Ayre V-6x manual

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    Ayre V-6x Owner’s Manual Power Amplifier A y r e V -6x[...]

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    Table of Contents Welcome to Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 In Case of Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 [...]

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    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 qualit[...]

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    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 betwee[...]

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    Inputs When you have a choice, a balanced connection will usually offer slightly higher sound quality. 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 connector[...]

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    input of another channel on the same amplifier, or of another amplifier with true balanced inputs. The pass-through output does not convert unbalanced sources to a true balanced signal. 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 th[...]

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    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. There are two power switches on the Ayre V-6x. The master power switch on the[...]

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    In the green “Standby” mode the output stage is turned off, while the input circuitry remains powered. This allows the unit to warm up quickly 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[...]

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    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 fro[...]

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    Numbers and Specifications Power Output 150 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms 300 watts per channel continuous into 4 ohms Input Impedance 100 k Ω – unbalanced inputs 200 k Ω – balanced inputs (100 k Ω per phase) XLR Input Polarity Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Non-inverting (Positive) Pin 3 = Inverting (Negative) Gain 26 dB Frequency Res[...]

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    10 In Case of 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 the unit is operated at high playback leve[...]

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    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 c[...]

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    “Warm-Up” mode, and power is immediately removed from the output stage. After correcting the suspected fault condition, a press of the front panel button is required 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 f[...]

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    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 war[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 w[...]

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    A Place for Notes 16 Rev. 1.1[...]

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    Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 www.ayre.com +1-303-442-7300[...]