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Table of Contents Introduction ....2 Overview and Operation ..... 3 Controls and Customization .
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Overview and Introduction The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control can control every remote-equipped Ayre preamplifier, integrated amplifier, power amplifier, and audio disc player made to date. The upper section (above the Ayre logo) has buttons to operate an audio disc player, while the lower section (below the Ayre logo) has buttons to operate a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or power amplifier.
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Controls and Operation The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control has buttons to operate every available function of all Ayre preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and audio disc players. (In addition, the Backlit Remote can control limited functions on an Ayre DVD or Blu-ray player.) Please note that some units may not have all of the functions that the Backlit Remote is capable of controlling.
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Open/Close The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the disc tray. An open tray may also be closed by pressing gently on the front edge of the tray. Play Pressing the “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will also close the drawer.
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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 ½ second) will activate the “Previous” function. A longer button press (greater than about ½ second) will activate the “Reverse Scan”...
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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).
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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”...
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C-5xe Only Please note that the behavior of the front panel “Forward Scan” function of the C-5xe is slightly different than the remote control “Forward Scan” function. After activating the “Forward Scan” function with a longer button press of the remote control handset’s “Next”...
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that track, whether the disc is playing or stopped. Pressing the number keys while a DVD is playing will navigate through the tracks (DVD-A) or chapters (DVD-V). However when a DVD is stopped, pressing the number keys will instead navigate through the available groups (DVD-A) or titles (DVD-V).
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C-5xe and Ayre DVD or Blu-ray Players Only The front panel display of the C-5xe and the DVD players has three brightness settings, plus an “Off” position as noted in the player’s owner’s manual. Display Mode For the C-5xe and the Ayre DVD or Blu-ray players, various information regarding the disc being played may be selected for the front panel display by using the “Display Mode”...
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To exit the “Repeat” mode, either press the “Repeat” button to scroll through the modes or press the “Stop” button. Audio The “Audio” function is only The “Audio” function allows the selection of the available on DVD discs. various soundtracks available on most DVD-Video discs and some DVD-Audio discs.
(of any key) will extend the illumination time for three seconds after the key is released. Audio Functions The buttons on the lower section of the remote handset (below the Ayre logo) will operate an Ayre preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or power amplifier.
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button a second time restores the volume to the previous level. Display Brightness The brightness of the front-panel display may be controlled via the remote handset Tape Output The tape outputs are controlled by a button on the remote control handset. Pressing the button activates the tape outputs, and pressing it a second time will turn them off.
Optimization and Customization Battery Replacement The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control uses 4 x AAA batteries, which are pre-installed at the factory. When battery replacement is required, remove the black plastic end-cap at the bottom of the unit by removing the two screws.
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Changing the Transmission Code Most Ayre components use the Philips RC-5 transmission code for communication with the remote handset. However, the C-5xe Universal Stereo Disc Player and the Ayre DVD players use a Pioneer manufacturing kit and therefore use the Pioneer transmission code.
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