Ayre CX-7eMP Owner’s Manual Compact Disc Player
Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre CX-7eMP 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 has been implemented using the highest levels of workmanship and materials.
Connections and Installation The Ayre CX-7eMP 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 receiver for the infrared remote control is mounted behind the display lens on the front panel.
Analog Outputs It is not normally recommended to use both sets of analog outputs simultaneously. The Ayre CX-7eMP 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 higher sound quality than a single-ended connection. Digital Filter The digital filter of the Ayre CX-7eMP features two user-selectable algorithms.
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-7eMP may be plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI (radio-frequency interference) filtering is built into the CD player, in some situations an AC power-line filter (such as those offered by Ayre) may provide additional sonic benefits.
Controls and Operation The Ayre CX-7eMP 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-7eMP CD player as well as an Ayre preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
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.
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 resumed either by pressing either the “Pause” button again or the “Play” button. The track number in the display will flash to show that the pause mode has been engaged.
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 press will activate the “Forward Scan” function. Reverse Scan The “Reverse Scan” button will scan backward through the music.
Display The display of the Ayre CX-7eMP 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 track number being played. Normally all three sections are illuminated.
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 number keys for the desired track will begin play of that track, even if the disc is stopped.
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” buttons will navigate through this randomized play list in the normal fashion. To exit the “Random” mode, press the “Random” button again.
The upper section of the remote control supplied with the Ayre CX-7eMP 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.
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 Weight 14 17-¼" W x 13-¾" D x 4-¾" H 44 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm 25 pounds 11.
Statement of Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre CX-7eMP 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.
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, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 or to Ayre’s authorized agent.
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 implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above warranty.
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