Classe CAP-101 El Manual Del Propietario página 4

THANK YOU FROM EVERYONE AT
CLASSÉ
Thank you for purchasing the Classé CAP-101
integrated amplifier.
We take great pride in offering components that
combine exceptional sonic performance and
long-term reliability. To do that, we have invested
in extraordinary design and manufacturing
facilities. We trust that you will enjoy your
purchase for many years to come.
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
All of our components benefit from the same
rigorous design goal: All Classé products must
reproduce music with the harmonic and spatial
integrity typical of fine instruments heard in a
live, unamplified performance.
Single Circuit Design
To this end, we make extensive use of carefully
optimized versions of the same basic circuit
precisely matched to specific power
requirements. This means that all Classé line level
components and power amplifiers benefit from
years of refinement. However, our efforts do not
stop here.
Listening: The Critical Design Element
Once we determine general circuit values for a
particular application, we listen carefully while
exchanging and mixing different parts
(transistors, capacitors, wiring, PC boards, etc.)
and adjusting specific operating voltages within
proper engineering ranges.
Extended Real-World Lifespan
Every Classé component, even the most
affordable, benefits from our painstaking
approach to design parameters. The result is an
optimum balance between the often-conflicting
demands of exceptional performance and long-
term reliability. Our most expensive components
gain from even tighter tolerance parts and highly
segmented and exceptionally robust power
supplies with large reserve-current capabilities.
Our Pride in Manufacturing, Your Pride in
Ownership
We build all of our components to the highest
possible standards. From multi-layer glass-epoxy
circuit boards, the full sized power-supplies, and
the massive faceplates, every Classé product is a
tribute to both the science and art of sound
reproduction. We hope that you derive as much
pleasure and satisfaction in using your Classé as
we did in producing it.
UNPACKING & SET-UP
Your CLASSÉ CAP-101 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
has been carefully wrapped in heavy gauge
plastic, packed in semi-rigid foam and contained
in a special box. To remove the unit, open and
spread the top flaps of the box. By its sides, lift
out the entire unit with foam pieces intact.
Remove each foam side by pulling straight out.
Remove the plastic wrap and inspect the unit for
any concealed damage. Apart from this owner's
manual, please ensure the follow-ing has also
been included:
• DETACHABLE LINECORD.
• REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(Batteries: AAA x 2 included).
Please report any damage or missing parts to
your dealer promptly.
Place the CAP-101 at or near its final set-up
position, allowing 8 inches (20 cm.) at the rear
for tightening the speaker output connectors and
inserting the interconnects. For optimum sonic
performance, we recommend the optional
CLASSÉ REFERENCE A.C. LINE CORD. Consult
your dealer regarding this accessory.
The power transformer in the CAP-101 is located
on the left side of the unit. Ideally, a few feet
should separate this area from components that
are susceptible to pick up hum. These include
turntables and interconnect cables. In terms of
providing adequate airspace for cooling, a
clearance of at least 6 inches (15 cm.) should be
left above and on each side of the unit.
The CAP-101 has one AC line fuse and one
auxiliary transformer fuse (see figure 5, page 16).
The rating should be as follows: AC LINE FUSE:
3.15 AMPS, SLOW BLOW. AUXILIARY
TRANSFORMER FUSE: 3/4 AMP, FAST BLOW.
AC LINE POWER
When your new CAP-101 is first plugged in it is
in "Standby" mode, as indicated by a single red
LED in the display. The unit can be turned on by
the POWER button on the faceplate (see figure 3)
or by the POWER button on the remote handset
(See figure 1).
While thoroughly musical shortly after initial
turn-on, the CAP-101 will exhibit "sonic growth"
during its first 300 hours of use.
Safety Feature
The CAP-101 is designed with an auto-shut-
down circuit that engages after an AC power
failure. When electricity is restored the amplifier
will be in "Standby" mode. Merely press the
POWER switch to re-activate the unit after a
power failure. This feature will prevent any turn-
on surges or unstable output from reaching the
integrated amplifier and possibly the
loudspeakers.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE AC LINECORD
WHEN MAKING OR CHANGING ANY
CONNECTIONS. CONNECT ALL INTERCONNECT
CABLES BETWEEN YOUR ELECTRONICS BEFORE
CONNECTING THE AC LINECORDS TO THE WALL
OUTLETS. THIS WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL
SHOCK HAZARD. "FLOATING THE GROUND", OR
DEFEATING THE GROUND ON THE 3-PRONG
LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD.
INPUTS:
The input jacks are clearly marked on the back of
the CAP-101 (see figure 4). The following inputs
are provided: LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4, LINE
5, BAL1, and TAPE. LINE LEVEL INPUTS: LINE 1,
LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4, and LINE 5: These are all
high level inputs sharing exactly the same
characteristics, and may be interchanged if so
desired. A tape machine should only be
connected to the TAPE input. See TAPE IN and
TAPE OUT below.
BALANCED INPUT: BAL1
BAL1, the BALANCED INPUT, is a true differential
high level input, wired as follows
• Pin 1: Ground.
• Pin 2: Positive (non-inverted) signal.
• Pin 3: Negative (inverted) signal.
• Case: Chassis (earth).
It may be used with CD players that have a
balanced output, or any other high level
balanced sources.
Tape In
The TAPE IN of the CAP-101 should be
connected to the LINE OUT or TAPE OUT of the
tape deck. The TAPE input is selected only with
the TAPE button. (See FRONT PANEL CONTROLS:
TAPE below.)
OUTPUTS
Tape Output
The INPUT jacks, (LINE 1, LINE 2, BAL1, etc.),
selected by the INPUT SELECTOR will always be
fed to the TAPE OUTPUT jacks. The TAPE OUTPUT
jacks should be connected to the TAPE IN or LINE
IN jacks of the Tape Deck.
Loudspeaker Output
The CAP-101 is equipped with two pairs fully
insulated speaker terminals (one pair for each
channel) for connecting the amplifier output to
your speakers. Each pair has a red and a black
terminal. The red terminal should be connected,
with speaker wire, to the plus, (+)(red) terminal
on your speaker, and the black terminal should
be connected to the negative (-)(black) terminal
on the same speaker.
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL. DO NOT SHORT THE
WIRES TOGETHER. ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THE CAP-101 WITH SHORTED SPEAKER WIRES
MAY CAUSE THE AMPLIFIER TO FAIL.
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