Ayre Acoustics CX-7EMP manual

Ayre CX-7e MP Owner’s Manual Compact Disc Player[...]

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Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12[...]

Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre CX-7e MP 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 degree of performance[...]

Connections and Installation The Ayre CX-7e MP 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 CD player is at an easily accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. The receiv[...]

Analog Outputs It is not normally recommended to use both sets of analog outputs simultaneously. The Ayre CX-7e MP offers both balanced and single-ended outputs. Balanced connections are made via three-pin XLR connectors, while single-ended connections are made via RCA connectors. When you have a choice, a balanced connection will offer slightly hi[...]

rear panel allows the digital audio output to be turned off when its use is not required. An adapter is available from Ayre should you need to connect the digital output to an S/PDIF input that uses an RCA connector. AC Power The CX-7e MP may be plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI (radio-frequency interference)[...]

Controls and Operation The Ayre CX-7e MP CD player may be controlled using either the front panel buttons or the included remote control handset. Basic functions are available at both locations, while additional functions are available only at the remote control handset. Remote Control The supplied remote control handset can operate both the CX-7e [...]

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 the critical internal circuitry remains powered. This ensures optimal sound quality with a minimum of warm-up time. If a disc is in the player when it is turned on, it will read the[...]

Play If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will close the drawer. The “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. The table of contents (ToC) is read, and playback begins at the first track. If the disc is paused, pressing “Play” will un-pause the disc Pause The “Pause” button will temporarily halt the disc. Playback may be resum[...]

Next The “Next” button will move to the start of the next track. Additional presses will move to subsequent tracks. The “Next” button on the front panel 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 “Next” function. A longer button pre[...]

Display The display of the Ayre CX-7e MP has a time section on the left, a track section in the center, and a status indicator section on the right. 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[...]

Additional Functions The following functions are available only via the remote control handset. Number Keys The number keys allow quick navigation to the desired point on the disc. To enter a number greater than “9”, simply press the desired number keys in order. For example, to enter “23”, first press “2” and then “3”. Pressing the[...]

Random Pressing the “Random” button will play the tracks on the disc in random order. Play will commence as soon as the “Random” button is pressed. The “Random” mode is indicated by a decimal point after the track number. When the “Random” mode is selected, a randomized play list is generated. The “Previous” and “Next” butto[...]

The upper section of the remote control supplied with the Ayre CX-7e MP is used to control the CD player functions. The lower section of the remote control (shown with greyed-out buttons) may be used to control an Ayre preamplifier or integrated amplifier. 13[...]

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[...]

Statement of Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre CX-7e MP CD player is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon acceptance of delivery and no registration is required. Additionally you have the option, at no cost, to exten[...]

North American 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: Ayre Acoustics,[...]

4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products, without necessarily assuming any 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 impli[...]

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