Classe Audio CP-500 User Manual
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Balanced (XLR) inputs
Th
ese XLR jacks accept right-channel and left-channel balanced signals
from source equipment with balanced outputs. Either of these inputs may
be selected by touching the corresponding button on the main operational
screen of the LCD touchscreen.
Th
e pin assignments of the XLR-type female input connectors are:
Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal – (inverting)
Connector ground lug: chassis ground
Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources
to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond
to the CP-500. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin
connects to the equivalent input pin.
To achieve the best possible results, we suggest that you use only high-
quality interconnect cables. Please consult with your local Classé dealer for
advice on the best cables for use in your system.
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output
Connect these RCA jacks to the right-channel and left-channel recording
inputs of your recorder.
Th
ese single-ended RCA outputs are unaff ected by the volume control
on the front panel, or by whether you choose to monitor the source or
the recorder (by having the “tape” button on the front panel’s touchscreen
deselected or selected, respectively). Th
e record outputs will be disconnected
when the preamplifi er is placed into standby, however.
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Single-ended (RCA) main outputs
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 eff ort to ensure that the single-ended
(RCA) outputs of your preamplifi er are as good as possible. However, this
connection standard cannot off er the immunity from interference that
balanced interconnection does–hence our recommendation to use the
balanced outputs whenever possible.
If you are not using balanced analog interconnection, then connect these
single-ended outputs to your preamplifi er/processor using high-quality
shielded RCA-terminated cables. Your Classé dealer can advise you on the
selection of cables suitable for your system.