Ayre C-5xe Owner's Manual

Ayre C-5xeMPOwner’s ManualUniversal Stereo Player

1 – 4x Lights when playing a track with 176.4 or 192 kHz samplerate.2 – 2x Lights when playing a track with 88.2 or 96 kHz sample rate.3 – 1x Li

Basic FunctionsThe following basic functions are accessible via boththe front panel buttons and the remote controlhandset.Standby/OperateThe “Standby/

PlayThe “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. Ifthe drawer is open, pressing “Play” will also closethe drawer.PauseThe “Pause” button will pau

The “Previous” button on both the front paneland the remote handset can activate two separatefunctions, depending on how long the button ispressed. A

The behavior of the “Next” function variesdepending on the type of disc being played.With a CD or SACD, pressing the “Next” buttonwill navigate throug

After activating the “Reverse Scan” function with alonger button press of the remote control handset’s“Previous” button, the unit will automaticallyco

After activating the “Forward Scan” function with alonger button press of the remote control handset’s“Next” button, the unit will automaticallycontin

stopped, pressing the number keys will insteadnavigate through the available groups (DVD-A) ortitles (DVD-V). Please refer to the chapter“Navigation o

The “Display” button of the remote controlhandset can activate two separate functions,depending on how long the button is pressed. Aquick button press

The status of the “Repeat” mode is shown on thefront panel display when the default display mode isselected.To exit the “Repeat” mode, either press th

Pressing “Previous” returns to the beginning of thecurrent track (chapter for DVD-V discs). Youcannot go back further than this. Pressing “Next”select

Navigation ofDiscsThe Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal stereo player will playevery currently available audio disc format. Eachtype of music disc has a structure

SACDSACDs use a system of numbered tracks fornavigation, just as CDs do. In addition, an SACDwill provide distinct areas when multi-channeltracks are

may have one group with a stereo mix sampled at192 kHz with a resolution of 24 bits, while a secondgroup may have a multi-channel (surround sound)mix

DVD-Audio NavigationPressing “Play” while theDVD-A disc is stopped willautomatically begin play atTrack 1 of Group 1.Many DVD-A discs were designed to

Using the indicator LEDs on the front panel of theC-5xeMP, note which group (or soundtrack) uses thehighest sample rate and does not use compressed(Do

The main feature is almost always found in Title 1,and this is the title that would normally be playedwhen using the C-5xeMP. Virtually all DVD-V disc

display for five seconds, and additional presses of the“Audio” button during this period will scrollthrough the available soundtracks.MP3CD-ROM discs

When selecting an MP3 track for play, the frontpanel display will show the following information insequence:1.5 seconds “MP3” + folder number + track

•This player is compatible with multi-sessiondiscs, but will only play sessions that are closed.•This player can recognize a maximum of 250folders or

Table ofContentsWelcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Overview and Introduction . . . . . . . .

Optimization andCustomizationThe Ayre C-5xeMPis configured at the factory toprovide the best performance for a typicalinstallation. In certain situati

A switch on the rear panel allows the digital audiooutput to be turned off if its use is not required.Turning the digital output “off” when not using

Digital FilterThe digital filter of the Ayre C-5xeMPfeatures twouser-selectable algorithms. A selector switch islocated on the rear panel. One algorit

Command FunctionsThe C-5xeMPmay either be controlled by the remotecontrol handset via a receiver on the front panel orby a system controller via the c

Numbers andSpecificationsMaximum Output Level(PCM)4.10 V rms – balanced outputs2.05 V rms – single-ended outputsMaximum Output Level(DSD)2.00 V rms –

Statement ofWarrantyNorth American WarrantyYour Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal stereo player iswarranted against defects in workmanship andmaterials for a peri

North American Warranty Statement1. If any defects are found in the materials orworkmanship of this Ayre product within thewarranty period, the unit w

4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possibleequipment, and therefore reserves the right to makeimprovements on its products, without necessarily

A Place forNotesSerial Number:Purchase Date:Dealer:Salesperson:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome toAyreYour Ayre C-5xeMPoffers a significant advance inthe musical performance of high-fidelity equipment.The warmth and immediacy of a live pe

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Overview andIntroductionTo provide the highest possiblelevel of audio performance,there is no video circuitry inthe C-5xeMP.The Ayre C-5xeMPis a unive

Connections andInstallationThe Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal stereo player is easy toconnect and use. The following guidelines willensure that the installatio

Digital OutputThe Ayre C-5xeMPfeatures a balanced AES/EBUdigital audio output on the rear of the unit. Thisoutput is used when connecting to a digital

AC PowerThe Ayre C-5xeMPmay be plugged directly into anunswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI(radio-frequency interference) filtering is bui

Controls andOperationThe Ayre C-5xeMPuniversal stereo player may becontrolled using either the front panel buttons orthe included remote control. Basi