Backlit Remote Owner’s Manual Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control
Table of Contents Overview and Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Optimization and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview and Introduction The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control can control every remote-equipped Ayre preamplifier, integrated amplifier, power amplifier, and audio disc player made to date. The upper section (above the Ayre logo) has buttons to operate an audio disc player, while the lower section (below the Ayre logo) has buttons to operate a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or power amplifier.
Controls and Operation The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control has buttons to operate every available function of all Ayre preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and audio disc players. (In addition, the Backlit Remote can control limited functions on an Ayre DVD or Blu-ray player.) Please note that some units may not have all of the functions that the Backlit Remote is capable of controlling.
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. Play Pressing the “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will also close the drawer. Pause Pressing the “Pause” button will pause the disc playback. Playback may be resumed either by pressing the “Pause” button again or the “Play” button. Stop Pressing the “Stop” button will stop disc playback.
The “Previous” button of the remote control handset 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 “Previous” function. A longer button press (greater than about ½ second) will activate the “Reverse Scan” function. Please note that the behavior of the “Previous” function varies depending on the type of disc being played.
Please note that the behavior of the “Next” function varies depending on the type of disc being played. With a CD or SACD, pressing the “Next” button will navigate through the tracks, whether the disc is playing or stopped. Pressing the “Next” button while a DVD is playing will navigate through the tracks (DVD-A) or chapters (DVD-V). However when a DVD is stopped, pressing the “Next” button will instead navigate through the available groups (DVD-A) or titles (DVD-V).
After activating the “Reverse Scan” function with a longer button press of the remote control handset’s “Previous” button, the unit will continue scanning backward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached. Subsequent activations of the remote control handset’s “Reverse Scan” function while the unit is scanning backward will toggle between the normal scan rate and a high-speed scan rate.
C-5xeMP Only Please note that the behavior of the front panel “Forward Scan” function of the C-5xeMP is slightly different than the remote control “Forward Scan” function. After activating the “Forward Scan” function with a longer button press of the remote control handset’s “Next” button, the unit will continue scanning forward until the “Play” button is pressed. Press “Play” when the desired location has been reached.
that track, whether the disc is playing or stopped. Pressing the number keys while a DVD is playing will navigate through the tracks (DVD-A) or chapters (DVD-V). However when a DVD is stopped, pressing the number keys will instead navigate through the available groups (DVD-A) or titles (DVD-V). Please refer to the player’s owner’s manual for additional information. Display Brightness The various Ayre disc players utilize different schemes for changing the display brightness and/or mode.
C-5xeMP and Ayre DVD or Blu-ray Players Only The front panel display of the C-5xeMP and the DVD players has three brightness settings, plus an “Off” position as noted in the player’s owner’s manual. Display Mode For the C-5xeMP and the Ayre DVD or Blu-ray players, various information regarding the disc being played may be selected for the front panel display by using the “Display Mode” function as noted in the player’s owner’s manual.
To exit the “Repeat” mode, either press the “Repeat” button to scroll through the modes or press the “Stop” button. Audio The “Audio” function is only available on DVD discs. The “Audio” function allows the selection of the various soundtracks available on most DVD-Video discs and some DVD-Audio discs. Please refer to the player’s owner’s manual for additional information. Random The “Random” function is not available when playing SACDs on the C-5xeMP.
(of any key) will extend the illumination time for three seconds after the key is released. Audio Functions The buttons on the lower section of the remote handset (below the Ayre logo) will operate an Ayre preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or power amplifier. Standby/Operate The “Standby/Operate” button toggles the unit between normal operation and standby mode. Input Select The desired source component may be selected with the “Input Select” buttons.
button a second time restores the volume to the previous level. Display Brightness The brightness of the front-panel display may be controlled via the remote handset Tape Output The tape outputs are controlled by a button on the remote control handset. Pressing the button activates the tape outputs, and pressing it a second time will turn them off. Turn the tape outputs off unless they are currently being used.
Optimization and Customization Battery Replacement The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control 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. For best operation and longest battery life, use alkaline batteries.
Changing the Transmission Code Most Ayre components use the Philips RC-5 transmission code for communication with the remote handset. However, the C-5xeMP Universal Stereo Disc Player and the Ayre DVD players use a Pioneer manufacturing kit and therefore use the Pioneer transmission code. The Ayre DX-5 Universal A/V Engine uses an Oppo manufacturing kit and the Oppo transmission code. The Ayre Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control can easily be configured to transmit any of these three codes.
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