Ayre Acoustics Universal Remote Backlit Remote User Manual

Backlit Remote  
Owner’s Manual  
Multi-Component Backlit Remote Control  
 
Table of  
Contents  
Overview and  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Customization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Controls and  
Optimization and  
A Place for  
 
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.  
The very bottom button activates the remote  
handset’s backlight, and is placed off by itself so  
that it can easily be found by feel in a darkened  
room. The unit is backlit with a special fiber optic  
array that distributes the light from a single blue  
LED to the entire keypad. Each button is fully  
illuminated so that the button’s icon can be easily  
read. The Multi-Component Backlit Remote  
Control makes operation of your audio system easier  
than ever.  
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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.  
Disc Player Functions  
The buttons on the upper section of the remote  
handset (above the Ayre logo) will operate an Ayre  
disc player.  
Standby/Operate  
The “Standby/Operate” button toggles the unit  
between normal operation and standby mode.  
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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.  
Previous  
Pressing the “Previous” button will back up to the  
start of the current track (CD, SACD, DVD-A) or  
chapter (DVD-V). Additional presses will move to  
previous tracks or chapters.  
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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. With a CD or SACD, pressing the  
“Previous” button will navigate through the tracks,  
whether the disc is playing or stopped.  
Pressing the “Previous” 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 “Previous” button 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.  
Next  
Pressing the “Next” button will move to the start of  
the next track (CD, SACD, DVD-A) or chapter  
(DVD-V). Additional presses will move to  
subsequent tracks or chapters.  
The “Next” 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  
“Next” function. A longer button press (greater  
than about ½ second) will activate the “Forward  
Scan” function.  
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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). Please refer to the player’s owner’s  
manual for additional information.  
Reverse Scan  
The “Reverse Scan” mode scans backward through  
the disc. Pressing and holding the “Previous”  
button will engage the “Reverse Scan” function. The  
unit will scan backward as long as the button is  
held. When the button is released, the disc will  
resume normal play  
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.  
C-5xeMP Only  
Please note that the behavior of the front panel  
“Reverse Scan” function of the C-5xeMP is slightly  
different than the remote control “Reverse Scan”  
function.  
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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.  
Pressing and holding the C-5xeMP’s front panel  
“Previous” button will engage the “Reverse Scan”  
function. The unit will scan backward as long as the  
button is held. When the button is released, the disc  
will resume normal play.  
Forward Scan  
The “Forward Scan” mode scans forward through  
the disc. Pressing and holding the “Next” button  
will engage the “Forward Scan” function. The unit  
will scan forward as long as the button is held.  
When the button is released, the disc will resume  
normal play.  
The “Next” 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  
“Next” function. A longer button press (greater  
than about ½ second) will activate the “Forward  
Scan” function.  
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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.  
Subsequent activations of the remote control  
handset’s “Forward Scan” function while the unit  
is scanning forward will toggle between the  
normal scan rate and a high-speed scan rate.  
Pressing and holding the C-5xeMP’s front panel  
“Next” button will engage the “Forward Scan”  
function. The unit will scan forward as long as the  
button is held. When the button is released, the disc  
will resume normal play.  
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”.  
Please note that the behavior of the number keys  
varies depending on the type of disc being played.  
When playing a CD or SACD, pressing the number  
keys for the desired track number will navigate to  
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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. Therefore the button on the Backlit Remote  
handset will operate differently with the different  
players.  
The “Display” 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 “Display Brightness” function. A  
longer button press (greater than about ½  
second) will activate the “Display Mode” function.  
CX-7eMP Only  
The brightness of the front panel display of the  
CX-7eMP is not adjustable, although the display can  
be turned off. Instead the “Display” button scrolls  
through several available modes as noted in the  
owner’s manual.  
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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.  
The “Display” 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 “Display Brightness” function. A  
longer button press (greater than about ½  
second) will activate the “Display Mode” function.  
Repeat  
When playing MP3 discs,  
repeat folder mode is also  
available.  
Pressing the “Repeat” button selects between  
normal play mode, repeat track (chapter for DVD-V  
discs) mode, and repeat disc (group for DVD-A  
discs or title for DVD-V discs) mode.  
The status of the “Repeat” mode is shown on the  
front panel display when the default display mode is  
selected.  
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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  
Pressing the “Random” button will play the tracks  
in random order, except with SACDs on the  
C-5xeMP. The status of the “Random” mode is  
shown on the front panel display.  
SACDs on the C-5xeMP.  
To exit the “Random” mode, either press the  
“Stop” button or manually select a new track  
with the number keys of the remote control  
handset.  
During random play, the “Previous” and “Next”  
buttons function somewhat differently than normal  
Please refer to the player’s owner’s manual for  
additional information.  
Remote Control Handset Illumination  
The buttons of the remote control handset include a  
backlight for easier use in a darkened room. The  
backlight is turned on for three seconds by pressing  
the illumination button, easily located by feel in the  
bottom center of the keypad. Additional key presses  
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(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.  
Volume Control  
The volume level may be controlled with the  
“Volume Control” buttons.  
Mute  
The “Mute” button temporarily turn the volume of  
the unit to “zero” while retaining the current  
volume setting in memory. Pressing the mute  
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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. This will completely  
disconnect the auxiliary components from the  
preamplifier or integrated amplifier (including the  
ground connection), eliminating the possibility of  
undesired ground loops.  
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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.  
The remote control handset has a unique battery  
saver feature, whereby if a button is pressed for  
longer than normal, the internal microprocessor will  
turn the remote handset completely off. This  
protects the batteries if, for instance, the remote  
control handset becomes wedged in the furniture  
cushions.  
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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. To operate the C-5xeMP or the  
Ayre DVD players, simply press the “5” button five  
times in rapid succession. To operate the CX-7eMP,  
simply press the “7” button five times in rapid  
succession. To operate the DX-5, simply press the  
“8” button five times in rapid succession.  
To check which transmission system the remote  
handset is currently configured for, simply press  
the “0” button five times in rapid succession. The  
backlight will flash five times to indicate it is  
configured for the C-5xeMP, seven times to  
indicate it is configured for the CX-7eMP, and  
eight times to indicate it is configured for the  
DX-5.  
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A Place for  
Notes  
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Rev. 1.2  
 
 
Ayre Acoustics, Inc.  
2300-B Central Avenue  
Boulder, Colorado 80301  
+1-303-442-7300  
 

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