Can-Bus; Features; Hardware Setup 1 - Classe Audio CP-800 Owner's Manual

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

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Note that some CAN-Bus related features are initially not available for the
CA-D200 and some components will require a software update to recognize the
CA-D200 on the CAN-Bus. Check the Classé website periodically for updates.
which do not have a touchscreen display.
to the correct input when a Delta series source component starts playback.
button and also bring individual components in and out of standby.
Classé CAN-Bus Equipped Products
Two or more Classé CAN-Bus equipped 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
CAN-Bus equipped 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 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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