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Ayre C-5xe
Owner’s Manual
Universal Stereo Player
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Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview and Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Navigation of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Optimization and Customization . . . . . .
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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. The combination of superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time and time again. This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and materi
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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. (soundtrack only), and MP3. The C-5xe offers both stereo analog and PCM digital outputs. Multi-channel discs may also be played. In the case of multi-channel SACDs, the C-5xe will automatically select the two-channel area that i
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Connections and 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. Location The infrared beam of the A good location for your U2 player is at an easily remote control will also travel accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a through glass. shelf. The receiver for the infrared remote control is mounted behind the display lens on the front panel. A direct line of sight from the li
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Digital Output An adapter is available from The Ayre C-5xe features a balanced AES/EBU Ayre should you need to digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This connect the digital output to a output is used when connecting to a digital device with an S/PDIF input recording unit or other device, such as an external that uses an RCA connector. digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Additional information regarding the digital output may be found in the chapter “Optimization and Customization”. Contr
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when the player is plugged directly into the wall outlet, without using any power strips or power line conditioners. 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. 6
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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. Remote Control The supplied remote control handset has a housing machined from solid aluminum and features lighted keys for easy use in a dark environment. It has a unique battery saver feature, whereby if a button is pressed fo
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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 – SACD Lights when playing an SACD. 5 – DTS Lights when playing a DTS soundtrack. 6 – DOLBY DIGITAL Lights when playing a Dolby Digital soundtrack. 7 – PLAY Lights when a disc is playing. 8 – PAUSE Lights when a disc is paused. 9 – Character Display Displays disc informatio
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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” button is illuminated. The internal circuitry remains powered, ensuring optimal performance with a minimum of warm-up time. Open/Close The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the disc tray. An open t
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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. Stop Pressing the “Stop” button will stop disc playback. However if you are playing a DVD-Video disc, the display shows “RESUME” and the position is memorized. Press “Play” to start from the memorized position, or p
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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 ¼ second) will activate the “Previous” function. A longer button press (greater than about ¼ second) will activate the “Reverse Scan” function. Please note that the behavior of the “Previous” function varies depending on the type of disc being played. With a CD or SACD, pressing the “Previous” button will navigate through the
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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). However when a DVD is stopped, pressing the “Next” button will instead navigate through the available groups (DVD-A) or titles (DVD-V). Please refer to the chapter
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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” function while the unit is scanning backward will toggle between the normal scan rate and a high-speed scan rate. Forward Scan The “Forward Scan” mode scans forward through
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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. Additional Functions The following functions are available only via the remote control handset. Number Keys The number keys allow quick navigation to the desired point on the disc. To enter a number greater than “9”,
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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” function. A longer button press (greater than about ¼ second) will activate the “Display Mode” function. Briefly pressing the “Display” button on the remote control hand
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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: CD and SACD Track number + elapsed track time. Track number + remaining track time. “DISC” + total remaining time on the disc. DVD-Audio Group number + track number + elapsed track time. Group number + track number + remaining track time. “# GRP” + total remaining time in the cur
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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” function is only The “Audio” function allows the selection of the available on DVD-V discs. various soundtracks available on a DVD-Video disc. The “Repeat” button of the remote control handset can activate two separate functions, depending on how long the
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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). 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 m
