Ayre C-5xeMP Manual de usuario
Ayre C-5xeMP
Owner’s Manual
Universal Stereo Player
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Welcome to
Ayre
Your Ayre C-5xeMP 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
materials. You can be assured that the Ayre C-5xeMP
will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
To our North American customers, please be
sure to mail your warranty registration card and
photocopy of your original sales receipt within 30
days in order to extend the warranty to five
years.
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Overview and
Introduction
To provide the highest possible
level of audio performance,
there is no video circuitry in
the C-5xeMP .
The Ayre C-5xeMP is a universal stereo player. It
plays all currently available audio disc formats,
including CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video
(soundtrack only), and MP3.
The C-5xeMP offers both stereo analog and PCM
digital outputs. Multi-channel discs may also be
played. In the case of multi-channel SACDs, the
C-5xeMP will automatically select the two-channel
area that is included on virtually all multi-channel
SACDs. In the case of multi-channel tracks that may
be present on DVD-Audio or DVD-Video discs, the
C-5xeMP will automatically down-mix to stereo.
For the foreseeable future CD
will continue to be the
dominant format, with a wide
variety of titles available in
all musical genres.
Thanks to its advanced technological features, the
C-5xeMP will extract the full measure of performance
from all digital audio formats, including CD,
maximizing your musical enjoyment, both now and
into the future.
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Connections and
Installation
The Ayre C-5xeMP 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
remote control will also travel
through glass.
A good location for your player is at an easily
accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a
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 listening position
will ensure the maximum range.
Analog Outputs
For best sound quality, it is
not normally recommended to
use both sets of analog outputs
simultaneously.
The Ayre C-5xeMP offers both balanced and
unbalanced outputs. Balanced connections are made
via three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced
connections are made via RCA connectors.
When you have a choice, a balanced connection
will offer slightly higher sound quality than an
unbalanced connection.
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Digital Output
The Ayre C-5xeMP 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
The control port on the rear panel of the C-5xeMP
allows the unit to communicate with a system
controller such as a Crestron or AMX. Additional
information regarding the control port may be
found in the chapter “Optimization and
Customization”.
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AC Power
The Ayre C-5xeMP 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
for 100 to 500 hours will
ensure full break-in.
Due to the manufacturing processes used for the
printed circuit boards, wires, and capacitors, a
break-in period is necessary for the Ayre C-5xeMP to
reach its full performance potential.
6
Controls and
Operation
The Ayre C-5xeMP 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 buttons above the Ayre logo are used to
operate your C-5xeMP, while the buttons below the
logo will operate an Ayre preamplifier or integrated
amplifier.
The remote control handset 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. The battery holder will easily slide out
so that the batteries may be replaced.
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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 information.
10 – Display Off Lights when the display is turned off.
11 – Remain Indicates that the display is showing the time remaining.
12 – Chp Indicates that the display is showing a DVD-V chapter
number.
13 – Trk Indicates that the display is showing a CD, SACD, or DVD-A
track number.
14 – Title Indicates that the display is showing a DVD-V title number.
15 – Grp Indicates that the display is showing a DVD-A group number.
16 – V-Part Lights when playing a DVD with video content.
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