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- Page 1 Ayre V-5xe Owner’s Manual Power Amplifier...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Ayre ..... . . 2 Welcome to Installation ....3 Connections and Operation . -
Page 4: Welcome To
Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre V-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: Connections And
Connections and Installation The Ayre V-5xe is easy to connect and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location Do not stack the Ayre V-5xe A good location for your power amplifier is on the directly with other components, floor between your loudspeakers, or in an as this may restrict the air open-backed cabinet, or on a shelf. - Page 6 panel of the Ayre V-5xe. The RCA connectors accept signals from unbalanced sources, while the XLR connectors are for balanced sources. A small toggle switch near the input connectors selects either the balanced or unbalanced inputs. When you have a choice, a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than an unbalanced connection.
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Page 7: Loudspeaker Outputs
V-5 Power Amplifier ¡Attention! — Balanced Outputs S.N. Do Not Connect Output Terminals to Ground Unbal Input Sel Pass-Through Trigger In/Out Output Fuse - + Fuse Volts 50/60 Hertz 700 W Max Fuse + - Fuse Pass-Through Output Input Sel Unbal A y r e Boulder, Colorado USA... -
Page 8: Controls And
Controls and Operation The Ayre V-5xe has a front panel control for normal stand-alone operation. The amplifier may also be controlled via a “trigger” input in a home-theater. Power Switches The master power switch on There are two power switches on the Ayre V-5xe. the rear panel also The master power switch on the rear panel is incorporates a circuit breaker... -
Page 9: Trigger Input
In the green “Standby” mode the output stage is turned off, while the input circuitry remains powered. This allows the unit to warm up quickly for optimal sonic performance, while reducing the power consumption from 120 watts to 20 watts. Trigger Input Use a 1/8"... - Page 10 Some equipment instead utilizes pulses as a trigger signal. The V-5xe can also accommodate these units. To change trigger modes, turn the rear panel switch “Off” for about 30 seconds to discharge the internal voltages. Then press and hold the front panel switch while turning the rear panel switch “On”.
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Page 11: Numbers And
Numbers and Specifications Power Output 150 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 300 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms Input Impedance 100 k – unbalanced inputs 200 k – balanced inputs (100 k per phase) XLR Input Polarity Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) -
Page 12: In Case Of
In Case of Trouble The Ayre V-5xe provides comprehensive protection for both the amplifier and your loudspeakers, including faults that may occur in your source components. Overheating Sensors located on each audio If the unit is operated at high playback levels with module will shut the amplifier insufficient ventilation, the internal temperature off if the heatsink temperature... -
Page 13: Rail Fuses
Rail Fuses Indicator LEDs on the rear of Internal fuses on the power supply rails of each the unit will glow red when channel protect the loudspeakers from excessive one of the fuses fails. Please current, as well as the amplifier from short-circuits. refer fuse replacement to a There are two rail fuses per channel. - Page 14 DC Offset The Ayre V-5xe incorporates a circuit to detect the presence of DC at the output terminals. In this situation, the amplifier reverts to the red “Warm-Up” mode, and power is immediately removed from the output stage. After correcting the suspected fault condition, a press of the front panel button is required to return the unit to the green “Standby”...
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Page 15: Statement Of
North American Warranty Statement 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. - Page 16 2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the original shipping carton, freight prepaid to: Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 or to Ayre’s authorized agent. The product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of your original purchase receipt.
- Page 17 implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above warranty. Ayre shall have no further obligation of any kind, whether 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.
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Page 18: A Place For
A Place for Notes Serial Number: ________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________ Dealer: ________________________________________ Salesperson: ________________________________________ Rev. 1.2... - Page 20 Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300...
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