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CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 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. 2.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 CA-200 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP............................................................... 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................... 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS ... 8 PROTECTION CIRCUIT................................................................ 10 CA-200 BACK VIEW....................................................................... 11 CA-200TOPVIEW..........................................
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 UNPACKING & SET-UP Your CLASSÉ CA-200 power amplifier is packed in high density, semi-rigid foam placed in a special cardboard box. To remove the unit, open and spread all the top flaps of the box and by its sides, lift out the entire unit and put it on a large flat surface. Take it out of the plastic bag and inspect the unit for any concealed damage. Apart from this owner's manual, please ensure the following has also been included: 1) Detachable A.C.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 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. CONNECT ALL INTERCONNECT CABLES BETWEEN THE ELECTRONICS BEFORE CONNECTING THE A.C. LINECORDS TO THE WALL OUTLETS. THIS WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 MONO Please read through the previous Stereo section for general notes on securing good connections, and safety tips. If the unit has been previously used in stereo, make sure it is OFF, and remove all connections, including the AC line cable. Make sure the STEREO/MONO switch is switched to the MONO position.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 IR OUT and IN: The CA-200 may also be turned on and off using our SSP-50 Surround Sound Processor, utilising the IR OUT and IN jacks. To turn on your CA-200 with the SSP-50, Disconnect you CA200 from the AC line completely, open the top cover and locate the 4 internal jumpers inside the CA-200 (see fig. 2, page ) alongside the mosfet fuses. When facing the amplifier from the front, remove the jumper located completely to the right and save this jumper. Re-install the top cover.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 SEQUENTIAL TURN ON Your CA-200 is factory set as being the 1st amp (AMP 1) to be turned on in sequence. To reprogram your unit so that it would be the 2nd , 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th amp to be turned on in sequence you have to follow this procedure. Push and hold the power button, when the LED becomes solid green, depress the button and then press again. The number of times you will press again will determine when the amplifier will turn on in the sequence. See example on the next page.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ CA-200 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs. Either one may be used SEPARATELY, BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY. The balanced inputs must be connected to a preamplifier which has balanced main outputs. Balanced interconnects with "XLR" connectors are also required. Regardless of the amplifier inputs used, stereo or mono operation is possible on the CA-200.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 BALANCED INPUTS (CONTINUED) All Classé preamplifiers and amplifiers are configured as above. Some preamplifiers from other manufacturers have PIN-3 set as the positive or “HOT” side.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 PROTECTION CIRCUIT The Classé CA-200 is equipped with rail fuses to protect the output drivers (GDB6, 6 amps fast blow. fig.2, page 11) and mosfet fuses (2AG 1/2 PT, 1/2 amp fast blow) to protect the mosfets, 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, one or more of these fuses may blow in an attempt to protect the amplifier.
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CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 -Mosfet fuse -Mofet fuse +Mofet fuse +Mofet fuse aux AC fuse aux AC jumper -Rail fuse -Rail fuse +Rail fuse +Rail fuse RIGHT CH. LEFT CH.
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CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 CLASSE CA-200 ULTRA HIGH CURRENT STEREO/MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CA-200 FEATURES: Newly developed special Classé "UHC TRANSFER" power supply section. Current capacity increased above standard units. Magnetic flux controlled transformer cover in a brushed and anodized finish. All new Classé PCB circuit boards with "UHC TRANSFER" characteristics. Reduction of wiring and connections up to 70%. True differential amplifier circuits from input to output.
CA-200 ISSUE 3 DEC. ‘97 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank you component. for your purchase of a Classé Audio All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark.
