Classe Audio CP-500 Manuale Utente

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The phono gain menu is only active if the optional phono module is installed; 
otherwise it is grayed out. When it is installed, the CP-500 will automatically 
recognize it, rename the line 1 input to phono, and activate the input on the 
main menu.

Setting the phono gain is simple enough: choose low gain for most moving 
magnet cartridges, and for high output moving coil cartridges; choose 

gain for low output moving coil cartridges. Your Classé dealer can assist you 
in determining what type of cartridge you have, and which setting is most 
appropriate.

triggers  Each of the CP-500’s trigger outputs may be programmed as to its “logic level,” 

which is to say, whether its voltage is low (essentially 0V), or high (approximately 
12V) when the trigger is activated. The ability to change the logic level of a 
trigger’s “on” state can solve installation-specific problems that otherwise require 
external devices that add to both the cost and complexity of your system.

If this seems an obscure point, that’s okay. It is a feature designed to solve 
problems you may not even have, but your installation professional appreciates 
being able to easily solve such problems when they occur.

The max volume screen allows you to establish a maximum volume setting for 
your system. This scale runs from 0 to 100, with 100 indicating that you do 
not want any artificial limit placed on the maximum gain your preamplifier can 
provide.

This setting is interactive. You can set the value to something less than 100, and 
then adjust the volume to see whether it is appropriate.