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A y r e
V-1x Power Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre 2 Installation and Operation 3 In Case of Trouble 7 Numbers and Specifications 8 Statement of Warranty
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Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty Your Ayre V-1x offers a significant advance in the musical registration card so we can performance of audio power amplifiers. The warmth and stay in contact with you. 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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Installation and Operation The Ayre V-1x is easy to hook up and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location Do not stack the Ayre V-1x The Ayre V-1x produces a moderate amount of heat during directly with other components, operation. as this may restrict the air flow or induce hum into the It is important to maintain an adequate supply audio circuitry. of air flow to avoid overheating the amplifier . ! Good locations for your amplifier are on the floor
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Inputs The input selector switch for The power amplifier can be driven by a preamplifier or one channel will be in the directly from a source (tuner, CD player, etc.) that has a “up” position, while the other level control. There are two sets of input connectors on the channel’s input selector switch rear panel of the Ayre V-1x. The RCA jacks accept signals will be in the “down” from unbalanced sources, while the XLR connectors are for position. balanced sources. A small toggle switch near the i
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Operation The master power switch on There are two power switches on the Ayre V-1x. The master the rear panel also power switch on the rear panel is normally intended to be incorporates a circuit breaker. left on. The front-panel switch selects between the “Standby” and “Operate” modes. The Ayre V-1x features a sophisticated power monitoring system. When first plugged in to an AC power source, the front panel indicator light will glow red for approximately 90 seconds. During this time, the unit
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Should the AC line voltage drop below 80% of normal (brown-out), the unit will revert to “Warm-Up” mode and the indicator light will glow red. After the voltage returns to normal, the initial warm-up cycle will begin again. The Ayre V-1x also incorporates a sensor to detect the presence of DC at the output terminals. In this case, the amplifier reverts to “Warm-Up” mode, the indicator light glows red, and power is immediately removed from the output stage. If the fault is still present when the
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In Case of Trouble Should the Ayre V-1x amplifier ever fail to operate, please check the following: Is the unit in the “Operate” The rear switch is the master power switch, and is normally mode? intended to be left on. The front switch is the Standby/Operate switch. To operate the amplifier, the front panel indicator must be glowing blue. Are all of the connections to Check to see that the input and speaker connections on the the amplifier secure? rear of the V-1x are in place. Also, be sure tha
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Numbers and Specifications Power Output 200 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 400 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms Gain 26 dB Input Impedance 100 kΩ (per phase) Power Consumption 30 watts in standby mode 300 watts in operating mode, no signal Dimensions 18" W x 18" D x 7" H (46cm x 36cm x 18cm) Weight 95 pounds (43 kg) Page 8
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Statement of Warranty Please take the time to fill out Your Ayre V-1x power amplifier is warranted against and return the enclosed defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five warranty registration card. years from the date of purchase. This warranty is transferable to subsequent purchasers within the original five-year period. All warranty claims must be made through an authorized Ayre dealer or distributor. Warranty Statement 1. Ayre Acoustics, Inc. (Ayre) warrants the materials a
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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 the USA. Units to be shipped outside of the USA will be shipped freight collect only. 4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products,
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Ayre Acoustics, Incorporated 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 303 442.7300 www.ayre.com
