Ayre K-5xeMP Manual
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1. be activated for a few seconds to confirm the command and then turn off automatically Pressing the Display button on the remote control again will turn the display on Processor Pass Through When using the Ayre K 5xeMP in a surround sound system for home theater it is desirable to use the Processor Pass Through mode This mode allows your two channel music sources to be routed directly through the K 5xeMP avoiding the sonic degradation of most processors and at the same time allows the front two channels of the theater system E E E E to integrate with the K SxeMP with the touch of a single button If you are using a surround sound processor connect the front left and right outputs of the processor to one of the inputs on the K 5xeMP Please note that the K SxeMP can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals To activate the Processor Pass Through mode for that input remove the AC power from the K 5xeMP for at least 10 seconds Then while pressing the input selector button corresponding to the chosen surround sound processor input re connect the AC power The chosen input is now programmed for Processor Pass Through operation disabling the now redundant volume control of the K 5xeMP When that input is selected the preamplifier section of the K 5xeMP is set to unity gain 0 dB and the volume is controlled directly from the surround sound processor The volume indicator of2. Ayre K 5xeMP Owner s Manual evolution 51 EJ Ey EJ Preamplifier Table of A Place for Contents AE ad pe he R Oe UR DA BA 2 Installation au ss a hae eo ED 3 2 So a eee A 6 Sp cifications 3 z store 245 4 a Rew AOS 11 Warranty ss a Bok oh er 12 Ayre Your Ayre K 5xeMP offers a significant advance in the musical performance of high fidelity eguipment The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening The combination of superb resolution and a natural relaxed guality 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 K 5xeMP will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment 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 N To our North American customers please be Y N Connections and Installation The Ayre K SxeMP preamplifier is easy to connect and use The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly Location The infrared beam of the remote transmitter will also travel through glass A good location for your preamplifier is 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
3. e button provides an easy way to temporarily turn the volume of the K 5xeMP to zero The current volume control setting is retained in memory and appears on the display B1 e Select B2 e S1 e S2 e QO The Tape Output function does not operate on the S2 input This avoids the undesired possibility of creating a feedback loop Input Source Selection The input selector buttons are located below the display Alpha numeric labels that match the connector labels on the rear panel B1 B2 S1 S2 are used to denote the inputs When the unit is first connected to an AC power source the B1 input is selected by default Tape Output When the Tape Output button is pressed the indicator will light up and the signal from the currently selected source component will be routed to the Tape Out connectors This allows a recording to be made being made This will completely disconnect the recorder from the K 5xeMP including the ground connection avoiding the possibility of undesired ground loops U Turn the Tape Output off unless a recording is Additional Functions The following function is available only via the remote control handset Display The display of the K 5xeMP may be turned off if desired A single blue light indicates that the display is off When commands are received either from the front panel buttons or the remote control the display will
4. e made directly from the other source components connected to your preamplifier The tape outputs are switched on and off at the front panel or via the remote Please refer to the section Controls and Operation for further information If you are connecting a recorder to your system be sure to connect its outputs to the S2 input of the K 5xeMP This will prevent the undesired possibility of creating a feedback loop when making a recording Ayre S N Boulder Colorado USA K 5 Stereo Preamplifier Main Outputs The balanced outputs use The Ayre K 5xeMP offers one pair of balanced XLR connectors while the outputs and one pair of unbalanced outputs Both unbalanced outputs use RCA pairs of outputs may be used simultaneously connectors However please note that the level of the unbalanced outputs will be 6 dB lower than the balanced outputs AC Power Connect the Ayre K 5xeMP to an unswitched power source When the unit is first connected to the AC power the input selector will default to B1 the volume control will default to 11 the display will be set to On and both the mute and record output will be set to Off Removing the AC power from the unit will cause it to lose its current settings and revert to the default settings Although proprietary RFI radio frequency interference filtering is built into the preamplifier in some situations an AC power line filt
5. er such as those offered by Ayre may provide additional sonic benefits Controls and Operation The Ayre K SxeMP preamplifier 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 U O both the K 5xeMP preamplifier as well as an Ayre CD player The controls to operate the CD player are grouped towards the top of the handset while O O O those for the preamplifier are grouped towards the C bottom a The remote control handset uses 2 x AAA batteries O which must be installed before use Access to the udio battery compartment is achieved by sliding the cover on the rear of the unit evolution en tz Eu es des Basic Functions The following functions are accessible via both the front panel buttons and the remote control handset Volume Control The volume control comprises 66 individual levels each with a step size of 1 0 dB allowing for precise selection of the desired volume setting When the unit is first connected to an AC power source the volume level defaults to 11 a relatively low setting After that the current volume setting is retained in memory and will remain constant when changing inputs Mute The mut
6. eriod of this warranty is only transferable to subsequent purchasers if the product is resold by an authorized Ayre dealer 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 A Place for Notes Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Salesperson 15 16 Rev 1 3a Ayre Acoustics Inc 2300 B Central Avenue Boulder Colorado 80301 www ayre com 1 303 442 7300
7. hase 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 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 within the thirty day registration period 12 North American Warranty Statement 1 Ifany 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 warrant
8. line of sight from the listening position will ensure the maximum range Inputs When you have a choice a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than an unbalanced connection The Ayre K 5xeMP offers two pairs of balanced inputs and two pairs of unbalanced inputs Balanced connections are made via three pin XLR connectors while unbalanced connections are made via RCA connectors The FET switches used in the input selector circuitry offer transparent noise free switching The input connectors on the rear panel are labeled to match the input selector buttons with no moving parts Please be aware that they can be overloaded if the output voltage from the source component is too high Do not use a source component that has an output level greater than 4 V rms unbalanced or 8 V rms balanced Using a source component with too great an output level will cause distortion In this modern era of diverse source components it has become impractical to pre label the inputs with the actual name of the source Instead the K 5xeMP has simple alpha numeric labels that allow you to easily remember the selector button associated with each source component Tape Outputs If a recorder is not installed in your system the S2 input berforms exactly like the other unbalanced inputs By connecting the Tape Out jacks on the rear of the K 5xeMP to a recorder with analog inputs recordings may b
9. the K 5xeMP will display PP to show that the Processor Pass Through mode has been selected for that input To clear the Processor Pass Through mode from an input and restore normal operation remove the AC power from the K 5xeMP for at least 10 seconds Then while pressing the Mute button re connect the AC power Break In 100 to 500 hours of music played through the system will 10 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 preamplifier to reach its full performance potential Maximum Input Level Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Maximum Gain Frequency Response Output Impedance Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Specifications 4 V rms unbalanced inputs 8 V rms balanced inputs 20 kQ unbalanced inputs 40 kQ balanced inputs 20 kQ per phase Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting Positive Pin 3 Inverting Negative 4 dB unbalanced outputs 10 dB balanced outputs DC 200 kHz 110 Q unbalanced outputs 220 Q balanced outputs 110 per phase 10 watts 17 14 W x 13 34 D x 4 4 H 44 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm 25 pounds 11 5 kg 11 Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre K 5xeMP preamplifier is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purc
10. y 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 13 14 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 ofall 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 The remaining p
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