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  • Page 1 CPA3000 Preamplifier...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION INVENTORY WHEN SETTING UP SAFETY WARNINGS AC POWER CONNECTION CONNECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT INPUT CONNECTIONS OUTPUT CONNECTIONS RECORDING AV BYPASS EVERYDAY USE OF YOUR CPA3000 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL MAINTENANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TRIGGER OUTPUTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

  • Page 3: Product Description

    Inventory As well as your CPA3000 and this user manual, you should also have received the following items. 1. System Remote Control including user manual 2. Power cord...

  • Page 4: When Setting Up

    Your CPA3000 should have at least 5cm of clear space all around it to ensure a free flow of air at all times. We do not recommend that you place CPA3000 directly on a carpet. If you have the optional integra leg system fitted it is recommended that the power amplifiers sit above the CPA3000.

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings It is important that your CPA3000 is earthed at all times via its own mains lead. Failure to do this may be hazardous. The power supply components within the CPA3000 are designed to operate at lethal voltages and energy levels. Circuit designs that embody these components conform to applicable safety requirements.

  • Page 6: Ac Power Connection

    AC Power connection The AC power connector of CPA3000 is at the back of the unit. Plug the female end (socket) of the power cord into the power connector of the transport, and the male end(plug) of the power cord into AC wall socket or AC extension socket.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Chord amplifiers are supplied with and designed to be connected using balanced inputs. The interconnecting cables you use will depend on the available input and output sockets on your other equipment. We have installed unbalanced inputs on all Chord equipment, thus enabling you to mix Chord Electronics and other manufacturer’s equipment.

  • Page 8: Input Connections

    It does not matter which input you choose just select the same type of connection that your source has. Note: Moving coil turntables without an internal amplifier will require an external phono stage amplifier such as the Chord Symphonic before connecting to the CPA3000.

  • Page 9: Output Connections

    Output Connections You need to connect the outputs on the back of the CPA3000 to a power amplifier in order to drive your loudspeakers. There is one pair of balanced XLR outputs or one pair of RCA phono outputs each of which will drive a 68 ohm load.

  • Page 10: Recording

    Recording You can record an input from any of the connected audio sources to the tape output. If you’ve been using a tape recorder as an input source, it will already be connected to the TAPE IN socket. Connect the tape recorder input to the TAPE OUT RCA connection to record the selected audio source.

  • Page 11: Av Bypass

    Connect the front left and right outputs from your AV processor to the inputs on the back of the CPA3000 marked A/V. Connect to the power amplifier as normal via either the balanced or RCA output on the CPA3000. Press the RESET button or Bypass on the remote control to activate the bypass option.

  • Page 12: Everyday Use Of Your Cpa3000

    Everyday use of your CPA3000 Turning on your CPA3000 Press the power button on the back of the CPA3000. Press again to switch off. Select the input source Press the INPUT button on the front panel to select the input source.

  • Page 13: Volume Display

    The volume range runs from 0 to 98 and is displayed on the CPA3000 display as you change the volume. If the outputs are muted, a volume change will un-mute the outputs to prevent large changes in volume from damaging your loudspeakers.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The CPA3000 is supplied with the system remote control that is a universal controller for all Chord products, televisions and DVD players. Full instructions can be found in the System Remote Manual supplied but for the purposes of controlling the CPA3000 the main functions are listed on the next few pages.
  • Page 15 Press the Bal+ button to move the balance towards the right. Press the Bal- button to move the balance to the left. Changing the output Press OP1 to select the main output. Press BYPASS (OP2) to select AV Bypass output. OP1+2 has no function on the CPA3000. Mute Press the mute key to mute the CPA3000.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Simply push the button on the bottom of your remote control to release the battery cover. Replace with four new AAA batteries as shown inside the battery compartment. servicing There are no user serviceable parts in your Chord amplifier, and it should only be serviced by Chord Electronics Limited or their expressly approved Service Agents. Frequently asked questions why aren’t any of the remote control buttons working?

  • Page 17: Trigger Outputs

    Trigger Outputs The CPA3000 features two trigger outputs that can be used to remotely trigger other Chord equipment. The external trigger should be connected via a standard 1/8 inch / 3.5mm (mono or stereo) jack plug to the socket fitted to the rear of the unit.

  • Page 18: Product Specification

    Power Consumption: 85 – 270V AC (50-60Hz) auto switching Operating Voltage: Dimensions: 420mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 88mm (h) Weight: 10Kg Chord Electronics limited The Pumphouse Farleigh Bridge Farleigh Lane East Farleigh Kent ME16 9NB Tel: +44 (0)1622 721444...

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