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THANK YOU FROM EVERYONE AT
CLASSÉ
Thank you for purchasing the Classé Audio
CDP-10 compact disc player.
We take great pride in offering components that
combine exceptional sonic performance and long
term reliability. To do that, we have invested in
extraordinary design and manufacturing facilities.
We trust that you will enjoy your purchase for
many years to come.
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
All our components benefit from the same
rigorous design goal: All Classé products must
reproduce music with the harmonics and spatial
integrity typical of fine instruments heard in a
live performance.
Single Circuit Design
To this end, we make extensive use of carefully
optimised versions of the same basic circuit
precisely matched to specific power
requirements. This means that all Classé line level
components and power amplifiers benefit from
years of refinement. However, our efforts do not
stop here.
Listening: The Critical Design Element
Once we determine general circuit values for a
particular application, we listen carefully while
exchanging and mixing different parts
(transistors, capacitors, wiring, PC boards, ect.)
and adjusting specific operating voltages within
proper engineering ranges.
Extending Real-World Lifespan
Every Classé component, even the most
affordable, benefits from our painstaking
approach to design parameters. The result is an
optimum balance between the often conflicting
demands of exceptional performance and long
term reliability. Our most expensive components
gain from even tighter tolerance parts and highly
segmented and exceptionally robust power
supplies with large reserve current capabilities.
Our Pride in Manufacturing, Your Pride
in Ownership
We build all of our components to the highest
possible standards. From multi layer glass epoxy
circuit Boards with the highest quality
components, and full sized power supplies,
every Classé product is a tribute to both science
and art of sound reproduction. We hope that you
derive as much pleasure and satisfaction in using
your Classé as we did in producing it.
UNPACKING & SET-UP
WARNING:
THE CDP-10 IS NOT TO BE
OPERATED WITH THE COVER OPENED.
THERE IS INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THE
COVER IS OPENED.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.
Safety Instructions
1.
WATER AND MOISTURE: This product should
not be used near water. To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
2.
HEAT: This product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances which
produces heat.
3.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be
connected to an AC power source of the proper
rated voltage. The original shipping container
and the serial number tag at the back of the unit
will stipulate the AC voltage from which this unit
can operate correctly.
4.
SERVICING: Do not open this unit for any
reason. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to an authorized service technician.
5.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of this
unit should be unplugged from the AC outlet
when left unused for an extended period of time.
6.
DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER while the
unit is ON or connected to an AC outlet, there is
a SHOCK HAZARD. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE to
the beam since it may also leak invisible laser
radiation.
1. Unpacking and Accessories
The Classé CDP-10 has been carefully wrapped in
heavy gauge plastic, packed in semi-rigid foam
and contained in a special box. Remove the
plastic wrap and inspect the unit for any
concealed damage. Report any concealed
damage to your dealer promptly.
Apart from the owner's manual, please ensure
the following is also included:
• Detachable A.C. power cord.
• Remote control handset RC-22 (along with two
(2) type "AAA" batteries).
Please report any missing parts to your dealer
promptly and bring him/her (or fax him/her) the
inspection report found in the box.
2. Setup
The CDP-10 CD player must be operated on a
horizontal platform (see specifications for details)
such as a table or, preferably, specialized audio
furniture to extract the best performance. Like
fine turntables and interconnect cables, the final
location of the CDP-10 should be free of any
hum-inducing magnetic fields, such as those
caused by power amplifiers, AC line filters and
other regulation devices. Such locations can
introduce noise into an audio system, which
inevitably degrades sound quality. Ideally, a few
feet should separate the CDP-10 from the power
amplifier. As well, keep low-level interconnect
cables away from the power amp and separate
from A.C. power cords. The CDP-10 generates
negligible amounts of heat. Therefore, air space
around the CDP-10 for ventilation need not be a
concern.
A.C. LINE POWER
The ON/OFF POWER switch on the CDP-10 is
located on the back panel of the unit, to the left,
above the AC inlet. There is also a STANDBY
button located directly below the display. In
STANDBY mode, the mechanism is shut down
but the vital internal components are kept active
to assure perfect musical performance as soon as
the unit is reactivated. In STANDBY mode, a
status LED will light up. This status LED is located
directly to the left of the display. Please note that
the CDP-10 will turn on immediately (not going
through STANDBY) when first powered up from
the main power switch at the back of the unit.
While thoroughly musical shortly after turn-on,
the CDP-10 will exhibit "sonic growth" for the
first 300 hours of use.
For optimum sonic performance, you should
consider use of the optional CLASSÉ REFERENCE
A.C. LINE CORD. Consult your Classé dealer
regarding this accessory.
CAUTION:
"Floating the ground", or defeating
the ground on a 3-prong line cord may create a
shock hazard. Connect all interconnect cables
between the components before connecting the
A.C. line cords to the wall outlets. This will
reduce the potential shock hazard.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND
FUNCTIONS
The CDP-10 compact disk player is equipped
with both BALANCED and REGULAR RCA (single
ended) analogue outputs. Connecting the
CDP-10 to your audio system requires a pair of
BALANCED or REGULAR RCA type interconnects
and the supplied AC power cord. The CDP-10 is
also equipped with a SINGLE ENDED (S/PDIF) data
output connector. To use this output, you require
a SINGLE-ENDED (REGULAR) DIGITAL cable and
an S/PDIF input connector on your digital
processor. Refer to Fig. 1 for visual aid.
A note about the connecting cables
The overall performance of the CD PLAYER will
vary dramatically with the quality and type of
cables chosen. Selection of the highest quality
output interconnects is recommended for
maximum performance of the Classé CDP-10. A
high quality digital coax interconnect cable is also
recommended if you are going to use the digital
output of the CDP-10.