Classe Audio CA-150 manual

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    CLASSÉ AUDIO CA - 150 POWER AMPLIFIER CA - 150 OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

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    - 2 - CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning of sound by exchanging and mixing of parts (transistors, capacitors , wiring, PCB boards etc.), and adjusting many specific operating voltages within proper engneering ranges, producing an overall sonic recipe giving the most natural harmonic realism of music typical[...]

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    - 3 - CA - 150 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET - UP.................................................................... 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS.............................................................. 5 CONNECTIONS F OR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS......... 7 WARRANTY ......................................................[...]

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    - 4 - UNPACKING & SET - UP Your CLASSÉ CA - 150 power amplifier is packed in high den sity, semi - rigid foam placed in a special cardboard box. To remove the unit, open and spread all the to p flaps of the box and by its sides, lift out the entire unit and put it on a large flat surface. Take it out of the plastic bag and inspect the unit for[...]

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    - 5 - GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT AC LINE CABLE WHILE MAKING ALL CONNECTIONS. "FLOATING THE GROUND", OR DEFEATING THE GROUND ON A 3 - PRONG LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD. CONNECT ALL INTERCON NECT CABLES BETWEEN THE ELECTRO[...]

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    - 6 - MONO Please read through the previous Stereo section for general notes on securing good connections, and safety tips. If the unit has been previously used in stereo, make sure it is OFF, an d remove all connections, including the AC line cable. Make sure the STEREO/MONO switch is switched to the MONO position [DOWN]. The MONO "Input"[...]

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    - 7 - C ONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ CA - 150 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs. Either one may be used SEPARATELY BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY . The balanced inputs must be connected to a pre amplifier which has balanced main outputs, and balanced inter connects with "XLR" connectors ar[...]

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    - 8 - Having confirmed the correct connections, plug the XLR connectors of the balanced interconnects into the loc king XLR connectors on the rear panel of the CA - 150 . (To remove the connectors, press the tab above the connector.) MONO OPERATION As stated before, regular or balanced inputs can be used in stereo or mono. Connect a single intercon[...]

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    - 10 - CLASSÉ CA - 150 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). IMPORTANT : Warranty registration, and a copy of the “Authorized Dealer Bill of Sale” must be received at the Classé Audio factory (address: pages 12) within thirty (30) days of purchase by the original retail purchaser in order to validate these warranty. FIVE YEAR WARRANT[...]

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    - 11 - CLASSÉ AUDIO INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET - UP, OPERATION, FA ILURE, TROUBLESHOOTING, OR REPAIR OF THE AMPLIFIER AND/OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH. THIS WARRANTY, ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF, AND ALL ISSUES RELATING TO ANY SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE [...]

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    - 12 - You must fill out and return the form below, along with a copy of the authorized dealer bill of sale, to the factory within thirty (30) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new prod ucts, and validate the Classé warranty. ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦[...]

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    - 13 - CLASSÉ CA - 150 STEREO BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CA - 150 FEATURES : 150 watts stereo, 325 watts mono, high current, sleek curved chassis with large dual heat sinks at rear, both regular and balanced inputs externally swi tchable, sculpted one piece handles. Available in both Satin Black and Soft Shadow Silver finishes. [...]

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    - 14 - Net: 47 lbs. Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank you for your purchase of a Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé Audio co mponents have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark.[...]