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Ayre CX-7
Owner’s Manual
A y r e
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Place for Notes . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty Your Ayre CX-7 offers a significant advance in the registration card so we can musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. stay in contact with you. 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 materia
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Connections and Installation The Ayre CX-7 is easy to hook up and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location The infrared beam of the A good location for your CD player is at an easily remote control will also travel accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a through glass. 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 t
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CX-7 Compact Disc Player Digital Output Right Left S.N. Volts A y r e Boulder, Colorado USA Digital Filter 50/60 Hertz On Off Measure Listen 50 W Max Digital Filter Normally the selector switch is The digital filter of the Ayre CX-7 features two set to the “Listen” position user-selectable algorithms. A selector switch is when listening to music. located on the rear panel. One algorithm produces However in some situations, greater accuracy in the time domain and is labeled the “Measure” posi
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AC Power Connect the Ayre CX-7 to an unswitched power source. The best sound quality is normally achieved when the CX-7 is plugged directly into the wall outlet, without using any power strips or power line conditioners. 5
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Controls and Operation The Ayre CX-7 CD player may be controlled using either the front panel buttons or the included remote control. Most functions are available at both locations, but a few functions are available only at one location or the other. A y r e 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 all internal circuitry remains powered. This ensures optimal sound qualit
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Open/Close The open/close function is only The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the CD available on the front panel. drawer. An open drawer may also be closed with the “Play” button. If desired, pressing the “Stop” After the drawer closes, the unit will read the disc’s button will also stop a table of contents (TOC). The disc will then remain spinning disc. spinning in preparation for entering the play mode. A timer will automatically stop the disc after a few minutes if “Play” is not select
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Previous Pressing the “Previous” button will back up to the start of the current track. Additional presses will move to previous tracks. Holding the “Previous” button will rapidly back through tracks. Next Pressing the “Next” button will move to the start of the next track. Holding the “Next” button will rapidly advance through tracks. Reverse The reverse function is only Pressing the “Reverse” button will scan backward available on the remote through the music. The volume level while scanning c
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Display When the display is off, The display of the Ayre CX-7 has a time section, a pressing any key will wake up track section, and a status indicator section. When the display for a few seconds. the unit is first turned on, all three sections are If the disc is playing, pressing illuminated. Pressing the “Display” button once “Play” will wake the display will turn off the time section. Pressing the “Display” without affecting playback. button a second time will turn off all sections, except fo
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The upper section of the remote Select control supplied with the Ayre CX-7 may be used to control Audio an Ayre integrated amplifier Volume or preamplifier. The lower section of the remote control is used to control the Disc CD player functions. Break-In 100 to 500 hours of music Due to the manufacturing processes used for the played through the system will wires and capacitors, a break-in period is necessary ensure full break-in. for the CD player to reach its full sonic potential. 10
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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 cm Weight 25 pounds 11.5 kg 11
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Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill Your Ayre CX-7 CD player is warranted against out and return the enclosed defects in workmanship and materials for a period of warranty registration card. five years from the date of purchase, except for the transport mechanism. The warranty period for the transport mechanism is two years from the date of purchase. This warranty is transferable to subsequent purchasers within the original warranty period. All warranty claims must be made through
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or to Ayre’s authorized agent. 3. Ayre reserves the right to inspect any product that is the subject of any warranty claim prior to repairing or replacing it. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Ayre. Out-of-warranty claims will be billed for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance as required. Any product for which a warranty claim is accepted will be returned to the purchaser and the cost of shipping and insurance will be factory prepaid within the boundaries of t
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6. Ayre does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability of Ayre or make any warranty for Ayre. The unit must not have been altered or improperly serviced. The serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed. 7. Warranty registration cards must be completed and mailed to Ayre within 30 days of purchase. Ayre may, at its option, require from the purchaser valid proof of purchase (dated copy or photocopy of dealer's original i
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