Classe Audio CDP-100 User manual

Owner’s Manual
CDP-100
CD Player

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTICE
All of us at Classé take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all
Classé components have been officially approved for the European Community (CE) mark under CE Certificate Number
C401CLA1.MGS granted on 18 July 1996.
This means that your Classé product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world. The CE mark
certifies that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for unit-to-unit consistency and consumer safety.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will be posted
on our web site at http://www.classeaudio.com.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle,is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
ofimportantoperatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructionsintheliteratureaccompanyingthe
appliance.
Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the European
Community.

Important Safety Instructions
Caution:
Please read and observe all warnings and instructions in this owner’s manual and all those
marked on the unit. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference.
1. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Do not open the cover for any rea-
son.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.An open unit,particularly if it is still con-
nected to anAC source,presents a potentially lethal shock hazard.Refer all questions to au-
thorized service personnel only.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to water or moisture. If a
liquid does enter your component,immediately disconnect it from theAC mains and take it
to your Classé dealer for a thorough check-up.
3. Do not place your component near any heat-producing device such as a radiator,
stove,etc.Keep it away from direct sunlight.
4. Connect your component only to an AC source of the proper voltage. The ship-
ping container and the rear panel serial number tag will indicate the proper voltage.Use of
any other voltage may damage the unit and void the warranty.
5. AC cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Do not stress theAC cord by stretching it to
reach a plug.If damage does occur to the AC cord,take it to your Classé dealer for a thor-
ough checkup and proper repair or replacement.
6. If your component will be out of use for an extended period of time (vacation,etc.),
you may wish to unplug the power cord from theAC source to prevent any chance of prob-
lems from a voltage surge or lightning strike.
7. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
8. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
9. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.
10. NEVER bypass any fuse.
11. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than that specified.
12. NEVER attempt to repair this product.If a problem occurs,contact your Classé dealer.
13. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
14. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
Please record the serial number for your new Classé component here for
future reference.
Serial #: __________________

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Contents
Welcome to the Classé family ........................................................................ 5
Unpacking and Placement ............................................................................. 6
unpacking your player ......................................................................................... 6
placement ............................................................................................................ 6
ventilation............................................................................................................ 6
custom installations.............................................................................................. 6
serial number ....................................................................................................... 6
register your purchase!......................................................................................... 7
please read this manual… .................................................................................... 7
Operating Voltage.......................................................................................... 8
warm up/break-in period ..................................................................................... 9
A Word About Installation............................................................................ 10
Special Design Features ............................................................................... 11
flexible graphical user interface ......................................................................... 11
highly refined circuit design............................................................................... 11
extensive listening tests ...................................................................................... 11
extraordinary longevity ...................................................................................... 12
Front Panel .................................................................................................. 13
Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 15
The Remote Control ..................................................................................... 19
The Menu System ........................................................................................ 22
operational menu............................................................................................... 22
playlist ........................................................................................................ 22
controls menu............................................................................................. 23
repeat mode................................................................................................ 23
shuffle......................................................................................................... 23
time display ................................................................................................ 23
program ...................................................................................................... 23
main menu system ............................................................................................. 24
triggers........................................................................................................ 24
teach IR ...................................................................................................... 24
display setup............................................................................................... 25
remote Fkeys............................................................................................... 25
status .......................................................................................................... 25
version info................................................................................................. 25
sensors........................................................................................................ 25
display setup menu ............................................................................................ 25
brightness ................................................................................................... 26
timeout ....................................................................................................... 26
language ..................................................................................................... 27
remote Fkeys...................................................................................................... 27
cautionary note on Fkey use ....................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 28
Care and Maintenance................................................................................. 30
Specifications............................................................................................... 31
Dimensions.................................................................................................. 32

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Welcome to the Classé family
Congratulations on your purchase of a Classé product.It is the result of
many years of continuous refinement,and we are sure that you will en-
joy it for many years to come.
We value our relationship with our customers.Please allow us to stay in
touch with you by returning your warranty card now,before you pack
up the shipping carton of your new product and forget all about it.
Doing so will enable us to let you know about any possible future up-
grades or updates that might become available for your Classé compo-
nent.
Sending in your warranty card also registers your product with us so
that warranty service can be obtained easily and quickly,even if you
have mislaid your original sales slip.
You will find the warranty registration card at the end of the separate
warranty policy booklet,enclosed.
Please, take a few minutes to fill out the warranty
registration card, and drop it in the mail.

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Unpacking and Placement
unpacking your player Carefully unpack your CD player according to the supplied instructions,
and remove all accessories from the carton.
Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your
Classé product. Shipping your new component in
anything other than its purpose-designed packing
material may result in damage that is not covered by the
warranty.
placement As with any digital component,it is best to place the CDP-100 some-
what apart from your most sensitive analog electronics,particularly turn-
tables and preamplifiers.Generally,placing it on its own shelf should suf-
fice.
Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables
must be left behind the CDP-100. We suggest leaving eight inches
(20 cm) of free space behind your CD player to allow all cables
sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain.
Classé recommends that the unit not be placed directly on the top sur-
face of a power amplifier (or any other heat source).
ventilation Your Classé CD player generates a certain amount of heat in the course
of normal operation.Be sure to allow three inches of clearance above it
and three inches to each side to allow heat dissipation through air circu-
lation.Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow (such
as plush carpeting).
custom installations Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations
and custom cabinetry (see the section Dimensions).An optional,pur-
pose-designed rack mount kit is available for this product.Contact your
Classé dealer for more information.
serial number The serial number for your CD player is found on the rear of the unit.
Please note and record this number on the page entitled Important Safety
Instructions for your future reference.

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register your purchase! Having found the serial number,now would be a good time to fill out
the registration card.Please register your purchase so we can advise you
of updates and other items of interest.
It will take only a minute or so.Please complete the card now,before
you forget.
please read this manual… Please take a few minutes to review this manual,and to familiarize
yourself with your new player.We understand that you are anxious to
plug everything in and get started.However,reading this manual and
following the advice it gives will ensure that you get all the benefits you
deserve from having purchased such a fine piece of gear.

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Operating Voltage
The CDP-100 CD player is set at the factory (internally) for 100V,
120V,230V,or 240V AC mains operation,as appropriate for the country
in which it is to be sold.(230V only in European Union countries, in com-
pliance with CE regulations.)The voltage setting may not be changed by
the user.
Make sure that the label on the rear panel of your CD player indicates
the correctAC operating voltage for your location.Attempting to oper-
ate your CD player at an incorrect voltage may damage the unit.
Warning: The voltage setting of your CD player may not be
changed by the user. There are no user-serviceable parts
within the unit. Please refer any problems to an
authorized Classé service center.
If theAC mains voltage indicated on your CD player is incorrect,please
contact your local authorized Classé dealer or distributor.
The CDP-100 can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampereAC mains
line.If other devices are also powered from the same AC line,their addi-
tional power consumption should be taken into account.
The CDP-100 includes protection circuitry that will prevent the player
from operating at dangerously high or low voltages.
•At startup: theAC mains voltage must be within a range
of approximately -15% to +10% of its nominal value at
startup,or the player will not turn on.For example,a 120V
unit requires theAC mains to be between approximately
95V–135V in order to turn on.
•Overvoltage during operation: if theAC mains voltage
surges by roughly 10% or more during operation,the
player will enter protection mode and shut down.The
Standby LED will flash to indicate the protection mode
has been engaged.An error message will be displayed on
the LCD touchscreen.
•Under-voltage during operation: if theAC mains volt-
age sags by 15% or more,the player will continue to play
(since this does not present a particular danger to the
player),but note that it may not be able to achieve its usual
standard of performance under these compromised condi-
tions.The Standby LED will flash to indicate the condi-
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warm up/break-in period Your new Classé CD player will deliver outstanding performance im-
mediately.However,you should expect to hear it improve somewhat as
it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components
“break-in.” It has been our experience that the greatest changes occur
within the first 300 hours,as the player reaches thermal equilibrium and
the capacitors fully form.After this initial break-in period,the perfor-
mance of your new product should remain quite consistent for years to
come.
The only exception to this rule is if the unit is placed in standby or un-
plugged for an extended period of time,allowing it to cool down.De-
pending on the degree of cooling involved,you should expect a brief
warm-up period before the CD player’s sound quality is at its best.Un-
less your player was allowed to become quite chilled,subsequent ther-
mal re-stabilization should not take long.Fortunately,you should never
have to repeat the initial 300 hour break-in period.

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A Word About Installation
Every effort has been made to make the Classé CDP-100 simple and
straightforward to install and use.
Still,we have no way to evaluate other variables such as the size and
shape of your room,its acoustics,and the associated equipment you have
chosen to use with your player.All of these factors influence the ulti-
mate performance of your system.
For this reason, we strongly encourage you to have your
system installed and calibrated by your dealer, whose
experience, training, and specialized equipment can
make a profound difference in the final performance of
the system.

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Special Design Features
flexible
graphical user interface The LCD touchscreen on the front panel of your new component sup-
ports an extremely flexible and versatile graphical user interface (GUI)
while maintaining a clean,uncluttered appearance.The CDP-100 pro-
vides a range of controls that might otherwise require dozens of buttons
and knobs on the front panel.Despite this power and flexibility,it re-
mains simple to operate in day-to-day use.
highly refined
circuit design All Classé analog amplification stages,including those supporting the
analog outputs of your new CD player,are based on circuits that have
been extensively optimized over many years of continuous development.
By starting with excellent circuit designs and working with them over
the years,we are able to discover the many small refinements that add
up to superlative performance in a variety of applications.Altering a
voltage here or using a slightly different part there may make all the dif-
ference between solid and absolutely outstanding performance.
This level of refinement only comes with a great deal of experience,and
is not available to those who flit from one trendy notion to the next.It
accounts in no small measure for both the consistency of sonic perfor-
mance among Classé products (as they are all based on similar analog
gain stages),and for the consistently excellent reviews these products re-
ceive from owners and reviewers alike.
extensive listening tests Excellent measured performance is to be expected in world-class prod-
ucts,and Classé products deliver that performance.However,experience
has shown that technical excellence alone is insufficient to guarantee
subjectively musical results.
For this reason,all Classé products are laboriously fine-tuned during the
development process by carefully controlled listening tests.Our ears are
still some of the finest laboratory test instruments available,and nicely
complement more traditional engineering test equipment.In the course
of optimizing the circuitry for a product,hundreds of decisions are
made based on the subjective impression given by substituting one high
quality part for another.
As an example,we may listen to half a dozen 0.1% film resistors of the
same value,from several different companies.Standard tests may show
them all to provide identical results in terms of noise,distortion,and so
forth.Yet,almost invariably,one selection yields some small improve-
ment in the subjective reaction to the performance of the product un-
der development.Less often,even a single such change can result in a
surprisingly large improvement.

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Multiply those various improvements by the dozens or even hundreds
of such decisions that must be made before the product can be finalized
for production,and you have a remarkable improvement,indeed – all
based on careful listening tests,which we view as a necessary comple-
ment to the solid engineering you might rightly expect from Classé.
extraordinary longevity Another benefit of having worked with highly refined circuit designs so
extensively over many years is that we have vast experience in what
works well over the long term.
By using only the highest quality parts to begin with,and then using
them in an informed way as a result of both accelerated aging experi-
ments and actual long-term experience,we are able to design and
manufacture products which we are confident will stand the test of
time.
We are confident that your new Classé CD player will give you many
years of trouble-free reliability and musical enjoyment,just as previous
Classé products have given their owners.

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Front Panel
1 Standby button & LED indicator
The front panel Standby button will toggle the player between its
fully operational status and a standby mode that leaves the player off,
yet ready to respond to system commands via any of the supported
control options (e.g.IR input,DC trigger,CAN Bus,or RS-232).
The current state of the player is indicated by the LED on the
Standby button on the front panel.When the unit is powered and
switched on,this LED indicates the following:
•on = standby
• flashing (on power-up) =initialization
• off = operate
• flashing (after power-up) =AC mains voltage out of range
If you are not going to use the player for an extended period of
time,e.g.vacation or other travel,we suggest you disconnect it
from the AC mains.Please be certain that the player is in standby
prior to disconnecting it from theAC mains.
Also,it is a good practice to physically disconnect any and all valu-
able electronics from theAC mains during electrical storms,as a
lightning strike anywhere near your home can put a tremendous
surge on theAC mains that will easily jump across a simple power
switch.The resulting surge (which may be many thousands of
volts) can damage any piece of electronics,no matter how well de-
signed and protected.The best protection in the case of severe
electrical storms is simply to remove the electronics from any con-
nection with the power grid.

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2 Menu button
Pressing the front panel Menu button will call up the menu sys-
tem,replacing the normal status display in the LCD touchscreen of
the CDP-100.
3 LCD touchscreen
Most of your interaction with the CDP-100 will be with the front
panel LCD touchscreen (and with the CDP-100’s supplied re-
mote control).It will usually display the information you are accus-
tomed to seeing on the front of most CD players (track number,
time,etc.),as well as the basic transport controls.
By pressing the Menu button,you can also call up the menu sys-
tem of the CDP-100,which gives you control over many of the
operational details of the CD player,including system setup op-
tions,various display options (including the language in which the
menu system itself displays),and several custom-installation capa-
bilities that allow superior integration of the CDP-100 into com-
plex systems.
For more information,see the section The Menu System later in this
manual.
4 Load button
The front panel Load button operates the drawer mechanism of
the CDP-100.It will toggle the drawer between open and closed.
There may be a short delay when opening the drawer while a disc
is playing,in order to give the disc time to come to a stop.
5 IR window
The infrared (IR) receiver and transmitter are located behind
this window. Ordinarily,your Classé CDP-100 must be able to
“see” the remote control from this window in order to respond to
remote control commands.
If your CD player will be located behind closed doors,or for any
other reason will not be able to “see” the remote control during
normal operation,you may use the rear panel IR input and out-
put mini-jacks and an IR repeater system to solve the problem.For
more information about using an infrared repeater system to route
signals to and from the CDP-100,refer to the section Rear Panel
later in this manual,or contact your local Classé dealer.

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WARNING
REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY
NOTICE:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF FCC RULES
OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPTANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION
COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL ANALOG OUT
RIGHT LEFT
IR TRIGGER
IN OUT IN OUT1 OUT2
CAN BUS
IN OUT RS232
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Rear Panel
1 Coaxial digital output
This output provides a digital audio signal via a 75Ωcoaxial cable
equipped with RCA-type connectors to a processor or external
digital-to-analog (D/A) converter.
Connect this output to a corresponding coaxial digital input on
your preamplifier/processor.Doing so allows you to feed the signal
in its digital form directly to yourA/V preamplifier for further
digital processing.
2 Balanced (XLR) analog outputs
These XLR outputs provide a high quality,balanced stereo analog
signal to your processor or external (D/A) converter.Connect
them to corresponding balanced inputs on your processor or exter-
nal (D/A) converter,using high quality balanced interconnects.
Your Classé dealer can provide assistance in selecting appropriate
balanced cables for your system.
Balanced audio interconnections were originally developed in the
professional audio world,for preserving the delicate nuances of ex-
tremely small microphone-level signals.For many years now,they
have also been used by performance-oriented consumer companies
like Classé to preserve every nuance of the finest audio perfor-
mances in your collection.
Technically,balanced audio interconnections provide two distinct
benefits:they double the signal’s strength as it travels from one
component to the next,increasing the potential signal to noise ra-

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tio by 6 dB;they also do an excellent job of rejecting noise and
interference that might otherwise be picked up between the com-
ponents,due to either EMI (electromagnetic interference) or RFI
(radio frequency interference).In our modern world of wireless
telecommunications,there is more potential interference floating
around us than ever before—it makes sense to keep it all out of our
music and movie soundtracks.
For this reason,we strongly recommend using the balanced analog
interconnections between your Classé components wherever
possible.
The pin assignments of these XLR-type female output connectors
are:
Pin 1:Signal ground
Pin 2:Signal +(non-inverting)
Pin 3:Signal –(inverting)
Connector ground lug:chassis ground
These pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by
theAudio Engineering Society.
If you are using your Classé preamplifier with a Classé power am-
plifier,you’re all set – just take standard balanced interconnect
cables and plug them in.
If you are using another brand of preamplifier,please refer to the
operating manual of your balanced-input preamplifier to verify
that the pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to your
player.If not,have your dealer wire the cables so that the appropri-
ate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
3 Single-ended (RCA) analog outputs
Single-ended cables using RCA connectors are the most common
form of analog connection used in consumer electronics.When
implemented carefully and used with high quality interconnect
cables,this standard can provide excellent performance.
Classé has gone to extraordinary effort to ensure that the single-
ended (RCA) outputs of your CD player are as good as possible.
However,this connection standard cannot offer the immunity from
interference that balanced interconnection does—hence our
recommendation to use the balanced outputs when possible.
If you are not using balanced analog interconnection,then connect
these single-ended outputs to your preamplifier/processor using
high quality RCA-terminated cables.Your Classé dealer can advise
you on the selection of cables suitable for your system.

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4 IR Input and Output
Your Classé player includes two 1/8th-inch mini-jacks in order to
support the infrared (IR) remote controls that are ubiquitous today.
Infrared commands exist (for example) for toggling the player be-
tween 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 recom-
mend 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 emit-
ters (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.
Since an IR distribution system such as your dealer may design for
you usually must control many products,your player includes both
an IR input (for the control of this product) and an IR output (so
as to pass along the same signal to the next product).This allows
you to “daisy chain” your control wires from one product to the
next.
The player is designed to respond to IR commands of between
3-12VDC,with the tip of the mini-plugs defined to be “positive”
relative to the shank of the plug.
3-12VDC @
less than 100mA
5 DC Trigger Input and Output
Many audio/video components can supply a DC control voltage
to associated equipment in order to induce desired behavior.Your
Classé player can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be
switched between operate and standby automatically,usually in con-
cert with the A/V preamp itself.
The 1/8th-inch mini-jack Trigger In is for remote-controlled
turn-on (that is,toggling between operate and standby) of the player.
Two 1/8th-inch mini-jacks provide individually controllable DC
trigger outputs which can be used for any of a number of purposes,
as described in The Menu System.For example,your dealer can pro-
gram Trigger Out1 to toggle your Classé power amplifier be-
tween operate and standby with your CDP-100.

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The remoteTrigger In will respond to the presence of 3–12VDC,
with tip polarity as shown below:
3-12VDC @
less than 100mA
Similarly,theTrigger Outs will create a 12VDC signal that can
support up to 100mA of current.
6 Classé CAN Bus Control Ports
These RJ-45 connectors are reserved for future control and com-
munication applications using ClasséAudio’s implementation of
the ControllerArea Network (CAN) Bus specification.
7 RS-232 Control Port
This port has two purposes:
• downloading new operating software into your player
(should new features ever be added,for example)
• external control of your preamplifier by systems such as
i-Command™,AMX®and Crestron™
For more information,please contact your dealer and ask about
home automation systems.
8 AC Mains Power switch
The main power switch for the CDP-100 is located at the right
side of the rear panel.The player should be in standby mode before
being switched off.Switching the unit on puts it in standby mode.
Danger! Potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities
exist within your CD player, even when disconnected
from AC mains. Do not attempt to open any portion of
the player’s cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside your CD player. All service of this product must
be referred to a qualified authorized Classé dealer or
distributor.
9 AC Mains Input
An IEC standard power cord (supplied) is used with the CDP-100.
Plug the cord into the IEC outlet provided,and the other end into
a suitable wall outlet.

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The Remote Control
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Your new CD player comes with a versatile remote control which can
control both the CDP-100 itself and several aspects of the rest of a
Classé-based system.The keys are arranged in logical groups according
to their functions.
1 Basic Functions
This section along the top of the remote control groups four func-
tions that control your basic interactions with the CDP-100.
•Light switches the backlighting of the remote control on,
for better visibility under low-light conditions.After a few
moments of inactivity,the backlight switches off auto-
matically.
•Info takes you directly to the status screen in the LCD
menu system,displaying several items of information
about the CDP-100 and its current operational status.
•Disp (for Display) cycles through the three brightness set-
tings of the screen display.
•Standby toggles the CDP-100 between standby and
operate.
2 Numeric Keypad and Programming
The next section down on the remote control provides the nu-
meric keypad for use in directly accessing particular tracks on the
CD you are playing,as well as two keys that are frequently used in
conjunction with the numeric keys.
• The Numeric Keypad can be used to access specific
tracks directly from your remote control.Simply press the
appropriate number key (or keys) followed by the Play
key.The CDP-100 will go directly to the track you keyed
in and begin to play.For example,to play track 12,press
the 1, 2,and Play keys in sequence.
•Time cycles through the four time display modes:
time elapsed on track
time elapsed on disc
time remaining on track
time remaining on disc
•Prog (for Program) allows you to quickly and easily cre-
ate a programmed sequence of tracks to be played on the
current disc.Pressing Prog will take you directly to the
program page of the menu system,regardless of where you
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Once on the program page,you can change the high-
lighted track using the Up and Down buttons,and can
use the Enter button to toggle whether it is included in
the current program.Pressing Prog a second time returns
you to wherever you had been.(Note that the
program function is not available during play or pause,
only when the CDP-100 is in stop.)
3 Navigation Keys
The central section of the remote control contains the navigation
keys.This array of keys is similar to what you may have seen on re-
mote controls for DVD players,and is used for navigation of the
menu system of the CDP-100.
•Home returns you to the normal display of track,time,
and transport controls shown on the LCD screen on the
front panel of the CDP-100.This provides a quick way to
get back to normal operation,regardless of how deep you
might be in the menu system.
•Menu serves two functions:it calls up the menu system
when you need it in order to adjust something to your
preference;once within the menu system,pressing Menu
returns you to the previous level of the menu system.If
you press Menu when at the top level of the menu sys-
tem,it will take you back out of the menu system to the
normal display.
•Up/Down/Left/Right keys allow you to move within a
particular menu screen,changing the highlighted item
up/down/left/right as you like,from the comfort of your
chair.
• The Enter key allows you to select the highlighted item,
having the same effect as if you had pressed the button on
the LCD touchscreen.
4 Transport Controls
You will find the transport controls used to control the day-to-day
playback of discs just below the navigation keys.
•Repeat will cycle the CDP-100 through its three repeat
modes:repeat off, repeat track,and repeat disc.
•A-B will allow you to create a loop that is repeated until
you decide to stop it.This can be valuable when learning
to play a piece of music,since you can repeat just the par-
ticular section you need to practice.While playing the disc
you want to program,the first press of the A-B key sets
the starting point (A);the next press defines the ending
point (B);the section will now play over and over be-
tween those two points until you press the A-B key a
third time,or press Stop.