Unpacking And Placement; Unpacking Your Cp-800; Cp-800 Placement Considerations - Classe Audio CP-800 Owner's Manual

unpacking your CP-800

Important!
CP-800 placement
considerations
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Unpacking and Placement

We have taken all precautions, and made every effort to make the CP-800
simple and straightforward to install and use. Still, we recommend that you
take a few minutes to review this manual. Even if you are having the preamp/
processor professionally installed, you will want to know how to efficiently
operate it to its potential.
The CP-800 menu system includes features that provide you with a great deal
of fine-tuning. Still, we have no way to evaluate outside variables such as the
acoustical characteristics of your listening space and the associated equipment of
your audio system. Therefore, it is up to you to make the final audio adjustments
for the optimum performance of your system.
For this reason, we strongly encourage you to have your preamp/
processor installed and calibrated by your dealer. The experience,
training, and specialized equipment they have can make a profound
difference in the final performance of your system.
Carefully unpack the CP-800 Stereo Preamp/Processor according to the supplied
instruction sheet. Do not forget to remove all accessories from the carton.
Keep all packing materials. Transporting the CP-800 without
using the packaging specifically designed for it may result in
damage that is not covered under the warranty.
Before installing your CP-800, be sure to read the following placement
suggestions.
• Do not place the CP-800 directly on the top surface of a
conventional power amplifier or any other heat source. Also keep the
unit out of direct sunlight.
• Place the CP-800 so that the IR window on the front panel is clearly
visible and not blocked.
• Position the CP-800 in a central and convenient location for both
visibility and use. The preamp/processor is the hub for all other
component connections and generally your primary interaction point.
In addition, by placing the unit close to the other system components,
you minimize the cable lengths and hence reduce the amount of noise
that is introduced into the system through the cabling.
• Leave adequate clearance behind the CP-800 for the AC cord and
connecting cables. We suggest six inches (15 cm) of free space to allow
cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain.
• Allow at least three inches (7.5 cm) of clearance above and to
each side of the CP-800 for ventilation. Do not obstruct the area
around the unit so that excess heat can dissipate through normal air
circulation.