Classe-audio CP-500 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCP-500Preamplifier

10Special Design Featuresflexible graphicaluser 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!.$"9-/$%Front Panel1 Standby button & LED indicator e front panel Standby button will toggle the preamplifi er between opera

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 CP-500 can also transmit IR commands so they may be learned by third-party learning remote controls.  e

15Rear Panel1 Tape InputConnect the analog outputs of any recording device (analog tape recorder, digital tape recorder, CD recorder, etc.) you may ha

164 Balanced (XLR) inputs ese XLR jacks accept right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment with balanced outputs. Either o

177 Balanced (XLR) main outputs ese XLR outputs provide a high quality, balanced stereo analog signal to your power amplifi er. Connect them to corr

188 RS-232 Control Port is DB-9 connector has two purposes:• downloading new operating software into your preamplifi er (should new features ever be

1911 DC Trigger Input and OutputMany audio/video components can supply a DC control voltage to associated equipment in order to induce desired behavi

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 preamplifi er comes with a versatile remote control which can control both the CP-500 itself and several aspects of the re

21• Menu serves two functions: it calls up the menu system when you need it in order to adjust something to your preference; once within the menu sys

22The Menu SystemYour CP-500 includes a versatile LCD touchscreen which supports both an attractive information display and a fl exible menu system. Wh

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

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

25 e factory default settings for these behaviors are generally found to be intuitive and a pleasure to use. However, if you prefer to alter these be

26input Each input on your preamplifi er can be customized in several ways to enhance either the performance or the ease of use of the system. A quick

27•  e + and – buttons change the current character through the available characters.  ey include all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet

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 CP-500

29teach IR e CP-500 provides discrete infrared (IR) command codes for all its functions, a list that extends far beyond what is required by normal r

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 CP-500 has three possible values: low, medium, and high. Select the appropriate setting based on the level

31remote Fkeys e remote control supplied with the CP-500 has four function keys (Fkeys) that allow you to have instant, easy access to specifi c syst

32status e status screen provides several items of information about the current operation status of the CP-500, as well as access to information on

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

39• If none of these solutions work, please consult your Classé dealer for assistance. Never attempt to replace an internal fuse.  ere are no user-s

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

40• If you have the optional phono module in your preamplifi er, make sure that the ground wire of the tonearm is secured properly to the ground lug o

41Care and Maintenancecleaning the cabinet To remove dust from the cabinet of your preamplifi er, use a feather duster or a soft, lint-free cloth. To r

42SpecificationsAll specifi cations are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to adjust specifi cations without notice. Frequenc

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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 preamplifierCarefully unpack your preamplifi er according to the supplied instructions, and remove all accessori

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 power preamplifi er will deliver outstanding performance immediately. However, you should expect to hear it im