Classe Audio CRCD Owners manual

Classé Audio

CRCD

OWNERS MANUAL

i

Important safety information

Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction
and service manuals.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.

ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

MAINS PLUGS

This appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the
intended country.

Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Classé retailer.
Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully.

A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
The Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.

The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.
The Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply
pin.

Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any
doubt.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the
appliance.

2. Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions.

4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Water and moisture. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.

6. Carts and stands. Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.

6a. An appliance and cart combination should be used with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8. Ventilation. Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfer e with its
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.

9. Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or polarisation. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding type plug. A polarised 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. When the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. Power cord protection. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, power sockets, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Protective attachment plug. As a safety feature the product is equipped with an
attachment plug containing overload protection. See the instruction manual about
resetting or replacing the plug. Should the plug need replacing ensur e that a
replacement is used which has the same overload protection as the original.

14. Cleaning. The product should be cleaned only as r ecommended by the manufactur er.

15. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner/r eceiver
ensure that the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against
voltage surges and static build up.

In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning
installation requirements.

17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

18. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product.

19. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:
a) The power cord or plug has been damaged.
b) Objects or liquid have fallen into the product.
c) The product has been exposed to rain.
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

operation.

e) The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

20. Servicing. Don’t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Fuse replacement

This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug
contains a 5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows:

a)Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier.
b)Remove and dispose of the blown fuse.
c)Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the

carrier back into the plug.

Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use
the plug. Contact your Classé retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover.

Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock.

Mains plug replacement

Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this
proceed as follows. If you are in doubt contact your Classé retailer or a
competent electrician.

a) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.
b) Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely. A plug with bared conductors is

dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
c) Only fit a 13 Amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 Amp fuse.
d) The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points

of most quality plugs.

Attach the wires securely to their respective points. The Brown wire must

go to the Live pin, the Blue wire must go to the Neutral pin, and the

Green/Yellow wire must go to the Earth pin.
e) Before replacing the plug top ensure that the cable restraint is holding

the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the wires are correctly

connected.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.

Replacing the fuse

Should the mains fuse blow replace it only with an equivalent part. The fuse
holder is located just below the mains inlet socket. To replace the fuse
disconnect the product from the mains supply. Using a flat blade
screwdriver remove and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows a second time
there is a fault in the product. Contact your local retailer.

Fuse ratings. See specifications section.
Mains voltage operating range. See specifications section.

Warning!! The power supply may be destroyed if a unit
designed for 115V is connected to 230V.

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CE Declaration of Conformity

Classé Audio Inc. declares that this product is in conformance with the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/
EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive
number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by full compliance with the following
standards:

Standard number Date of issue Test type

EN60065 1993 General requirements

Marking
Ionizing
Heating under normal conditions
Shock hazards under normal
operating conditions
Insulation requirements
Fault conditions
Mechanical strength
Parts connected to the mains supply
Components
Terminal devices
External flexible cords
Electrical connections and
mechanical fixings

The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive
number 89/336/EEC (EMC) is proved by full compliance with the following
standards:

Standard number Date of issue Test type

EN55013 1994 Conducted emissions
EN55013 1994 Absorbed emissions
EN60555-2 1987 Harmonics
EN60555-3 1987 Voltage fluctuations
EN55020 1994 Immunity

FCC notice

NOTE: 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 generates, 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 harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
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 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.

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Contents

Introduction ........................................ 1

About the CRCD ........................................ 2

Setting up the CRCD ........................................ 4

Unpacking ........................................ 4

Positioning ........................................ 6

Connecting ........................................ 7

Using the CRCD ........................................ 9

Using the front panel ........................................ 9

Using the handset ........................................ 10

Switching on and off ........................................ 11

Display information ........................................ 12

CD Functions ........................................ 13

Playing a disc ........................................ 13

Skip and search ........................................ 14

Direct track number selection ........................................ 15

Repeat play ........................................ 16

Programming ........................................ 17

Advanced CD functions ........................................ 19

Tuner Functions ........................................ 21

Manual tuning ........................................ 22

Search/Scan ........................................ 22

Presets ........................................ 23

Advanced Tuner functions ........................................ 24

Amplifier Functions ........................................ 25

Record function ........................................ 27

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Contents, continued

Clock/Alarm/Timer Functions ........................................ 28

Setting the clock ........................................ 28

Setting the alarm ........................................ 29

Setting the timer ........................................ 30

User Options ........................................ 31

Maintenance ........................................ 34

Technical support ........................................ 35

Technical Information ........................................ 36

Specifications ........................................ 36

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Copyright and acknowledgements

Copyright © Classé Audio Inc.

Classé Audio Inc, 5070 François-Cusson, Lachine, Quebec,
Canada, H8T 1B3.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written consent of the publisher.

Printed in Canada.

CRCD is a trademark of Classé Audio Inc.

Classé Part Number: PACK 431

The information in this manual is furnished for informational use
only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be
construed as a commitment by Classé Audio Inc. Classé Audio
Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors
or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

1

Introduction

First of all, thank you for buying this product.

The CRCD independent CD/Tuner/Control/Power Amplifier was
designed for high sound quality in a compact, versatile and easy to
use package. Our original CRCD combined a CD player with a
Control and Power amplifier and with recent technology
developments, and some ingenuity, we have now also integrated a
versatile, great sounding AM/FM tuner.

2

The CRCD integrates the source, control and playback power
amplification components of a hi-fi separates system in one unit.
You need only connect a pair of loudspeakers with the cables
provided to produce a powerful and truly musical performance to
the unique standard of pitch accuracy that you expect from Classé.

Four microprocessors control the internal operation of the CRCD
for a unique range of features from such a compact product.

The CD engine uses the latest CD pickup and decoding technology
to deliver outstanding audio performance, and a synthesized, low
noise tuner module gives precision AM/FM radio reception.

The preamplifier has three external line level inputs and a record
output for connection to other sources like a TV or tape deck, and
a preamplifier output for connection to other power amplifiers.

The playback section has a high powered amplifier (75W into 4
Ohms) with two sets of speaker sockets for easy connection to two
pairs of speakers, or for bi-wiring a single pair.

And also…

Clock/Alarm/Timer functions, so you can use it in the same way you
would a standard alarm clock.

A switched mains output, to power another source component, a
lamp or even switch on your coffeemaker ready for you waking up
in the morning.

3

Subtle bass and treble controls which can be used to enhance
sound when using small loudspeakers or if the CRCD is being
used in a small room.

Tape monitor facility taking advantage of high quality ‘three head’
tape recorders.

Configurable user options which will allow you to tailor the
operation of the CRCD to your specific needs.

We hope that this compact and independent product will delight
you with its high standard of music reproduction, letting you enjoy
music in places previously impossible.

4

Setting up the
CRCD

This chapter explains how to unpack your CRCD, and how to set it
up with your other hi-fi components.

Unpacking

The CRCD is supplied complete with the following accessories:

• A remote control handset

•AC power cord

•4 x AAA batteries

•This manual

We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to
transport the CRCD at a later date.

WARNING: Do not connect the mains supply until you have
verified that the CRCD is the correct voltage rating for your
mains supply.

5

Voltage:The CRCD is factory set for voltages specific to the
mains supply in the country it will be used in.

· 230V for countries with mains supplies between 207V-253V.

· 115V for countries with mains supplies between 103V-126V.

· 100V for countries with mains supplies between 90V-110V.

Replacing the fuses

Before replacing the fuse identify the correct fuse for your local
voltage:

• 100V: T6.3A

• 115V: T6.3A

• 230V: T3.15A

The fuse compartment is on the mains inlet module.

Disconnect the mains supply by removing the IEC mains cable from
the mains inlet module. Using a flat blade screwdriver remove and
replace the fuse. If the fuse blows a second time there is a fault in
the product. Contact your local retailer.

Grounding.

This product must be grounded, Use the three wire moulded mains
lead supplied. Never use an ungrounded plug or adaptor.

6

Positioning the CRCD

You can position your CRCD almost anywhere you find
convenient, but the following considerations may be useful.

The CRCD can be placed on top of other products, provided
you allow plenty of air circulation around components that
generate heat, such as power amplifiers.

Locating the CRCD for use with the handset

The Classé infra-red remote control system is exceptionally sensitive,
and you should be able to operate your CRCD with the handset
from almost anywhere in a room. For best results the
infra-red sensor on the front panel should be kept out of direct
sunlight, and it should not be obscured.
Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-energy or
fluorescent bulbs, can also interfere with use of the handset if they
are near to the CRCD.

7

Connecting the CRCD

The following diagram shows the rear panel connections of the
CRCD.

If the CRCD is to be used as an isolated unit, simply connect the
two aerials supplied to the appropriate connections. Then connect
a pair of loud speakers with the cables supplied to the left and
right speaker outputs. Up to four speakers can be connected.

The following additional connections are available on the rear
panel.

AUX

This allows you to connect an auxiliary input to the CRCD
amplifier such as the TV.

TAPE 1

This allow you to connect an external tape deck to the CRCD
amplifier.

TAPE 2

This allows you to connect an additional tape deck to the CRCD
amplifier it also allows outputs from the CRCD amplifier to be
recorded.

USE CORRECT FUSE

SETTING: VOLTAGE RANGE: FUSE TYPE:
100 90-110V - 50/60Hz T6.3A

POWER

115 103-125V - 50/60Hz T6.3A

OFF

220 207-253V - 50/60Hz T3.15A
POWER CONSUMPTION 500W APPROX.

CLASSE AUDIO

MOD

ON

VAC

Fabriqué au
Made in

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE GROUNDED

WARNING

SER

HZ W

CANADA

CAUTION

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

ATTENTION

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE

AMFM AERIAL

CAUTION

CLASS1
LASER
PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES

WITH 21CFR 1040.10

GND

LEFT

RIGHT

TAPE 2TAPE 1AUX

IN IN OUT

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS LEFTRIGHT

8

PRE OUT

This allows the output of the preamplifier to be connected to a
separate power amplifier.

Speaker Outputs

These allow four speakers to be connected to the CRCD or
allows for the bi-wiring of a single pair.

Switch OFF.

Always switch off all equipment before changing any connections
as surges may cause serious equipment damage.

Mains supply.

Connect the mains lead to a suitable grounded power outlet.

9

CRCD display and controls

Using the CRCD

This chapter explains how to use the CRCD.

Using the front panel

We designed the CRCD to be easy to use. The front panel
display gives clear information about what you are doing and,
although there are many sophisticated features, all the most
commonly used ones require only one or two key presses.

The illustrations on the following pages explain the function of
each of the front panel keys, and the meaning of the different parts
of the display.

SCAN

AM
FM

STEREO

STOP/LOAD PLAY

SKIP BACK

SKIP FORWARD

MUTE

LISTEN

VOLUME

RECORD

BALANCE

TOTAL

REMAIN

TRACK

5

TIME

< SOURCE >

SOURCE SELECT

REPEAT

ADJUST

DISPLAY

AMP SETTINGS
ADJUST

SOURCE SELECT

10

Using the handset

The CRCD is supplied with a remote control
handset which provides access to all of the
functions available from the front panel. In
addition it provides several more advanced
features, including selecting tracks by number and
programming a selection of tracks.

The keys are arranged into logical groups, for
ease of use, and the illustration opposite shows
the function of each group of keys.

Note that the number keys operate the CD or
tuner, depending on which one was last controlled
by the handset. If the number keys appear not to
work press one of the CD or tuner control keys.

RC MODEL-20

STANDBY

TUNER

MUTE - VOL +

LISTEN

CD L BAL R

TUN AUX - TREB +

TP2 TP1 - BASS +

REC

RANDOM

SHUFFLE

INTRO << SKIP >> PLAY

REPEAT

<< SEARCH >>

DISPLAY

< INDEX > STOP

BAND 1 2 3

SIGNAL

MONO 7 8 9

SCAN TUNE 0

PRESET

TUNER

4 5 6

- + ALARM TIMER

STORE - TIME +

OPEN

PAUSE

PREAMPLIFIER
KEYS

PRE-AMP

CD PLAYER
KEYS

CD PLAYER

NUMBER
KEYS

CLOCK

11

Switching on and off

Press the standby button on the front panel. The time will appear on

the display whenever power is applied.
The power up state can be changed in

User Options.

CRCD operation

The next few pages show how to operate the CRCD. The
illustrations show the CRCD front panel. A small insert shows the
appropriate remote control handset button to operate the
CRCD.

ST

STANDBY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

12

CD Functions
Display information

The display on the CRCD can show the following information by
pressing the DISPLAY handset button.

Display Description Example

TRACK+INDEX Track and index number.

No disc present. 00
Disc is playing. 3 1
Disc is stopped. 16

TRACK TIME Time from the start of 0.38

the current track.

REMAIN TRACK TIME Time remaining for the 1.25

current track.
TOTAL TIME Time from the start of the disc. 25.14
TOTAL REMAIN TIME Time remaining for the disc. 12.54

13

Playing a disc

Open the drawer
You can close the drawer by gently nudging it or by pressing LOAD

again.

Press PLAY
To change the display see the previous page.

Press PAUSE
To continue playing press PAUSE again, or PLAY.

Press STOP
When stopped the display shows the number of tracks on the disc.

LOAD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

D

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

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Skip and Search

Press SKIP forward.
Skip to the start of the next track.

Press SKIP backward.
First press skips to the start of the current track.

Further presses skip back through the disc.

Press SEARCH forward.
Press DISPLAY to show the disc time.

Press SEARCH backward.
Press DISPLAY to show the disc time.

>]

SKIP

[<

SKIP

SEARCH

˘

DISPLAY

SEARCH

¯

DISPLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

TIME

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

15

Direct track number selection

The CD player can be playing, stopped or open.
Press the number of the required track on the handset. The

selected track will play immediately.
Note: If the track is not selected press any CD control button on

the handset to tie the numbers to the CD player.

To select a two digit track number press the first digit and hold for
two seconds.

1

Press the second digit. The selected track will play immediately.

1

6

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

16

Repeat Play

Press REPEAT once.
This will repeat the entire disc or choose the

start point for a section repeat.

Using SKIP or SEARCH or the handset select the
end of the section to repeat.

Press REPEAT a second time to store the end of section repeat.

Press Repeat a third time to cancel all repeats.

>]

SKIP

RECORD

RECORD

SEARCH

¯

˘

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

TRACK REPEAT

< SOURCE >

TRACK REPEAT

< SOURCE >

TRACK REPEAT

ADJUST

REPEAT

RECORD

ADJUST

[<

RECORD

RECORD

0...9

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

REPEAT

RECORD

ADJUST

REPEAT

RECORD

17

Programming a selection of tracks (programme mode A)

Load a disc and press OPEN. Wait until the display shows the disc
time then the number of tracks. Press and hold DISPLAY for one
second. Holding for longer will enter programme mode B.
To start again press OPEN.

Ready to programme.

Using SKIP or the handset select the first track to play.

Press DISPLAY to save this programme step. Using SKIP or the
handset repeat for all chosen tracks then press PLAY.

Open the drawer to clear the programme.

DISPLAY

[<

>]

SKIP

RECORD

0...9

DISPLAY

[<

>]

SKIP

RECORD

0...9

TRACK

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

18

Programming excluding of tracks (programme mode B)

Load a disc and press OPEN. Wait until the display shows the disc
time then the number of tracks. Press and hold DISPLAY for two
seconds. To start again press OPEN.

Ready to programme.

Using SKIP or the handset select the first track to exclude.

Press DISPLAY to save this programme step. Using SKIP or the
handset repeat for all chosen tracks then press PLAY.

Open the drawer to clear the programme.

DISPLAY

[<

>]

SKIP

RECORD

0...9

DISPLAY

[<

>]

SKIP

TRACK

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

0...9

RECORD

RECORD

19

Advanced CD functions

Random play mode. This will play and repeat all the tracks on the
disc in random order.

The random play mode can start from open, stopped or playing.

The play list takes several seconds to create, please wait.

Shuffle play mode. This will play all the tracks on the disc once, in
random order.

The shuffle play mode can start from open, stopped or playing.
The play list takes several seconds to create, please wait.

Intro play mode. This will play the first ten seconds of each track on
the disc in sequence. Press PLAY to listen to the selected track.

Index points. Some classical discs have index points, for example to
make it easier to find the start of a movement.

RANDOM

SHUFFLE

INTRO

< >

INDEX

TRACK

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

< SOURCE >

TRACK

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

20

Advanced CD functions, continued

If your handset does not have RANDOM, SHUFFLE and INTRO
buttons press and hold the PLAY button. The count-up graphic will
show when you press and hold

the PLAY button.

Note: All future press and hold commands will result in the
count-up graphic being shown.

Press 1 on the handset to enter INTRO SCAN mode.
Press 2 on the handset to enter SHUFFLE mode.
Press 3 on the handset to enter RANDOM mode.

1

2

3

INTRO SHUFFLE RANDOM

PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

21

CRCD display and controls
Tuner functions

DISPLAY

SCAN

AM
FM

STEREO

5

BAND SELECT

MODE SELECT:
PRESET/
SCAN/TUNE/
SIGNAL STRENGTH

STOP/LOAD PLAY

MINUS

< SOURCE >

PLUS

ADJUST

22

Manual Tuning

Tuning mode. Press TUNE key on handset.
Then select band.

Tune to desired station.

Search/Scan

Search mode. Press SCAN key on the handset.
Search through the channels.

Scan mode. Press SCAN key on the handset.
Press and hold the scan key on the handset for a second time, until

scan is shown.
The CRCD will scan all stations pausing at each for 5 seconds.

TUNE

0...9

SCAN

BAND

RECORD

+ –

+ –

RECORD

+ –

FM

5

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

FM

STEREO

< SOURCE >

SCAN

AM

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

SCAN

AM

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

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Presets

Select presets. Press PRESET on the handset.
Key in the preset required
To clear a preset select preset to be cleared then press and hold

PRESET button

Storing presets. Select station to be stored.
Press STORE on handset.
Key in the preset number to store under.
Press STORE on handset.

Auto store. Press STORE on handset.
Press and hold the STORE key until auto store begins.
To skip past 5 second pause and still store press
To skip past 5 second pause and not store press

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

FM

STEREO

FM

STEREO

SCAN

FM

STEREO

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

PRESET

RECORD

+ –

RECORD

0...9

ADJUST

STORE

RECORD

+ –

RECORD

0...9

RECORD

+

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

–

RECORD

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Advanced Tuner functions

Signal strength. Press SIGNAL on handset or MODE SELECT on
front panel.

A range of 0 to 50 is shown, 50 being the strongest signal. This is
useful when positioning the aerial.

Mute threshold. This allows weak signals to be rejected during
scanning/searching mode. Set between 1 (receive all signals) and
50 (receive strongest only).

Press SIGNAL on handset.
Press and hold SIGNAL on handset to enter mode.

SIGNAL

RECORD

+

–

RECORD

0...9

FM

STEREO

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

FM

STEREO

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

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Amplifier functions

Increase and decrease volume.

Balance adjustment.
Press the ADJUST button until the adjacent display is shown.

Move balance left.

Move balance right.

+ –

VOLUME

L R

BALANCE

L

BALANCE

R

BALANCE

VOLUME

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

BALANCE

BALANCE

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

BALANCE

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

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Amplifier functions, continued

Bass adjustment.
Press the ADJUST button until the adjacent display is shown.

Adjust the bass level up or down.

Treble adjustment.
Press the ADJUST button until the adjacent display is shown.

Adjust the Treble level up or down.

+ –

BASS

+ –

BASS

+ –

TREBLE

+ –

TREBLE

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

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Amplifier functions, continued

Mute the output.

Select source.

Record function

Select source to be recorded.

Press play on CD or tape.
Press REC on handset.

MUTE

CD

TUN

RECORD

AUX

RECORD

TP1

TP2

CD

TUN

AUX

RECORD

TP1

REC

VOLUME

MUTE

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

LISTEN

< SOURCE >

RECORD

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

TRACK

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

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Record function, continued

Press TP2 on handset to toggle between the source of the
recording and the recording destination.

Alarm functions

Setting the clock.
Press and hold the CLOCK key on handset until the adjacent

display is shown.

Press TIME+/TIME– button to set hour. Press CLOCK to store.
Press TIME+/TIME– button to set minute. Press CLOCK to store.

Press TIME+/TIME– button to set day. Press CLOCK to store.
(Suggest day one stored as Sunday)

TP2

+ –

TIME

+ –

TIME

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

RECORD

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

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Alarm functions, continued

Setting the alarm.
Press and hold the ALARM key on handset until the adjacent

display is shown.

Press TIME+/TIME– button to set hour. Press ALARM to store.
Press TIME+/TIME– button to set minute. Press ALARM to store.

Select source. If CD or tuner, select track/preset.
Set volume when prompted.

Press TIME+/TIME to toggle alarm on and off. Press ALARM
button to change day.

Note: When the unit is put into standby and the alarm has been
successfully set the clock graphic will be seen on the display.

ALARM

+ –

TIME

ALARM

+ –

TIME

ALARM

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

AM

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

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Alarm functions, continued

Setting the timer.
Press and hold the TIMER key on handset until the adjacent display

is shown.

Press TIME+/TIME– button to set timer duration.
Press TIMER to store.

Timer successfully set.

Note: When the timer has been successfully set the clock graphic
will flash on the display.

TIMER

+ –

TIME

TIMER

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

ADJUST

RECORD

RECORD

RECORD

ADJUST

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User Options

To enter user option mode.
Switch the power on while holding the VOL– button for twelve

seconds. When mode entered adjacent display can be seen.
VOL– selects the options, VOL+ changes its value. (See table).
To exit, press and hold VOL– for five seconds.

Factory default settings.
Switch the power on while holding the VOL+ button for ten

seconds.

Select the area the tuner will operate in, Europe, Japan or USA.
Press any other key button on front to store.

POWER

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

RECORD

STOP/LOAD PLAY

STOP/LOAD PLAY

< SOURCE >

< SOURCE >

ADJUST

ADJUST

POWER

RECORD

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The CRCD includes a number of user options to allow you to

change the way it operates to suit your personal preferences.

Number Name Description Values

U1 Sleep Display Enable sleep display after 20 seconds. 0 = On

1 = Off

U2 Standby Display Define display when product 0 = '...'

is in standby mode.

1 = Time
2 = Time/next alarm day

U3 Clock Display Define clock display in 12 or

0 = 12 Hour

24 hour clock notation. 1 = 24 Hour

U4 Power up mode Define initial state of product

0 = Standby

when turned on by main power switch. 1 = Operational

U5 Power up CD Start playing CD upon

0 = Disabled

entering operational mode. 1 = Enabled

U6 CD Settings Save CD settings each time the product

0 = Disabled
is turned off, reloading them each time 1 = Enabled
the product is turned on.

User Options, continued

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Number Name Description Values

U7 Amp Memory When power on ... 0 = Grouped

Grouped: All Sources use the 1= Individual
same volume, balance, bass
and treble settings.
Individual: Each source has its own
individual volume, balance, bass
and treble settings.

U8 Amp Settings Retain: Save settings each time 0 = Retain

product is turned off, reloading them 1 = Default
each time the product is turned on.
Defaults: Do not save settings, and
use last saved settings as defaults.

U9 Mute Speed Speed of muting when switching 0 = Slow

sources. 1 = Medium

2 = Fast

U10 Unity Gain Disabled: Unity gain is off. 0 = Disabled

Enabled: Unity gain for AUX is enabled 1 = Enabled

U11 Alarm Mode Manual: Time, source, track (if CD), 0 = Manual

preset (if Tuner), volume and alarm days 1 = Auto
must be specified by user.
Auto: time and alarm days must be
specified by user. Source, volume etc. set
to last settings before last power down.

User Options, continued

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Maintenance

CD handling

Hold the compact disc by the edge so you don’t touch the playing
surface. Don’t attach paper or tape to either side of the disc. Never
attempt to play a cracked or badly warped disc; it may damage the
CD player laser.

Cleaning.

To remove fingerprints or other marks lightly wipe the disc with a
soft cloth from the centre of the disc outwards. Dampen the cloth
for more persistent marks then dry with a soft cloth.

Storage.

Don’t leave discs in the player. If they’re not being played put them
back in their cases.

Servicing

Like all our products the CRCD is designed for a long life. Any
servicing should be carried out only by an authorised retailer.

Cleaning.

Dust and finger marks can be removed using a soft damp cloth.
Switch the unit off before cleaning. Avoid the use of domestic
cleaning products.

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Technical support

For technical support, product queries and information please
contact either your local retailer or:

Classé Audio Inc.

5070 François Cusson
Lachine
Quebec H8T 1B3
Canada
Phone:[phone]

666366(514

fax:[phone]

email:[e-mail]
website: http://www.classeaudio.com

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Technical information

CRCD Specifications

General

Dimensions: 80mm H x 320mm W x 325mm D
Weight: 6Kg
Power Consumption: 325W Maximum in normal operating mode 25W

Typical use <3W in standby state

Main Suppy Fuse: 100V T6.3A Anti-surge

115V T6.3A Anti-surge
230V T3.15A Anti-surge

Main Supply: Nominal Voltage ± 10%

CD Engine

Focus System: Triple beam laser pickup
Conversion Technology: Delta Sigma

Tuner

Tuning Range: USA: FM 87.5 to 108.5MHz

AM 530 to 1730kHz

Japan: FM 77.5 to 108.5MHz

AM 530 to 1730kHz

Europe: FM 87.5 to 108.5MHz

AM 522 to 1611kHz

Tuning Resolution: FM TUNE mode: 50kHz

FM SCAN mode: 100kHz
AM TUNE mode: 1kHz
AM SCAN mode: 10kHz USA and Japan

9kHz Europe

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CRCD Specifications, continued

Tuner continued

Presets: 80 user definable presets.
Signal Strength: 0 to 50 scale
Mute Threshold: 1 to 50 scale

Preamplifier

Inputs: AUX/Tape 1/Tape 2: -10dBV (sensitivity)

10k (load)

Outputs: Tape output: equal to AUX input level

Output impedance: 100
Pre-amp output: track volume- to +10dB
Output impedance: 150
Minimum load on outputs: 5k

Headphone: Output impedance: <8

Output level: same as pre-amp output
Output current limit: 60mA
Load impedance: 8 to 2k

Power Amplifier

Voltage Gain: 28.5dB
Power Output: 75W per channel into 4 (nominal mains)

PACK 431