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Classe Audio 30 Owner's Manual
Classe Audio 30 Owner's Manual

Classe Audio 30 Owner's Manual

Remote control balanced preamplifier

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CLASSÉ AUDIO
30
REMOTE CONTROL
BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER
30
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Classe Audio 30

  • Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER 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

    OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP........... 4 A.C. LINE POWER............. 5 INPUTS................6 OUTPUTS ................8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS..........9 WARRANTY ..............11 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS......13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION........14...
  • Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up

    UNPACKING & SET-UP Your CLASSÉ 30 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 foam pieces intact. Remove each foam side by pulling straight out.
  • Page 5: A.c. Line Power

    A.C. LINECORD SAFETY FEATURE: The 30 preamplifier is designed with an auto-muting circuit which engages and is indicated by a FLASHING GREEN LED when the unit is first connected, or after an AC power failure. After 15 seconds the STEADY GREEN LED signals that the unit is in STANDBY mode (Note: MUTE is ON during STANDBY mode).
  • Page 6: Inputs

    INPUTS: The input jacks are clearly marked on the back of the 30. The following inputs are provided: PHONO/AUX, VIDEO, CD, TUNER, BALANCED, and TAPE. PHONO/AUX The 30 preamplifier can be configured as a PHONO or LINE unit by setting the internal jumpers.
  • Page 7 TAPE IN The TAPE IN of the 30 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 TAPE...
  • Page 8: Outputs

    Having confirmed the correct connections, plug the XLR connectors of the balanced interconnects into the locking XLR connector on the rear of the 30 marked BALANCED OUTPUT. (To remove the connectors, press the tab above the connector.)
  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls

    Switching between PLAY and MUTE can be done by either manually pressing the PLAY/MUTE switch down momentarily on the 30 faceplate or pushing the MUTE button on the hand held remote control unit. The PLAY (or MUTE OFF) and MUTE ON selections are indicated...
  • Page 10 STEADY RED LED, the signal is allowed to pass to the power amplifier. NOTE: WHEN THE 30 IS IN THE MUTE POSITION, AND THE VOLUME CONTROL IS TURNED UP USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT, THE PLAY MODE IS AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED.
  • Page 11: Warranty

    CLASSÉ 30 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). Classé Audio Inc. warrants this preamplifier to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of from date of manufacture provided that any claim in FOUR YEARS virtue of this warranty be made in writing within such period. (Hand held remote control 1 year only.
  • Page 12 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 13: Features And Specifications

    CLASSÉ 30 REMOTE CONTROL BALANCED PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SHEET 30 FEATURES: Remote control featuring adjustments for volume and mute, slimline chassis, balanced inputs, balanced outputs, regular outputs, MC/MM phono/aux, tuner, tape, CD, video inputs, volume, balance, mute. Available in both Satin Black and Soft Shadow Silver finishes.
  • Page 14: Warranty Registration

    (20) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new products, and validate the Classé warranty. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| 30 SERIAL NUMBER_____________________PURCHASE DATE_____________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER'S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________STATE/PROV.____________________________...