Classe Audio CA-2100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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6 DC Trigger Input and Output
Many audio/video preamplifi ers can supply a DC control voltage to
associated equipment in order to induce desired behavior. Your Classé
amplifi er can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched
between operate and standby automatically, perhaps in concert with the
A/V preamp itself.
Two
1
/8
th
-inch mini mono-jacks provide this remote-controlled turn-on
(that is, toggling between operate and standby) of the amplifi er.  ese jacks
provide a simple pass-through of the control voltage from one to the other,
allowing you to “daisy-chain” a series of amplifi ers quite easily.
e remote trigger will be operated by the presence of 5–12 Volts DC,
with tip polarity as shown below:
7 RS-232 Control Port
is DB-9 connector has two purposes:
downloading new operating software into your amplifi er (should
new features ever be added, for example)
for external control of your amplifi er by systems such as
i-Command
, AMX
®
and Crestron
For more information, please contact your dealer and ask about home
automation systems.
8 AC Mains Input
An IEC standard power cord is used with the CA-2100. Plug the cord into
the IEC receptacle on the rear panel, and the other end into a suitable wall
outlet.
9 AC Mains Fuse
Your Classé power amplifi er has an AC mains fuse, accessible on the
rear panel. If you suspect that your AC fuse has blown, disconnect your
amplifi er from the AC mains, as well as from its input connections and
speaker connections, and refer to the appropriate item of the section
enitled Troubleshooting.
Do not open your amplifi er.  ere are no user-serviceable parts within
this product.
Danger! Potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities
exist within your power amplifier, even when disconnected
from AC mains. Do not attempt to open any portion of
the amplifier’s cabinet. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside your power amplifier. All service of this
product must be referred to a qualified Classé dealer or
distributor.