Remote Fkeys

cautionary note on Fkey use

This button brings up the remote Fkeys menu.

The remote control supplied with your Classé product includes four user- programmable function keys, or “Fkeys.” They are labeled F1, F2, F3, and

F4, and are located near the bottom of the remote control. The “remote Fkeys” menu allows you to deﬁne how your CDP-502 will respond to seeing one of these Fkey signals. You can use the Fkeys to give you instant access to speciﬁc system functions that might otherwise be buried in a menu somewhere.

For example, if you use the shuﬄe mode frequently, you may want to consider programming one of the Fkeys to toggle that function on and oﬀ. Doing so will save you having to access the control menu, followed by pressing the shuﬄe button (which might be hard to see from across the room, even though you could do so from the remote control with an Fkey assignment).

The remote Fkey menu has four buttons, one each for the four Fkeys on your remote control. Pressing any of these buttons on the LCD touchscreen takes you to a subordinate, scrolling list of possible functions for that particular Fkey.

Selecting the one you want is as simple as scrolling through the list (by touching either the up or down arrows on the right), and then touching the speciﬁc function in the list that you want that Fkey to perform.

Note that all Classé remote controls provide these same four Fkeys, so that you need not worry about which remote you happen to pick up. Thus F1 on the preampliﬁer’s remote control sends the same infrared signal as F1 on the CDP-502 remote control.

While this is intended to minimize confusion amongst diﬀerent remotes (since this aspect of them will all perform identically), you should take care when assigning diﬀerent functions on diﬀerent components to the same Fkey. Doing so would result in two components doing two diﬀerent things at once, in response to a single press of a button on the remote control. This can sometimes be useful. As an example, F1 could set the preampliﬁer to the CD input, and also set the disc player to Play, both from the press of a single Fkey.

CDP-502 specifications

The Classe Audio CDP-502 stands as a modern marvel in high-fidelity audio playback, redefining what enthusiasts can expect from a CD player. As part of Classe's distinguished lineup, the CDP-502 combines exquisite design with advanced technology to deliver superior sound quality and user experience.

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The player supports a variety of disc formats, including standard CDs and CD-Rs, adding versatility to its playback capabilities. Furthermore, the integrated transport mechanism is engineered for reliability and smooth operation, enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, to accommodate modern digital sources, the CDP-502 is equipped with USB inputs, allowing users to connect external devices for direct playback of high-resolution audio files.

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Multiple outputs, including balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections, provide flexibility for integration into a variety of audio systems. The CDP-502 also offers customizable settings for audiophiles who wish to fine-tune the performance to suit their listening preferences.

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