Classe Audio CAV-100 Owner's Manual
Classe Audio CAV-100 Owner's Manual

Classe Audio CAV-100 Owner's Manual

Multichannel power amplifier

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CAV-100 Multichannel
Power Amplifier
Owner's Manual
v1.0
© 2001 Classé Audio

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  • Page 1 CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual v1.0 © 2001 Classé Audio...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......................3 Safety Precautions....................4 Introduction.......................6 Congratulations .........................6 How to use this manual ......................6 Classé CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier: Design Overview ........7 Unpacking and Positioning.................8 Contents............................8 Positioning the CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier............9 Connections.....................10 AC power..........................11 Analog inputs ...........................12 Infrared (IR) input and output ....................14 Operation ......................15...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Classé CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier to be severely damaged or destroyed. Do not operate the Classé CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier with any portion of the chassis removed or open. Dangerous voltages may be encountered.
  • Page 6 220-240 Volts 10 Amp, 3AG Slo-Blo Do not open this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer service to an authorized service technician. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods or during lightning storms.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Please make note of all safety precautions described in the pervious page of this manual. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all aspects the operation of your CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier. However, if you want to begin listening to your CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier immediately,...
  • Page 8: Classé Cav-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier: Design Overview

    Classé CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier: Design Overview The Classé CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier is the result of repeated listening design sessions. The sound is fine tuned by the exchanging and mixing of parts and the adjusting of many specific operating voltages. The result of...
  • Page 9: Unpacking And Positioning

    Unpacking and Positioning Unpack your CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier carefully. If you notice any shipping damage, contact your dealer immediately. Saving the packaging material is advised in case the unit needs to be shipped for service. If you choose to dispose of the packaging, please recycle.
  • Page 10: Positioning The Cav-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier

    Power Amplifier on a solid, non-resonant surface. Do not place the CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier directly on top of another component. Place the CAV-100 Power Amplifier near its final set-up position, allowing 8 inches of clearance at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors. For optimum sonic performance we recommend a Classé...
  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Pictured here is the rear of the CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier showing all input and output connections. Refer to the page number indicated for more information on these connections.
  • Page 12: Ac Power

    AC power Check that the AC voltage for which this unit is configured matches your local AC line voltage. The correct operating voltage is indicated on the rear of the chassis, adjacent to the AC power inlet. Operating this unit on AC voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit can damage or destroy this unit and increase the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 13: Analog Inputs

    (XLR) inputs. To use your amplifier in single-ended mode simply connect the single-ended interconnects from the preamplifier to the RCA inputs of your CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier. To use your amplifier in balanced mode, remove the single-ended interconnects if attached.
  • Page 14 All Classé products share the same balanced (XLR) pin out. Other manufactures may use a different balanced (XLR) pin out configuration. Please contact the manufacturer if you wish to maintain absolute phase throughout your system when connecting Classé products with equipment from other manufacturers.
  • Page 15: Infrared (Ir) Input And Output

    Infrared (IR) input and output The CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier is equipped with “ mini-plug connectors that allow the unit to directly receive and transmit remote IR commands. These connectors can be used with equipment that receives IR commands and converts them for transmission on copper wire.
  • Page 16: Operation

    This section describes the operation of the CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier. Turning on AC power The CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier is turned on by means of a power switch located on the front of the unit. Do not turn the AC power on until all connections have been made.
  • Page 17 LED will go to BLINKING GREEN mode, indicating a “fault” condition. Turn OFF the CAV-100 Multichannel Power Amplifier immediately. Only after the fault has been clearly identified and corrected should you attempt to re-start the unit. If the...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Main Unit Dimensions Width: 19 inches 48.2 cm Height: 5.5 inches 13.9 cm Depth: 15 inches 38.1 cm Weight: 19.5 Shipping Box Dimensions Width: 21 inches 53.3 cm Height: 10.5 inches 26.7 cm Depth: 24 inches 60.9 cm Weight: 22.2 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz +/- 0.1dB...
  • Page 19: Ce Certification

    CE Certification As of July 18, 1996, Classé Audio has been granted: Certificate Number: C401CLA1.MGS This indicates CE approval for all models of the Classé product line. This means that your Classé product has been subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world, and has proven to meet or exceed all European Community CE requirements.
  • Page 20: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service For warranty service, contact your Classé dealer or Classé Audio directly at: Classé Audio 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Québec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 6384 Fax: 514 636 1428 Email: cservice@classeaudio.com Web site: http://www.classeaudio.com...

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