Classe Audio CDP-502 owner manual Digital Outputs, IR Input and Output

coaxial digital output

AES/EBU digital output

optical digital output

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4Digital Outputs

The 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 preamplifier/processor. Only one of the three connections is needed.

The 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 preamplifier/processor.

The 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 preamplifier/processor.

The 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 preamplifier/processor.

Making any one of these connections allows you to feed the signal in its digital form directly to your A/V preamplifier for further digital processing.

5IR Input and Output

Your Classé player includes two 1⁄8th-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. These 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.

The list of commands available is quite extensive, enabling even complex macros (chains of commands strung together) to operate flawlessly. 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. They are used with standard IR receivers, distribution amplifiers, and emitters (available from your dealer) to translate the remote’s IR signal to an electrical signal and vice versa. The 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.