Classe Audio CDP-502 User Manual
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4 Digital
Outputs
Th
e CDP-502 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 preamplifi er/processor. Only
one of the three connections is needed.
coaxial digital output
Th
e 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 preamplifi er/processor.
AES/EBU digital output
Th
e 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 preamplifi er/processor.
optical digital output
Th
e 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 preamplifi er/processor.
Making any one of these connections allows you to feed the signal in its
digital form directly to your A/V preamplifi er for further digital processing.
5
IR Input and Output
Your Classé player includes two
1
⁄
8
th
-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. Th
ese 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.
Th
e list of commands available is quite extensive, enabling even complex
macros (chains of commands strung together) to operate fl awlessly. 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. Th
ey are used
with standard IR receivers, distribution amplifi ers, and emitters (available
from your dealer) to translate the remote’s IR signal to an electrical signal
and vice versa. Th
e 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.