Can-Bus; Features; Hardware Setup 1 - Classe Audio CA-M600 Owner's Manual

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CAN-Bus Classé's Controller Area Network, or CAN-Bus, opens the way to a new level
of interaction between our Delta range of amplifiers, preamps, processors
and source components. When the amplifier is connected with CAN-Bus, the
different elements of a Delta or CT series system are in constant communication,
creating a "global" network that delivers system wide status information and
shared operational features, all through the touchscreen display.
features CAN-Bus will allow a Delta or CT series touchscreen to:
• Display status information for every connected unit, including
• Create a "PlayLink" that allows an SSP or Preamp to automatically
• Adjust the global system brightness.
• Configure the entire system to go in and out of standby at the
• Mute any connected unit.

hardware setup 1

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Install the front panel (CT-M600 only).
Once all connections have been made and the amplifier is verified to be
working correctly, remove the front panel from its packing and firmly press
it into place.
NOTE: If the CT-M600 is NOT installed in an equipment rack, the
front panel should be secured to the chassis using the supplied security
tabs. These will prevent the faceplate from unexpectedly popping off if
someone should try to lift the amplifier by its front panel.
amplifiers which do not have a touchscreen display.
switch to the correct input when a Delta series source component
starts playback.
touch of a button and also bring individual components in and
out of standby.
Classé Delta or CT Series Products
Two or more Classé Delta or CT series products are required, at least one of
which must have a touchscreen display.
Category 5 Network Cables
These are ordinary network cables, commonly used for broadband Internet
connections. They should be typical "straight through" cables not the "crossed
over" type, and the total required will be one less than the total number of
Delta and/or CT series components in your system.
CAN-Bus Terminator
A single CAN-Bus Terminator may be required. It is inserted into the
CAN-Bus OUT connector of the last component in the CAN-Bus daisy
chain. One is included in the box with your CT amplifier. They are also
available free of charge from your nearest Classé Customer Support Centre
http://www.Classeaudio.com/support/service.htm
SSP-300 & 600 CAN-Bus Interface Box
Systems that include an SSP-600 or SSP-300 will also require an
SSP-300/600 CAN-Bus Interface Box. These are included with the products or
available free of charge from your nearest Classé Customer Support Centre
http://www.Classeaudio.com/support/service.htm
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