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MP
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 MP 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. This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and MP materials. You can be assured that the Ayre C-5xe will provide you a lifetime of mu
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Overview and Introduction MP 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 MP the C-5xe . (soundtrack only), and MP3. MP 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 MP C-5xe will automatically select the two-channel are
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Connections and Installation MP 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. 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 listeni
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Digital Output MP 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”. An adapter is available from Ayre should you need to connect the digital output to an S/PDIF input that uses an RCA connector. Control Port MP
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AC Power MP 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. Break-In Playing music with the unit Due to the manufacturing processes used for the for 100 to 500 hours will printed circuit boards, wires, and capacitors, a MP ensure full break-in. break-in period is ne
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Controls and Operation MP 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 use in a dark environment. This dual-function handset is able to control a complete Ayre playback system. The butto
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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 is illuminated, and the critical internal circuitry remains powered. This ensures 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 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” 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 press “Stop” a second time t
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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 second) will activate the “Reverse Scan” function. 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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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 “Navigation of Di
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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 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” 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 forwar
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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” 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 availa
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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 MP 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 ½ second) will activate t
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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” function. 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
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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 and various soundtracks available on most DVD-Video some DVD-A discs. discs and some DVD-Audio discs. Pressing the “Audio”button will enter the mode whereby the soundtrac
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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. The backlight is turned on for three seconds by pressing the “Illumination” button, easily located by feel in the bottom center of the keypad. Add
