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Classe Audio CP-50 Owner's Manual

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CLASSÉ AUDIO
CP-50
REMOTE CONTROL
BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER
CP-50
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO CP-50 REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER CP-50 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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

    CP-50 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 WARRANTY ................ 19 WARRANTY REGISTRATION .......... 21...

  • Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up

    UNPACKING & SET-UP Your new 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. By its sides, lift out the entire unit with the foam pieces intact. Remove each foam side by pulling straight out.

  • Page 5: A.c. Line Power

    A.C. LINE POWER The 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" for the first 300 hours of used. For optimum sonic performance, you should consider use of the optional CLASSE REFERENCE A.C.

  • Page 6: Inputs

    INPUTS The input jacks are clearly marked on the back of the CP-50. The following inputs are provided: BAL 1, BAL 2, REG 1 (also used for Phono), REG 2, REG 3, REG 4, TAPE, and a SURROUND sound loop. (see figure 3).
  • Page 7 The Balanced inputs may be used with CD players that have a balance output, or any other high level, balanced source. The TAPE IN of the CP-50 should be connected to the LINE OUT or TAPE OUT of the tape deck. (See FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: TAPE SWITCH.) The Regular inputs may be used with any high level sources (REG 1 may also be used with the optional Classé...

  • Page 8: Outputs

    Having confirmed the correct connections, plug the XLR connectors of the balanced interconnects into the locking XLR connectors on the rear panel of the CP-50 marked BALANCED OUT. (To remove the connectors, press the tab above the connector.)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NOTE: All functions (except Display, Gain, and Phase) may be activated directly on the front panel, or otherwise by the hand held remote control. DISPLAY: Three (3) different display brightness levels can be selected (Full/Medium/Low as well as Off). NOTE: With display set at the OFF position, activating any switches on the front panel or from the remote control unit will temporarily turn the display to ON at full brightness.
  • Page 10 SURROUND When the surround mode is engaged, the selected signal is directed to the SURROUND output connectors where it is sent to a Surround Sound Processor for the decoding process. The Front-Left and Front-Right output signals from the Surround sound processor are then fed to the Left and Right Surround input connectors on the back of the preamplifier.
  • Page 11 BALANCE CONTROL (remote control unit) The custom BALANCE control permits equal output of each channel in the centre position (00 will be displayed) without additional loading to the signal. When shifted to the left or right, it merely attenuates the opposite channel. The balance control has 15 steps of adjustments for each direction (indicated by the arrows).
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  • Page 17 RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL PHONO PHONO JUMPER SETTING FOR AUX SELECTION LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL PHONO PHONO JUMPER SETTING FOR PHONO SELECTION LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL PHONO JUMPER SETING FOR MOVING COIL (MC) LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL PHONO JUMPER SETTING FOR MOVING MAGNET (MM) -17-...

  • Page 18: Features And Specifications

    CLASSÉ CP-50 REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CP-50 FEATURES: Large, regulated power supply, 2 balanced inputs, balanced outputs, regular outputs, 4 regular inputs, tape and surround sound inputs. Remote control featuring selectable inputs, phase, dual gain settings, volume, balance, mute and bright/dim display. Available in both Satin Black, and Soft Shadow Silver finishes with brushed and anodized top covers.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    CLASSÉ CP-50 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). IMPORTANT: Warranty registration and a copy of the “Authorized Dealer Bill of Sale” must be received at the Classé Audio factory (address on warranty registration page) within thirty (30) days of purchase by the original retail purchaser in order to validate this warranty.
  • Page 20 7) Non-compliance with any of the other conditions hereof. CLASSÉ AUDIO INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES REGARDING THE SET-UP, OPERATION, FAILURE, TROUBLESHOOTING, OR REPAIR OF THE PREAMPLIFIER AND/OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH. THIS WARRANTY, ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF, AND ALL ISSUES RELATING TO ANY SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC.

  • Page 21: Warranty Registration

    (30) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new products, and validate the Classé warranty. ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ CP-50 SERIAL NUMBER_____________________PURCHASE DATE_____________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER'S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________STATE/PROV.____________________________...
  • Page 22 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. are proud to inform you that all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark.