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Classe Audio C-103 Owner's Manual

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CLASSÉ AUDIO
C-103
REMOTE CONTROL
BALANCED LINE PREAMPLIFIER
C-103
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO C-103 REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED LINE PREAMPLIFIER C-103 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning of sound by exchanging and mixing of parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PCB boards etc.), and adjusting many specific operating voltages within proper engineering ranges, producing an overall sonic recipe giving the most natural harmonic realism of music typical of instruments in a live performance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 C-103 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP...…..........4 A.C. LINE POWER..............5 INPUTS..................6 OUTPUTS................. 8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.……....…....... 9 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ………....18...

  • Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 UNPACKING & SET-UP Your CLASSÉ C-103 preamplifier has been carefully wrapped in heavy gauge plastic, packed in semi-rigid foam and contained in a special box. To remove the unit, open and spread the top flaps of the box.
  • Page 5 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97...

  • Page 6: A.c. Line Power

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 A.C. LINE POWER The Classé C-103 preamplifier has no power switch. Its low power consumption and improved sonics from always being ON led to the omission of an ON/OFF switch. In fact, while thoroughly musical shortly after turn-on, the preamplifier will exhibit "sonic growth" during its first 300 hours of use.

  • Page 7: Inputs

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 INPUTS: The input jacks are clearly marked on the back of the C-103. The following inputs are provided: REG 1, REG 2, REG 3, REG 4, BAL 1 and TAPE (see fig. 3, page 14).
  • Page 8 TAPE IN The TAPE IN of the C-103 preamplifier should be connected to the LINE OUT or TAPE OUT of the tape deck. The TAPE input does not appear on the selector switch. It is activated by the...
  • Page 9 This will permit you to install an outboard infra-red sensor and therefore be able to control the C-103 remotely from another room where the outboard IR sensor has been installed. These connections will be found below the AC power inlet at the back of the unit (see fig.3, page 14).

  • Page 10: Outputs

    Having confirmed the correct connections, plug the XLR connectors of the balanced interconnects into the locking XLR connector on the rear of the C-103 marked BALANCED OUTPUT. (To remove the connectors, press the tab above the connector.)

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INPUT SELECTOR: The input selector (see fig.4, page 15) has two buttons for selecting the inputs; (<) and (>). Pressing the < button selects the input to the left of the currently selected input, and pressing the >...
  • Page 12 MUTE function, MUTE will light up at the right of the volume display digits. Switching can be done by either pushing the MUTE button momentarily on the C-103 faceplate or on the remote handset. The volume setting is memorized when the unit is in mute mode;...
  • Page 13 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 REMOTE HANDSET The remote handset will permit you to access remotely all the functions found on the front panel of the unit: VOLUME UP or DOWN, MUTE ON or OFF, DIRECT ACCESS for all the INPUTS and TAPE monitor.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Three (3) LEDs will continue to be lit on the display when it is in Display Full Off mode to let you know that the C-103 is still on and operating. When in Display Full Off mode and any other functions are used, such as changing volume or selecting a new source, the display will light at Display Full On mode for five seconds and then go back to Display Full Off mode.
  • Page 15 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97...
  • Page 16 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 Fig 3: C-103 back view...
  • Page 17 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 Fig 4: C-103 faceplate...
  • Page 18 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 Fig 5: C-103 top view...
  • Page 19 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97...
  • Page 20 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 85 Fax: 514 636 14 28...

  • Page 21: Features And Specifications

    C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 CLASSÉ C-103 REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED LINE PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SHEET C-103 FEATURES: Remote control featuring adjustments for volume, direct access input selection, tape, display and mute. Contoured slimline chassis. Inputs featuring REG1, REG2, REG3, REG4 and BAL1 inputs.
  • Page 22 C-103 Issue 2 November ‘97 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank you for your purchase of a Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark.