Ayre CX-7e Owner Manual

Ayre CX-7

Owner’s Manual

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Compact Disc Player

Table of

Contents

Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Welcome to

Ayre

Please send in your warranty

registration card so we can

stay in contact with you.

Your Ayre CX-7 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 CX-7
will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

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Connections and

Installation

The Ayre CX-7 is easy to hook up 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.

When you have a choice, a
balanced connection will offer
slightly higher sound quality

than an unbalanced

connection.

A good location for your CD 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. However, the
infrared beam will also reflect off of most wall
surfaces with a reduced range.

Analog Outputs

The Ayre CX-7 offers both balanced and unbalanced
outputs. Balanced connections are made via
three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced
connections are made via RCA connectors. It is not
normally recommended to use both sets of analog
outputs simultaneously.

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Digital Output

CX-7 Compact Disc Player

Right

Left

Digital Filter

Measure ListenOn Off

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S.N.

Boulder, Colorado USA

50/60 Hertz
50 W Max

Volts

Digital Filter

Normally the selector switch is

set to the “Listen” position

when listening to music.

However in some situations,

the “Measure” position may

provide better overall sound

quality.

An adapter is available from

Ayre should you need to

connect the digital output to

an S/PDIF input that uses an

RCA connector.

The digital filter of the Ayre CX-7 features two
user-selectable algorithms. A selector switch is
located on the rear panel. One algorithm produces
greater accuracy in the time domain and is labeled

“Listen”. The other algorithm produces greater

accuracy in the frequency domain and is labeled

“Measure”.

Digital Output

The Ayre CX-7 features a balanced AES/EBU
digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This
may be used when connecting to a digital recording
unit or other device, such as an external
digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A switch on the
rear panel allows the digital audio output to be
turned off if its use is not required.

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AC Power

Connect the Ayre CX-7 to an unswitched power
source. The best sound quality is normally achieved
when the CX-7 is plugged directly into the wall
outlet, without using any power strips or power line
conditioners.

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Controls and

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Operation

The Ayre CX-7 CD player may be controlled using
either the front panel buttons or the included
remote control. Most functions are available at both
locations, but a few functions are available only at
one location or the other.

Standby/Operate

The “Standby/Operate” button toggles the unit
between normal operation and standby mode. When
in standby mode a green status LED is illuminated,
and all internal circuitry remains powered. This
ensures optimal sound quality with a minumum of
warm-up time.

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Open/Close

The open/close function is only

available on the front panel.

If desired, pressing the “Stop”

button will also stop a

spinning disc.

If the disc is paused, pressing

“Play” will un-pause the disc.

The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the CD
drawer. An open drawer may also be closed with the

“Play” button.

After the drawer closes, the unit will read the disc’s
table of contents (TOC). The disc will then remain
spinning in preparation for entering the play mode.
A timer will automatically stop the disc after a few
minutes if “Play” is not selected.

Play

Pressing the “Play” button initiates playback of the
disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will close
the drawer. The disc’s tables of contents (TOC) is
read, and playback of the first track begins.

Pause

Pressing the “Pause” button will pause the disc
playback at the current point in the disc. The track
number indication in the display will flash to show
that the pause mode has been engaged. Playback
may be resumed either by pressing the “Pause”
button again or the “Play” button.

Stop

Pressing the “Stop” button will stop disc playback.

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Previous

Pressing the “Previous” button will back up to the
start of the current track. Additional presses will
move to previous tracks. Holding the “Previous”
button will rapidly back through tracks.

Next

Pressing the “Next” button will move to the start of
the next track. Holding the “Next” button will
rapidly advance through tracks.

Reverse

The reverse function is only

available on the remote

control.

The forward function is only

available on the remote

control.

Pressing the “Reverse” button will scan backward
through the music. The volume level while scanning
will be decreased somewhat from the normal
playback volume.

Forward

Pressing the “Forward” button will scan forward
through the music. The volume level while scanning
will be decreased somewhat from the normal
playback volume.

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Display

When the display is off,

pressing any key will wake up

the display for a few seconds.

If the disc is playing, pressing

“Play” will wake the display

without affecting playback.

The repeat function is only

available on the remote

control.

The display of the Ayre CX-7 has a time section, a
track section, and a status indicator section. When
the unit is first turned on, all three sections are
illuminated. Pressing the “Display” button once
will turn off the time section. Pressing the “Display”
button a second time will turn off all sections,
except for a blue status LED that indicates the
display is off. Pressing the “Display” button again
will restore normal operation.

When the disc is stopped, the display will indicate
the total disc time and the total number of tracks.
When the disc is playing, the display will indicate
the elapsed time in the current track and the track
number being played.

Repeat

Pressing the “Repeat” button selects between
normal mode, repeat disc mode, and repeat track
mode. LEDs in the display area will show the
current mode. The repeat disc mode is indicated by
an arrow in the shape of a loop. The repeat track
mode is indicated by the looping arrow combined
with the number “1”.

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The upper section of the remote
control supplied with the Ayre

CX-7 may be used to control
an Ayre integrated amplifier

or preamplifier.

The lower section of the remote

control is used to control the

CD player functions.

Select

Audio

Volume

Disc

100 to 500 hours of music

played through the system will

ensure full break-in.

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Break-In

Due to the manufacturing processes used for the
wires and capacitors, a break-in period is necessary
for the CD player to reach its full sonic potential.

Numbers and

Specifications

Maximum Output Level 2.25 V rms – unbalanced outputs

4.50 V rms – balanced outputs

Analog XLR Output Polarity Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive)
Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative)

Frequency Response DC - 20 kHz

Power Consumption 30 watts

Dimensions 17-¼" W x 13-¾" D x 4-¾" H

44 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm

Weight 25 pounds

11.5 kg

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Statement of

Warranty

Please take a moment to fill

out and return the enclosed

warranty registration card.

Your Ayre CX-7 CD player is warranted against
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
five years from the date of purchase, except for the
transport mechanism. The warranty period for the
transport mechanism is two years from the date of
purchase. This warranty is transferable to
subsequent purchasers within the original warranty
period. All warranty claims must be made through
an authorized Ayre dealer or distributor.

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.

2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the
original shipping carton, freight prepaid to:

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Ayre Acoustics, Inc.
2300-B Central Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80301

or to Ayre’s authorized agent.

3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product
that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to
repairing or replacing it. Final determination of
warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre.

Out-of-warranty claims will be billed for labor,
materials, return freight, and insurance as required.
Any product for which a warranty claim is accepted
will be returned to the purchaser and the cost of
shipping and insurance will be factory prepaid
within the boundaries of the USA. Units to be
shipped outside of the USA will be shipped freight
collect only.

4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible
equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make
improvements on its products, without necessarily
assuming an obligation to retrofit such changes
upon its previously manufactured models.

5. The above warranty is the sole warranty given by
Ayre, and is in lieu of all other warranties. All
implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
shall be strictly limited in duration to five years
from the date of original purchase, and upon
expiration of the warranty period (five years), 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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6. Ayre does not authorize any third party,
including any dealer or sales representative to
assume any liability of Ayre or make any warranty
for Ayre. The unit must not have been altered or
improperly serviced. The serial number on the unit
must not have been altered or removed.

7. Warranty registration cards must be completed
and mailed to Ayre within 30 days of purchase. Ayre
may, at its option, require from the purchaser valid
proof of purchase (dated copy or photocopy of
dealer's original invoice).

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A Place for

Notes

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Ayre Acoustics, Inc.

2300-B Central Avenue

Boulder, Colorado 80301

www.ayre.com

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