Ayre KX-R Manual - Pearl Audio Video
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1. mode This allows your two channel music sources to be routed directly through the KX R avoiding the sonic degradation of most processors and at the same time allows the front two channels of the theater system to Gain Bypass automatically integrate with the your main two channel playback system 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 KX R When configuring that input use the left hand knob to select the Gain menu item and the right hand knob to select Bypass The chosen input is now programmed for Processor Pass Through operation disabling the now redundant volume control of the KX R When that input is selected the KX R is set to unity gain 0 dB and the volume is controlled directly from the surround sound processor The volume indicator of the KX R will display PP to show that the Processor Pass Through mode has been selected for that input The unity gain Bypass setting of the Processor Pass Through mode will result in an excessively high sound level with a normal source component Be sure to leave the Gain setting to Normal for all other source components to avoid possible damage to your loudspeakers will cause the stepper motors to rapidly move the internal rotary switches to the unity gain setting This results in an audible whirring noise and is completely normal The whirri2. component with the trigger output Please refer to the owner s manual of that component for details Trigger Input Ground AyreLink f The trigger voltage should be between 5 and 12 volts DC for proper operation The current draw of the trigger input on the AyreLink port is less than 5 mA There are two signaling methods that may be used level and pulse The KX R automatically senses which type of trigger signal is being sent and responds accordingly level sensitive trigger Shorter pulses are treated as a pulse sensitive trigger The minimum detectable pulse length is 200 usec 0 A positive going pulse of greater than 250 msec is treated as a During level sensitive operation applying a voltage to the trigger input will set the amplifier to the Operate mode When the applied voltage drops to zero the unit reverts to Standby In the pulse sensitive mode a positive going pulse will toggle the amplifier between the Standby and Operate states duplicating the action of the left hand front panel button The front panel button remains operative when the trigger input is used Therefore using the front panel button will put the amplifier out of sync with the trigger control device When used with level sensitive trigger operation the next trigger action will automatically restore sync However when using pulse sensitive trigger operation sync can only be restored by pressing the
3. example the input name CD is associated with the AyreLink code C by default In this way when an AyreLink equipped CD player is turned on the KX R will automatically select the input labeled CD But if a system were to have more than one AyreLink equipped CD player we re not sure why that would be the case but it is certainly within the realm of possibility the KX R would be unable to distinguish which CD player transmittted the command and would therefore be unable to automatically select AyreLink None Reset Yes the correct input Similarly it is possible that the user wishes to create a custom name for the CD player input for example Music In this case there is no default AyreLink code that would select this input To address these issues the setup menu allows each named input to be associated with an AyreLink identification code Once you have selected the AyreLink menu item with the left hand knob simply select the desired identification code A to Z or None with the right hand knob Do not assign any single identification code to more than one input Improper operation may result IN The identification code transmitted by an AyreLink source NA component will be found in the owner s manual for that unit Reset It is possible to reset all of the setup mode configuration items to their factory defaults by using the reset function After entering the setup
4. mode turn the left hand knob past Set8 input name to Reset Press the right hand button to enter the next menu level The front panel will display Reset and turning the right hand knob will select either Yes or No Press the right hand button again to confirm the selection If No is selected the front panel will display Cancelled and return to the previous menu level If Yes is selected the front panel will display Resetting momentarily All inputs will revert to Unused all offsets and balance adjustments will be restored to zero all gain settings will be restored to Normal and all AyreLink codes will default to None The unit will then automatically enter the setup mode so that the desired inputs may be activated 23 Overall Gain If you need to change the overall gain of your system please contact your Ayre dealer They will adjust the gain of your KX R to meet the needs of the rest of your 24 audio system The volume control for the KX R preamplifier comprises a 60 dB range For most audio systems this will provide more than enough range allowing for low level late night listening sessions as well as the ability to totally immerse yourself in your favorite music at high volumes However it is possible that in some systems that the overall gain will need to be adjusted upwards or downwards to provide the desired range of listening levels For exam
5. the front panel There are 60 individual levels each with a step size of 1 0 dB allowing for precise selection of the desired volume setting Y i _ Ifthe volume control is advanced beyond the highest available level the front panel will briefly display the message Max Mute The mute button on the right side of the unit provides an easy way to temporarily turn the volume of the KX R to zero while retaining the current volume setting in memory Pressing the mute button a second time restores the volume to the previous level control setting will be shown in inverted colors black text on a I a When the mute function is activated the memorized volume blue background Display Brightness The brightess of the front panel display may be controlled via the remote control There are three brightness levels and a display off setting Each press of the remote control button scrolls through the four available brightness settings A small 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 normal display will be activated for a few seconds to confirm the command and then the display will turn off again AyreLink communication system will change the display 0 Changing the display brightness of components linked via the brightness of all linked components Tape Output When the tape outputs are activated
6. Table of Contents AVG o e a Bek a ee eh we a BA 2 Tristallatiom soss a soup eg Pace he Bl OR A ee ke ae 3 Configuration deca a he eG Se He eR RS 7 Opetation e gt s e sa ee ee Re ee 10 Customizations ee poe a RR oe Re we 17 Specifications 4 5 w a a be a ob oe Se 29 Troubles RE 30 Nic a coea G eae 4 ia Yee Ge aoe Ae ea es 33 NOTES 2 100 Be wk ae a YO aE 35 Welcome to Ayre Your Ayre KX R preamplifier 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 KX R will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment Quick Start The Ayre KX R is extremely flexible and versatile However many of the features are primarily of interest to the advanced user I yx The information required to get started is contained in the first N A three chapters of this manual The remaining chapters cover additional information that may be read at your leisure Connections and Installation The Ayre KX R is easy to hook up and use The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly As shipped from the factory none of the inputs are activated The d
7. ain Outputs When you have a choice a balanced Balanced output connectors are provided to achieve the highest connection will offer slightly higher sound sound quality Should it be necessary to connect a single ended quality than an unbalanced connection power amplifier high quality adapters are available from your Ayre dealer Two output connectors per channel are provided and may be used simultaneously if desired Using an adapter to connect to a single ended amplifier will result in a 6 dB reduction of signal level If the KX R is driving two sets of amplifiers one balanced and one single ended be sure to compensate for the difference in level Tape Outputs The tape outputs are controlled via a button on the remote handset When the tape outputs are active the selected source name will be shown in inverted colors black text on a blue background The Ayre KX R provides two tape outputs per channel allowing connection of the selected source component to a recording device headphone amplifier or secondary sound system These tape outputs utilize balanced XLR connectors Should it be necessary to connect a tape output to a single ended component high quality adapters are available from your Ayre dealer This will completely disconnect the auxiliary components from the KX R including the ground connection eliminating the possibility of undesired ground loops F Turn the tape outputs off unless they are currently bei
8. connected to a source component Deactivating the input or connecting a source component will eliminate any hum pickup Check the condition of the batteries 4 x AAA located in the remote control 1 Be sure that the unit is connected to a working AC outlet 2 Check the AC line fuse on the rear panel of the unit 29 30 Error Messages Power amplifiers typically employ several different protection circuits to avoid potential damage to the amplifier or loudspeakers in the case of misuse or a fault When an AyreLink equipped power amplifier is connected to the KX R preamplifier any error detected by the power amplifier will immediately place the preamplifier in standby mode In addition an error message will be displayed on the front panel of the KX R allowing the source of the error to be pinpointed I yx Restoring the preamplifier to the Operate mode will clear the AAA error message Amp Fuse Message If the front panel displays Amp Fuse it indicates that one of the internal power supply rail fuses of a linked power amplifier has failed Please refer to the owner s manual for the amplifier for further information Amp Hot Message If the front panel displays Amp Hot it indicates that a linked power amplifier has overheated Please refer to the owner s manual for the amplifier for further information Amp DC Offset Message If the front panel displays Amp DC Offset it in
9. dicates that a linked power amplifier has detected excessive DC at the loudspeaker outputs Please refer to the owner s manual for the amplifier for further information Amp AC Low Message If the front panel displays Amp AC Low it indicates that the AC line voltage of a linked power amplifier has fallen below 75 of normal Please refer to the owner s manual for the amplifier for further information 31 Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill out and return 32 the enclosed warranty registration card Your Ayre KX R preamplifier is warranted 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 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 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 Ay
10. ed components to form a chain be careful not to connect the two ends of the chain Closing the chain to form a loop will cause the AyreLink system not to function If there are no AyreLink equipped source components in your system the power status of the KX R preamplifier may also be controlled by a trigger output from a source component In this case AyreLink equipped amplifiers may still be connected to the KX R Connect the AyreLink ports of your amplifiers in daisy chain fashion as described above The unused AyreLink port on the KX R preamplifier can then be used as a trigger input Additional details can be found in the chapter Optimization and Customization AC Power The KX R may be plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet Although proprietary RFI radio frequency interference filtering is built into the preamplifier in some situations an AC power line filter such as those offered by Ayre may provide additional sonic benefits Setup and Configuration Due to the large number of available inputs on the KX R eight activating only the desired inputs allows for simpler operation of the unit source components If no inputs are activated the preamplifier will automatically enter the setup mode when AC power is applied Only the active inputs will be included in the list of available Activating Inputs Ayre KX R FW Rev x Setup Mode Set1 Unused The desired inputs are activated sim
11. esired inputs are activated by assigning them names as described in the following chapter Setup and Configuration Location The infrared beam of the remote transmitter A good location for your preamplifier is in an open backed will also travel through glass 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 beam will also reflect off of most wall surfaces with a reduced range Inputs When you have a choice a balanced The Ayre KX R offers four pairs of balanced inputs and four connection will offer slightly higher sound pairs of single ended inputs Balanced connections are made via quality than an unbalanced connection three pin XLR connectors while single ended connections are made via RCA connectors The inputs are labeled 1 through 8 and the connectors for the two channels are arranged in a mirror image fashion Make a note of which source components are connected to which numbered input The connected inputs will be named after power is applied to the KX R preamplifier as described in the chapter Setup and Configuration Ayre Volis KX R Preamplifier 50 60 Hertz 70 W Max Right Channel o Left Channel Main Outputs C a Main Outputs Tape Outputs AyreLink AyreLink Tape Outputs M
12. ffset offers an adjustment from 0 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB increments Therefore the source components with lower output levels may be boosted to match the source components with higher output levels 19 20 Offset 0dB Balance 0dB Once you have selected the Offset menu item with the left hand knob simply select the desired offset level with the right hand knob displayed volume level If the volume control is advanced beyond the highest available level the front panel will briefly display the message Max Changing the gain offset from 0 dB will affect the maximum Balance In rare cases a source component may have a channel imbalance particularly phono cartridges To adjust for this the channel balance for either channel can be varied from 0 dB to 3 dB in 1 dB steps on each input If there is an asymmetry in the room acoustics or loudspeaker placement it may be desireable to adjust the channel balance on all of the used inputs Once you have selected the Balance menu item with the left hand knob simply select the desired balance level with the right hand knob displayed volume level If the volume control is advanced beyond the highest available level the front panel will briefly display the message Max Changing the balance from 0 dB will affect the maximum Gain When using the Ayre KX R in a surround sound system for home theater it is desirable to use the Processor Pass Through
13. front panel button a second time 27 Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Gain Frequency Response Output Impedance Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 28 Specifications 2 MQ balanced 1 MQ per phase 1 MQ single ended Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting Positive Pin 3 Inverting Negative Variable DC 250 kHz 300 Qbalanced 150 Q per phase 150 Qsingle ended 35 watts 65 watts maximum when operating the volume control 17 14 W x 11 34 D x 3 34 H 44 cm x 30 cm x 9 5 cm 42 pounds 19 kg Trouble Symptom Mechanical noise when changing the volume level or selected input Symptom An audible whirring sound when selecting or deselecting an input connected to a surround sound processor Symptom Slight audible hum from the loudspeakers when listening at high levels Symptom Remote control not working Symptom Standby indicator LED not illuminated Should the Ayre KX R preamplifier ever fail to operate properly please check the following This is a normal consequence of the precision stepping motors moving the solid silver contact rotary switches This is a normal consequence of the precision stepping motors moving the solid silver contact rotary switches at high speed to reach the unity gain setting or revert to the normal gain setting This is a normal consequence of the ultra high input impedance picking up hum from an input that is activated named but not
14. l buttons employ contactless sealed piezoelectric force sensors with a virtually unlimited life span Please note that the buttons do not move as they sense the applied force or a light tap that produces a relatively rapid change in force They are not touch sensitive nor will they respond to a slowly increasing pressure O The piezoelectric buttons respond to a normal pressing action Y x All of the front panel controls are duplicated on the included remote control handset This handset also includes additional functions that are less frequently used as well as the ability to control an Ayre disc player Standby Operate There is a small green LED at the right hand side of the front panel display This is illuminated when the preamplifier is in standby mode The unit may be toggled between standby and operate modes either with the left hand button or via the remote control handset Input Select Select The desired source component may be selected with either the left hand knob or the remote control handset and the assigned name is displayed on the front panel the activated named inputs will be listed among the available 0 Although there are eight total inputs on the Ayre KX R only sources This greatly simplifies operation of the unit 11 12 Volume Volume Control The volume level may be controlled with either the right hand knob or the remote control handset and the volume setting is displayed on
15. lifier For additional information refer to the chapter Optimization and Customization YX Turning on a linked source component will also automatically Y x Standby A short press on the standby button of a linked component will turn that individual component off A longer press more than two seconds will turn off all linked components J yx A long button press provides a simple way to turn the entire NA audio system off from any linked component Display Brightness Changing the brightness level on the display of any linked component will cause a matching change in all linked components including the status LED of the MX R amplifiers Multi Channel Operation The Ayre KX R may also be used in a multi channel system For example three preamplifiers may be used in a six channel configuration A change to any of the units e g volume level input selection mute et cetera will be transmitted to the other linked preamplifiers and they will act in concert Remote Control The provided remote control handset will operate both the Ayre KX R preamplifier as well as an Ayre disc player A backlight is also provided to allow easy operation in a darkened listening room Operates an Ayre disc player mE E e se lt O a o u D O El o Operates the Ayre KX R iJ MONEE ajk e amp 8 lt Activates the backlight 15 Batteries The remote handset uses 4 x AAA batteries These are acces
16. ng noise will also be heard when reverting to an input where the Gain is set to Normal GO Selecting an input where the Gain has been set to Bypass 21 22 AyreLink provides for true one touch operation of the entire music system AyreLink As explained in the chapter Controls and Operation turning on a source component connected with AyreLink will automatically turn on all of the linked downstream components i e preamplifier and power amplifiers In addition the appropriate input on the KX R will also be automatically selected However in certain extremely rare situations it is possible that the AyreLink communication system will require adjustments to the configuration settings To gain an understanding of these circumstances it is necessary to understand how the AyreLink automatically selects the correct input on the KX R When any AyreLink source component is turned on it broadcasts that information to the other linked components Part of the transmitted information is an alphabetical code that identifies the source of the broadcast For example an AyreLink equipped CD player will transmit the code C a DVD player will transmit the code D a phono preamplifier will transmit the code P and so forth When the inputs of the KX R are activated by naming them many of the common names will have an AyreLink alphabetical code automatically associated with it For
17. ng used x Unlike the main outputs the tape outputs will not convert the signal from a single ended source to a true balanced signal Instead the hot signal will be present on pin 2 of the XLR and pinl and 3 will be grounded This allows a connected balanced component to internally perform the single ended to balanced conversion without the need for adapters AyreLink Ports The AyreLink communication system provides a convenient way to control your audio system There are two AyreLink ports on the rear panel of the KX R preamplifier Each port has four contacts and contains both an input and an output Both ports function identically and may be used interchangeably AyreLink connections are made with commonly available two line telephone line cords using modular RJ 11 connectors These are the cords that connect the telephone set to the wall in many countries They are readily available in different lengths The linked components may be joined in any convenient order and various colors at most electronics stores Be sure to use two line telephone cords to make AyreLink connections These can be identified by the four gold contacts on each connector Single line cords with only two gold contacts will not function in this application The linked components should be connected in daisy chain fashion connecting each component to another until all of the linked components have been connected When connecting the link
18. 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 33 A Place for Notes 34 Rev 1 0
19. ple if both the gain of the power amplifier and the sensitivity of the loudspeakers are unusually low it may be necessary to increase the system gain Conversely if you have extremely sensitive loudspeakers or source components with a very high output level you may wish to decrease the system gain Either change is easily accomplished with the Ayre KX R as there is a single resistor per channel that sets the overall gain range This gain resistor is mounted in a terminal block and can be changed without the need for soldering system changing the overall gain of the preamplifier will require adjusting the gain of the remaining channels of your surround sound processor to match yx If you are also using a surround sound processor in your Y x Remote Control As shipped from the factory the supplied remote control handset is configured to also operate an Ayre C 5xe universal stereo disc player It may also be easily configured to operate an Ayre CX 7e CD player or other disc player that utilizes the RC 5 remote control protocol To change the remote control handset to operate the CX 7e simply press the number button 7 five times in succession Please note that the Audio button used to select soundtracks on DVD discs will have no function in this configuration To return the remote handset to operate the C 5xe again simply press the number button 5 five times in succession To ascertain the current configuration of
20. ply by naming them When AC power is first applied to the unit the front panel will briefly display Ayre KX R and FW Rev x in sequence where FW Rev x indicates Firmware Revision x where x is a letter from A to Z Assuming that none of the inputs have yet been configured the unit will then automatically enter the setup mode The front panel will then briefly display Setup Mode After automatically entering the setup mode the front panel will display Setl Unused Digital Tuner Aux Tape D A CD R DAT Sat Video Cable TV VCR LD PX R CX R DX R P 5xe C 5xe CX 7e D 1xe Input x Custom x Name Unused Y Y Refer to your notes describing which source components are connected to which numbered input Use the left hand knob to scroll to the desired numbered input Set1 Unused through Set8 Unused Press the right hand button to navigate to the next menu level The front panel will display Name Unused Use the right hand knob to scroll through the list of available names shown at the left Selecting Unused disables that input while selecting any other name from the list will activate that input Select a name that describes the component connected to the chosen input When the desired name has been selected press the left hand button to navigate to the previous menu level The front panel will show that the selected name ha
21. re 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 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
22. s been assigned to the chosen input Repeat the process of naming the remaining desired inputs When all of the desired inputs have been named press the Exiting Setup left hand button to exit the setup mode The front panel will briefly display Exiting Setup Then the unit will return to standby indicated by the green LED in the front panel Advanced users may wish to use additional sophisticated input configuration options including the creation of custom names for source components Please refer to the chapter Optimization and Customization for further details Controls and 10 Input Select e y y Ayre Standby Operation To achieve the highest possible sonic performance the KX R uses custom designed rotary switches with solid silver contacts for both the volume control and the input selector These military spec controls provide unsurpassed signal purity as well as a virtually unlimited lifespan Standby LED a Volume Control Phono 39 X N SEAS R D w Input Name A X Volume Level X Mute These rotary switches are actuated with precision stepping motors using aerospace fly by wire technology Turning one of the knobs generates pulses via contactless optical encoders A microprocessor decodes these commands and sends control signals to operate the stepping motors resulting in a reassuring audible thunk as the switches are rotated The two front pane
23. sed by removing the two screws that hold the black endpiece The battery holder will slide out and the batteries may be replaced Disc Player Configuration As shipped from the factory the remote control handset is configured to operate the Ayre C 5xe disc player The button with three horizontal lines operates the Audio function that selects between various soundtracks on a DVD disc Please refer the C 5xe owner s manual for addtional details The remote handset may also be easily configured to operate the Ayre CX 7e CD player which uses a different command set Please refer to the chapter Optimization and Customization for details Break In 100 to 500 hours of music played through 16 the system will ensure full break in Due to the manufacturing processes used for the wires capacitors and circuit board materials a break in period is necessary for the preamplifier to reach its full sonic potential board Therefore a separate break in period is required for 0 Each input uses a different physical path on the input circuit each input Optimization and Customization In most audio systems the KX R preamplifier only requires that the desired inputs be activated by naming them This allows for easy operation of the audio system Each source component is clearly identified and only the connected inputs are displayed in the list of available source components However in certain installations it may be de
24. sirable to customize additional settings for each input Setup Mode The setup mode allows the following settings to be independently adjusted for each input e Name for easy identification of source components e Gain Offset for level matching of source components e Balance for channel matching of source components e Bypass for integration with a surround sound processor e AyreLink for automatic input selection of linked components To enter the setup mode make sure that the preamplifier is in the standby state Then press and hold the right hand button Setup Mode for five seconds The front panel will then briefly display Setup Mode and then enter the setup mode 17 Set1 current name Select Menu Item e y S Ayre 5 A Menu Level 18 Menu Item A After entering the setup mode the front panel will display Setl current name where current name indicates the name currently selected for input 1 The factory default setting is a Select Value Name CD l X Menu Value Use the left hand knob to select which input 1 8 you wish to configure Then press the right hand button to enter the next Unused which de activates input 1 X Next Menu Level menu level The left hand knob will select which setting you wish to configure for that input NEME Offset Balance Gain AyreLink Unused CD Phono D D SACD SSP Digi
25. tal Tuner Aux Tape D A CD R DAT Sat Video Cable TV VCR ED PX R CX R DX R P 5xe C 5xe CX 7e D 1xe Input x Custom x Name Use the right hand knob to select the desired name Selecting Unused will disable that input and remove it from the list of available source components when in the normal operating mode yx A custom name up to 8 characters may also be created as NA follows 1 Use the right hand knob to scroll to the selection Custom 9 x where x represents the selected input number 2 Press the right hand button to enter the next menu level The current name will be displayed with the first character highlighted with a cursor black characters on a blue background The left hand knob selects the cursor position 3 Use the right hand knob to select the desired character The character set includes A Z a z O 9 a hyphen a decimal point and a blank There are three locations for the blank character one between each group of characters These additional blanks divide the groups of characters and make it easier to locate a blank character when desired 4 After creating the desired custom name press the left hand button to back up to the previous level in the setup menu Offset Source components may have varying output levels In order to maintain a constant volume level when changing sources the Ayre KX R allows a gain offset to be applied to each input The gain o
26. the The tape outputs are controlled by a button on the remote name of the selected source will be shown in control handset Pressing the button activates the tape outputs inverted colors black text on a blue and pressing it a second time will turn them off background This will completely disconnect the auxiliary components from the KX R including the ground connection eliminating the possibility of undesired ground loops O Turn the tape outputs off unless they are currently being used AyreLink The AyreLink communication system provides integrated control functions for your audio system Linked components will turn on automatically with the touch of a single button and other features are also available Unlike conventional communication systems or system controllers the AyreLink system uses opto isolators to eliminate the possibility of undesired ground loops 13 The AyreLink system transmits the Operate command sequentially with a brief delay between linked components avoiding power surges that could overload the AC power circuit in your home The display brightness is adjusted via the 14 remote control handset Operate Turning ona linked component will automatically turn on all other linked components that are further down the signal chain For example turning on a linked source component will also turn on a linked preamplifier and all linked power amplifiers select that input on the KX R preamp
27. the remote control handset press the number button 0 five times in succession The backlight illumination will flash five times to indicate that it is configured to operate the C 5xe or seven times to indicate that it is configured to operate the CX 7e Trigger Control A trigger control allows one component to control the Standby state of another component If there are no AyreLink source components available to control the operation of the KX R preamplifier it may be convenient to use the trigger control from a source component The trigger signal from a source component will directly control the KX R preamplifier The KX R can then in turn control amplifiers linked by the AyreLink communications system Connect the AyreLink ports of your components in a daisy chain fashion as described in the chapter Connections and Installation with the KX R at one end of the chain The unused AyreLink port on the preamplifier is then used as a trigger input 25 26 Rear view of KX R preamplifier An adapter cable must be fabricated to connect the trigger output of the control component to the AyreLink port of the KX R preamplifier The easiest way to do this is to remove the modular RJ 11 connector from one end of a two line telephone line cord This is the type of cord that connects the telephone set to the wall A two line cord will have four gold contacts on each connector Then attach the connector appropriate for the
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