Owner’s Manual CAP-2100 Integrated Amplifier
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Contents Welcome to the Classé family...........................................................................6 a word about installation........................................................................... 6 Unpacking and Placement................................................................................7 unpacking your integrated amplifier.......................................................... 7 placement.....................................................................................
status....................................................................................................... 32 version info....................................................................................... 32 sensors.............................................................................................. 32 CAN-Bus................................................................................................. 32 features . ........................................................................
Welcome to the Classé family Congratulations on your purchase of a Classé product. It is the result of many years of continuous refinement, and we are sure that you will enjoy it for many years to come. Classé values the relationships with our customers and intend on supplying the highest level of support along with our product. Registering your product will allow us to keep in touch and will ensure that you are notified regarding any future updates or options which become available.
Unpacking and Placement unpacking your Carefully unpack your integrated amplifier according to the supplied integrated amplifier instructions, and remove all accessories from the carton. Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Classé product. Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
operating voltage The CAP-2100 integrated amplifier is set at the factory for 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold (230V only in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) The voltage setting may not be changed by the user. Make sure that the label on the rear panel of your power amplifier indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your location.
warm up/break-in period Your new Classé integrated amplifier will deliver outstanding performance immediately. However, you should expect to hear it improve somewhat as it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components “break‑in.” It has been our experience that the greatest changes occur within the first 300 hours, as the integrated amplifier reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully form.
Special Design Features flexible graphical The LCD touchscreen on the front panel of your new component supports an user interface extremely flexible and versatile graphical user interface (GUI) while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance. The CAP-2100 provides a range of controls that might otherwise require dozens of buttons and knobs on the front panel. Despite this power and flexibility, it remains simple to operate in day-to-day use.
extensive listening tests Excellent measured performance is to be expected in world-class products, and Classé products deliver that performance. However, experience has shown that technical excellence alone is insufficient to guarantee subjectively musical results. For this reason, all Classé products are laboriously fine-tuned during the development process by carefully controlled listening tests.
34!.$"9 -%.5 -54% #!0 Front Panel 1 Standby button & LED indicator The front panel Standby button will toggle the integrated amplifier between operate, its fully operational state, and a standby mode that leaves the integrated amplifier off, yet ready to respond to system commands via any of the supported control options (e.g. IR input, DC trigger, CAN-Bus, or RS-232). The current state of the integrated amplifier is indicated by the LED on the standby button on the front panel.
2 Menu button Pressing the front panel Menu button will call up the main menu system, replacing the normal operational menu and status display in the LCD touchscreen. 3 LCD touchscreen Much of your interaction with the CAP-2100 will be with the LCD touchscreen (and the CAP-2100’s supplied remote control). It will usually display the various input selection buttons you would use in day-to-day operation, along with access to the tape button.
In addition to receiving IR commands, the CAP-2100 can also transmit IR commands so they may be learned by third-party learning remote controls. The CAP-2100 includes a comprehensive list of discrete IR commands to facilitate the creation of reliable macros. Specifically, there are discrete codes for all commands that normally operate as “toggle” functions (e.g. separate operate and standby commands in addition to the normal command that toggles between the two states).
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Classé has gone to extraordinary effort to ensure that the single-ended (RCA) outputs of your integrated amplifier are as good as possible. If you need to use these preamplifier-level outputs, connect these singleended outputs to an amplifier using high-quality shielded RCA-terminated cables. Your Classé dealer can advise you on the selection of cables suitable for your system. 3 Tape output Connect these outputs to the right-channel and left-channel recording inputs of your recorder.
The pin assignments of the XLR input connectors are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground These pin assignments are consistent with the standard adopted by the Audio Engineering Society (AES14-1992). Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level source to verify that the pin assignments of its output connectors correspond to the CAP-2100.
8 Classé CAN-Bus Control Ports These RJ-45 connectors are reserved for future control and communication applications using Classé Audio’s implementation of the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus specification.
12 Important! AC Mains Fuse An AC mains fuse holder is located next to the AC mains input. It is unlikely that you should ever have to replace this fuse, but if you do, it is critical that you do so only with a fuse of exactly the same rating and value (specified in Troubleshooting #8). Never replace a blown fuse on this or any other piece of electronics with anything other than a fuse of exactly the same rating and value.
The Remote Control 34!.$"9 ,)'(4 ).&/ $)30,!9 / Your new integrated amplifier comes with a versatile remote control which can control both the CAP-2100 itself and several aspects of the rest of a Classé-based system. The buttons are arranged in logical groups according to their functions. 1 6/, ).054 3%, -54% 0 • Light switches the backlighting of the remote control on, for better visibility under low-light conditions. After a few moments of inactivity, the backlight switches off automatically.
3 Input Selection These Up and Down arrow keys will cycle through the active inputs on your CAP-2100. If you have inputs you are not using, we suggest deactivating them in order to provide faster, easier access to the inputs you are actually using. (See the section The Menu System, the next section in this manual, for information on how to do this.) 4 System Controls The CAP-2100 remote control can also control user-defined functions as well as the volume and mute functions on a Classé system.
The Menu System Your CAP-2100 includes a versatile LCD touchscreen which supports both an attractive information display and a flexible menu system. While its use is quite intuitive, it is also quite extensive. This section of the owner’s manual outlines the many capabilities found in the menu system. operational menu The operational menu provides easy access to the most basic functions of the integrated amplifier: input selection and tape monitor.
main menu system Pressing the front panel Menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen brings up a comprehensive main menu system, the top two levels of which are shown above. This menu system provides access to many installation-specific features that let you customize how the CAP-2100 works within the context of your particular system. system setup The first button on the main menu takes you to a series of submenus that collectively provide a great deal of control over your system setup.
rotary The rotary knob on the front panel does not directly control the volume. Instead, it controls circuitry that does so with greater fidelity and precision than traditional volume potentiometers could ever achieve. Since the volume control circuitry is under software control, it is possible to customize its behavior under various conditions.
Of course, it is possible to bump into the knob by accident, which might result in its spinning very quickly indeed. Rather than increasing the volume uncontrollably under these conditions, the CAP-2100 actually slows everything down again as a safety measure against accidentally blowing up your speakers. In fact, if you like you may establish a speed limit beyond which the knob will simply be ignored.
• speed limit: establishes a maximum rotary speed, beyond which there will be no change in volume whatsoever; the knob’s input will be ignored completely until it slows down below the speed limit. • reset defaults: if after experimenting with various settings you decide you prefer it the way it operated as it came from the factory, pressing this button will restore the factory default settings. So feel free to experiment – you can always return to the original settings.
• The4button moves the cursor to the right, adding characters along the way. (Change each character to what you want as you go along, using the + and – buttons.) • The + and – buttons change the current character through the available characters. They include all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and a variety of punctuation. When done, your main display might look like this (note the change in what would otherwise be the bal input).
phono gain The phono gain menu is only active if the optional phono module is installed; otherwise it is grayed out. When it is installed, the CAP-2100 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 high gain for low output moving coil cartridges.
teach IR The CAP-2100 provides discrete infrared (IR) command codes for all its functions, a list that extends far beyond what is required by normal remote controls. However, many of these functions are critical if you plan to create a customized remote control with macros that take command of your entire system. Without these discrete codes, many of the macros you might want to create will simply not work reliably.
brightness The brightness setting of the CAP-2100 has three possible values: low, medium, and high. Select the appropriate setting based on the level of ambient light typically found in your listening room while using the system. A high brightness setting usually works best in brightly-lit rooms; you may find that a lower setting is less visually intrusive under more subdued lighting conditions.
In the relative system, there is a calibrated, reference volume referred to as 0dB. This reference volume is the same level at which movies are played in theaters. Regardless of how large or how small the theater, a setting of 0dB is always the same, known volume. Changes from that volume level are shown as either positive (louder) or negative (quieter). People who have spent any time making recordings will recognize that this is similar to the notion of 0dB on a record level meter.
Selecting the one you want is as simple as scrolling through the list (by touching either the up or down arrows on the right), and then touching the specific function in the list that you want that Fkey to perform. cautionary note on Fkey use Note that all Classé remote controls provide these same four Fkeys, so that you need not worry about which remote you happen to pick up. Thus F1 on the integrated amplifier’s remote control sends the same infrared signal as F1 on the CD player’s remote control.
features CAN-Bus will allow a single Delta series touchscreen to: • Display status information for every connected unit, including amplifiers which do not have a touchscreen display. • Create a “PlayLink” that allows an SSP or Preamp to automatically switch to the correct input when a Delta series source component starts playback. • Adjust the global system brightness.
The diagrams below illustrate how to connect the CAN-Bus hardware. Any combination of models in any order without SSP-300 or SSP-600. CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT Any combination of models in any order with SSP-300 or SSP-600. CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT NOTE: Daisy chain may need to be terminated with CAN-Bus Terminator. using CAN-Bus CAN-Bus is controlled via the touchscreen of any Delta series component.
The touchscreen will then display the CAN-Bus devices screen, which lists connected Delta series components by model & serial number. Highlighting a unit on the CAN-Bus devices screen identifies it as the target unit. The front panel LEDs of the target unit will start flashing (unless you highlight the unit that you are using to access CAN-Bus). Once you have chosen the target unit press select. The target unit’s LEDs will stop flashing and the touch screen will list the CAN-Bus features available to it.
global brightness By setting all your components to global brightness you can adjust the touchscreen and LED brightness for your entire system by changing the brightness of a single touchscreen. All CAN-Bus software updates automatically set the updated unit to Global Brightness. If you want a particular unit to be excluded from Global Brightness, deselect Global Brightness for that unit.
PlayLink is automatically active after a software update, and the PlayLink icon will only appear on the CAN-Bus configuration screen of a Delta series disc player. PlayLink can only select a single input per disc player. It is therefore not designed for users who regularly play both CDs and DVDs through different inputs from a single disc player. When PlayLink is active the disc player will default to the same input every time play is pressed, regardless of whether it is playing CD or DVD.
Troubleshooting In general, you should refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting your dealer, check to see if the problem is listed here. If it is, try the suggested solutions. If none of these solves the problem, contact your Classé dealer. 1. Important! Check that the integrated amplifier is off before checking any connections between the integrated amplifier and power amplifier, or between the power amplifier and the speakers. 2.
3. Important! Only one speaker seems to be playing. • Check the main balance control setting of the CAP-2100 by pressing the Menu button, followed by the Balance button. • Does the problem occur with all inputs? If so, check the interconnect cables between the source component and the CAP-2100 input. If no fault is found there, check the speaker wires for secure connections. Be certain that the integrated amplifier is off before checking any connections between the speakers and the integrated amplifier.
the turntable/tonearm assembly is not too close to other components. There should be at least 12 inches (30cm) clearance from the other components. The more clearance you provide, the better (as long as the tonearm cable is not stretching). • Make sure the tonearm cable is not touching or running alongside an AC cable. • Make sure you have the proper loading for your phono cartridge. If you are in doubt, consult your authorized Classé dealer. 6. There is a mechanical hum coming from the unit.
the same type and rating (specified below). Using any other type of fuse, particularly a larger-value fuse, can result in permanent damage to your integrated amplifier. If you are uncomfortable replacing the fuse yourself, contact your Classé dealer for assistance. Mains voltage: Fuse type: Rating: Mains voltage: Fuse type: Rating: 100/120VAC MDL slow-blow 6A 230/240VAC MDL slow-blow 4A c.
Care and Maintenance cleaning the cabinet Caution! To remove dust from the cabinet of your integrated amplifier, use a feather duster or a soft, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the integrated amplifier with the cloth. Do not use excessive amounts of alcohol that might drip off the cloth and into the integrated amplifier.
Specifications All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to adjust specifications without notice. n Power output (both channels driven) 100W/ch continuous rms @ 8W 200W/ch continuous rms @ 4W n Frequency response 10Hz – 22kHz (+0/-0.1dB) 10Hz – 155kHz (+0/-3.0dB) n Phase less than -10° @ 22kHz n Signal-to-noise ratio 95dB typical n Channel separation better than 95dB @ 20kHz n Noise floor (FFT) all peaks less than -90dBV (10Hz – 80kHz) n Distortion (THD + noise) 0.
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