Classe Audio CDP-102 - V2.4, CDP-202 - V2.4, CDP-102, CDP-202 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

CDP-102 and CDP-202

Disc Players

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:

• 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.

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 .

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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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MENU

CDP-202

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Front Panel

1 Standby button & LED indicator

The front panel Standby

button will toggle the player between its fully

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).

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

button will call up the menu system,

replacing the normal status display in the LCD touchscreen.

3 LCD touchscreen

You may control the player by using the front panel LCD touchscree

n.

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

display options (including the

language in which the menu system itself displays), and several custom-

installation capabilities that allow superior integration into complex
systems.

For more information, see the section The Menu System

later in this

manual.

4 Eject button

The front panel Eject

button operates the slot-loading mechanism of the
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

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 disc
player, refer to the section Rear Panel later in this manual, or contact your
local Classé dealer.

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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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The pin assignments of these XLR-type female output 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 standards adopted by the
Audio Engineering Society.

using the single-ended

(RCA) analog outputs

Outputs are also provided in a high quality single-ended form on
RCA plugs. 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.

Classé has gone to extraordinary effort to ensure that the single-ended
(RCA) outputs of your disc player are as good as possible. However, this
connection standard cannot offer the immunity from interference that
balanced interconnection does—hence our recommendation to use the
balanced outputs when possible.

If you are not using balanced analog interconnection, then connect these
single-ended outputs to your preamplifier/processor using high quality
RCA-terminated cables. Your Classé dealer can advise you on the selection
of cables suitable for your system.

2 Test/Monitor Video Outputs

The disc player is equipped with both S-Video and Composite video
outputs that can be used to display the information on the LCD
touchscreen on a video monitor. This capability allows you to operate the
disc player from a distance.

The S-Video output employs the standard S-Video (mini-DIN) connector,
while the Composite output employs a high quality RCA connector.

Both analog video outputs are active simultaneously. Connect the
appropriate video output(s) to the corresponding inputs on your A/V
preamplifier/processor using high quality video cables. Your Classé dealer
can assist you in making an appropriate cable selection.

3 Digital Outputs

This disc player has three digital outputs, all of which carry the same
information. You may use whichever connection you prefer, consistent
with the available connections on your A/V preamplifier/processor. Only
one of the three connections is needed.

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coaxial digital output The coaxial digital output provides a digital audio signal via a 75Ω coaxial

cable equipped with RCA-type connectors. Connect this output to a
corresponding coaxial digital input on your preamplifier/processor.

AES/EBU digital output The AES/EBU output provides a digital audio signal via a 110Ω balanced

cable equipped with XLR-type connectors. Connect this output to a
corresponding AES/EBU digital input on your preamplifier/processor.

optical digital output The optical digital output provides a digital audio signal via a standard

EIAJ (“Toslink™”) optical cable. Connect this output to a corresponding
optical digital input on your preamplifier/processor.

Making any one of these connections allows you to feed the signal in its
digital form directly to your A/V preamplifier for further digital processing.

4 IR Input and Output

Your Classé player includes two

1⁄8th

-inch mono mini-jacks in order to
support the infrared (IR) remote controls that are ubiquitous today.
Infrared commands exist (for example) for toggling the player 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 player 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 Classé 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 player 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.

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Note: Many IR repeater systems do not yet support the stripped-carrier

signal format required by your disc player. If yours does not,
a Delta IR Interface may be required to ensure compatibility
between your IR repeater system and your Delta-series Classé
equipment.

Your dealer can assist you in designing an effective IR repeater
system.

The player is designed to respond to IR commands of 5VDC, with the tip
of the mono mini-jacks defined to be “positive” relative to the shank of the
plug.

5 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 Classé
player can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched
between operate

and standby automatically, usually in concert with the A/V

preamp itself.

The 1⁄8th-inch mono mini-jack Trigger In provides for remote-controlled
turn-on (that is, toggling between operate

and standby) of the player.

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 Out to toggle your Classé power amplifier between operate and
standby with your disc player.

The remote Trigger In will respond to the presence of 5–12VDC, with tip
polarity as shown below:

Similarly, the Trigger Outs will create a 12VDC signal that can support up
to 100mA of current.

6 Classé CAN Bus Control Ports

These RJ-45 connectors are reserved for future control and communication
applications using Classé Audio’s implementation of the Controller Area
Network (CAN) Bus specification.

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7 RS-232 Control Port

This port has two purposes:

• downloading new operating software into your player (should
new features ever be added, for example)

• external control of your preamplifier by systems such as
i-Command™, AMX® and Crestron

™

For more information, please contact your dealer and ask about home
automation systems.

8 AC Mains Power Switch

The main power switch is located at the right side of the rear panel. The
player should be in standby mode before being switched off. Switching the
unit on puts it in standby mode.

Danger! Potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities exist

within your disc player, even when disconnected from AC mains.
Do not attempt to open any portion of the player’s cabinet. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside your disc player. All service
of this product must be referred to a qualified authorized Classé
dealer or distributor.

9 AC Mains Input

An IEC standard power cord (supplied) is used with the disc player. Plug
the cord into the IEC outlet provided, and the other end into a suitable
wall outlet.

The AC inlet assembly includes a built-in fuse for the protection of the
unit in case of major AC mains problems and/or component failure.

If your disc player ever behaves as though it were not connected to the AC
mains (meaning, it seems completely “dead”), remove the AC cord from
the unit, and open the fuse holder immediately above the AC cord inlet.
If the fuse is blown, replace it with the spare fuse contained in the fuse
holder. If the spare fuse blows, take the unit to your qualified Classé dealer
immediately.

Caution: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the disc player. Do not

attempt to diagnose the problem yourself.

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The Remote Control

Your new disc player comes with a versatile remote control which can control
both the disc player and several aspects of the rest of a Classé-based system. The
keys are arranged in logical groups according to their functions.

1 Basic Functions

This section along the top of the remote control includes two groups of
four functions that control your basic interactions with the disc player. The
general group is located in the topmost row, and includes:

• 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 disc
player and its current operational status.

• Disp (for Display) cycles through the three brightness settings of
the screen display.

• Standby toggles the disc player between standby and operate.

The DVD-specific group addresses secondary features of the DVD
standard which you may have seen on other disc players, namely:

• Zoom cycles through the available “zoomed in” or magnified
views of the DVD.

• Angle cycles through the available camera angles of the DVD
being watched. (Relatively few discs take advantage of this optional

feature of the DVD standard.)

• Audio cycles through the various available soundtracks on the
disc being played. (You can set your preference in the menu system,

and it will become the default; this button cycles you through the
other options, should you want to explore them.)

• Subtitle cycles through the available subtitles in various
languages.

2 Numeric Keypad, Programming & Volume

The next section down on the remote control provides the numeric keypad
for use in directly accessing particular tracks on the CD/DVD you are
playing, as well as two keys that are frequently used in conjunction with
the numeric keys. The Volume and Mute controls are also in this section.

• The Numeric Keypad can be used to access specific tracks/
chapters directly from your remote control. Simply press the
appropriate number key (or keys) followed by the Play key. The
disc player will go directly to your selection and begin to play.
For example, to play track 12, press the

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sequence.

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• Time cycles through the four time display modes:
time elapsed on track

time elapsed on disc
time remaining on track
time remaining on disc

• Prog (for Program) allows you to quickly and easily create a

programmed sequence of tracks (or chapters) to be played on the
current disc. Pressing Prog will take you directly to the program
page of the menu system, regardless of where you might be.
Once on the program page, you can change the highlighted track
using the Up and Down buttons, and can use the Enter button
to toggle whether it is included in the current program. Pressing
Prog a second time returns you to wherever you had been. (Note
that the program function is not available during play or pause,
only when the disc player is in

stop.)

• Vol (for Volume) buttons raise and lower the output level,

assuming you are using the analog outputs in their variable
output mode. If you set the analog outputs to their fixed,
line-level setting, or if you are using the digital output to your
preamplifier/processor, these buttons will have no effect.

• Mute will engage the mute function as you have defined it

(either Classic, Specific, or Dampening; see The Menu System

for

more details).

3 Navigation Keys

The central section of the remote control contains the navigation keys.
This array of keys is similar to what you may have seen on remote controls
for disc players, and is used for navigation of the menu system.

• Setup 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 Setup returns you to the
previous level of the menu system. If you press Setup

when at
the top level of the menu system, it will take you back out of the
menu system to the normal display.

• Home restores the normal display of chapter/track, time, and
transport controls to the LCD touchscreen. This provides a quick
way to get back to normal operation, regardless of how deep you
might be in the menu system.

a note about DVD menus: The DVD standard supports two levels of menus:

1) a menu of available “titles” on the disc (e.g., the main movie,
plus extra “bonus” materials like documentaries, etc.);

2) each “title” then has a subordinate menu of chapters within the
title.

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• Disc Menu presents the menu of available chapters, within

whatever title you are watching at the moment. (See explanation

of DVD menus in this section.)

• Title gives you a list of available “titles” on the disc you are

watching. (See explanation of DVD menus in this section.)

• Up/Down/Left/Right keys allow you to move within a
particular menu screen, changing the highlighted item up/down/
left/right as you like, from the comfort of your chair.

• 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.

4 Transport Controls

You will find the transport controls used to control the day-to-day
playback of discs just below the navigation keys.

• (previous) will move backward through the chapters or tracks
(or the playlist, if you have created one), one step at a time. As
with most players, the single exception to this is the first time
you press the

key, which will take you to the beginning of

the track currently playing. Pressing the

key again within
approximately one second will then take you to the previous
track.

• / (play) will start the disc spinning (if necessary) and start
playing the music, as expected.

• (next) will move forward through the tracks (or the playlist, if
you have created one), one track at a time.

• , (pause) will stop the music but allow the disc to continue
spinning; when you press Play, the music will start almost
immediately, and it will pick up from where you left off.

• . (stop) applies to both the music and the spinning of the disc.
When you press Play, the disc will need to take a few moments
to get up to speed prior to playing, and it will play from the
beginning of the disc or the playlist (if one has been created for
the disc).

• Repeat will cycle the disc player through its repeat modes.

• [ (scan reverse) provides a “rewind” function, the nature of
which is dictated by your navigation preference

selection in the

menu system. (See The Menu System for more information.)

• ] (scan forward) provides a “fast forward” function, the nature
of which is dictated by your navigation preference

selection in

the menu system. (See The Menu System for more information.)

• ^ (eject) will cause the inserted disc to spin down and then eject.

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5 System Controls

The remote control can also be programmed to perform user defined
functions through the Fkeys.

• F1/F2/F3/F4 keys are available for controlling features not

covered by the other buttons on the remote control. You are able
to choose what the disc player does when it receives the infrared
signal from a particular Fkey. The list of possible functions is
quite extensive, and is found in the menu system (see The Menu
System section, of this manual). For example, if you are using one
of the DC triggers, you can toggle its state manually using one of
the Fkeys.

Note: The Fkeys on all Classé remote controls issue the same infrared

commands. This saves you from having to be sure you have
grabbed the proper remote, since all your Classé remotes will
perform the same function for each Fkey.

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Using the CDP-102 and CDP-202

Your disc player includes a versatile touchscreen LCD display which supports
both an attractive information display and a flexible menu system. Because of
this flexibility, the disc player can present different controls and capabilities
when playing a CD, and when playing a DVD. We will present these separately.

CD operational menu

The operational menu consists of several screens that can be accessed directly
from the normal display one sees when playing a CD. They are as follows:

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playlist Pressing the playlist button on the display brings up the playlist for the current

disc. If you have not created a custom program for the disc, the playlist will
simply be a list of all the available tracks on the CD, in order. If you have created
a custom program (see below), it will be presented to you here. Note that this
display is mainly informational; you cannot edit the playlist from this screen.
You may, however, jump to any track by touching it on the screen.

controls menu The controls button on the operational display brings up a menu of controls,

including repeat mode, shuffle, time display, and program.

repeat mode Pressing the repeat mode button on the controls menu displays a screen on

which you may select any of the three repeat modes available: no repeat, repeat

track,

and repeat disc. (If you have created a program, repeat disc will repeat the

program.)

shuffle Pressing shuffle

on the controls menu will engage the shuffle mode, which

shuffles the playback order of the tracks on the current CD.

time display Pressing the

time display button on the controls menu presents a screen with

four possible selections for how the current time of the disc playing is displayed:

elapsed on track, elapsed on disc, remaining on track, remaining on disc.

program Pressing the program

button on the controls menu takes you to the

programming screen.

When you first load a CD, the default program for the disc is to play all the
tracks in their normal order (as you might expect). This is shown on the
programming screen as a list consisting of track 1 followed by track 2, track 3,
and so on. A sequence number appears to the left of each track, indicating its
place in the playlist.

You can store thousands of playlists.

If there is a song on the disc that you prefer to skip over, simply scroll to the
track in question by pressing the

up or down arrows along the right side, and
then press the large button with the track number you do not want to hear.
It will no longer be highlighted, indicating that it has been removed from the
playlist for that CD. You can repeat this process for as many tracks as you would
like to delete.

If you want to create a completely different order in which the songs are played,
turn off the highlighting for all the tracks by touching each of their buttons
in turn. Then highlight the tracks one at a time, in your desired order. A new
playlist will be built based on your preferred sequence.

To remove a playlist, simply deselect all tracks and press the save

button.

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DVD operational menu When a DVD is inserted, a different set of controls is displayed.

the home screen The home screen for DVDs is presented at left in the graphic above, and

contains basic information about where you are within the disc, as well as basic
navigation buttons similar to those on your remote control.

controls Pressing the controls button in the top right corner of the home screen takes

you to the controls screen. It contains four buttons:

• back will return you to the home screen

• repeat mode takes you to another screen in which you can select any of

the available repeat modes

(no repeat, repeat chapter, repeat disc, and repeat

title).

• random will play chapters within the current title in random order. This

can be used to good advantage when watching a concert DVD, or when
listening to a DVD-Audio disc, in order to shuffle the order in which songs
are played.

• time display changes the way in which time information for the disc is

displayed. Your choices are:

elapsed in chapter, remaining in chapter, elapsed

in title, remaining in title.

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The Menu System

The disc player uses its versatile touchscreen display to make a wide variety of
setup choices and system defaults readily available. Using these menus, you can
easily customize the behavior of your disc player to suit your particular system’s
configuration, as well as your personal preferences.

main menu system Pressing the Menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen brings up a

comprehensive menu system, the top two levels of which are shown below.

This menu system provides access to many installation-specific features that let
you customize how the disc player works within the context of your particular
system.

system setup The most extensive part of the menu system is under the system setup button.

This section is both comprehensive and essential to taking full advantage of the
remarkable capabilities of the disc player. As such, it is described more fully in its
own, dedicated section of this manual. See System Setup

for all the details.

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teach IR The disc player has discrete infrared (IR) command codes 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. By
scrolling to the command your macro-capable remote needs to learn, and then
pressing the

send IR code button, the disc player will transmit 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 Classé dealer.

display setup

This button brings up the display setup menu, which itself has subordinate
menus. This menu system is detailed below, immediately after the corresponding
menu illustration. (It allows you to configure the LCD touchscreen brightness,

the display timeout, the language used in the touchscreen and menu system, the
temporary display, and how volume settings are displayed if you use the variable
volume capability of the disc player

.)

triggers Each of the DC Triggers may be programmed as to its “logic level,” which is to

say, whether its voltage is low (essentially 0V), or

high (approximately 12VDC)

when the trigger is activated. The ability to change the 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 solve such problems when they occur.

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remote Fkeys This button brings up the remote Fkeys menu.

The remote control supplied with your Classé product includes four user­programmable function keys

, or “Fkeys.” They are labeled F1, F2, F3, and
F4, and are located near the bottom of the remote control. The “remote Fkeys”
menu allows you to define how the disc player responds to these Fkey signals.
You can use the Fkeys to give you instant access to specific system functions that
might otherwise be buried in a menu somewhere.

For example, if you use the shuffle mode frequently, you may want to consider
programming one of the Fkeys to toggle that function on and off. Doing so will
save you having to access the control menu, followed by pressing the shuffle
button (which might be hard to see from across the room, even though you could do

so from the remote control with an Fkey assignment)

.

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.

cautionary note on Fkey use Note that all Classé 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

preamplifier’s 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 once, 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 preamplifier to the CD input, and
also set the disc player to Play, both from the press of a single Fkey

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status The status screen provides several items of information on the currently playing

disc, as well as access to information on the software and internal sensors of the
disc player.

version info The version info button on the status screen takes you to the version

information screen. From time to time Classé develops new software that

adds features or enhances the operation of the disc player. Each new software
version has its own Version Number. The Version Info Screen displays the
Version Number of the software that your unit is running. The latest software
is always posted on the Classé website (www.classeaudio.com). If the version
number displayed on the Version Info Screen is lower than the version posted
on the Classé website, you may want to update your unit. Simple and detailed
updating instructions are also provided on the website. 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 software version software your unit is
running. Having this information available will help them to give you the best
possible service.

sensors The sensors button on the status screen takes you to the sensors screen, which

displays information about several internal sensors within the disc player. It is
unlikely you might ever need the sensor information, unless directed to do so by
a customer service representative at Classé in order to help troubleshoot some
unexpected problem.

display setup menu

The display setup menu allows you to define your preferences for three aspects
of the Touchscreen: the

brightness of the backlighting, the timeout of the

backlighting, and the language used.

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brightness The brightness setting has three possible values: low, 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.

timeout If you prefer listening to music in a dimly-lit or darkened room, you may find

even the low 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 disc player
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 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 continuously, 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.)

language The language menu allows you to chose one of five languages for the

touchscreen menu. Classé have 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 operation of
the disc player is as intuitive to use in every country as it is in our home country
of Canada.

temporary display When playing a DVD, the touchscreen displays the picture information in a

“preview” mode. This can be helpful in cueing up material before sending the
picture to the main display (saving your guests from the otherwise inevitable
FBI warnings). It is also a wonderful way of navigating through DVD-Audio
disc menu systems without having to turn on your main video display simply to
enjoy some music.

When you use any of the control functions of the disc player, the display will
change from its normal preview mode to display the user interface screens.
The temporary display setting determines how long this user interface remains
displayed before the touchscreen reverts to its usual preview mode.

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volume display If you elect to use the variable volume capability, you have two choices as to how

the volume setting is displayed.

• Absolute is how most volume controls work, namely that a setting of “0”

indicates no sound, while larger numbers represent higher volumes.

• Relative (THX) is the system preferred by the folks who bring you the

Home standards, wherein “0” represents a calibrated reference volume,
and deviations from that reference level are indicated as either positive or
negative numbers (louder and quieter, respectively).

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System Setup

Pressing the menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen, followed by
pressing the on screen

system setup button, will bring you to a menu system
that gives you a wide range of control over how the disc player works both on its
own and as a part of your overall system.

the system setup

menu system

There are four submenus that can be accessed from the system setup menu. Each
will be covered in turn.

audio setup The audio setup button gives you access to six controls pertaining to how your

disc player handles various audio details.

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audio delay When a disc has been incorrectly authored, the audio can be out of sync from

the video. Audio Delay allows you to compensate for this by inserting a delay
that repositions the audio in relation to the video and brings them into sync.
The delay is adjustable in 10ms steps and operates within a range of +/- 200 ms

digital output The digital outputs can be configured in any of three ways, based on how you

plan to use the player:

• off — for example, if you plan to use only the stereo analog outputs, and

not send a digital signal along to a separate processor.

• raw — which passes along the native signal of whatever disc is playing,

whether that is PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or anything else. This setting
assumes that your external processor can handle anything you might send
its way.

• PCM stereo — if the soundtrack you are playing contains multichannel

information, it will be “downmixed” to a two-channel PCM signal that
would be compatible with stereo playback, or further processing with
Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 (as examples).

volume setup The volume setup menu allows you to set up several volume-related parameters

to suit your needs. If you elect not to use the variable volume capability, these
settings will not be available.

• max volume — The maximum 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 surround processor 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.

• startup volume — Here you may select the level you prefer after the

units wakes out of standby. This can be configured two different ways:
last volume is the last level selected before the unit was powered down.
Furthermore, the status of the mute will be remembered. The specific
setting allows you to select a favorite level with the mute on or off.

• mute setup — Gives you three different types of muting function.

• Classic muting literally mutes the output when you engage the mute
button; no sound will be heard.

• Specific muting allows you to select a specific volume setting that you
want used when you engage

mute, regardless of what setting you might

have been using the moment before.

• Dampening works as most mute buttons work, attenuating the current
volume by the amount you specify.

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distance The distance setting adjusts the speaker distance settings manually.

Simply measure the distance with a tape measure or equivalent, and enter the
distance into the menu. The disc player will automatically convert this distance
to the appropriate delay, to ensure that you hear the sound from each speaker
when you are supposed to hear it, despite the varying distances usually involved.

level trims

The level trims adjustments adjust the speakers’ levels manually. A noise
sequencer is available to provide a reference signal for adjustment purposes.
Holding a dB SPL meter at the listening position, at arm’s length, and pointing
straight up at the ceiling, adjust the level of each speaker in turn until it reads 75
dB SPL when the meter is set to “C” weighting and Slow response.

Note that the level trims are applicable only to the analog outputs. As with your
other source components, the digital outputs of the disc player are forwarded to
the associated preamplifier/processor unchanged. This allows your preamplifier/
processor to be accurately calibrated once for all incoming source signals.

The Dolby Late Night button engages and disengages the Late Night mode
for Dolby Digital soundtracks, allowing you to enjoy movies with less chance of
disturbing others.

video setup Taking full advantage of the extensive video capabilities of the disc player is

simple. Three menus will take care of everything.

video standard These settings are usually preset for the geographic market in which you

purchase the disc player. However, should you need to change the output to
conform with a different standard, your choices are:

• NTSC/PAL/native — either choose the broadcast standard for your area,
or set the unit to play the disc in its native format. This last option requires
that you have a suitable multistandard display that can handle both NTSC
and PAL.

• IRE 7.5 or 0 — the “video setup” in North America assumes that black
is reproduced at a video level of 7.5 IRE units, while most of the rest of
the world assumes that video black is represented by a video level of 0 IRE
units. The disc player can operate either way; you should pick the standard
common to your area for compatibility with the rest of your video sources.

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aspect ratio You have three choices for the way widescreen movies will be displayed on your

television. The choice should be determined by the capabilities of your television
as well as your personal preference.

• 4:3 — If you have a 4:3 display and prefer to have it filled at all times, the
disc player will look for an available 4:3 version of the movie on any disc
you insert, and play that version.

• 16:9 — If you have a modern, widescreen display that supports different
aspect ratios (including an anamorphic mode), select the 16:9 option.
Doing so passes the contents of the disc to your television without
addressing the aspect ratio. In effect, you are telling the disc player that the
television will be responsible for handling the aspect ratio duties.

• letterbox — If you have a 4:3 display, but prefer to see widescreen movies
in their original form, the disc player can create a “letterbox” version of the
movie for you within the 4:3 frame of your television. This will result in
black bars above and below the picture, but will show you all of the picture
as the director and cinematographer originally framed it.

preference The DVD standard supports multiple soundtracks and languages, all on the

same disc. This versatility can make playing a DVD more complicated than you
might like. By establishing your preferences, the disc player will be able to select
the right soundtrack and language without you having to search through menus.

audio format Many DVDs have multiple soundtracks, in different formats. You can state your

preference (assuming it is available) by pressing the audio format

button.

• automatic — selects the “best” available soundtrack automatically.
Preference is given to soundtracks with a greater number of discrete
channels (e.g., 5.1 rather than 2.0).

• PCM — if you prefer uncompressed digital audio, even if it means fewer
channels, select the PCM option.

• Dolby 5.1 — states a preference for 5.1 channel Dolby Digital
soundtracks if they are available.

• Dolby stereo — indicates a preference for soundtracks intended to be
reproduced via Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II decoding matrix.

• DTS — when selected, the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) soundtrack is
played automatically, provided one is available.

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audio language You can also set a preference for the spoken language used in the soundtrack

being played. Automatic

defers to the default soundtrack on the disc itself.

If you prefer, you can insist that the unit play an English

, French, German,

Spanish

, or Italian soundtrack (assuming one is available).

subtitle language Similarly, you can establish a preference for the language used in the subtitles.

Your choices are English

, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.

CD autoplay When this button is highlighted, the player will automatically start playback

when a CD is inserted.

navigation Historically, navigating within a CD and a DVD has worked differently.

Specifically, the “fast forward” and “rewind” functions on a CD required you
to press and hold the button during the scanning process. By contrast, the same
action on a DVD required only a button click — in fact, additional button
clicks would accelerate the rate at which the scanning would occur.

If you want to have all discs operate as per the DVD way of doing things, select
latching as your navigation preference.

If you prefer the CD way of doing things, choose

non-latching instead.

If you want the disc player to behave like a CD player when playing a CD, and
like a disc player when playing a DVD, choose adaptive

.

parental control The disc player is equipped with a set of parental controls, similar to those

available on some cable or satellite TV services.

• The set password button allows you to set a four-digit numeric password,

which will be required to play any disc that exceeds the rating you select.

• The

set rating button gives you a list of eight ratings, with the
corresponding movie ratings listed (e.g., level 6 is the same as an R-rated
movie). The level you select here determines the maximum rating that can
be played without the password being entered. (Note that this button is
only enabled after you have set a password.)

• The block unrated button prevents unrated movies from playing without
the password.

• The enable control button enables the parental control feature.

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Updating Your Unit

From time to time Classé designs new software that will enhance the performance
of your component. Updating your unit with the latest software is a matter of
downloading a file from the Classé website (www.classeaudio.com) so it is worth
ensuring that your component is fully updated.

Details of the software your player is running can be found on the Version
Information Screen. This screen is accessed by pressing the

INFO button on

the remote control, followed by

VERSION INFO on the LCD touchscreen,

or by pressing the

MENU button beside the LCD touchscreen, then selecting

STATUS from the touchscreen menu, followed by

VERSION INFO.

The Version Info Screen displays the Version Number of the software your unit
is running. The latest software is always on the Classé website, so if the Software
Version Number on your Version Info screen is lower than the Software Version
Number posted on the Classé website, then you should consider updating your
unit.

Simple update instructions are posted on the Classé website, together with
release notes and the software itself, so it is very easy to update your component
and make it perform to its maximum potential.

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Troubleshooting

In general, refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting
your dealer, however, 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 Classé
dealer.

1 My disc is skipping.

✓ Gently clean the disc itself using a damp, soft cloth, wiping along

the radius of the disc rather than around the circumference.
(Cleaning discs in the manner minimizes the chance of damaging
the disc.)

✓ The disc itself may already be damaged. Try several other

discs, to see whether the problem is widespread or limited to a
particular disc.

2 There is no sound and the Standby LED is not lit.

✓ Ensure the player is plugged into the AC mains, and that the AC

mains are operating normally.

✓ Check that the main power switch on the rear of the unit is on.
✓ Your display may be set to timeout, and the disc player may

simply be in Pause or Stop. Touch the screen to reactivate it so
you can see the state of the unit, or simply press the Play

key on

the remote control.

✓ Unplug the unit for at least thirty seconds and then plug it in

again; try powering it up. (Sometimes a brownout or short-term
loss of power might require a restart.)

✓ Verify that the AC mains is not out of range. The unit will

automatically attempt to protect itself from improper AC mains
voltages by not powering up.

✓ Check the fuse by removing the AC cord from the back of the

unit and detaching the fuse holder directly above the AC inlet.
In the event that the fuse is blown, the fuse holder also contains a
spare

✓ If none of these solutions work, please consult your Classé dealer

for assistance. The are no user-serviceable parts inside your unit.

3. A disc was inserted, but the machine rejected it and asked for
another disc to be inserted.

✓ Check that the disc is compatible with your disc player. It will

play CD Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DualDisc, MP3,
WMA, AAC, Video-CD, and S-VCD discs.

✓ Ensure that the disc surface is clean, and try reinserting it.
✓ Check that the label side of the CD is facing up.

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4. The disc is spinning but there is no sound in one or both channels.

✓ Check that both interconnect cables are properly connected

between the outputs of the disc player and the inputs of your
preamplifier.

✓ Ensure that the preamplifier/amplifier units being used are

properly configured. (You may need to consult those units’
owner’s manuals for more information.)

5. The screen shows an error message and the Eject button does
not eject the disc (or the player shows some other anomalous
behavior).

✓ Press the Standby button so the screen dims and the blue light

goes on.

✓ Using the rear panel power switch, turn off the unit for at least

thirty seconds. Then turn the power back on and press Standby
to restart the unit.

6. 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).

✓ If the batteries are weak, replace them with fresh ones.

Care & Maintenance

To remove dust from the cabinet of your disc player, use a feather duster or a
lint-free soft 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 player with the cloth. Do not use excessive amounts of
alcohol that might drip off the cloth and into the player.

Caution! At no time should liquid cleaners be applied directly to the player,

as direct application of liquids may result in damage to electronic
components within the unit.

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Specifications – CDP-102

All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to
make improvements without notice.

■ Frequency response
(Balanced) 8 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1dB

(single ended) 8 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-0.7dB

■ Distortion (THD+noise) 0.001%

■ Output voltage (single-ended) 2Vrms

■ Output voltage (balanced) 4Vrms

■ Signal-to-noise ratio 110dB typical

■ Channel separation better than 115dB

■ D/A Converter 1 x Cirrus Logic CS4398

■ Audio sample rate 192kHz

■ Formats supported CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD Audio, DVD Video,

VCD, SVCD, MP3, AAC, WMA, DTS CD,
DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW

■ Power consumption 55W

■ Mains voltage determined by the needs of country for which

the unit was manufactured; cannot be reset by dealer or user

■ Overall dimensions Width: 17.5” (445mm)

Depth: 16.5” (419mm)
Height: 4.75” (121mm)

■ Net weight 27 lbs (12.3 kg)

■ Shipping weight 35 lbs (15.9 kg)

For more information, see your Classé dealer

Classé Audio

5070 François Cusson
Lachine, Quebec
Canada H8T 1B3
Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: http://www.classeaudio.com
email: [e-mail]

Classé and the Classé logo are trademarks of Classé 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.

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Specifications – CDP-202

All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to
make improvements without notice.

■ Frequency response

(Balanced and single ended) 8 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-0.4dB

■ Distortion (THD+noise) 0.001%

■ Output voltage (single-ended) 2Vrms

■ Output voltage (balanced) 4Vrms

■ Signal-to-noise ratio 110dB typical

■ Channel separation better than 115dB

■ D/A Converter 3 x Burr Brown PCM1792

■ Audio sample rate 192kHz

■ Formats supported CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD Audio, DVD Video,

VCD, SVCD, MP3, AAC, WMA, DTS CD,
DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW

■ Power consumption 55W

■ Mains voltage determined by the needs of country for which

the unit was manufactured; cannot be reset by dealer or user

■ Overall dimensions Width: 17.5” (445mm)

Depth: 16.5” (419mm)
Height: 4.75” (121mm)

■ Net weight 27 lbs (12.3 kg)

■ Shipping weight 35 lbs (15.9 kg)

For more information, see your Classé dealer

Classé Audio

5070 François Cusson
Lachine, Quebec
Canada H8T 1B3
Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: http://www.classeaudio.com
email: [e-mail]

Classé and the Classé logo are trademarks of Classé 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.

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Lachine, Quebec

Canada H8T 1B3

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http://www.classeaudio.com

email: [e-mail]

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