Ayre Acoustics V-6x Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 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 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 have2. connected to the center pin of the RCA connector Loudspeaker Outputs The heavy duty output terminals of the Ayre V 6x work best with speaker cables using spade lugs The Ayre V 6x 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 accessory or test equipment that has a common ground connection Controls and Operation The Ayre V 6x has a front panel control for normal stand alone operation The amplifier may also be controlled via a trigger input in a home theater Power Switches The master power switch on the rear panel also incorporates a circuit breaker Red Warm Up Green Standby Blue Operate There are two power switches on the Ayre V 6x The master power switch on the rear panel is normally intended to be left on at all times The front panel switch selects between the Standby and Operate modes When the master power switch is first turned on the front panel indicator light will glow red for approximately one second During this time the unit is in Warm Up mode and the front panel switch is inoperable After the circuitry has stabilized the indicator light will change to green indicating that the unit is in Standby mode and is ready for operation When the listener presses the front
3. in unbalanced mode Conversely if the selector is set to Bal while using an unbalanced source the unused inverting input is susceptible to hum pick up and radio frequency interference Pass Through Outputs The pass through output connector is wired in parallel with the input connector Each channel features a pass through output supplied via an XLR connector This allows multiple channels to be driven with a single source and is especially useful for subwoofers passive bi or tri amplification or distributed sound systems Simply use a balanced cable to connect the pass through output of one channel to the XLR V 6 Power Amplifier sn Attention Balanced Outputs Do Not Connect Output Terminals to Ground Trigger In Out Pr gt f e e O o Unbal Unha Unha Input Sel A pasethrough Input Sel pas Through Input Sel A pas through Bi Opat Ba Output Ou o Volts 50 60 Hertz Unbal oJ Boulder Colorado USA The pass through ontput does not convert unbalanced sources to a true balanced signal input of another channel on the same amplifier or of another amplifier with true balanced inputs If you wish to drive an unbalanced amplifier from the pass through outputs you will need to use XLR to RCA adapters These should be configured so that pin 1 of the XLR is connected to the shell of the RCA connector and pin 2 of the XLR is
4. Ayre V 6x Owner s Manual N C O Power Amplifier Table of Contents AVEC osi bo he OR A te MS 2 Installation 2 2 ee ee 3 Op fatioi es 2644 226 ao A e a 7 SPSCIMCATIONS e tore rin 10 Trouble ae 3 ara ED RAKA Be ar 11 Warranty aa Ab SB KA 14 Notes u b e pa o bo 17 Welcome to Ayre Please send in your warranty registration card so we can Stay in contact with you Your Ayre V 6x 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 V 6x will provide you a lifetime of musical enjoyment Connections and Installation The Ayre V 6x is easy to hook up and use The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly Location Do not stack the Ayre V 6x directly with other components as this may restrict the air flow or induce hum into the audio circuitry A good location for your power amplifier is on the floor between your loudspeakers or in an open backed cabinet or on a shelf The Ayre V 6x produces a moderate amount of heat during operation Be sure to provid
5. 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
6. e 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 AC Power The best sound quality is normally achieved when the V 6x is plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet without using any power strips or power line conditioners Inputs When you have a choice a balanced connection will usually offer slightly higher sound quality Only one set of inputs balanced or unbalanced may be connected at a time Using the incorrect position on the input selector switches will not harm the equipment and the amplifier may even seem to operate normally However Some sonic degradation occurs in this situation The power amplifier can be driven by a surround sound processor or preamplifier There are two sets of input connectors for each installed channel of the Ayre V 6x The RCA connectors accept signals from unbalanced sources while the XLR connectors are for balanced sources A small toggle switch near the input connectors selects either the balanced or unbalanced inputs Note that the input selector switch for one channel will be in the up position while the other channel s input selector switch will be in the down position Selecting Unbal connects the inverting input to ground through an isolation resistor Therefore the incorrect setting of this switch forces a balanced source to operate
7. ent will go out leaving the unit in the green Standby condition To restore the unit to the blue Operate mode simply press the front panel button Rail Fuses Indicator LEDs on the rear of the unit will glow red when one of the fuses blows Please refer fuse replacement to a qualified service technician Internal fuses on the power supply rails of each channel protect the loudspeakers from excessive current as well as the amplifier from short circuits If one of these rail fuses blows that channel will fail to operate although the front panel LED will typically continue to glow blue Do not remove the amplifier cover Hazardous voltages may exist inside the unit fast acting 10 ampere unit may damage i Use of rail fuses other than a 5 x 20 mm the unit and void the warranty AC Line Voltage If the AC line voltage drops below 80 of normal brown out the unit will revert to the red Warm Up mode with the outputs muted After the voltage returns to normal the initial warm up cycle will begin again and the unit will then revert to the green Standby mode Press the front panel button to return the unit to the blue Operate mode DC Offset The Ayre V 6x incorporates a circuit to detect the presence of DC at the output terminals In this situation the amplifier reverts to the red 11 12 Warm Up mode and power is immediately removed from the output stage After correc
8. hen press and hold the front panel switch while turning the rear panel switch On The status LED will rapidly flash red about 10 Hz to indicate that the pulse sensitive mode has been selected Repeating this procedure will revert the unit back to the level sensitive mode as indicated by the status LED slowly flashing red about 1 Hz In the pulse sensitive mode a positive going pulse edge will toggle the amplifier between the Standby and Operate states duplicating the action of the front panel switch In this mode the front panel switch is always operative However operating the unit with the front panel switch may put the unit out of synch with the control device If this should occur simply press the front panel switch to restore synch Channel Configuration Each channel of the V 6x is a self contained module except for the power supply If you wish to add channels to your amplifier after purchase additional modules may easily be installed by your authorized Ayre dealer The V 6x will hold a maximum of six channels There are three independent power supplies installed One power supply feeds the two left hand slots another feeds the two center slots and another feeds the two right hand slots 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 ampl
9. ifier to reach its full sonic potential Specifications Power Output Input Impedance XLR Input Polarity Gain Frequency Response Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 150 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 300 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms 100 kQ unbalanced inputs 200 kQ balanced inputs 100 kQ per phase Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Non inverting Positive Pin 3 Inverting Negative 26 dB DC 200 kHz 10 watts in standby mode 60 watts per installed channel in operating mode no signal 18 W x 19 D x 7 4 H 46 cm x 48 cm x 20 cm 80 pounds 36 kg plus 6 5 pounds 3 kg per installed channel Trouble The Ayre V 6x provides comprehensive protection for both the amplifier and your loudspeakers including faults that may occur in your source components Overheating Sensors located on each audio module will shut the amplifer off if the heatsink temperature reaches 175 F 80 C If overheating occurs be sure to correct the cause before continuing to use the amplifier 10 If the unit is operated at high playback levels with insufficient ventilation the internal temperature may become too high triggering the thermal protection circuitry In this case the amplifier will shut down the front panel status LED will display both the red and green elements simultaneously and the front panel switch will be inoperative Once the unit has cooled the red LED elem
10. panel switch the unit is in Operate mode and the indicator light glows blue In the green Standby mode the output stage is turned off while the input circuitry remains powered This allows the unit to warm up guickly for optimal sonic performance while reducing the power consumption from 60 watts per installed channel to 10 watts total Trigger Input Use a 1 8 mini phone plug with a positive voltage of between 5 and 12 VDC at the tip to operate the trigger input A trigger input is provided on the rear panel of the V 6x to allow for remote switching between the green Standby and blue Operate modes The two trigger input jacks are wired in parallel Either jack can act as an input or a pass through output to allow for daisy chaining of multiple devices The unit is shipped from the factory in the level sensitive mode which is compatible with most equipment During level sensitive operation applying a voltage to the trigger input will force the amplifier to the Operate mode In this state the front panel switch is inoperative When the applied voltage drops to zero the unit reverts to Standby and the front panel switch may be used to manually control the unit Some equipment instead utilizes pulses as a trigger signal The V 6x can also accommodate these units To change trigger modes turn the rear panel switch Off for about 30 seconds to discharge the internal voltages T
11. ting the suspected fault condition a press of the front panel button is reguired to return the unit to the green Standby condition A second press of the button will restore the unit to the blue Operate mode If the fault is still present when the front panel switch is pressed the second time the unit will immediately revert to the red Warm Up mode Statement of Warranty Please take a moment to fill out and return the enclosed warranty registration card Your Ayre V 6x power amplifier 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 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
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