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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: Welcome To

    Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre C-5xe offers a significant advance in the musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. 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 again.

  • Page 5: Overview And

    Overview and Introduction To provide the highest possible The Ayre C-5xe is a universal stereo 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 (soundtrack only), and MP3.

  • Page 6: Connections And

    Connections and Installation The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo player is easy to connect and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location The infrared beam of the A good location for your player is at an easily remote control will also travel accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a through glass.

  • Page 7: Digital Output

    Digital Output The Ayre C-5xe features a balanced AES/EBU digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This output is used when connecting to a digital recording unit or other device, such as an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Additional information regarding the digital output may be found in the chapter “Optimization and Customization”.
  • Page 8 AC Power The Ayre C-5xe may be plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI (radio-frequency interference) filtering is built into the disc player, in some situations an AC power-line filter (such as those offered by Ayre) may provide additional sonic benefits.

  • Page 9: Controls And

    Controls and Operation The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo 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. Remote Control The supplied remote control handset has a solid aluminum housing and features lighted keys for easy...
  • Page 10 1 – 4x Lights when playing a track with 176.4 or 192 kHz sample rate. 2 – 2x Lights when playing a track with 88.2 or 96 kHz sample rate. 3 – 1x Lights when playing a track with 44.1 or 48 kHz sample rate. 4 –...

  • 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 is illuminated, and the critical internal circuitry remains powered.
  • Page 12 Play The “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will also close the drawer. Pause The “Pause” button will pause the disc playback. Playback may be resumed either by pressing the “Pause” button again or the “Play” button. Stop The “Stop”...
  • Page 13 The “Previous” 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 (less than about ½ second) will activate the “Previous” function. A longer button press (greater than about ½...
  • Page 14 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 automatically continue scanning backward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached. Subsequent presses of the remote control handset’s “Reverse Scan”...

  • Page 16: Additional Functions

    After activating the “Forward Scan” function with a longer button press of the remote control handset’s “Next” button, the unit will automatically continue scanning forward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached. Subsequent presses of the remote control handset’s “Forward Scan”...

  • Page 17: Display Brightness

    stopped, pressing the number keys will instead navigate through the available groups (DVD-A) or titles (DVD-V). Please refer to the chapter “Navigation of Discs” for additional information. Display Brightness The front panel display of the C-5xe has three brightness settings, plus an “Off” position. The “Display”...
  • Page 18 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 ½ second) will activate the “Display Brightness” function. A longer button press (greater than about ½ second) will activate the “Display Mode”...
  • Page 19 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” button to scroll through the modes or press the “Stop” button. Audio The “Audio”...
  • Page 20 Pressing “Previous” returns to the beginning of the current track (chapter for DVD-V discs). You cannot 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 buttons of the remote control handset include a backlight for easier use in a darkened room.

  • Page 21: Navigation Of

    Navigation of Discs The Ayre C-5xe universal stereo 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 SACD SACDs use a system of numbered tracks for navigation, just as CDs do. In addition, an SACD will provide distinct areas when multi-channel tracks are present in addition to the normal stereo tracks. Each audio format (multi-channel or stereo) is contained is its own separate area.
  • Page 23 may have one group with a stereo mix sampled at 192 kHz with a resolution of 24 bits, while a second group may have a multi-channel (surround sound) mix sampled at 96 kHz with a resolution of 24 bits. Typically there are several different groups on a DVD-A disc.
  • Page 24 DVD-Audio Navigation Pressing “Play” while the Many DVD-A discs were designed to be played DVD-A disc is stopped will while using a video display for navigation of the automatically begin play at on-screen menu. Nonetheless, advanced features Track 1 of Group 1. built into the Ayre C-5xe allow for easy navigation of DVD-A discs without the use of a...
  • Page 25 Using the indicator LEDs on the front panel of the C-5xe , note which group (or soundtrack) uses the highest sample rate and does not use compressed (Dolby Digital or DTS) audio. Make a note of the group (or soundtrack) with the highest sound quality on the case of the DVD-A disc.
  • Page 26 The main feature is almost always found in Title 1, and this is the title that would normally be played when using the C-5xe . Virtually all DVD-V discs will auto-play upon insertion. However, many discs will begin playing a menu that is designed to be navigated by using a video display.
  • Page 27 display for five seconds, and additional presses of the “Audio” button during this period will scroll through the available soundtracks. CD-ROM discs containing MP3 files are divided into folders (directories) and tracks. Folders may also contain further sub-folders. In addition, each folder and track may be given a name when the disc is created on a personal computer (PC).
  • Page 28 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 seconds Track name (first eight characters). Remainder of track Track number + elapsed time. Most of the time there will be no indication of which folder is currently playing.
  • 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.

  • Page 30: Optimization And

    Optimization and Customization 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 change the default configuration for optimal performance in your system, using small toggle switches on the rear of the unit.
  • Page 31 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 32: Control Port

    Digital Filter The digital filter of the Ayre C-5xe features two user-selectable algorithms. A selector switch is located on the rear panel. One algorithm produces greater accuracy in the time domain and is labeled “Listen”. The other algorithm produces greater accuracy in the frequency domain and is labeled “Measure”.
  • Page 33 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 34: Numbers And

    Numbers and Specifications Maximum Output Level 4.10 V rms – balanced outputs (PCM) 2.05 V rms – single-ended outputs Maximum Output Level 2.00 V rms – balanced outputs (DSD) 1.00 V rms – single-ended outputs Analog XLR Output Polarity Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Frequency Response...

  • Page 35: Statement Of

    Statement of Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre C-5xe universal stereo player is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon acceptance of delivery and no registration is required.
  • Page 36 1. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship of this Ayre product within the warranty period, the unit will be repaired or replaced by Ayre Acoustics, Inc. (Ayre) or its authorized agent. 2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the original shipping carton, freight prepaid to: Ayre Acoustics, Inc.
  • Page 37 4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products, without necessarily assuming any obligation to retrofit such changes upon its previously manufactured models. 5. The above warranty is the sole warranty given by Ayre, and is in lieu of all other warranties.

  • Page 38: A Place For

    A Place for Notes Serial Number: ________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________ Dealer: ________________________________________ Salesperson: ________________________________________ Rev. 2.0...
  • Page 40 Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300...

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