Classe Audio CAP-2100 Car Amplifier User Manual


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theturntable/tonearmassemblyisnottooclosetoother
components. ere should be at least 12 inches (30cm) clearance
from the other components. e more clearance you provide, the
better (as long as the tonearm cable is not stretching).
• Makesurethetonearmcableisnottouchingorrunning
alongside an AC cable.
• Makesureyouhavetheproperloadingforyourphonocartridge.
If you are in doubt, consult your authorized Classé dealer.
6. There is a mechanical hum coming from the unit.
• issymptomsuggestsyouhaveelectricalnoiseonyourAC
mainsline.TryconnectingtoanotherACcircuit(notmerelya
different plug, but a different circuit).
• Checktoseeifyouhaveanyhalogenlightingordimmersonthe
same circuit as the integrated amplifier, as they can be the cause
of hum in power supply transformers.
7. There is a noticeable change in volume between one input and
another, even though I did not adjust the volume.
• Youmayneedtoadjusttheinputosetsettingtocompensate
for differences in output level between source components.
Alternatively, the input offset setting may have been adjusted
inappropriately. Either way, you can correct the problem by
going to the following location in the menu system:
Menu•system setup•input•input name•offset
where input name is the input you feel needs to be adjusted.
• Iftheinputthatseemsincorrectisthephonoinput,makesure
you are using the proper gain setting for the type of cartridge you
are using. If in doubt, consult with your authorized Classé dealer.
8. The AC mains fuse is blown.
ere is a specific troubleshooting procedure for a blown AC mains fuse,
since this rare occurrence sometime indicates a significant problem. Please
carefully follow steps “a” through “e”, in order:
a. DisconnectyourintegratedamplierfromtheACmains,as
well as from its input connections and speaker connections, and
remove the fuse cover on the rear of the unit.
b. If the fuse appears to be blown, replace it only with a fuse of
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