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Classe Audio CAP-2100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual

1. Ce M d aC AC status E emp o A NOTE This feature is only accessible when the target amplifier is on Reserved for amplifiers this feature is a protection circuitry event log which can only be accessed when the target amplifier is in standby The protection circuit shuts down the amplifier or channel if it overheats or if its output could damage your speakers The event log details the circumstances surrounding the amp going into protection and should be referred to in situations that require the intervention of your dealer or Class customer support The log can report the following events interpreted as follows ve slow blo trip amp ve slow blo trip The average current has reached the safe operating limit ve fast blo trip amp ve fast blo trip The peak current has reached the safe operating limit over temperature trip The unit temperature has reached the safe operating limit DC protection trip The DC output level has reached the safe operating limit Communication failure There has been a loss of communication between the amps system monitoring sensors AC line trip The power supply has reached the limits of the amps safe operating range These events are rare and generally occur due to issues that are external to the amp They should be interpreted positively The amp is doing what it s designed to do 37 38 Important Importan
2. lt lt left in use determines whether the selected input is displayed on the main input selection screen and whether it is included in the rotation of inputs cycled through from the remote controls input selection buttons name provides a way to customize the names of the inputs as displayed on the main input selection screen For example you might want to name your Bal input CDP 100 for the Class CD player you might have connected to that input To do so use the four buttons along the bottom of the input name menu to change the default name of any given input to something more specific to your system The button acts like the backspace key on a computer keyboard moving the cursor to the left and eliminating any characters along the way The P button 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 Warning When an input is renamed SSP it becomes a unity gain input When such an inputis selected the volume control of the CAP 2100 is disabled all outputs are driven at line level andthe volume indic
3. The AC mains fuse is blown There is a specific troubleshooting procedure for a blown AC mains fuse since this rare occurrence sometime indicates a significant problem Please carefully follow steps a through e in order a Disconnect your integrated amplifier from the AC mains as well as from its input connections and speaker connections and remove the fuse cover on the rear of the unit b If the fuse appears to be blown replace it only with a fuse of 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 Class dealer for assistance Mains voltage 100 120VAC Fuse type MDL slow blow Rating 6A Mains voltage 230 240VAC Fuse type MDL slow blow Rating 4A After replacing the fuse and fuse cover reconnect the integrated amplifier to the AC mains oz y and turn it on without reconnecting either the inputs or the speaker wires If the fuse blows again disconnect it from the AC mains and contact your Class dealer for assistance If everything seems fine place the integrated amplifier back into standby and carefully reconnect the input cable and power the integrated amplifier up If the fuse then blows or the integrated amplifier goes into protection you may have a serious fault with your integrated amplifier processor Contact yo
4. Owner s Manual CAP 2100 Integrated Amplifier WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NOTICE All of us at Class take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment We are proud to inform you that all Class components have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark This means that your Class product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world The CE mark certifies that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for unit to unit consistency and consumer safety This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television rece
5. 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 To better understand why this is so valuable consider two scenarios Person A places a high value on precision in achieving exactly the volume setting that makes the music most realistic being able to easily change volume setting by a fraction of a decibel is critical to his enjoyment of the system Person B just wants to jump easily from low volumes to a reasonable listening level and is less concerned with the finer points of precision than with getting what he wants with a quick twist of the knob You can see the problem in these scenarios Person A wants extremely fine gradations on the volume control which will require many rotations to go from extremely low settings to normal listening levels Person B wants to get from one to the other with a quick twist of the knob requiring coarse gradations in order to cover so much range in so little space What happens when Persons A and B live in the same house Or if Person C wants to have both depending on their mood at the moment 7n fact most of us are probably like Person C Class solves this dilemma by altering the response of the volume control based on several factors Since it is rare to listen at extremely low barely audible volumes the low range adjustment of the volume control allows
6. AC line their additional power consumption should be taken into account The CAP 2100 includes protection circuitry that will prevent the integrated amplifier from operating at dangerously high or low voltages Atstartup the AC mains voltage must be within a range of approximately 15 to 10 of its nominal value at startup or the amplifier will not turn on For example a 120V unit requires the AC mains to be between approximately 95V 135V in order to turn on Over voltage during operation if the AC mains voltage surges by roughly 1096 or more during operation the amplifier will enter protection mode and shut down The Standby LED will flash to indicate the protection mode has been engaged Under voltage during operation if the AC mains voltage sags by 1596 or more the amplifier will continue to play since this does not present a particular danger to the amplifier but note that it may not be able to achieve its usual standard of performance under these compromised conditions The Standby LED will flash to indicate the condition warm up break in period please read this manual Your new Class 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 amplifi
7. Ensure the integrated amplifier is plugged into the AC mains and switched on and that the AC mains are operating normally The unit will automatically attempt to protect itself from improper AC mains voltages by not powering up e f your integrated amplifier was plugged in properly try the following put it in standby switch off the main power switch in the back and unplug the unit for at least thirty seconds before trying to power it up again Sometimes a brownout of short term loss of power might require a restart Make sure to power down your integrated amplifier before doing the restart If none of these solutions work please consult your Class dealer for assistance Never attempt to replace an internal fuse There are no user serviceable parts inside your unit 3 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 Important Be certain that the integrated amplifier is off before checking any connections between the speakers and the integrated amplifier Ifthe problem occurs only with a particular input check the input balance control setting of that particular input Menu system setup input input na
8. allowed at medium knob speeds The menu is the same as the one above except for the indication that it is for the medium speed adjustment high speed determines the responsiveness of the control when the knob is being turned rapidly A setting of 0 will cause the volume to change as slowly as possible at high knob speeds a setting of 100 will cause the volume to change as quickly as allowed at high knob speeds The menu is the same as the one above except for the indication that it is for the high speed adjustment 25 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 input Each input on your integrated amplifier can be customized in several ways to enhance either the performance or the ease of use of the system A quick look at the input menu and submenus gives you an overview of what is possible back input setup home lt J line 2 lt E cack input name L home L back input offset L home s lt J i MS T T 3 line 2 GOO back input balance home
9. commands of 5 VDC with the tip of the mini plug defined to be positive relative to the shank of the plug 5Vdc e less than 100 mA 18 10 11 Class CAN Bus Control Ports These RJ 45 connectors are reserved for future control and communication applications using Class Audio s implementation of the Controller Area Network CAN Bus specification RS 232 Control Port This DB 9 connector has two purposes downloading new operating software into your integrated amplifier should new features ever be added for example external control of your integrated amplifier by control systems such as i Command AMX and Crestron For more information please contact your dealer and ask about home automation systems DC Trigger Input and Output Many audio video components can supply a DC control voltage to associated equipment in order to induce desired behavior Your Class integrated amplifier can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched between operate and standby automatically The 1 8th inch mini jack Trigger In provides for remote controlled turn on that is toggling between operate and standby of the integrated amplifier Two 1 8th inch mono mini jacks provide individually controllable DC trigger outputs which can be used for any of a number of purposes as described in The Menu System For example your dealer can program Trigger Outl to toggle an outboard Class power amplifier bet
10. 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 The teach IR screen provides a scrolling list of all the available IR codes in the CAP 2100 By scrolling to the command you need to learn into your macrocapable remote and then pressing the send IR code button the CAP 2100 will send the appropriate command code out its front panel where it can be learned by your third party remote control For more information on such control systems we recommend you speak with your authorized Class dealer ck brightness hone E J lt high medium back display setup e O high brightness back timeout home lt 2 never timeout gt 3 sec no E ai some J mem V language back language home em EE francais deutsch italiano wv This button brings up the display setup menu It allows you to configure the CAP 2100 s LCD screen brightness the display timeout and the language used in the touchscreen and menu system 29 30 brightness timeout language main balance The brightness setting of the CAP 2100 has three
11. for faster response to knob input when the volume setting values are low When activated you will get from extremely low to middle volume control settings a bit faster than you would otherwise This effect can be subtle and may not even be desirable when the speakers used have extremely high sensitivity since this results in using the lowest part of the range more than you would otherwise Ihe most significant factor in the perceived responsiveness of the volume control is the speed at which the knob is being turned We all naturally tend to move volume knobs more quickly when we need to make a bigger change and we tend to slow down as we approach our desired volume Thus if the CAP 2100 sees the knob moving relatively quickly it uses coarse steps to effectively accelerate the action of the circuitry As the knob begins to turn more slowly the CAP 2100 will actually increase the resolution of the steps which slows down the action of the volume control and yields greater precision in choosing an appropriate setting 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 The factory default
12. the surface of the integrated amplifier as direct application of liquids may result in damage to electronic components within the unit To clean the LCD touchscreen use a microfiber eyeglass wipe or soft lint free cloth together with a cleaning solution designed for plastic eyeglasses or LCD computer monitors televisions Spray the solution onto the cloth or tissue never directly onto the touch screen The battery compartment is situated at the base of the remote control Remove the two screws holding the base plate in place taking care not to lose them Insert the two AA batteries supplied ensuring that the polarity is the same as that indicated on the inner surface of the remote control Specifications All specifications are accurate at the time of printing Class reserves the right to adjust specifications without notice E Power output both channels driven 100W ch continuous rms 80 200W ch continuous rms 40 W Frequency response 10Hz 22kHz 0 0 1dB 10Hz 155kHz 0 3 0dB E Phase less than 10 22kHz E Signal to noise ratio 95dB typical W Channel separation better than 95dB 20kHz E Noise floor FFT all peaks less than 90dBV 10Hz 80kHz B Distortion THD noise 0 005 80 unweighted 0 8 Vrms IkHz input 10Hz 80kHz E Maximum input voltage 3 8Vrms single ended 7 8Vrms balanced E Voltage gain range 100dB to 14dB E Sensitivity SSP input 0 5Vrms for rated output singl
13. the total required will be one less than the total number of Delta series components in your system CAN Bus Terminator A single CAN Bus Terminator may be required It is inserted into the CAN Bus OUT connector of the last component in the CAN Bus daisy chain One is included in the box with your CAP 2100 They are also available free of charge from your nearest Class Customer Support Centre http www Classeaudio com support service htm SSP 300 amp 600 CAN Bus Interface Box Systems that include an SSP 600 or SSP 300 will also require an SSP 300 600 CAN Bus Interface Box These are included with the products or available free of charge from your nearest Class Customer Support Centre http www Classeaudio com support service htm 33 34 using CAN Bus The diagrams below illustrate how to connect the CAN Bus hardware Any combination of models in any order without SSP 300 or SSP 600 NOTE Daisy chain may need to be terminated with CAN Bus Terminator CAN Bus is controlled via the touchscreen of any Delta series component There is no master component so Delta series systems where two or more units have a touchscreen can be controlled through any of the touchscreens However it is probably easiest to start using CAN Bus through just one CAN Bus is accessed by pressing the menu button on the face of the unit or remote then the status button followed by the more button am status CAN bus M si de
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15. E era 33 using CAIN BUS tinent e teme ede Re e bae ees 34 CAN Bus shared features ong eeu deett mi Me a a a rata 35 COMPU FAL OM ira ierit D re DEC ny Ere 35 erii 35 AC SEatllSii ii nine bii e I nie Y Fo rb LEER FADE I AL ERU EE Ve n REA tele 35 EIC 35 abu ERE 35 global brightness sirsiran anaien Ib US pd ab 36 global Standby ossis e tenu RARO acte Aog ads 36 CAN Bus model specific features eere eere enn tntnttnns 36 Pl ey UG otioso Sua a 36 zl eM MD C T 37 agp rm C s 37 Troubleshooting uci aep pn e ort MIR RH Ip ERROR EON e Cen Sia ta aan 38 Care amp Maintenance oo dete p t Rh shoes pet Rey 42 cleaning Lhe Cabine uec tbe rtp epu tnu tare a tout 42 cleaning the LCD touehscreeri x ose eit Petite ehe erret ro poene 42 installing the remote control batteries esee 42 SPECHICALOMS csncses sous E 43 DDimensloDss storie st A act residui eae utes past ate 44 a word about installation Welcome to the Class family Congratulations on your purchase of a Class 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 We value our relationship with our customers Please allow us to stay in touch with you by returning your warranty card now before you pack up the shipping carton of your new product and forget all about it Doing so will enable us to let you know about any possible future
16. P 2100 has four function keys Fkeys that allow you to have instant easy access to specific system functions that might otherwise be buried in a menu somewhere For example if you use the balance control frequently you may want to consider programming one of the Fkeys to take you straight to that screen Doing so will save you having to access the control menu followed by pressing the balance button which might be hard to see from across the room The remote Fkey menu has four buttons one each for the four Fkeys on your remote control Pressing any of these buttons on the LCD touchscreen takes you to a subordinate scrolling list of possible functions for that particular Fkey 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 Note that all Class 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 amplifiers remote control sends the same infrared signal as F1 on the CD player s remote control While this is intended to minimize confusion amongst different remotes since this aspect of them will all perform identically you should take care when assigning different functions on different components to the same Fkey Doing so would result in two components doing two different things at on
17. ains during electrical storms as a lightning strike anywhere near your home can put a tremendous surge on the AC mains that can damage any piece of electronics no matter how well designed and protected The best protection in the case of severe electrical storms is simply to remove the electronics from any connection with the power grid 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 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 By pressing the Menu button you can also call up the main menu system of the CAP 2100 which gives you control over many of the operational details of the integrated amplifier including system setup options various display options including the language in which the menu system itself displays and several custom installation capabilities that allow superior integration of the CAP 2100 into complex systems For more information see the section The Menu System later in this manual Mute button The front panel Mute button reduces the volume of the integrated amplifier to zero at the touch of a button Pressing the button a second time restores the volume to its
18. ains simple to operate in day to day use In fact in some ways it is even simpler to operate than a more conventional design might be For example if you are not using one or more of the inputs on your CAP 2100 you can delete the unnecessary buttons from the operational menu Doing so prevents anyone from trying to select a non existent source component with the resulting confusion stemming from the lack of any sound Of course you can easily restore the button if you subsequently add another source component and need that input The volume control on your new Class integrated amplifier is controlled by sophisticated software that allows you to fine tune its response to suit your preferences Ideally a volume control would allow you to reach the volume you desire quickly and would also provide extremely fine control once you are close to the perfect volume Of course these characteristics are in conflict with each other one requires the volume to change by quite a lot for a given amount of turning of the knob while the other requires small incremental changes for the same turn of the knob The volume control system on your CAP 2100 solves this problem by responding differently based on the specific circumstances e g how quickly you are turning the knob and where in the volume range you are After extensive testing we feel we have created factory default settings that most people will find intuitive and a real pleasure to
19. amplifier from the AC mains and from the speakers before attempting to replace a fuse If the fuse blows again upon powering back up contact your authorized Class dealer for assistance There are no user serviceable parts inside the CAP 2100 AC Mains Input An IEC standard power cord supplied is used with the CAP 2100 Plug the cord into the IEC receptacle provided and the other end into a suitable wall outlet AC Mains Power Switch The main power switch for the CAP 2100 is located near the middle of the rear panel beside the receptacle for the power cord The integrated amplifier should be in standby before being switched off Switching the unit on puts it in standby mode Potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities exist within your integrated amplifier even when disconnected from AC mains Do not attempt to open any portion of the integrated amplifier s cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside your integrated amplifier All service of this product must be referred to a qualified authorized Class dealer or distributor 20 CLASSE ee O The Remote Control 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 Class based system The buttons are arranged in logical groups according to their functions 1 Basic Functions This section along the top of the remote control g
20. arate operate and standby commands in addition to the normal command that toggles between the two states Volume Knob The large knob on the right side of the front panel of the CAP 2100 is used to control the volume of the system The volume is raised or lowered in precise 0 5dB increments throughout the range of the control most likely to be used while listening to music At extremely low volumes the step size is increased somewhat to make it easier to move quickly between extremely low and normal listening levels RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS LEF T SPEAKER outeur OUTPUT OLA LINE 1 MAIN TAPE TAPE LINES LINE2 PHONO LINE 1 PHONO LINE 2 LINES TAPE TAPE Rear Panel 1 Speaker Outputs Two pairs of high quality five way binding posts are provided on each channel of the integrated amplifier in order to facilitate bi wiring In practice bi wiring involves connecting two preferably identical sets of speaker cables between each amplifier channel and its corresponding loudspeaker In many cases the benefit is a subjectively improved level of clarity and detail from the speaker as a result of being able to feed the two separate sections of its crossover and driver complement with identical yet separate signals Many high quality loudspeakers also offer two sets of connections on their speakers Generally one set of the connections on the loudspeaker feeds the portion of the speaker s cr
21. arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Contents Welcome to the Class family cit scr hushed PDA deb o PR RE pd RN tU RU 6 a word about itstallaUonas acest rari topo baa nee ES Ci stk Lica do 6 Unpacking and Placement enr pec tee errada asian Di e pee 7 unpacking your integrated amplifier eene 7 Eire le ETT 7 VEE ALON eM MR PR RUPEES RP PRE RR ER tact aa 7 custom instalations hss hes ances Pence eorpore eub ter a ded EA MAR UN qun 7 SUEIEIIIQs I A PUN 7 register your purchase ans essas get bip DON PERCHE PR go ee i ROSTER E EK Ba 8 operating Voltage sott rode Must rt ed Equi Mts Is 8 warm up break in period cassa assessed da roter ea eb Ene ta aa 9 please read this rada cocto teg Venett ede apud 9 Special Design Features esce Peto Vet ter e ROI ERR aS DR RAM da 10 flexible graphical user interface eerte 10 customizable volume Controls sse eoru eee RETRO ee MD PUER t Ens 10 highly refined circuit design cuero iens es tet pe inert x Pene onto 10 extensive l
22. ation is removed from the main menu This is useful in situations where the CAP 2100 is being used to pass through a signal coming from a component with its own volume control e g Class SSP 300 surround sound processor or when one of its outputs is sent to a component with its own volume control SSP 300 Care should be taken to adjust the volume control of the other component before selecting the SSP input as the resulting volume level may be uncomfortably loud input balance adjusts an input specific balance adjustment to compensate for the possibility that a particular source might be slightly imbalanced This is especially common with turntables since even the finest handmade cartridges are subject to small channel imbalance problems input offset provides a way to compensate for differences in output level between various source components Doing so can eliminate the sometimes annoying and abrupt changes in volume encountered when switching between different source components 27 28 phono gain triggers max volume back phono gain home low gain high 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 cartr
23. ce in response to a single press of a button on the remote control This can sometimes be useful As an example F1 could set the integrated amplifier to the CD input and also set the CD player to Play both from the press of a single Fkey 31 32 status version info Sensors CAN Bus features bac Status source line 1 connector line 1 balance O input O main O total input offset Oc o E versioninfo gt sensors The primary function of the status screen is to provide information about the current operating status of the CAP 2100 It also provides access to version info screen which displays information about the unit s software and the sensors screen which displays information from the internal sensors about the temperature and input power The version info button on the status screen takes you to the version information screen which displays information on various pieces of software used by your CAP 2100 If you ever have occasion to call our technical support people to ask a question not covered in this manual they may want to know precisely what version of software your unit is running Having this information available will help enable them to give you the best possible service The sensors button on the status screen takes you to the sensors screen which displays information about several internal sensors within the CAP 2100 It is unlikely you might ever need the sensor information unl
24. cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to A avoid injury from tip over Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with i Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of The lightning flash with
25. d RCA outputs are unaffected by the volume control on the front panel or by whether you choose to monitor the source or the recorder by having the tape button on the front panels touchscreen deselected or selected respectively The record outputs will be disconnected when the integrated amplifier is placed into standby however Tape Input Connect the analog outputs of any recording device analog tape recorder digital tape recorder CD recorder etc you may have to these single ended RCA inputs You may select to hear the output of your recording device by touching the tape monitor button on the main operational screen of the CAP 2100 Single ended RCA inputs These RCA jacks accept right channel and left channel single ended inputs from line level source equipment such as tuners CD players and tape decks Any of these inputs may be selected by touching the corresponding button on the main operational screen of the front panel touchscreen To achieve the best possible results we suggest that you use only high quality shielded interconnect cables Please consult with your local Class dealer for advice on the best cables for use in your system If you have a turntable you would like to use with the system an optional phono preamplifier module is available from your Class dealer Once installed in your integrated amplifier the Line 1 input connectors become your phono inputs and the phono gain control in the menu system b
26. e ended 1 0Vrms for rated output balanced W Input Impedance 100kQ E Output Impedance main output 100Q W Input complement 1 balanced XLA 4 single ended RCA B Output complement 2 single ended RCA E Crosstalk any input to any output better than 95dB W Rated power consumption as per JEC60065 para 2 3 10 260W B Idle power consumption 125W E Mains voltage specified on rear panel decal cannot be changed by user or dealer B Dimensions not incl controls or connectors Width 17 5 445mm Height 4 75 121mm Depth 16 5 419mm W Shipping weight 59lbs 27kg W Net weight 50lbs 23kg For more information see your Class dealer or contact Class Audio 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone 1 514 636 6384 FAX 1 514 636 1428 Internet http www classeaudio com email cservice classeaudio com Class and the Class logo are trademarks of Class Audio Inc of Lachine Canada All rights reserved i Command is a trademark of Equity International Inc All rights reserved AMX is a registered trademark of AMX Corporation of Richardson TX All rights reserved Crestron is a trademark of Crestron Electronics Inc of Rockleigh NJ All rights reserved 43 44 Dimensions CLASSE 4 00 102mm 475 121mm U 40 12mm CLASSE Class Audio 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 1 514 636 638
27. ecomes active allowing you to select either low gain for all moving magnet MM and high output moving coil MC cartridges or high gain for standard output MC cartridges See the section The Menu System for more information Balanced XLR input These XLR jacks accept right channel and left channel balanced signals from a source component with balanced outputs This input may be selected by touching the corresponding button on the main operational screen of the front panel touchscreen 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 If this is not the case wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin To achieve the best possible results we suggest that you use only high quality interconnect cables Please consult with your local Class dealer for advice on the best cables for use in your system IR Input and Output Your Class integrated amplifier includes two 1 8th inch mono mini jacks in order to support the infrared IR remote controls that are ubiquitous today Infrared co
28. electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and that the EE products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Please record the serial number for your new Class component here for future reference Serial 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electri
29. er reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully form After this initial break in period the performance of your new product should remain quite consistent for years to come The only exception to this rule is if the unit is unplugged for an extended period of time allowing it to cool down Depending on the degree of cooling involved you should expect a brief warm up period before the sound quality is at its best Unless your amplifier was allowed to become quite chilled subsequent thermal re stabilization should not take long Fortunately you should never have to repeat the initial 300 hour break in period Please take a few minutes to review this manual and to familiarize yourself with your new integrated amplifier We understand that you are anxious to plug everything in and get started However reading this manual and following the advice it gives will ensure that you get all the benefits you deserve from having purchased such a fine piece of equipment 10 flexible graphical user interface customizable volume control highly refined circuit design Special Design Features The LCD touchscreen on the front panel of your new component supports an 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 rem
30. ess directed to do so by a customer service representative at Class in order to help troubleshoot some unexpected problem Class s Controller Area Network or CAN Bus opens the way to a new level of interaction between our Delta range of amplifiers preamps processors and source components When the CAP 2100 is connected with CAN Bus the different elements of a Delta series system are in constant communication creating a global network that delivers system wide status information and shared operational features all through the touchscreen display 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 Configure the entire system to go in and out of standby at the touch of a button and also bring individual components in and out of standby Mute any connected unit hardware setup Class Delta Series Products Two or more Class Delta series products are required at least one of which must have a touchscreen display Category 5 Network Cables These are ordinary network cables commonly used for broadband Internet connections They should be typical straight through cables not the crossed over type and
31. function if the disc player is connected to a CAN Bus enabled preamp or surround sound processor When PlayLink is active pressing play on the disc player will also automatically switch the preamp processor to a specified input This means that you can listen to a CD or watch a DVD literally at the touch of a button tack COP 202 home 1833952 E configuration The first step in using PlayLink is to choose the input you wish to be selected when play is pressed on the disc player Press the PlayLink icon then select the correct input from the list CAN bus configuration Once you have selected the input press back then select configuration PlayLink is activated and disabled through the PlayLink icon on the CAN Bus configuration screen amp info event log 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 Available for amplifiers only this screen displays the data provided by the heatsink and AC Module temperature sensors wa CA 2100 ques lt 1583038 amp
32. idges and for high output moving coil cartridges choose high gain for low output moving coil cartridges Your Class dealer can assist you in determining what type of cartridge you have and which setting is most appropriate Each of the CAP 2100 s trigger outputs may be programmed as to its logic level which is to say whether its voltage is ow essentially OV or high approximately 12V when the trigger is activated The ability to change the logic level of a trigger s on state can solve installation specific problems that otherwise require external devices that add to both the cost and complexity of your system If this seems an obscure point that s okay It is a feature designed to solve problems you may not even have but your installation professional appreciates being able to easily solve such problems when they occur back max volume home lt lt 0 0 decrease The max volume screen allows you to establish a maximum volume setting for your system This scale runs from 0 to 100 with 100 indicating that you do not want any artificial limit placed on the maximum gain your integrated amplifier can provide This setting is interactive You can set the value to something less than 100 and then adjust the volume to see whether it is appropriate teach IR display setup back teach IR qm n send IR code display enter The CAP 2100 provides discrete infrared IR command codes
33. ier is found on the rear of the unit Please note and record this number on the page entitled Important Safety Instructions for your future reference register your purchase operating voltage Warning Having found the serial number now would be a good time to fill out the registration card Please register your purchase so we can advise you of updates and other items of interest It will take only a minute or so Please complete the card now before you forget 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 Attempting to operate your power amplifier at an incorrect voltage may damage the unit The voltage setting of your power amplifier may not be changed by the user There are no user serviceable parts within the unit Please refer any problems to an authorized Class service center If the AC mains voltage indicated on your integrated amplifier is incorrect 8 y 8 P please contact your local authorized Class dealer or distributor The CAP 2100 can easily be powered by a normal 15 ampere AC mains line If other devices are also powered from the same
34. ing tests Our ears are still some of the finest laboratory test instruments available and nicely complement more traditional engineering test equipment In the course of optimizing the circuitry for a product hundreds of decisions are made based on the subjective impression given by substituting one high quality part for another As an example we may listen to half a dozen 0 196 tolerance film resistor components of the same value from several different companies Standard tests may show them all to provide identical results in terms of noise distortion and so forth Yet almost invariably one selection yields some small improvement in the subjective reaction to the performance of the product under development Less often even a single such change can result in a surprisingly large improvement Multiply those various improvements by the dozens or even hundreds of such decisions that must be made before the product can be finalized for production and you have a remarkable improvement indeed all based on careful listening tests which we view as a necessary complement to the solid engineering you might rightly expect from Class Another benefit of having worked with highly refined circuit designs so extensively over many years is that we have vast experience in what works well over the long term By using only the highest quality parts to begin with and then using them in an informed way as a result of both accelerated aging experi
35. istening Feste ausiin is re p pe pierre Rien RR OR RARE PL ru a 11 extraordinary longevity arare ttp beds viia ape rel a c dn pn 11 Front PANG lan spite Dopo spe epe eut tr tun 12 Ee MC E E teresa 15 optional phono preaMp s sssesssssseserisereeresesesesssseseseseseseseerenesesenensesess 16 The Remote Control ciet ehh a q ar plu EN UR ie 20 The Menu Selena cias Rae ea i eU p ved uiti Aaaa 22 operational Menu to de ebat n aaia a s 22 HIP UE SEIEGCHON n a a arg a ERA pis 22 tape OOpa MH TH 22 IMAI MENU system o eerte a i T e a rere e ess 23 AGNES 23 deci BE 24 foe 26 phono Balla osos tente erra pao e asa os va pip Nebel Ga 28 l IIBBeLs s ctetu tere eC n eic abor imbre rtis 28 comu ce TN 28 zz e gl eA 29 Iac eme 29 DES ES E cue aee Rd ad vaso e uS Leo RM die 30 timeOut cioe Fete teet tete Pe tre secet ee dert ise 30 afi SU BE ota ad qued etate apii tete i ioa bU 30 m in Balance deste pest et rb od buenas tae ea eonan Us OM RR Ree at Sua 30 remote PREYS eoe Apta uei ausa A a 31 cautionary note on Fkey USE tais prosas catar ra Oo dao fup a pU eet 31 SUALUS scere ee ener ees a da eee av doe ipa as skated pee da vance eeu va sn ERE Ree YR UH 32 VEFSIOM AMO see eesss E 32 SenSOtS spp e nese Ou Eai eai eric aires ce deen E a 32 C ANSBUS oerte ai toes et rena etate e orale ve er laa avo awe vean a EP Gas 32 features nic itt td e tete era dei MS EU teed shel YG 32 hardware Set hesira Eth EDI UD LER ada PH U
36. ithin a particular menu screen changing the highlighted item up down left right as you like from the comfort of your listening position The Enter key allows you to select the highlighted item having the same effect as if you had pressed the button on the LCD touchscreen The Tape key is not a navigation key per se but allows you to easily toggle between listening to the selected source and listening to the output of your recording device If you have a recording device such as a three head tape deck which can play back a recording while it is being made you will be able to compare the original signal to the recording while you are making it Note 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 System Controls The CAP 2100 remote control can also control user defined functions as well as the volume and mute functions on a Class system FI F2 F3 F keys are available for controlling aspects of the CAP 2100 not covered by the other buttons on the remote control You are able to choose what the CAP 2100 should do in response to receiving the infrared signal that a particular Fkey has been pressed The list of possible fu
37. me balance where input name is the particular input in question Ifthe input balance appears to be correct check the interconnect cables between the corresponding source component and the CAP 2100 4 The IR remote control seems not to function Ensure that there are no obstacles between the IR remote and the IR sensor located to the right of the Mute button Ifthe batteries are weak replace them with fresh ones Make sure there are no keys stuck on your Class remote or on any other remote control in the room 5 There is a hum coming out of the speakers Make sure your single ended interconnects are not running alongside any AC power cords Long runs of single ended interconnects have a natural tendency to pick up noise even if they are shielded e fany source components connected to your integrated amplifier has a cable TV hooked up to it try disconnecting the cable television line from the source If the hum goes away you will need an isolation device between your cable and that particular source Refer to your Class dealer for one of these inexpensive devices Ifyou have the optional phono module in your integrated amplifier make sure that the ground wire of the tonearm is secured properly to the ground lug on the back of your preamp 39 40 6 7 Ifthe hum exists only on the phono input make sure the turntable tonearm assembly is not too close to other components There should be at lea
38. ments and actual long term experience we are able to design and manufacture products which we are confident will stand the test of time We are confident that your new Class integrated amplifier will give you many years of trouble free reliability and musical enjoyment just as previous Class products have given their owners 11 12 CLASSE Front Panel 1 Standby button amp 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 When the unit is powered and switched on the state of this LED indicates the following on standby flashing on power up initialization off operate on dim display timeout flashing after power up AC mains voltage out of range If you are planning not to use the integrated amplifier for an extended period of time e g vacation or other travel we suggest you disconnect it from the AC mains Please be certain that the integrated amplifier is in standby prior to disconnecting it from the AC mains Also it is a good practice to physically disconnect any and all valuable electronics from the AC m
39. mmands exist for example for toggling the integrated amplifier between operate and standby in addition to discrete command codes for either operate or standby These codes may be used in macros for sophisticated remote control systems facilitating the control of the integrated amplifier in the larger context of a complete system The list of commands available is quite extensive enabling even complex macros chains of commands strung together to operate flawlessly If this capability is of interest to you we strongly recommend discussing it with your authorized Class dealer Note that IR Input and Output is a bit of a misnomer the input and output of these plugs is electrical in nature not infrared They are used with standard IR receivers distribution amplifiers and emitters available from your dealer to translate the remote s IR signal to an electrical signal and vice versa The big advantages here include being able to easily route the signals anywhere they might need to go and the reliability of a solid electrical connection Since an IR distribution system such as your dealer may design for you usually must control many products your integrated amplifier includes both an IR input for the control of this product and an IR output so as to pass along the same signal to the next product This allows you to daisy chain your control wires from one product to the next The integrated amplifier is designed to respond to IR
40. n menu system system setup remote Fkeys ne send IR code system setup gt function key F1 function key F2 teach IR a function hey ra w pla setup D i gt peck display setup o brightness 2 ew timeout connector T bolonce input offset 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 aem rotary setup low range low speed medium speed high speed speed mit reset detoults bock system setup heck trigger setup trigger out 1 logic level trigger out 2 lage lemon j f towtovoe low OVDC 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 Here you can customize the behavior of your volume control tailor your inputs to your particular source components adjust the gain of the optional phono module program the behavior of the CAP 2100 s DC triggers establish a maximum volume setting for your system 23 24 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
41. nctions is quite extensive and is found in the menu system see the section The Menu System the next section in this manual The Fkeys on all Class remote controls issue the same infrared commands This saves you from having to be sure you have picked up the proper remote since all your Class remotes will perform the same function for each Fkey Volume Up Volume Down and Mute do what you would expect them to do The Bal balance key takes you directly to the balance screen in the menu system once there you can use the navigation keys on the remote to select either the left or right buttons on the LCD touchscreen depending on which way you wish to move the balance Adjust the relative left right balance of the system by using the Enter key on the remote to press the appropriate button on the display 21 22 operational menu input selection tape loop 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 The operational menu provides easy access to the most basic functions of the integrated amplifier input selection and tape monitor It also provides both a numeric and a graphic depiction of the current volume setting Pressing any of the inp
42. ose designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty As with any integrated amplifier it is best to place the CAP 2100 centrally within your system since it is the hub to which all other components are connected It should also be located at a convenient height for both visibility and use since you generally interact with your integrated amplifier more than any other component changing inputs adjusting volume etc Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables must be left behind the CAP 2100 We suggest leaving eight inches 20 cm of free space behind your integrated amplifier to allow all cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain Class recommends that the unit not be placed directly on the top surface ofa power amplifier or any other heat source Your Class integrated amplifier generates a certain amount of heat in the course of normal operation Be sure to allow six inches of clearance above it and three inches to each side to allow heat dissipation through air circulation Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow such as plush carpeting Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry see the section Dimensions An optional purpose designed rack mount kit is available for this product Contact your Class dealer for more information The serial number for your integrated amplif
43. ossover network that supplies the woofer with its signal the other set of connections connects to the portion of the crossover that supplies the rest of the speaker with the midrange and high frequencies Although the binding posts on your Class amplifier will accept bare wire connections we strongly recommend the use of high quality spade or hook lugs crimped and soldered onto the ends of your speaker wires Using high quality connectors will ensure that your speaker connections do not gradually deteriorate from fraying and oxidizing bare wires It also helps prevent accidental short circuits from poorly terminated connections 2 Single ended RCA main outputs Single ended cables using RCA connectors are the most common form of analog connection used in consumer electronics When implemented carefully and used with high quality interconnect cables this standard can provide excellent performance 16 optional phono preamp Class 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 single ended outputs to an amplifier using high quality shielded RCA terminated cables Your Class dealer can advise you on the selection of cables suitable for your system Tape output Connect these outputs to the right channel and left channel recording inputs of your recorder These single ende
44. possible values ow 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 If you prefer listening to music in a dimly lit or darkened room you may find even the ow brightness setting of the display somewhat distracting If so you can vary the timeout of the backlighting so as to turn it off entirely after a period of inactivity you select In this context activity refers to any use of the user interface This includes hard buttons the LCD touchscreen and the remote control For example if you reduce the timeout to its minimum setting the backlighting will illuminate the display as soon as you interact with any of the CAP 2100 controls and stay on for only three seconds just long enough for you to check on something If you continue to use any of the controls at least once every three seconds the display will remain lit It will then extinguish itself after three seconds of inactivity on your part If you prefer the display of the CAP 2100 to remain on whenever not in standby choose the never timeout setting The lamp in the LCD display was designed for harsh automotive environments and will give you many years of reliable operation If you plan to leave the unit on continuo
45. previous setting However if you increase the volume manually using either the volume knob or the remote control while the Mute button is engaged the mute control will disengage and the volume will be set to zero This approach is a safety measure to avoid situations in which the volume might be adjusted up while muted only to then have the system un muted to an unexpectedly high volume IR window The infrared IR receiver and transmitter are located behind this window Ordinarily your Class CAP 2100 must be able to see the remote control from this window in order to respond to remote control commands If your integrated amplifier will be located behind closed doors or for any other reason will not be able to see the remote control during normal operation you may use the rear panel IR input and output mini jacks and an IR repeater system to solve the problem For more information about using an infrared repeater system to route signals to and from the CAP 2100 refer to the section Rear Panel later in this manual or contact your local Class dealer 14 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 sep
46. ption which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents ad other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http www classeaudio com Marking by the CE symbol shown left indicates compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the European Community Class products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS in electrical and
47. roups four functions that control your basic interactions with che CAP 2100 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 Info takes you directly to the status screen in the LCD menu system displaying several items of information about the CAP 2100 and its current operational status Disp for Display cycles through the three brightness settings of the screen display Standby toggles the CAP 2100 between standby and operate 2 Navigation Keys The central section of the remote control contains the navigation keys This array of buttons is similar to what you may have seen on remote controls for DVD players and is used for navigation of the menu system of the CAP 2100 Home returns you to the normal input selection controls normally shown on the LCD screen on the front panel of the CAP 2100 This provides a quick way to get back to normal operation regardless of how deep you might be in the menu system Menu serves two functions it calls up the menu system when you need it in order to adjust something to your preference once within the menu system pressing Menu returns you to the previous level of the menu system If you press Menu when at the top level of the menu system it will take you back out of the menu system to the normal display e Up Down Left Right keys allow you to move w
48. settings for these behaviors are generally found to be intuitive and a pleasure to use However if you prefer to alter these behaviors you may do so in the rotary menu shown below back rotary setup home C J lt E e ME ena low range low speed 12 127 medium speed 1 high speed 4 127 gt speed limit reset defaults All of the rotary setup settings are interactive You can set the value and then adjust the volume to see whether the effect is what you desired low range determines the degree to which the responsiveness of the volume control is boosted at low volume control settings in order to get through them more quickly A setting of 0 disengages the effect while a setting of 100 maximizes it back low range k J boost 0 0 25 low speed determines the responsiveness of the control when the knob is being turned slowly A setting of 0 will cause the volume to change as slowly as possible at low knob speeds a setting of 100 will cause the volume to change as quickly as allowed at low knob speeds The menu is the same as the one above except for the indication that it is for the low speed adjustment medium speed determines the responsiveness of the control when the knob is being turned at a moderate speed A setting of 0 will cause the volume to change as slowly as possible at medium speeds a setting of 100 will cause the volume to change as quickly as
49. st 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 Class dealer There is a mechanical hum coming from the unit This symptom suggests you have electrical noise on your AC mains line Try connecting to another AC circuit not merely a different plug but a different circuit Check to see if you have any halogen lighting or dimmers on the same circuit as the integrated amplifier as they can be the cause of hum in power supply transformers There is a noticeable change in volume between one input and another even though did not adjust the volume You may need to adjust the input offset setting to compensate for differences in output level between source components Alternatively the input offset setting may have been adjusted inappropriately Either way you can correct the problem by going to the following location in the menu system Menu system setup input input name offset where input name is the input you feel needs to be adjusted Ifthe input that seems incorrect is the phono input make sure you are using the proper gain setting for the type of cartridge you are using If in doubt consult with your authorized Class dealer
50. t Troubleshooting In general you should refer any service problems to your Class 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 Class dealer 1 Everything appears to be on but there is no sound Adjust the volume control to a moderate level one that should be audible but is not excessive Make sure the source component for which the input has been selected is switched on and is out of its standby mode Make sure the proper input has been selected for the source being used Check that the integrated amplifier is not in mute mode This is indicated by the operational menu icon in the form of a speaker with a bar through it Press Mute to disengage Check if the tape monitor is enabled If it is engaged and the recorder is off you will not hear the selected source Disengage by pressing Tape unless you wish to monitor the recording Ifthe problem occurs only with a particular input check the interconnect cables between that source and the integrated amplifier Ifthe problem occurs with all inputs check the speaker wires for secure connections 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 There is no sound and the Standby LED is not lit
51. target unit s electrical supply sensors Two screens are available with the second accessed by selecting more The status screen is the simplest way to access essential information about the target unit It displays the target units model number software version operational status and serial number Allows you to set the name that this component will be listed under in the CAN Bus devices screen The name will appear next to the unit model and serial number and facilitate the identification of units in large systems 35 36 global brightness global standby CAN Bus model specific features PlayLink 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 By setting all your components to global standby you can bring your entire system in and out of standby by pressing the standby button of any unit or remote All CAN Bus software updates automatically set the updated unit to global standby If you want a particular unit to be excluded from global standby deselect global standby for that unit The following CAN Bus features are model specific This feature is exclusive to Delta series disc players and will only
52. upgrades or updates that might become available for your Class component Sending in your warranty card also registers your product with us so that warranty service can be obtained easily and quickly even if you have mislaid your original sales slip Please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card and drop it in the mail You will find the warranty registration card at the end of the separate warranty policy booklet enclosed Every effort has been made to make the Class CAP 2100 simple and straightforward to install and use Still we have no way to evaluate many other variables such as the size and shape of your room its acoustics and the associated equipment you have chosen to use with your amplifier All of these factors influence the ultimate performance of your system For this reason we strongly encourage you to have your system installed and calibrated by your dealer whose experience training and specialized equipment can make a profound difference in the final performance of the system unpacking your integrated amplifier Important placement ventilation custom installations serial number Unpacking and Placement Carefully unpack your integrated amplifier according to the supplied instructions and remove all accessories from the carton Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Class product Shipping your new component in anything other than its purp
53. ur Class dealer Finally if everything is still fine place the integrated amplifier in standby and carefully reconnect the speaker wires Check both ends of the speaker wires for possible short circuits Then power up the integrated amplifier again If the integrated amplifier remains functional the fuse does not blow then the original fuse probably blew in order to protect the integrated amplifier from a large AC mains surge If it blows again contact your Class dealer for assistance 9 The Standby LED is flashing fast and there is an error message displayed on the touchscreen LCD Try resetting the unit by disconnecting it from the AC mains power waiting a few seconds and reconnecting the integrated amplifier to power If this does not solve the problem contact your Class dealer for assistance 42 cleaning the cabinet Caution cleaning the LCD touchscreen Important installing the remote control batteries Care and Maintenance 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 At no time should liquid cleaners be applied directly to
54. use However if you feel you would like to fine tune its performance further in order to suit your particular preference you may easily do so All Class analog amplification stages are based on circuits that have been extensively optimized over many years of continuous development By starting with excellent circuit designs and working with them over the years we are able to discover the many small refinements that add up to superlative performance in a variety of applications Altering a voltage here or using a slightly different part there may make all the difference between solid and absolutely outstanding performance This level of refinement only comes with a great deal of experience and is not available to those who flit from one trendy notion to the next It accounts in no small measure for both the consistency of sonic performance among Class products as they are all based on similar analog gain stages and for the consistently excellent reviews these products receive from owners and reviewers alike extensive listening tests extraordinary longevity Excellent measured performance is to be expected in world class products and Class products deliver that performance However experience has shown that technical excellence alone is insufficient to guarantee subjectively musical results For this reason all Class products are laboriously fine tuned during the development process by carefully controlled listen
55. usly however we recommend that you keep the timeout delay set to less than one minute Note that setting the brightness to a lower setting does not increase the life of the lamp The language menu offers you any of six different languages supported by the CAP 2100 Class has provided our international distributors with a software tool that makes it possible for them to customize the translations to suit their local customs and terminology in an effort to ensure that the CAP 2100 s operation is as intuitive to use in every country as it is in our home country of Canada pack main balance O I o The main balance control gives you both a numeric and a graphical indication of the current balance setting for the CAP 2100 Some recordings are not balanced particularly well between the left and right channels If the image presented by a particular recording seems heavily weighted to the left for example you can restore a more natural perspective with the balance control To shift the image to the right touch the right gt gt button one or more times as needed to correct the perceived imbalance remote Fkeys cautionary note on Fkey use task remote Fkeys back assign E home lt remote F1 a LJ J trigger 1 on function key F1 J function key F3 Lz function key F2 function key F4 trigger 1 off i trigger 1 toggle v The remote control supplied with the CA
56. ut buttons on the touchscreen will switch to the appropriate input You may have as many as three ine inputs meaning single ended connections using RCA connectors and one bal input balanced connector using an XLR connector If you do not have this many sources in your system you can elect to deactivate the unused inputs Doing so removes their associated buttons from the touchscreen reducing confusion for occasional users of the system In addition the CAP 2100 has a dedicated tape loop for use with sources that can both record and play back bringing the total number of sources you can connect to the CAP 2100 to five four single ended and one balanced When you touch the tape button to highlight it you will notice that the previously selected input remains highlighted Whenever any input is selected for listening it is also selected for possible recording a copy of its signal is sent to the recording device connected to the tape output You may record it or not as you please When you select the tape button you are asking the CAP 2100 to continue with this recording feed whether or not it is being used while switching to monitor the output of the tape deck or CD recorder or whatever else you might have connected to the record loop In this way you can monitor the result of your recording while you are making it in real time This assumes that your recording device supports this capability as do three head tape decks mai
57. vices status pre stopped saint meda ovo vdeo 2 channels none tracks title O has 10 chapters 2 05 33 f o vat CA 2200 1594488 versioninto COP 202 1832545 CAN Bus shared features configuration operate AC status Status name The touchscreen will then display the CAN Bus devices screen which lists connected Delta series components by model amp serial number CAN bus devices CDP 202 1832545 CP 500 1641150 CA 2200 1584489 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 units LEDs will stop flashing and the touch screen will list the CAN Bus features available to it Some CAN Bus features are shared by all models some are specific to individual models The following CAN Bus features are shared by all models ea CAN bus is configuration global brightness e Selecting configuration will present the CAN Bus configuration screen allowing access to name global brightness and global standby features The operate settings allow you to bring the target unit in and out of standby or mute This key will be disabled for the unit whose touchscreen you are using to access CAN Bus The AC status screen displays information from the
58. ween operate and standby with your CAP 2100 to facilitate the operation of bi amped systems The remote trigger input will respond to the presence of 5 12VDC with tip polarity as shown below 5 12 volts less than 100 mA Similarly the trigger outputs will create a 12VDC signal that can support up to 100mA of current Ground terminal The ground terminal on your integrated amplifier is most often used for the ground wire of a turntable assuming you have the optional phono module installed see your authorized Class dealer for more information on this option if you are interested Connecting the ground wire from your turntable s tonearm to this screw terminal usually minimizes any hum or buzzing to which the turntable might otherwise be susceptible Your authorized Class dealer can assist you in handling this problem if it should arise A A Important Danger 12 13 14 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 Doing so can cause damage to your electronics that may not be covered by the warranty Always disconnect the integrated

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