Ayre CX-7eMP
Owner’s Manual
Compact Disc Player
Table of
Contents
Welcome to
Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connections and
Controls and
Numbers and
Statement of
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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. You can be assured that the Ayre
CX-7eMP will provide you a lifetime of musical
enjoyment.
To our North American customers, please be
sure to mail your warranty registration card and
photocopy of your original sales receipt within 30
days in order to extend the warranty to five
years.
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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.
A direct line of sight from the listening position
will ensure the maximum range. However, the
infrared beam will also reflect off of most wall
surfaces with a reduced range.
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Analog Outputs
It is not normally
recommended to use both sets of
analog outputs
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.
simultaneously.
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. A selector switch is
located on the rear panel. One algorithm produces
greater accuracy in the time domain and is labeled
“Listen”. The other algorithm produces greater
accuracy in the frequency domain and is labeled
“Measure”.
It is recommended that the selector switch be set
to the “Listen” position. However some listeners
may prefer the additional high-frequency energy
provided by the “Measure” position.
Digital Output
The Ayre CX-7eMP features a balanced AES/EBU
digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This
may be used when connecting to a digital recording
unit or other device, such as an external
digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A switch on the
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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.
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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. The controls to
operate the CD player are grouped towards the top
of the handset, while those for the preamplifier or
integrated amplifier are grouped towards the
bottom.
The remote control handset uses 2 x AAA batteries,
which must be installed before use. Access to the
battery compartment is achieved by sliding the
cover on the rear of the unit.
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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 disc’s Table of Contents (ToC) and display
the total disc time and total number of tracks
Pressing either the “Open/Close” or the “Play”
buttons will also bring the unit out of standby
mode.
Open/Close
The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the CD
drawer.
An open drawer may also be closed with either
the “Standby” or “Play” buttons.
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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.
Stop
The “Stop” button will stop disc playback.
Previous
The “Previous” button will back to the start of the
current track. Additional presses will move to
previous tracks.
The “Previous” 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
“Previous” function. A longer button press will
activate the “Reverse Scan” function.
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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.
The “Previous” 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
“Previous” function. A longer button press will
activate the “Reverse Scan” function.
Forward Scan
The “Forward Scan” button will scan forward
through the music.
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.
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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. Pressing
the “Display” button once will change the time
section to a “Time Remaining” mode that shows the
time remaining in the current track.
The right-most decimal point in the time display
will illuminate to indicate that it is currently in the
“Time Remaining” mode.
Pressing the “Display” button again will turn off the
time section of the display altogether. Pressing the
“Display” button a third time will turn off all
sections, except for a blue status LED that indicates
the display is off.
When the display is off, pressing any key will
wake up the display for a few seconds. If the disc
is playing, pressing “Play” will wake the display
momentarily without affecting playback.
Pressing the “Display” button once more will restore
normal operation.
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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.
Repeat
Pressing the “Repeat” button scrolls through normal
mode, “Repeat Disc” mode, and “Repeat Track”
mode. The repeat modes are indicated by red LEDs
on the right side of the display area.
The “Repeat Disc” mode is indicated by an arrow
in the shape of a loop. The “Repeat Track” mode
is indicated by the looping arrow combined with
the number “1”.
The “Repeat” mode will be cleared when the disc is
stopped, the drawer is opened, or the unit is placed
in “Standby”.
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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. Pressing either the “Stop” button or
the “Open/Close” button will also exit the
“Random” mode.
If the unit is played in both “Repeat Disc” and
“Random” modes simultaneously, the same
randomized play list will be repeated
continuously. Exiting and entering the “Random”
mode will generate a new randomized play list.
Break-In
100 to 500 hours of music
played through the system will
ensure full break-in.
Due to the manufacturing processes used for the
printed circuit boards, wires, and capacitors, a
break-in period is necessary for the CD player to
reach its full sonic potential.
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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.
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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
Power Consumption
Dimensions
DC - 20 kHz
30 watts
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
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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.
Additionally you have the option, at no cost, to
extend the warranty for a period of five years from
the date of purchase (except for the disc transport
mechanism, which will be warrantied for a period of
two years from the date of purchase) by returning
the completed Optional Warranty Registration Card
and a photocopy of your original purchase receipt in
the enclosed postage-paid envelope to Ayre within
thirty days of product delivery. This optional
warranty is only available to the original purchaser
and only within the thirty-day registration period.
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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. The product must be
accompanied by a written description of the defect
and a photocopy of your original purchase receipt.
Ayre will not be responsible for any shipping
damage and strongly recommends the purchase of
shipping insurance.
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 the USA. Units to be
shipped outside of the USA will be shipped freight
collect only.
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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. Ayre shall have no further obligation of
any kind, whether express or implied. Further, Ayre
shall in no event be obligated for any incidental or
consequential damages as a result of any defect or
any warranty claim, whether express or implied.
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. This warranty is for the sole benefit of the
original purchaser of the covered product and shall
not be transferable to any subsequent purchaser.
International Warranty
Warranty terms outside of North America may vary.
Please contact the authorized Ayre distributor in
your country of purchase for the terms of warranty
and also the service itself.
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