User manual CLASSE AUDIO CP-500 V2.0

[. . . ] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] DC Trigger Input and Output Many audio/video components can supply a DC control voltage to associated equipment in order to induce desired behavior. Your Classé preamplifier can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched between operate and standby automatically, usually in concert with the A/V preamp itself. the 1/8th-inch mini mono-jack Trigger In provides for remote-controlled turnon (that is , toggling between operate and standby) of the preamplifier. Two 1/8th-inch mini mono-jacks provide individually controllable DC trigger outputs which can be used for any of a number of purposes, as described in The Menu System. For example, your dealer can program Trigger Out1 to toggle your Classé power amplifier between operate and standby with your CP-500. Similarly, the trigger outputs will create a 12VDC signal that can source up to 100mA of current. 12 AC Mains Power Switch The main power switch for the CP-500 is located near the middle of the rear panel, just above receptacle for the power cord. switching the unit on puts it in standby mode. The preamplifier should be in standby before being switched off. Potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities exist within your preamplifier, even when disconnected from AC mains. Do not attempt to open any portion of the preamplifier's cabinet. The Bal (balance) key takes you directly to the balance screen in the menu system; once there, you can use the navigation keys on the remote to select either the left or right buttons on the LCD touchscreen, depending on which way you wish to move the balance. Adjust the relative left-right balance of the system by using the Enter key on the remote to "press" the appropriate button on the display. Up/Down/Left/Right keys allow you to move within a particular menu screen, changing the highlighted item up/down/left/right as you like, from the comfort of your listening position. The Enter key allows you to select the highlighted item, having the same effect as if you had pressed the button on the LCD touchscreen. The F1/F2/F3/F4 keys are available for controlling aspects of the CP-500 not covered by the other buttons on the remote control. You are able to choose what the CP-500 should do in response to receiving the infrared signal that a particular Fkey has been pressed. The list of possible functions is quite extensive, and is found in the menu system (see the next section in this manual, entitled The Menu System). This saves you from having to be sure you have picked up the proper remote, since all your Classé remotes will perform the same function for each Fkey. Your CP-500 includes a versatile LCD touchscreen which supports both an attractive information display and a flexible menu system. While its use is quite intuitive, it is also quite extensive. This section of the owner's manual outlines the many capabilities found in the menu system. [. . . ] There should be at least 12 inches (30cm) clearance from the other components. The more clearance you provide, the better (as long as the tonearm cable is not stretching). Make sure the tonearm cable is not touching or running alongside an AC cable. Make sure you have the proper loading for your phono cartridge. [. . . ]