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Provides initial setup information and suggests advanced topics for later reading.
Guidance on placing the preamplifier for optimal remote control reception through glass.
Details on the four balanced and four single-ended inputs, including connector types.
Details on balanced and single-ended main outputs, including adapter implications.
Using tape outputs for recording devices, headphone amps, or secondary sound systems.
Explanation of AyreLink ports for system control and connection requirements using RJ-11 cables.
Guidance on connecting to AC power and the potential benefits of using power line filters.
Instructions for activating desired inputs by naming them for simpler unit operation.
Guide to scrolling through available names and assigning them to inputs via front panel controls.
Steps to exit setup mode and return the unit to standby after configuration is complete.
Overview of rotary switches for Input Select, Volume Control, and Mute button.
How to toggle the preamplifier between standby and operate modes.
Using controls to select sources and understanding the input name display on the front panel.
Details on controlling volume, using mute, and adjusting display brightness.
Using a button to activate or deactivate tape outputs and best practices for connection.
Introduction to the AyreLink system for integrated audio system control and operation.
Covers Operate, Standby, Display Brightness, and Multi-Channel operation via AyreLink.
Detailed functions of the remote control for KX-R and Ayre disc players.
Includes battery replacement, disc player configuration, and break-in period.
Procedure to enter setup mode for customizing input settings like name, gain, and balance.
Navigating menus to select inputs and configure Name, Offset, and other settings.
Details on selecting pre-defined or custom input names and adjusting gain offset.
Adjusting channel balance and understanding gain settings for surround-sound processors.
Setting inputs for Processor Pass-Through mode with unity gain and bypass.
How AyreLink uses codes to automatically select inputs based on named configurations.
Associating AyreLink identification codes with named inputs for proper automatic selection.
Procedure to reset all setup mode configuration items to factory defaults.
Adjusting the preamplifier's overall gain range by changing a specific resistor.
Configuring the remote handset to operate other Ayre disc players or A/V engines.
Steps to change remote control operation between Ayre CX-7eMP, DX-5, and C-5xeMP.
Using source component trigger signals to control the KX-R preamplifier's standby state.
Fabricating adapter cables and connecting trigger outputs to the AyreLink port.
Details on trigger voltage, current, and sensing methods (level vs. pulse).
How level-sensitive and pulse-sensitive trigger modes affect amplifier operation and synchronization.
Details on input/output impedance, polarity, gain, and frequency response.
Specifications for power consumption, physical dimensions, and unit weight.
Explanation of normal mechanical noises during operation and input selection.
Diagnosing hum from unconnected inputs and troubleshooting remote control problems.
Steps to check AC power and line fuse if the standby indicator LED is not illuminated.
Understanding error messages from linked amplifiers affecting the preamplifier's standby mode.
Interpreting 'Amp AC Low' and 'Phono Hot' messages for linked components.
Covers the ninety-day automatic warranty and the option to extend it to five years.
Procedure for returning products, shipping, insurance, and Ayre's responsibilities.
Billing for out-of-warranty claims and notes on international warranty variations.
Ayre's rights to improve products and limitations on implied warranties and third-party actions.
Conditions for warranty transferability and contact for international warranty terms.
Spaces provided for recording serial number, purchase date, dealer, and salesperson details.
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