Ayre Acoustics C-5XEMP User Manual

Ayre C-5xe

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-5xeMPoffers 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-5xe 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.

Overview and

Introduction

To provide the highest possible

level of audio performance,

there is no video circuitry in

the C-5xe

For the foreseeable future CD

will continue to be the

dominant format, with a wide

variety of titles available in

all musical genres.

The Ayre C-5xe plays all currently available audio disc formats, including CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video

(soundtrack only), and MP3.

The C-5xe digital outputs. Multi-channel discs may also be played. In the case of multi-channel SACDs, the

C-5xe 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-5xe

Thanks to its advanced technological features, the C-5xe from all digital audio formats, including CD, maximizing your musical enjoyment, both now and into the future.

will automatically select the two-channel

will automatically down-mix to stereo.

will extract the full measure of performance

is a universal stereo player. It

offers both stereo analog and PCM

Connections and

Installation

The Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal 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.

For best sound quality, it is

not normally recommended to

use both sets of analog outputs

simultaneously.

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

The Ayre C-5xeMPoffers 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.

Digital Output

The Ayre C-5xeMPfeatures 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-5xe

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”.

AC Power

The Ayre C-5xeMPmay 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-5xe reach its full performance potential.

Controls and

Operation

The Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal 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-5xe logo will operate an Ayre preamplifier or integrated amplifier.

, while the buttons below the

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.

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.

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 tray may also be closed by pressing gently on the front edge of the tray.

When the tray is closed, almost all DVD-Video discs will automatically begin playing. This is because the DVD format allows the disc to send commands to the player.

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 “ Press “Play” to start from the memorized position, or press “Stop” a second time to clear the memorized position.

RESUME” and the position is memorized.

The resume position remains memorized as long as the DVD-Video disc is in the player, even if you switch the power off.

While the disc is playing, the “Previous” button will back up to the start of the current track (CD, SACD, DVD-A) or chapter (DVD-V). Additional presses will move to previous tracks or chapters.

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