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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Welcome to Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty registration card so we can stay in contact with you. Your Ayre CX-7 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 level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and materials. You can be assured that the Ayre CX-7 will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Connections and 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 the maximum range. However, the infrared beam will also reflect off of most wall surfaces with a reduced range. Analog Outputs When you have a choice, a The Ayre CX-7 offers both balanced and unbalanced balanced connection will offer outputs. Balanced connections are made via slightly higher sound quality three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced than an unbalanced connections are made via RCA connectors. It is not connection. normally recommended to use both sets of analog outputs simultaneously. Right Digital Output Left Volts 50/60 Hertz 50 W MaxMeasure ListenOn Off Digital Filter Boulder, Colorado USA CX-7 Compact Disc Player S.N. A y r e Left Volts 50/60 Hertz 50 W MaxMeasure ListenOn Off Digital Filter Boulder, Colorado USA CX-7 Compact Disc Player S.N. A y r e 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” position may “Listen”. The other algorithm produces greater provide better overall sound accuracy in the frequency domain and is labeled quality. “Measure”. Digital Output An adapter is available from The Ayre CX-7 features a balanced AES/EBU Ayre should you need to digital audio output on the rear of the unit. This connect the digital output to may be used when connecting to a digital recording an S/PDIF input that uses an unit or other device, such as an external RCA connector. digital-to-analog converter (DAC). A switch on the rear panel allows the digital audio output to be turned off if its use is not required. 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. Controls and 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 quality with a minumum of warm-up time. The open/close function is only available on the front panel. If desired, pressing the “Stop” button will also stop a spinning disc. If the disc is paused, pressing “Play” will un-pause the disc. Open/Close The “Open/Close” button opens and closes the CD drawer. An open drawer may also be closed with the “Play” button. After the drawer closes, the unit will read the disc’s table of contents (TOC). The disc will then remain spinning in preparation for entering the play mode. A timer will automatically stop the disc after a few minutes if “Play” is not selected. Play Pressing the “Play” button initiates playback of the disc. If the drawer is open, pressing “Play” will close the drawer. The disc’s tables of contents (TOC) is read, and playback of the first track begins. Pause Pressing the “Pause” button will pause the disc playback at the current point in the disc. The track number indication in the display will flash to show that the pause mode has been engaged. Playback may be resumed either by pressing the “Pause” button again or the “Play” butto...