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Ayre C-5xe Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Ayre C-5xe Owner’s Manual Universal Stereo Player...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Ayre ..... . . 2 Welcome to Introduction ....3 Overview and Installation .

  • Page 4: Ayre

    Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty Your Ayre C-5xe offers a significant advance in the registration card so we can musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. stay in contact with you. The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Overview and Introduction To provide the highest possible The Ayre C-5xe is a universal stereo (U2) player. It level of audio performance, plays all currently available audio disc formats, there is no video circuitry in including CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video the C-5xe.

  • Page 6: Installation

    The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo (U2) player is easy to hook up and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. A good location for your U2 player is at an easily accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a shelf.

  • Page 7: Digital Output

    “Optimization and Customization”. The control port on the rear panel of the C-5xe allows the unit to communicate with a system controller such as a Crestron or AMX. Additional information regarding the control port may be found in the chapter “Optimization and...
  • Page 8 Break-In Playing the unit for 100 to Due to the manufacturing processes used for the 500 hours will ensure full wires and capacitors, a break-in period is necessary break-in. for the Ayre C-5xe to reach its full performance potential.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Controls and Operation The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo (U2) player may be controlled using either the front panel buttons or the included remote control. Basic functions are available at both locations, while additional functions are available only at the remote control.
  • Page 10 1 – 4x 2 – 2x 3 – 1x 4 – SACD 5 – DTS 6 – DOLBY DIGITAL 7 – PLAY 8 – PAUSE 9 – Character Display 10 – DISPLAY OFF 11 – REMAIN 12 – CHP 13 – TRK 14 –...

  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions The following basic functions are accessible via both the front panel buttons and the remote control handset. Standby/Operate The “Standby/Operate” button toggles the unit between normal operation and standby mode. When in standby mode a green status LED in the front panel “Standby”...
  • Page 12 Play Pressing the “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will also close the drawer. Pause Pressing the “Pause” button will pause the disc playback. Playback may be resumed either by pressing the “Pause” button again or the “Play” button.
  • Page 13 The “Previous” button of the remote control handset can activate two separate functions, depending on how long the button is pressed. A quick button press (less than about ¼ second) will activate the “Previous” function. A longer button press (greater than about ¼ second) will activate the “Reverse Scan”...
  • Page 14 Please note that the behavior of the “Next” function varies depending on the type of disc being played. With a CD or SACD, pressing the “Next” button will navigate through the tracks, whether the disc is playing or stopped. Pressing the “Next” button while a DVD is playing will navigate through the tracks (DVD-A) or chapters (DVD-V).
  • Page 15 After activating the “Reverse Scan” function with a longer button press of the remote control handset’s “Previous” button, the unit will continue scanning backward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached. Subsequent activations of the remote control handset’s “Reverse Scan”...

  • Page 16: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions forward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached. Subsequent activations of the remote control handset’s “Forward Scan” function while the unit is scanning forward will toggle between the normal scan rate and a high-speed scan rate. The following functions are available only via the remote control handset.

  • Page 17: Display Brightness

    Display Brightness The front panel display of the C-5xe has three brightness settings, plus an “Off” position. The “Display” button of the remote control handset can activate two separate functions, depending on how long the button is pressed. A quick button press (less than about ¼ second) will activate the “Display Brightness”...
  • Page 18 CD and SACD DVD-Audio DVD-Video When playing MP3 discs, repeat folder mode is also available. The information available for display varies according to the type of disc being played. Activating the “Display Mode” function with a longer button press will scroll through the available choices for each type of disc: Track number + elapsed track time.
  • Page 19 The “Audio” function is only available on DVD-V discs. The “Random” function is not available when playing SACDs. The status of the “Repeat” mode is shown on the front panel display when the default display mode is selected. To exit the “Repeat” mode, either press the “Repeat”...
  • Page 20 To exit the “Random” mode, either press the “Stop” button or manually select a new track with the number keys of the remote control handset. During random play, the “Previous” and “Next” buttons function somewhat differently than normal. Pressing “Previous” returns to the beginning of the current track (chapter for DVD-V discs).

  • Page 21: Discs

    Navigation of Discs The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo (U2) player will play every currently available audio disc format. Each type of music disc has a structure to aid in navigation, that is, locating and playing the desired music on each disc. While there is an overall similarity, each disc format utilizes a different navigational structure.
  • Page 22 Each audio format (multi-channel or stereo) is contained is its own separate area. The Ayre C-5xe will always play the stereo area of an SACD, ignoring any multi-channel areas that may be present.
  • Page 23 There may also be a menu group intended for navigation when using a video display. These menu groups are of little use with the Ayre C-5xe, as it does not include any video circuitry. In an additional level of complexity, the groups are contained in a title set.
  • Page 24 Using the indicator LEDs on the front panel of the C-5xe, note which group uses the highest sample rate and does not use compressed (Dolby Digital or DTS) audio.
  • Page 25 DVD-Video DVD-Video discs typically contain a film or musical concert that is one to two hours in length. The main program is contained in a single title, which is sub-divided into chapters for easier navigation. Additional titles may also be present, containing other features such as interviews with the directors, on-screen menus, et cetera.
  • Page 26 Most DVD-Video discs contain multiple soundtracks. These may be in the form of various spoken languages or various audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM). The “Audio” function, which is activated by a longer press of the remote control handset’s “Repeat” button will allow the desired soundtrack to be selected.
  • Page 27 “Display” key of the remote 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 C-5xe by using a personal computer. Please...
  • Page 28 keep in mind the following points when creating an MP3 disc: This unit will play compressed audio files in • MP3 format with a 44.1 or 48 kHz sample rate. This player only plays tracks that are named • with the file extension “.mp3”. Variable bit-rate files are playable, but the •...

  • Page 29: Customization

    S/PDIF input that uses an RCA connector. The Ayre C-5xe is configured at the factory to provide the best performance for a typical installation. In certain situations you may wish to...
  • Page 30 A switch on the rear panel allows the digital audio output to be turned off if its use is not required. Turning the digital output “off” when not using it will result in slightly higher sound quality through the analog outputs. A second switch sets the sample rate available at the digital output.

  • Page 31: Control Port

    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 a system controller such as a Crestron or AMX. The control...

  • Page 32: Command Functions

    Command Functions The C-5xe may either be controlled by the remote control handset via a receiver on the front panel or by a system controller via the control port. A small toggle switch on the rear panel selects which mode is active.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Numbers and Specifications Maximum Output Level 2.05 V rms – unbalanced outputs 4.10 V rms – balanced outputs (PCM) 1.00 V rms – unbalanced outputs 2.00 V rms – balanced outputs (DSD) Analog XLR Output Polarity Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Frequency Response...
  • Page 34 Dimensions 17-¼" W x 13" D x 4-¾" H 44 cm x 33 cm x 12 cm Weight 26 pounds 12 kg...

  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    Warranty Statement Your Ayre C-5xe universal stereo player is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of purchase, except for the transport mechanism. The warranty period for the transport mechanism is two years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 36 or to Ayre’s authorized agent. 3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to repairing or replacing it. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre. Out-of-warranty claims will be billed for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance as required.
  • Page 37 6. Ayre does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability of Ayre or make any warranty for Ayre. The unit must not have been altered or improperly serviced. The serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed.

  • Page 38: Notes

    A Place for Notes Rev. 1.0a...
  • Page 40 Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300...

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