Classe-audio CAP-2100 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCAP-2100Integrated Amplifier

10Special Design Featuresflexible graphical user interface e LCD touchscreen on the front panel of your new component supports an extremely fl exible

11extensive listening tests Excellent measured performance is to be expected in world-class products, and Classé products deliver that performance. Ho

12#!0-%.534!.$"9-54%Front Panel1 Standby button & LED indicator e front panel Standby button will toggle the integrated amplifi er bet

132 Menu buttonPressing the front panel Menu button will call up the main menu system, replacing the normal operational menu and status display in the

14In addition to receiving IR commands, the CAP-2100 can also transmit IR commands so they may be learned by third-party learning remote controls. 

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16Classé has gone to extraordinary eff ort to ensure that the single-ended (RCA) outputs of your integrated amplifi er are as good as possible. If you n

17 e pin assignments of the XLR input connectors are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector

188 Classé CAN-Bus Control Ports ese RJ-45 connectors are reserved for future control and communication applications using Classé Audio’s implementa

1912 AC Mains FuseAn AC mains fuse holder is located next to the AC mains input. It is unlikely that you should ever have to replace this fuse, but i

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

20The Remote ControlYour new integrated amplifi er comes with a versatile remote control which can control both the CAP-2100 itself and several aspects

213 Input Selection ese Up and Down arrow keys will cycle through the active inputs on your CAP-2100. If you have inputs you are not using, we sugges

22The Menu SystemYour CAP-2100 includes a versatile LCD touchscreen which supports both an attractive information display and a fl exible menu system.

23main menu systemPressing the front panel Menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen brings up a comprehensive main menu system, the top two leve

24rotary  e rotary knob on the front panel does not directly control the volume. Instead, it controls circuitry that does so with greater fi delity a

25Of course, it is possible to bump into the knob by accident, which might result in its spinning very quickly indeed. Rather than increasing the volu

26• speed limit: establishes a maximum rotary speed, beyond which there will be no change in volume whatsoever; the knob’s input will be ignored comp

27•  ebutton moves the cursor to the right, adding characters along the way. (Change each character to what you want as you go along, using the + an

28phono gain e phono gain menu is only active if the optional phono module is installed; otherwise it is grayed out. When it is installed, the CAP-2

29teach IR e CAP-2100 provides discrete infrared (IR) command codes for all its functions, a list that extends far beyond what is required by normal

3Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do no

30brightness  e brightness setting of the CAP-2100 has three possible values: low, medium, and high. Select the appropriate setting based on the lev

31remote Fkeys e remote control supplied with the CAP-2100 has four function keys (Fkeys) that allow you to have instant, easy access to specifi c sy

32status e primary function of the status screen is to provide information about the current operating status of the CAP-2100. It also provides acce

33hardware setup 1 Classé Delta Series ProductsTwo or more Classé Delta series products are required, at least one of which must have a touchscreen

34  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

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

36global brightness By setting all your components to global brightness you can adjust the touchscreen and LED brightness for your entire system by ch

37PlayLink 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

38TroubleshootingIn general, you should refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting your dealer, check to see if the problem i

393. Only one speaker seems to be playing.• Check the main balance control setting of the CAP-2100 by pressing the Menu button, followed by the Bala

4ContentsWelcome to the Classé family ...6a word about installation ...

40• If the hum exists only on the phono input, make sure the turntable/tonearm assembly is not too close to other components.  ere should be at lea

41b. 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

42Care and Maintenancecleaning the cabinet To remove dust from the cabinet of your integrated amplifi er, use a feather duster or a soft, lint-free cl

43SpecificationsAll specifi cations are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to adjust specifi cations without notice. Power ou

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6Welcome 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

7Unpacking and Placementunpacking your integrated amplifierCarefully unpack your integrated amplifi er according to the supplied instructions, and remo

8register your purchase! Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fi ll out the registration card. Please register your purchase so

9warm up/break-in period Your new Classé integrated amplifi er will deliver outstanding performance immediately. However, you should expect to hear it