Classe Audio CA-5100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Contents
Welcome to the Classé family ...........................................................................5
a word about installation ............................................................................5
Unpacking and Placement ................................................................................6
unpacking your amplifier ...........................................................................6
placement ..................................................................................................6
ventilation ..................................................................................................6
custom installations ....................................................................................6
serial number .............................................................................................7
register your purchase! ...............................................................................7
operating voltage ........................................................................................7
warm up/break-in period ............................................................................8
please read this manual ..............................................................................8
Special Design Features ....................................................................................9
highly refined circuit design… ....................................................................9
extensive listening tests ...............................................................................9
extraordinary longevity .............................................................................10
robust protection ......................................................................................10
Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................13
Initial Setup .....................................................................................................17
configuring balanced/single-ended operation ...........................................17
configuring amplifier turn-on delay/amp no .............................................18
CAN-Bus ......................................................................................................19
features .....................................................................................................19
hardware setup .........................................................................................20
using CAN-Bus .........................................................................................21
CAN-Bus shared features .............................................................................22
configuration ............................................................................................ 22
operate ..................................................................................................... 22
AC status ..................................................................................................22
status ........................................................................................................22
name ........................................................................................................ 22
global brightness ......................................................................................23
global standby ..........................................................................................23
CAN-Bus model specific features .................................................................23
PlayLink ...................................................................................................23
amp info ...................................................................................................24
event log ..................................................................................................24
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................26
Specifications ..................................................................................................28
Dimensions .....................................................................................................29