Classe Audio CDP-102, CDP-202 Owners manual
Owner’s Manual
CDP-102 and CDP-202
Disc Players
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 Classé take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all
Classé components have been officially approved for the European Community (CE) mark
This means that your Classé 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 reception, 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:
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• 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;
• 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.
Classé products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and that the
products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives.
Please record the serial number for your new Classé component here for future reference.
Serial #: __________________
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. If a liquid does enter your component, immediately disconnect it from the AC
mains and take it to your Classé dealer for a thorough checkup
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. NEVER operate this product in
an explosive atmosphere.
9. 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 electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. Connect your component only to an AC source of the proper voltage. The
shipping container and the rear panel serial number tag will indicate the proper voltage. Use of any other voltage may
damage the unit and void the warranty.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus. Do not stress the AC cord by stretching it to a plug. If damage does occur to the
AC cord, take it to your Classé dealer for a thorough checkup and proper repair or replacement.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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. An open unit,
particularly if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. NEVER bypass any fuse.
NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than that specified.
15. 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.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage “ within the product’s enclosure that may be of 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 Classé family ..........................................................................6
a word about installation .......................................................................... 6
Unpacking and Placement ...............................................................................7
unpacking your player .............................................................................. 7
placement ................................................................................................ 7
ventilation ................................................................................................ 7
custom installations .................................................................................. 7
serial number ........................................................................................... 8
register your purchase! ............................................................................. 8
operating voltage ...................................................................................... 8
warm up/break-in period .......................................................................... 9
please read this manual… ........................................................................ 9
Special Design Features .................................................................................10
flexible GUI ........................................................................................... 10
highly refined circuit design ................................................................... 10
extensive listening tests .......................................................................... 10
extraordinary longevity .......................................................................... 10
Front Panel .....................................................................................................11
Rear Panel .....................................................................................................13
using the balanced outputs ..................................................................... 13
using the single-ended(RCA) analog outputs ........................................... 14
coaxial digital output ....................................................................... 15
AES/EBU digital output .................................................................... 15
optical digital output ........................................................................ 15
The Remote Control .......................................................................................18
Using the CDP-102 and CDP-202 .................................................................22
CD operational menu ............................................................................. 22
playlist ............................................................................................. 23
controls menu .................................................................................. 23
repeat mode .................................................................................... 23
shuffle .............................................................................................. 23
time display ..................................................................................... 23
program ........................................................................................... 23
DVD operational menu .......................................................................... 24
the home screen .............................................................................. 24
controls ........................................................................................... 24
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The Menu System ..........................................................................................25
main menu system ................................................................................. 25
system setup .................................................................................... 25
teach IR ........................................................................................... 26
display setup .................................................................................... 26
triggers ............................................................................................. 26
remote Fkeys ................................................................................... 27
cautionary note on Fkey use ............................................................ 27
status ............................................................................................... 28
version info ...................................................................................... 28
sensors ............................................................................................. 28
display setup menu ................................................................................ 28
brightness ........................................................................................ 29
timeout ............................................................................................ 29
language .......................................................................................... 29
temporary display ............................................................................ 29
volume display ................................................................................ 30
System Setup .................................................................................................31
the system setup menu system ................................................................ 31
audio setup ............................................................................................ 31
audio delay ...................................................................................... 32
digital output ................................................................................... 32
volume setup ................................................................................... 32
distance ........................................................................................... 33
level trims ........................................................................................ 33
video setup ............................................................................................ 33
video standard ................................................................................. 33
aspect ratio ...................................................................................... 34
preference .............................................................................................. 34
audio format .................................................................................... 34
audio language ................................................................................ 35
subtitle language .............................................................................. 35
CD autoplay .................................................................................... 35
navigation ........................................................................................ 35
parental control ...................................................................................... 35
Updating Your Unit ........................................................................................36
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................37
Care & Maintenance ......................................................................................38
Specifications – CDP-102 ..............................................................................39
Specifications – CDP-202 ..............................................................................40
Dimensions ...................................................................................................41
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Welcome to the Classé family
Congratulations on your purchase of a Classé product. It is the result of many
years of continuous refinement, and we are sure that you will enjoy it for many
years to come.
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 upgrades or updates that might become
available for your Classé 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.
You will find the warranty registration card at the end of the separate warranty
policy booklet, enclosed.
Please, take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration
card, and drop it in the mail.
a word about installation Every effort has been made to make this disc player simple and straightforward
to install and use.
Still, we have no way to evaluate other variables such as the size and shape of
your room, its acoustics, and the associated equipment you have chosen to use
with your player. 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.
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Unpacking and Placement
unpacking your player Carefully unpack your disc player according to the supplied instructions, and
remove all accessories from the carton.
Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Classé
product. Shipping your new component in anything other than its
purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is
not covered by the warranty.
placement This disc player has been designed to operate optimally on any stable and level
surface. Vibration damping in the feet and drive assemblies of the units provide
a high level of isolation from external disturbances.
As with any digital component, it is best to place the disc player somewhat
apart from your most sensitive analog electronics, particularly turntables and
preamplifiers. Generally, placing it on its own shelf should suffice.
Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables
must be left behind the disc player. We suggest leaving eight inches (20
cm) of free space behind the disc player to allow all cables sufficient
room to bend without crimping or undue strain.
Classé recommends that the unit not be placed directly on the top surface of a
power amplifier (or any other heat source).
ventilation Your Classé disc player generates a certain amount of heat in the course of
normal operation. Be sure to allow three 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).
custom installations 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 Classé dealer for more
information.
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serial number The serial number for your disc player 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! Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to register your
purchase. Doing so will allow us to inform you of updates and other items of
interest.
To register your purchase, visit the Classé website (www.classeaudio.com) and
follow the link marked WARRANTY REGISTRATION. Alternatively you can
complete the enclosed Registration Card and post it to us.
operating voltage This disc player is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 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 disc player indicates the
correct AC operating voltage for your location. Attempting to operate your disc
player at an incorrect voltage may damage the unit.
Warning: The voltage setting of your disc player may not be changed by the
user. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Please
refer any problems to an authorized Classé service center.
If the AC mains voltage indicated on your disc player is incorrect, please contact
your local authorized Classé dealer or distributor.
This disc player includes protection circuitry that prevents the player from
operating at dangerously high or low voltages.
• At startup: the AC mains voltage must be within a range of approximately
-15% to +10% of its nominal value at startup, or the player 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
10% or more during operation, the player will enter protection mode and
shut down. The standby LED (Light-Emitting Diode) will flash to indicate
the protection mode has been engaged. An error message will be displayed
on the LCD touchscreen.
• Under-voltage during operation: if the AC mains voltage sags by 15%
or more, the player will continue to play (since this does not present a
particular danger to the player), 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.
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warm up/break-in period Your new Classé disc player 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
player 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 placed in standby or 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
its sound quality is at its best. Unless your player 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 read this manual… Please take a few minutes to review this manual, and to familiarize yourself with
your new player. 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.
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Special Design Features
flexible GUI 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 touchscreen accesses a range of controls
that might otherwise require dozens of buttons and knobs on the front panel.
Despite this power and flexibility, it remains simple to operate in day-to-day use.
highly refined
circuit design
Classé products are designed to deliver consistent, state-of-the-art performance
over many years of use. With this in mind, our engineers have developed
electronic circuitry that offers both exceptional performance and stability in
equal measure.
Starting with innovative circuit designs, we engineer them to optimum levels
by applying meticulous attention to detail at all phases of the design and
component selection process. By measuring, listening and viewing in an
interactive manner we conclude whether our design goals have been met.
Finally, our designs are subjected to extensive testing to ensure longevity,
reliability, and stability.
extensive listening tests Throughout the development phase, perhaps the most important testing of
all is listening and viewing our work. Subjective listening is highly valued at
Classé, as striking a balance between products that both measure exceptionally
and sound fabulous is our aim. We take the same approach with video, wherein
sophisticated video measuring equipment is used in conjunction with subjective
viewing.
extraordinary longevity 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 experiments and actual longterm 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 Classé disc player will give you many years of
trouble-free reliability and musical enjoyment, just as previous Classé products
have given their owners.
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Front Panel
1 Standby button & LED indicator
The front panel Standby
operational status and a standby mode that leaves the player 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).
button will toggle the player between its fully
The current state of the player is indicated by the LED on the Standby
button on the front panel. When the unit is powered and switched on, this
LED indicates the following:
• On = standby
• Flashing (on power-up) = initialization
• Off = operate
• Flashing (after power-up) = AC mains voltage out of range
If you are not going to use the player 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 player 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 mains during electrical storms, as a lightning
strike anywhere near your home can put a tremendous surge on the AC
mains that will easily jump across a simple power switch. The resulting
surge (which may be many thousands of volts) 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 to the power grid.
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2 Menu button
Pressing the front panel Menu
replacing the normal status display in the LCD touchscreen.
3 LCD touchscreen
You may control the player by using the front panel LCD touchscree
It will usually display the information you are accustomed to seeing on
the front of most CD and disc players (track number, time, etc.), as well
as the basic transport controls. In addition, the touchscreen can be used
to preview videos you may be “cueing up” for friends or family, and to
navigate DVD-Audio discs’ menu systems without the distraction of
having to turn on your main video display.
By pressing the Menu button, you can also call up the menu system, which
gives you control over many of the operational details of the disc player,
including system setup options, various
language in which the menu system itself displays), and several custominstallation capabilities that allow superior integration into complex
systems.
button will call up the menu system,
display options (including the
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For more information, see the section The Menu System
manual.
4 Eject button
The front panel Eject
disc player. It will eject a loaded disc. There may be a short delay prior to
ejection whilst a disc is playing, in order to give the disc time to come to a
stop.
A blue light illuminates the slot when there is no disc loaded.
5 IR window
The infrared (IR) receiver and transmitter are located behind this
window. Ordinarily, the disc player must be able to “see” the remote
control from this window in order to respond to remote control
commands.
If your CD player 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
an IR repeater system to solve the problem. For more information about
using an infrared repeater system to route signals to and from the disc
player, refer to the section Rear Panel later in this manual, or contact your
local Classé dealer.
button operates the slot-loading mechanism of the
IR input and output mini-jacks and
later in this
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Rear Panel
1 Analog Outputs
The front left and right channels are supported with both balanced analog
outputs on XLR connectors and single-ended analog outputs on RCA
connectors.
using the balanced outputs If your preamplifier/processor has balanced inputs for the front left and
right channels, connect these XLR outputs to them using high quality
balanced interconnects. Your Classé dealer can provide assistance in
selecting appropriate balanced cables for your system.
Balanced audio interconnections were originally developed in the
professional audio world, for preserving the delicate nuances of extremely
small microphone-level signals. For many years now, they have also been
used by performance-oriented consumer companies like Classé to preserve
every nuance of the finest audio performances in your collection.
Technically, balanced audio interconnections provide two distinct benefits:
they double the signal’s strength as it travels from one component to the
next, increasing the potential signal to noise ratio by 6 dB; they also do an
excellent job of rejecting noise and interference that might otherwise be
picked up between the components, due to either EMI (electromagnetic
interference) or RFI (radio frequency interference). In our modern world
of wireless telecommunications, there is more potential interference
floating around us than ever before—it makes sense to keep it all out of
our music and movie soundtracks.
For this reason, we strongly recommend using the balanced analog
interconnections between your Classé components wherever possible.
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