muted, an icon will appear on the display.
This may also be done by pressing the mute button on
the remote control. A second press of the left-hand
control button or remote mute button will un-mute the
unit.
System-sleep Mode
Active Mode
Mute / system-sleep
