Owner`s Manual
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1. bulb when playing If you wish to further reduce power consumption when not playing music the unit may be placed in standby mode In standby mode the output stage is turned off and usage of electricity is minimized Processor Pass Through When using the Ayre AX 7 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 AX 7 avoiding the sonic degradation of most processors and at the same time allows the front two channels of the theater system to integrate with the AX 7 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 AX 7 Please note that the AX 7 can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals To activate the Processor Pass Through mode for that input remove the AC power from the AX 7 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 AX 7 When that input is selected the preamplifier section of the AX 7 is set to unity gain 0 dB and the volume is controlled directly from the surround sound processor The volume indicator of the AX 72. easy way to temporarily turn the volume of the AX 7 to zero The current volume control setting is retained in memory and appears on the display When the unit is placed in Standby the mute function is reset Tape Output The Tape Output function does not operate on the Moon input This avoids the undesired possibility of creating a feedback loop 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 Turn the Tape Output off unless a recording is being made This will completely disconnect the recorder from the AX 7 including the ground connection avoiding the possibility of undesired ground loops Display The display may also be turned on and off with the remote control The display of the AX 7 may be turned off if desired A single blue light indicates that the display is turned off When further commands are received either from the front panel buttons or the remote control the display will be activated for a few seconds to confirm the command and then turn off automatically Pressing the Display button again will turn the display on 10 Standby The standby function may also be operated with the remote control The Ayre AX 7 is very energy efficient and only consumes about as much power as a standard light
3. therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products without necessarily assuming an 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 in duration to five years from the date of original purchase and upon expiration of the warranty period five years 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 Warranty registration cards must be completed and mailed to Ayre within 30 days of purchase Ayre may at its option require from the purchaser valid proof of purchase dated copy or photocopy of dealer s original invoice 15 A Place for Notes 16 Rev 1 1 Ayre Acoustics Inc 2300 B Central Avenue Boulder Colorado 80301 www ayre com 1 303 442 7300
4. Ayre AX 7 Owner s Manual a o a e a kej a SEHE 2 2 Integrated Amplifier Table of A Place for Contents AJTE o b E ee a a ee an 2 Installation z aa ss o db zl B K 3 Opetatl ti s 2644 2206 ee aa 7 Sp cifications rr a Rew A 12 Warranty ss A n Bok Bok BS oR Gh ii 13 Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty registration card so we can stay in contact with yon Your Ayre AX 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 AX 7 will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment Connections and Installation The Ayre AX 7 is easy to hook up and use The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly Location Do not stack the Ayre AX 7 directly with other components as this may restrict the air flow or induce hum into the andio circuitry The infrared beam will also travel through glass A good location for your integrated amplifier is near eye level in an open backed cabinet or on a shelf The Ayre AX 7 produces a moderate amount of heat during
5. l with crystal clear transparency and no moving parts along with digital accuracy and repeatability 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 or when the unit is placed in Standby FE Ayre Hee Input Source Selection The source component may also be selected with the remote HM ee control The input selector buttons are located at the right side of the unit Icons that match the connector labels on the rear panel Star Planet Comet Moon are used to denote the inputs When the unit is first connected to an AC power source the Star input is selected by default After that the current input selection is retained in memory even when the unit is placed in Standby The input selector utilizes sophisticated FET switches Both the signal and ground connections to each source component are switched so that any un selected components are completely disconnected from the system This avoids any problems with undesired ground loops Mute Muting and un muting may also be performed with the remote control The mute button provides an
6. operation Be sure to provide at least three inches 75 mm of air space above the amplifier It is important to maintain an adequate supply of air flow to avoid overheating the amplifier 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 beam will also reflect off of most wall surfaces with a reduced range When you have a choice a balanced connection will offer slightly higher sound quality than an unbalanced connection The input connectors on the rear panel are labeled to match the input selector buttons Inputs The Ayre AX 7 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 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 AX 7 ha
7. ranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five 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 and workmanship of this product for a period of five years from date of first purchase 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 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 13 14 or to Ayre s authorized agent 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 4 Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment and
8. s simple icons that allow you to easily remember the selector button associated with each source component Tape Outputs By connecting the Tape Out jacks on the rear of the AX 7 to a recorder with analog inputs recordings may be made directly from the other source components connected to your amplifier The Right Channel B2 Y a Ayre cE Volts 50 60 Hertz 300 W Max E Attention Balanced Outputs Do Not Connect Output Terminals to Ground Left Channel S N Boulder Colorado USA AX 7 Integrated Amplifier If a recorder is not installed in your system the Moon input performs exactly like the other unbalanced inputs The heavy duty output terminals of the Ayre AX 7 work best with speaker cables using spade lugs tape outputs are switched on and off at the front panel 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 Moon input of the AX 7 This will prevent the undesired possibility of creating a feedback loop when making a recording Loudspeaker Outputs The Ayre AX 7 drives the loudspeakers with balanced outputs Since none of the output terminals are grounded connecting any of them to ground may result in damage to the amplifier Do not connect the loudspeaker outputs to any speaker switch box acces
9. sory or test equipment that has a common ground connection AC Power The best sound quality is Connect the Ayre AX 7 to an unswitched power normally achieved when the source When the unit is first connected to the AC AX 7 is plugged directly into power the input selector will default to Star the the wall outlet without using volume control will default to 11 the display will any power strips or power line be set to On and both the mute and record output conditioners will be set to Off Removing the AC power from the unit will cause it to lose its memorized settings and revert to the default settings Controls and Operation At the heart of the Ayre AX 7 s control system is a sophisticated microprocessor This microprocessor is normally asleep and all digital systems are turned off including the master clock When the microprocessor receives a command either from the front panel or the remote control it wakes up to execute the command and then immediately returns to sleep mode This system ensures noise free reproduction of music signals Volume Control The volume level is changed by pressing the black bar above the front panel display The remote control may also be used to change the volume The Ayre AX 7 s exclusive volume control yields superlative sonic performance Field Effect Transistor FET switches combine with discrete metal film resistors to create a volume contro
10. will display PP to show that the Processor Pass Through mode has been selected for that input AJTE gaoa HHBH To clear the Processor Pass Through mode from an input and restore normal operation remove the AC power from the AX 7 for at least 10 seconds Then while pressing the Mute button re connect the AC power Break In 100 to 500 hours of music Due to the manufacturing processes used for the played through the system will wires and capacitors a break in period is necessary ensure full break in for the amplifier to reach its full sonic potential 11 Power Output Maximum Input Level Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Gain Frequency Response Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 12 Specifications 60 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 120 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms 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 35 dB maximum at volume level of 66 2 Hz 200 kHz 20 watts in standby mode 70 watts in operating mode no signal 17 4 W x 13 34 D x 4 4 H 44 cm x 35 cm x 12cm 25 pounds 11 5 kg Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill out and return the enclosed warranty registration card Your Ayre AX 7 integrated amplifier is war
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