Classe Audio CA-5100 Benutzerhandbuch
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Initial Setup
Your new Classé amplifi er is quite simple to set up and enjoy. Please follow the
steps outlined below in order to safely set up and use your new amplifi er.
steps outlined below in order to safely set up and use your new amplifi er.
Important:
The AC mains connection should be the last connection you
make on your new power amplifier. In addition, it is always
a good idea to power up your power amplifier(s) last, after
everything else has been powered up and has stabilized.
make on your new power amplifier. In addition, it is always
a good idea to power up your power amplifier(s) last, after
everything else has been powered up and has stabilized.
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Conversely, it is good practice to power the amplifier(s)
down first when shutting down the system, as this prevents
any transients from other components from getting through
to your loudspeakers.
down first when shutting down the system, as this prevents
any transients from other components from getting through
to your loudspeakers.
1. Unpack everything according to the included instructions.
Be careful when doing so, as this amplifi er is quite heavy.
2. Place your amplifier (be sure to read “Unpacking and
Placement”) and connect it to the AC mains.
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is includes deciding on the location, making sure you have adequate
ventilation, and adequate clearance for all the wires behind the amplifi er.
Once accomplished, connect the amplifi er directly to the AC mains. Do
not use extension cords, as most are not suitable for the current sometimes
required by your amplifi er.
Once accomplished, connect the amplifi er directly to the AC mains. Do
not use extension cords, as most are not suitable for the current sometimes
required by your amplifi er.
3. Configure your amplifier.
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e Select and Mode buttons are used when confi guring your amplifi er
for how you would like it to operate.
configuring balanced/
single-ended operation
While in standby, pressing the Select button will cause the Channel LEDs
to light up, indicating how the amplifi er is currently confi gured (either
balanced or single-ended) for each channel.
to light up, indicating how the amplifi er is currently confi gured (either
balanced or single-ended) for each channel.
One of the Channel LED indicators will be blinking, indicating that you
may select either balanced or single-ended operation for that channel. Press
the Mode button to toggle between either the balanced mode or the single-
ended mode of operation, as indicated by which of the two channel LEDs
for that channel is blinking.
may select either balanced or single-ended operation for that channel. Press
the Mode button to toggle between either the balanced mode or the single-
ended mode of operation, as indicated by which of the two channel LEDs
for that channel is blinking.
Press the Select button again to select the next channel, and repeat the pro-
cess until the amplifi er is confi gured as you desire. To fi nish, continue to
press and release the Select button until all the Channel LEDs are off .
cess until the amplifi er is confi gured as you desire. To fi nish, continue to
press and release the Select button until all the Channel LEDs are off .
Make sure you confi gure the amplifi er to use the type of input connection
you will be using for each channel. You may safely use any combination of
single-ended and balanced input connections your system requires.
you will be using for each channel. You may safely use any combination of
single-ended and balanced input connections your system requires.