Classe Audio CA-M400 owner manual DC Trigger Input and Output, RS 232 Control Port, AC Mains Input

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6DC Trigger Input and Output

Many audio/video preamplifiers can supply a DC control voltage to associated equipment in order to induce desired behavior. Your Classé amplifier can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched between operate and standby automatically, perhaps in concert with the A/ V preamp itself.

Two 1/8th-inch mini mono-jacksprovide this remote-controlled turn-on (that is, toggling between operate and standby) of the amplifier. These jacks provide a simple pass-through of the control voltage from one to the other, allowing you to “daisy-chain” a series of amplifiers quite easily.

The remote trigger will be operated by the presence of 5–12 Volts DC, with tip polarity as shown below:

7RS 232 Control Port

This DB-9 connector has two purposes:

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

for external control of your amplifier by systems such as i-Command, AMX® and Crestron

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

8AC Mains Input

An IEC standard power cord (supplied) is used with the CA-M400. Plug the cord into the IEC receptacle on the rear panel, and the other end into a suitable wall outlet.

9AC Mains Fuse

Your Classé power amplifier has an AC mains fuse, accessible on the rear panel. If you suspect that your AC fuse has blown, disconnect your amplifier from the AC mains, as well as from its input connections and speaker connections, and refer to the appropriate item of the section enitled Troubleshooting.

Do not open your amplifier. There are no user-serviceable parts within this product.

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Contents English Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important Safety Instructions Contents Word about installation Welcome to the Classé familyUnpacking and Placement Unpacking your amplifier Placement VentilationCustom installations Serial number Operating voltageWarm up/break-in period Please read this manual… Special Design Features Extraordinary longevity Robust protection Front Panel Standby button & LED indicatorOff + Channel LED on Mode button Channel status LED indicatorsSelect button Rear Panel Balanced XLR InputSingle-Ended RCA Input Speaker OutputsClassé can Bus Control Ports IR Input and OutputDC Trigger Input and Output RS 232 Control PortAC Mains Input AC Mains FuseMains. Do not attempt to open any portion of the amplifier’s Initial Setup Configure your amplifierMake your preamp connections Make your speaker connectionsCare and Maintenance Double-check all your connectionsTroubleshooting No sound, and no Channel LED is litNo sound, and a Channel LED is blinking red Amplifier keeps shutting offAC mains fuse is blown Specifications NE Jamais Exposer CET Appareil À LA Pluie OU L’HUMIDITÉ Importantes instructions concernant la sécurité Sommaire Bienvenue dans la famille Classé Déballage et installation Installation VentilationNuméro de série Tension d’alimentationFrançais Caractéristiques particulières de la conception Fiabilité extraordinaire Protection totale Face avant Touche de mise en veille Standby et diode LED indicatriceTouche de sélection Select Touche ModeDiodes indicatrices LED des canaux Face arrière Entrée symétrique XLREntrée asymétrique RCA Prises de commande Classé can Bus Entrée et sortie IR infrarougePrise d’alimentation secteur AC Mains Entrée et sortie commutation TriggerFusible d’alimentation secteur AC Mains Fuse Français Réglage initial Configurez votre amplificateurConfiguration de l’allumage de l’amplificateur Entretien & Maintenance Vérifiez deux fois toutes les connexionsPas de son, et les diodes LED des canaux ne s’allument pas Dysfonctionnements’amplificateur reste éteint Le fusible d’alimentation secteur a fondu Spécifications Dimensions Page V2.2 110405
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CA-M400 specifications

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