Classe-audio CA-2200 User Manual Page 1

Owner’s ManualCA-2200Power Amplifier

10extraordinary longevity Another benefi t of having worked with highly refi ned circuit designs so extensively over many years is that we have vast exp

11Front Panel1 Standby button & LED indicator e front panel Standby button will toggle the amplifi er between operate, its fully operational sta

12Also, it is a good practice to physically disconnect any and all valuable electronics from the AC mains during electrical storms, as a lightning str

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14 e pin assignments of these XLR input connectors are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) C

15Although the binding posts on your Classé amplifi er will accept bare wire connections, we strongly recommend the use of high quality spade or hook l

166 DC Trigger Input and OutputMany audio/video preamplifi ers can supply a DC control voltage to associated equipment in order to induce desired beha

17Initial SetupYour new Classé amplifi er is quite simple to set up and enjoy. Please follow the steps outlined below in order to safely set up and use

18configuring amplifier turn-on delay/amp no.In a system that contains multiple Classé amplifi ers, you may set the number of seconds of turn-on delay

19If bi-wiring, run a total of four conductors between each amplifi er channel and its corresponding loudspeaker: two separate +/– leads, one for the b

2NOTICEAll of us at Classé take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé

20hardware setup 1 Classé Delta Series ProductsTwo or more Classé Delta series products are required, at least one of which must have a touchscreen

21  e diagrams below illustrate how to connect the CAN-Bus hardware.Any combination of models in any order without SSP-300 or SSP-600. OUTCAN-BUSI

22 e touchscreen will then display the CAN-Bus devices screen, which lists connected Delta series components by model & serial number.Highlighti

23global brightness By setting all your components to global brightness you can adjust the touchscreen and LED brightness for your entire system by ch

24PlayLink is automatically active after a software update, and the PlayLink icon will only appear on the CAN-Bus confi guration screen of a Delta seri

25Care and MaintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of your amplifi er, use a feather duster or a lint-free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fi ngerprin

26TroubleshootingIn general, you should refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting your dealer, however, please check to see

27b. If the fuse appears to be blown, replace it only with a fuse of the same type and rating (specifi ed below). Using any other type of fuse, particu

28SpecificationsAll specifi cations are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to adjust specifi cations without notice. Power ou

29Dimensions

3Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.

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4ContentsWelcome to the Classé family ... 5a word about installation ...

5Welcome to the Classé familyCongratulations on your purchase of a Classé product. It is the result of many years of continuous refi nement, and we are

6Unpacking and Placementunpacking your amplifier Carefully unpack your power amplifi er according to the supplied instructions, and remove all accessor

7custom installations Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry (see the section Dimensions). An o

8 e CA-2200 includes protection circuitry that will prevent the amplifi er from operating at dangerously high or low voltages. • At startup: the AC

9Special Design Featureshighly refined circuit designAll Classé analog amplifi cation stages are based on circuits that have been extensively optimized