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Summary of Contents for Classe Audio CA-400
- Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO CA-400 POWER AMPLIFIER CA-400 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CA-400 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP..............4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS............. 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS..7 PROTECTION CIRCUIT..............8 SPECIFICATIONS ...........…......12... -
Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up
Please report any damage or missing parts to your dealer as soon as possible. Place the CA-400 at or near its final set-up position, allowing 8 inches at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors. For optimum sonic performance, the optional CLASSÉ... -
Page 5: General Connections
GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT AC LINE CABLE WHILE MAKING ALL CONNECTIONS. "FLOATING THE GROUND” OR DEFEATING THE GROUND ON A 3-PRONG LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD. - Page 6 The MONO "Input" is the "left channel input", as marked. The unused right channel input is automatically disconnected. MONO output connections are marked below the connectors. Repeat the above MONO settings and connections on the second CA-400 to be used for the other channel.
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Page 7: Connections For Regular Or Balanced Inputs
CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ CA-400 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs. Either one may be used . The balanced inputs must be SEPARATELY BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY connected to a preamplifier which has balanced main outputs, and balanced interconnects with "XLR"... -
Page 8: Protection Circuit
PROTECTION CIRCUIT The Classé CA-400 is equipped with rail fuses to protect the output drivers (GDB 10, 10 amp fast-blow) and mosfet fuses to protect the mosfets (2AG1/2PT, 1/2 amp fast-blow), which are used as pre-drivers for the output stage of the amplifier. In the event that a short circuit or other problems would occur at the output of the amplifier, either or both of these fuses may blow in an attempt to protect the amplifier. - Page 10 -10-...
- Page 11 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 85 Fax: 514 636 14 28 -11-...
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Page 12: Specifications
CLASSÉ CA-400 ULTRA HIGH CURRENT STEREO/MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS CA-400 FEATURES: Newly developed special Classé "UHC TRANSFER" power supply section. Current capacity increased 50% above standard units. Magnetic flux controlled transformer cover in a brushed and anodized finish. - Page 13 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.
- Page 14 CLASSÉ CA-400 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 FOUR YEARS in virtue of this warranty be made in writing within such period.
- Page 15 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 16 (20) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new products, and validate the Classé warranty. ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ CA-400 SERIAL NUMBER______________________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE____________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER'S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________STATE/PROV.____________________________...
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