Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CAM-200 Classe Audio
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OWNER’S MANUAL CAM-200 Mono Power Amplifier.
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning of sound by exchanging and mixing of parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PCB boards etc.
CAM200 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP……………………………………………………..…… 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS ………………………………………………….…. 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS ……….
Your CLASSÉ CAM200 power amplifier is packed in high density, sem i-rigid foam placed in a special cardboard box. Take it out of the plastic bag and inspect the unit for any concealed damage. Apart from this owner' s manual, please ensure the following has also been included: 1) Detachable A.
Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY HOOKED UP THE SPEAKERS AND PREAMPLIFIER TO YOUR AMPLIFIER BEFORE CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD TO THE AMPLIFIER. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT AC LINE CABLE WHILE MAKING ALL CONNECTIONS .
The CAM200 can be turned ON /OFF using a +5VDC trigger or with remote control code via the IR IN jack located at the rear of the unit. The IR OUT is the loop out of the incoming signal from IR IN. The IR OUT has it own buffer to isolate between IN and OUT.
The remote control system is RECS80 with the system code 5 and the command codes is as follows: AMP1 _____ 24 AMP4 _____ 27 AMP2 _____ 25 AMP5 _____ 34 AMP3 _____ 26 AMP6 _____ 35 These command codes will toggle the CAM200 ON/OFF.
The CLASSÉ CAM200 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs, either one may be used SEPARATELY, BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY . Be sure that the CAM200 is OFF before changing any connections. When the amplifier is shipped from Classé, ther e is a jumper at the balanced input (XLR) between pin 1 and 3.
The Classé CAM200 equipped with a rail currents sensors to protect the output drivers under extreme condition such as short output, and Mosfet fuses (2AG 1/2 PT, 1/2 am p fast blow) to protect the Mosfets, which are used as pre-drivers for the output stage of the amplifier.
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CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 François Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 84 Fax: 514 636 14 28 12.
CLASSE CAM200 ULTRA HIGH CURRENT MONORAL POWER AMPLIFIER FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CAM200 FEATURES : Newly developed special Classé "UHC TRANSFER" power supply section. Current capacity increased above standard units. All new Classé PCB circuit boards with "UHC TRANSFER" characteristics.
14 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank you for your purchase of a Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Com munity CE mark.
An important point after buying a device Classe Audio CAM-200 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Classe Audio CAM-200 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Classe Audio CAM-200 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Classe Audio CAM-200 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Classe Audio CAM-200 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Classe Audio CAM-200, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Classe Audio CAM-200.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Classe Audio CAM-200. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Classe Audio CAM-200 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
