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3. Configuring amplifier turn-on delay/amp no.
In a system that contains multiple Classé amplifi ers, you may set the
number of seconds of turn-on delay for each amplifi er, allowing each
to turn on in the order you have specifi ed, rather than all at once.
Th
is
number also acts as an ID when using the CAN-Bus. (Having several powerful
amplifi ers all turning on at the same time can sometimes stress the AC mains
in your home, potentially leading to nuisance tripping of circuit breakers).
Th
e amplifi er sequence number (turn-on delay) may be programmed by
your Classé dealer using a PC utility.
4. Make your preamp/processor connections.
With the amplifi er in
standby
(or disconnected from the AC mains), using
high quality interconnecting cables, make the appropriate connections
with the balanced or single-ended connectors.
Make sure all the connections are snug, even if it means gently squeezing
the outer shell of the RCA with pliers and reinserting it to tighten the
connection.
5. Make your speaker connections.
Make the connection between the output terminals of the amplifi er and
your loudspeakers, using high quality speaker wires.
Connect the black (–) terminals on the amplifi er to the black (–) terminals
on your speaker, and the red (+) terminals on the amplifi er to the red (+)
terminals on your speaker.
Make sure all the connections are snug and cannot be easily wiggled
free, but do not overtighten them. If you can give the speaker wires a
reasonable tug without movement, they are snug. Further tightening will
not make a better connection, and (taken to the extreme) may damage the
connectors.
6. Double-check all your connections.
We understand that this step sounds redundant, but it is worth the extra
minute or two it might take just to ensure that all connections are correct
and secure before plugging the power cables to the AC outlets.
7. Turn on all the other components in your system, and then
turn on your amplifier.
It is always good practice to turn any power amplifi er on last, and to turn
it off fi rst. Doing so prevents any turn-on/turn-off transients that might
originate in other components from damaging your loudspeakers.
8. Install the front panel.
Once all connections have been made and the amplifi er is verifi ed to be
working correctly, remove the front panel from its packing and fi rmly
press it into place.
NOTE: If the amplifi er is NOT installed in an equipment rack, the
front panel should be secured to the chassis using the supplied security
tabs. Th
ese will prevent the faceplate from unexpectedly popping off if
someone should try to lift the amplifi er by its front panel.
