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Classe Audio CAV-150 Owner's Manual
Classe Audio CAV-150 Owner's Manual

Classe Audio CAV-150 Owner's Manual

Multi-channel power amplifier

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CLASSÉ AUDIO
CAV-150
MULTI-CHANNEL
POWER AMPLIFIER
CAV-150
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Classe Audio CAV-150

  • Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO CAV-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER CAV-150 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

    CAV-150 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP............4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS AND OPERATIONS ....5 CONNECTIONS AND DIAGRAMS .......... 8 WARRANTY ................11 SPECIFICATIONS ..............13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ..........14...
  • Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up

    Please report any damage or missing parts to your dealer as soon as possible. Place the CAV-150 at or near its final set-up position, allowing 8 inches at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors. For optimum sonic performance, we recommend the optional .
  • Page 5: General Connections And Operations

    WARRANTY SECTION OF THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. REGULAR INPUTS: The CAV-150 is factory set for REGULAR use. Connect the regular interconnect to the RCA input jacks, for Channel-1 and Channel-2 make sure the Regular/Balanced switch is set to position marked "Regular" (down) which selects REGULAR inputs for both channels-1 and channel-2.
  • Page 6 Observe correct phasing of the loudspeaker connections, and tighten. BRIDGED OPERATION: The six (6) channels of the CAV-150 are divided into three (3) groups. These groups can be operated and configured independently _ Channel-1 with Channel-2, Channel-3 with Channel-4, and Channel-5 with Channel-6.
  • Page 7 CAUTION: Please remember that the negative output connection of a bridged amplifier is NOT a ground. Do not use a "common ground" or switchbox set-up. Do not use with electronic crossovers which have a common ground. REMOTE CONTROL: (optional) With a simple connection from the receiver box to the remote jack at the back of the amplifier, (see Fig.1a page 8) the power amplifier can be turned ON/OFF from a distance (or from another room).
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  • Page 11: Warranty

    CLASSÉ CAV-150 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). Classé Audio Inc. warrants this amplifier to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of from the date of manufacture, provided that any claim in FOUR YEARS virtue of this warranty be made in writing within such period.
  • Page 12 CLASSÉ AUDIO INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET-UP, OPERATION, FAILURE, TROUBLESHOOTING, OR REPAIR OF THE AMPLIFIER 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: Specifications

    CLASSÉ CAV-150 MULTI-CHANNEL 6-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CAV-150 FEATURES: 6-Channel Power amplifier 150 watts/channel. Single ended and Balanced inputs. External switching capability for different channel configurations. Custom Classé heat sinks, thick curved faceplate with sculpted one piece handles. 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. CAV-150 SERIAL NUMBER____________________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE____________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER'S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________STATE/PROV.____________________________...
  • Page 15 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank your purchase Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. proud inform that Classé Audio components have been officially approved European Community CE mark.