Classe Audio CDP-502 User manual

Owner’s Manual
CDP-502
Reference Disc Player

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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.
is means that your Classé product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world. e CE mark certifies
that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for unit-to-unit consistency and consumer safety.
is 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.
ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment gener-
ates, 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.
is product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents ad other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
e information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. e most current version of this manual will be posted on
our web site at http://www.classeaudio.com.
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.
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.
Classe products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). e crossed wheelie bin symbol indicates compliance and that the
products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives.
Please record the serial number for your new Classé component here for future reference.
Serial #: ____________________________________________

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are
placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle.
17. e mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
e 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.
e exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Contents
Welcome to the Classé family........................................................................... 6
a word about installation............................................................................6
Unpacking and Placement................................................................................7
unpacking your player................................................................................ 7
placement .................................................................................................. 7
ventilation .................................................................................................. 7
custom installations .................................................................................... 7
serial number ............................................................................................. 8
register your purchase! ............................................................................... 8
operating voltage........................................................................................ 8
warm up/break-in period............................................................................ 9
please read this manual… .......................................................................... 9
Special Design Features ..................................................................................10
flexible GUI.............................................................................................. 10
highly refined circuit design ..................................................................... 10
extensive listening tests............................................................................. 10
extraordinary longevity............................................................................. 10
Front Panel...................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel....................................................................................................... 13
using the balanced outputs....................................................................... 13
using the single-ended (RCA) analog outputs............................................ 14
coaxial digital output .........................................................................16
AES/EBU digital output....................................................................... 16
optical digital output..........................................................................16
The Remote Control........................................................................................ 19
Using the CDP-502......................................................................................... 23
CD operational menu............................................................................... 23
playlist ............................................................................................... 23
controls menu.................................................................................... 24
repeat mode....................................................................................... 24
shuffle ................................................................................................ 24
time display ....................................................................................... 24
program ............................................................................................. 24
DVD operational menu ............................................................................ 25
the home screen ................................................................................25
controls.............................................................................................. 25
The Menu System ...........................................................................................26
main menu system.................................................................................... 26
system setup....................................................................................... 26
teach IR.............................................................................................. 26
display setup...................................................................................... 27
triggers ............................................................................................... 27
remote Fkeys...................................................................................... 27
cautionary note on Fkey use .............................................................. 28
status.................................................................................................. 28
version info ........................................................................................ 28
sensors ............................................................................................... 28
CAN-Bus .................................................................................................. 29

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features .............................................................................................. 29
hardware setup .................................................................................. 29
using CAN-Bus................................................................................... 30
CAN-Bus shared features.......................................................................... 31
configuration...................................................................................... 31
operate............................................................................................... 31
AC status............................................................................................ 31
status.................................................................................................. 31
name.................................................................................................. 31
global brightness................................................................................ 31
global standby ................................................................................... 32
CAN-Bus model specific features ............................................................. 32
PlayLink ............................................................................................. 32
amp info ............................................................................................ 33
event log ............................................................................................ 33
display setup menu................................................................................... 34
brightness........................................................................................... 34
timeout .............................................................................................. 34
language ............................................................................................ 35
temporary display .............................................................................. 35
colors................................................................................................. 35
volume display .................................................................................. 35
large number volume display............................................................. 35
System Setup................................................................................................... 36
the system setup menu system.................................................................. 36
audio setup............................................................................................... 36
audio delay........................................................................................ 37
digital output...................................................................................... 37
volume setup ..................................................................................... 37
distance ............................................................................................. 38
level trims .......................................................................................... 38
video setup............................................................................................... 38
video standard ................................................................................... 38
aspect ratio ........................................................................................ 39
resolution........................................................................................... 39
edge enhancement............................................................................. 39
color space ........................................................................................ 39
preference ................................................................................................ 40
audio format ...................................................................................... 40
audio language .................................................................................. 40
subtitle language................................................................................ 40
CD autoplay....................................................................................... 40
navigation.......................................................................................... 40
parental control ........................................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 42
Care & Maintenance ....................................................................................... 44
Specifications.................................................................................................. 45
Dimensions..................................................................................................... 46

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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 enjoy 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 upgrades or updates that might become
available for your Classé component.
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. Alternatively, you may register
your purchase online at www.classeaudio.com
Please take a few minutes to register online or fill out the
warranty registration card and drop it in the mail.
a word about installation Every effort has been made to make the Classé CDP-502 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 disc player. All of these factors influence the ultimate 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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Unpacking and Placement
unpacking your player Carefully unpack your disc 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 e CDP-502 has been designed to operate optimally on any stable and level
surface. Incorporating vibration damping within the CDP-502’s feet and CD/
DVD Drive Assembly, a high level of isolation from external disturbances is
incorporated.
As with any digital component, it is best to place the CDP-502 somewhat
apart from your most sensitive analog electronics, particularly turntables and
preamplifiers. Generally, placing it on its own shelf should suffice.
Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables
must be left behind the CDP-502. We suggest leaving eight inches
(20 cm) of free space behind your disc 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 surface of a
power amplifier (or any other heat source).
ventilation Your Classé disc 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 circulation. 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, purpose-designed
rack mount kit is available for this product. Contact your Classé dealer for more
information.

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serial number e serial number for your disc 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.
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 or register online now,
before you forget.
operating voltage e CDP-502 disc 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 compliance with CE
regulations.) e voltage setting may not be changed by the user.
Make sure that the label on the rear panel of your disc player indicates the
correct AC operating voltage for your location. Attempting to operate your
DVD player at an incorrect voltage may damage the unit.
Warning: The voltage setting of your disc 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 the AC mains voltage indicated on your disc player is incorrect, please contact
your local authorized Classé dealer or distributor.
e CDP-502 includes protection circuitry that will prevent the player from
operating at dangerously high or low voltages.
• At startup: the AC 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 the AC mains to be between
approximately 95V–135V in order to turn on.
• Overvoltage during operation: if the AC mains voltage surges by roughly
10% or more during operation, the player will enter protection mode and
shut down. e standby LED (Light-Emitting Diode) 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 the AC mains voltage 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 conditions.
e Standby LED will flash to indicate the condition.

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warm up/break-in period Your new Classé disc player will deliver outstanding performance immediately.
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 performance of your new product should remain
quite consistent for years to come.
e only exception to this rule is if the unit is placed in standby or unplugged
for an extended period of time, allowing it to cool down. Depending on the
degree of cooling involved, you should expect a brief warm-up period before
the sound quality is at its best. Unless your player was allowed to become quite
chilled, subsequent thermal re-stabilization should not take long. Fortunately,
you should never have to repeat the initial 300 hour break-in period.
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 equipment.

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Special Design Features
flexible GUI e LCD touchscreen on the front panel of your new component supports an
extremely flexible and versatile graphical user interface (GUI) while maintaining
a clean, uncluttered appearance. e CDP-502 provides a range of controls
that might otherwise require dozens of buttons and knobs on the front panel.
Despite this power and flexibility, it remains simple to operate in day-to-day use.
highly refined
circuit design Classé products are designed to deliver consistent, state-of-the-art performance
over many years of use. With this in mind, our engineers have developed
electronic circuitry that offers both exceptional performance and stability in
equal measure.
Starting with innovative circuit designs, we engineer them to optimum levels
by applying meticulous attention to detail at all phases of the design and
component selection process. By measuring, listening and viewing in an
interactive manner we conclude whether our design goals have been met.
Finally, our designs are subjected to extensive testing to ensure longevity,
reliability, and stability.
extensive listening tests roughout the development phase, perhaps the most important testing of
all is listening and viewing our work. Subjective listening is highly valued at
Classé, as striking a balance between products that both measure exceptionally
and sound fabulous is our aim. We take the same approach with video, wherein
sophisticated video measuring equipment is used in conjunction with subjective
viewing.
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 experiments 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 disc 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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MENU LOAD
EJECTMENU
CDP-502
Front Panel
1 Standby button & LED indicator
e 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).
e 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
the AC mains.
Also, it is a good practice to physically disconnect any and all valuable
electronics from the AC mains during electrical storms, as a lightning
strike anywhere near your home can put a tremendous surge on the AC
mains that will easily jump across a simple power switch. e resulting
surge (which may be many thousands of volts) can damage any piece
of electronics, no matter how well designed and protected. e best
protection in the case of severe electrical storms is simply to remove the
electronics from any connection with the power grid.

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2 Menu button
Pressing the front panel Menu button will call up the menu system,
replacing the normal status display in the LCD touchscreen of the
CDP-502.
3 LCD touchscreen
Most of your interaction with the CDP-502 will be with the front panel
LCD touchscreen (and with the CDP-502’s supplied remote control).
It will usually display the information you are accustomed to seeing on
the front of most CD and DVD players (track number, time, etc.), as
well as the basic transport controls. In addition, the touchscreen can be
used to preview videos you may be “cueing up” for friends or family, and
to navigate DVD-Audio discs’ menu systems without the distraction of
having to turn on your main video display.
By pressing the Menu button, you can also call up the menu system of the
CDP-502, which gives you control over many of the operational details
of the disc player, including system setup options, various display options
(including the language in which the menu system itself displays), and
several custom-installation capabilities that allow superior integration of
the CDP-502 into complex systems.
For more information, see the section e Menu System later in this
manual.
4 Eject button
e front panel Eject button operates the slot-loading mechanism of the
CDP-502. It will eject a loaded disc. ere may be a short delay prior to
ejection whilst a disc is playing, in order to give the disc time to come to a
stop.
A blue light illuminates the slot when there is no disc loaded.
5 IR window
e infrared (IR) receiver and transmitter are located behind this
window. Ordinarily, your Classé CDP-502 must be able to “see” the
remote control from this window in order to respond to remote control
commands.
If your disc 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 output 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-502, refer to the section Rear Panel later in this manual, or contact
your local Classé dealer.

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AUDIO OUTPUT
Rear Panel
1 Analog Outputs
In most installations, you will want to use both the analog and the digital
outputs of the CDP-502.
e front left and right channels are supported with both balanced analog
outputs on XLR connectors and single-ended analog outputs on RCA
connectors.
using the balanced outputs If your processor has balanced inputs for the front left and right channels,
connect these XLR outputs to them 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 extremely
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 performances 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 ratio by 6 dB; they also do an
excellent job of rejecting noise and interference that might otherwise be
picked up between the components, 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.

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For this reason, we strongly recommend using the balanced analog
interconnections between your Classé components wherever possible.
e 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
ese pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by the
Audio Engineering Society.
using the single-ended
(RCA) analog outputs e two output channels of the CDP-502 are provided in a high
quality single-ended form on RCA plugs. 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 disc player offer superlative performance. Connect
these 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.
2 Analog Video Outputs
e CDP-502 is equipped with a complete set of analog video outputs:
Component (Y, Pb, Pr), S-Video, and Composite. e S-Video output
employs the standard S-Video (mini-DIN) connector, while the
Component and Composite outputs employ high quality RCA connectors.
Note that the three analog video standards offer varying degrees of
performance:
• Component video renders the best analog video quality, and
provides compatibility with progressive and high definition
video signals. As a result, the component outputs are the analog
outputs you will want to use in order to take full advantage of
the video scaling and processing capabilities of the CDP-502.
(e HDMI output also supports video scaling and processing.)
• S-Video is capable of rendering a high quality video image, but is
limited to standard definition, interlaced signals.
• Composite video is the most common analog video interface,
available on almost all display devices. Like S-video, it is also
limited to standard definition, interlaced signals.

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For this reason, if your display does not support digital video inputs
(HDMI), you are advised to use component video connections whenever
possible.
is advice holds especially true for the CDP-502, since it incorporates
sophisticated video processing circuitry that can convert the standard
definition DVDs you play to high definition rates that are most compatible
with today’s best video displays.
NOTE: due to Macrovision copy protection software, all HD resolutions
may not be available depending on the disc.
e Component video output of the CDP-502 can be set to 480i, 480p,
576i, 576p, 720p, or 1080i (based on the best match to your display).
All three analog video outputs are active simultaneously. Connect the
appropriate video output(s) of the CDP-502 to the corresponding inputs
of your A/V preamplifier/processor using high quality video cables. Your
Classé dealer can assist you in making an appropriate cable selection.
3 HDMI Digital Video Output
e HDMI output of the CDP-502 provides for a direct, digital video
connection to your display. Digital display devices such as plasma, LCD
and DLP™ are used increasingly in modern home theater settings; HDMI
allows you to keep the video signal in its digital form all the way to the
display, offering stunning clarity and realism.
In addition, HDMI carries the multichannel audio signal and some
additional data about the signal being played. When fully implemented,
it can become the only connection between the disc player and the A/V
preamplifier/processor. (e A/V preamp retains the audio signal and
passes the video along to the display device.) More often, people prefer to
run separate audio and video cables since doing so offers some additional
flexibility as well as the potential for higher audio performance via
AES/EBU connection.
If your display has a DVI input rather than an HDMI input, contact your
Classé dealer about a suitable adapter cable. e DVI standard lacks the
audio capabilities of HDMI, and is growing less popular in the consumer
electronics world. A simple and inexpensive adapter can convert from the
HDMI connector to the DVI connector, and the electrical characteristics
of the digital video signals are the same.

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4 Digital Outputs
e CDP-502 has three digital outputs, all of which carry the same
information. You may use whichever connection you prefer, consistent
with the available connections on your A/V preamplifier/processor. Only
one of the three connections is needed.
coaxial digital output e coaxial digital output provides a digital audio signal via a 75Ωcoaxial
cable equipped with RCA-type connectors. Connect this output to a
corresponding coaxial digital input on your preamplifier/processor.
AES/EBU digital output e AES/EBU output provides a digital audio signal via a 110Ωbalanced
cable equipped with XLR-type connectors. Connect this output to a
corresponding AES/EBU digital input on your preamplifier/processor.
optical digital output e optical digital output provides a digital audio signal via a standard
EIAJ (“Toslink™”) optical cable. Connect this output to a corresponding
optical digital input on your preamplifier/processor.
Making any one of these connections allows you to feed the signal in its
digital form directly to your A/V preamplifier for further digital processing.
5 IR Input and Output
Your Classé player includes two 1⁄8th-inch mono mini-jacks in order to
support the infrared (IR) remote controls that are ubiquitous today.
Infrared commands exist (for example) for toggling the player between
operate and standby, in addition to discrete command codes for either
operate or standby. ese 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.
e 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 recommend 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. ey are used
with standard IR receivers, distribution amplifiers, and emitters (available
from your dealer) to translate the remote’s IR signal to an electrical signal
and vice versa. e 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). is allows you to “daisy chain” your
control wires from one product to the next.

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Note: Many IR repeater systems do not yet support the stripped-
carrier signal format required by your disc player. If yours
does not, a Delta IR Interface may be required to ensure
compatibility between your IR repeater system and your
Delta-series Classé equipment.
Your dealer can assist you in designing an effective IR
repeater system.
e player is designed to respond to IR commands of 5VDC, with the tip
of the mono mini-jacks defined to be “positive” relative to the shank of the
plug.
6 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 concert with the A/V
preamp itself.
e
1⁄8th-inch mono mini-jack Trigger In provides for remote-controlled
turn-on (that is, toggling between operate and standby) of the player.
Two 1⁄8th-inch mono mini-jacks provide individually controllable DC
trigger outputs which can be used for any of a number of purposes, as
described in e Menu System. For example, your dealer can program
Trigger Out to toggle your Classé power amplifier between operate and
standby with your CDP-502.
e remote Trigger In will respond to the presence of 5–12VDC, with tip
polarity as shown below:
Similarly, the Trigger Outs will create a 12VDC signal that can support up
to 100mA of current.
7 Classé CAN-Bus Control Ports
ese RJ-45 connectors are provided for control and communication
applications using Classé Audio’s implementation of the Controller Area
Network (CAN) Bus specification.

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8 RS-232 Control Port
is 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.
9 AC Mains Power Switch
e main power switch for the CDP-502 is located at the right side of the
rear panel. e 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 disc 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
disc player. All service of this product must be referred to a
qualified authorized Classé dealer or distributor.
10 AC Mains Input
An IEC standard power cord (supplied) is used with the CDP-502. Plug
the cord into the IEC outlet provided, and the other end into a suitable
wall outlet.
e AC inlet assembly includes a built-in fuse for the protection of the
unit in case of major AC mains problems and/or component failure.
If your CDP-502 ever behaves as though it were not connected to the AC
mains (meaning, it seems completely “dead”), remove the AC cord from
the unit, and open the fuse holder immediately above the AC cord inlet.
If the fuse is blown, take your CDP-502 to your qualified Classé dealer
immediately.
Caution: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the CDP-502. Do
not attempt to diagnose the problem yourself.

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The Remote Control
Your new disc player comes with a versatile remote control which can control
both the CDP-502 itself and several aspects of the rest of a Classé-based system.
e keys are arranged in logical groups according to their functions.
1 Basic Functions
is section along the top of the remote control includes two groups of
four functions that control your basic interactions with the CDP-502. e
general group is located in the topmost row, and includes:
• 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 automatically.
• Info takes you directly to the status screen in the LCD menu
system, displaying several items of information about the
CDP-502 and its current operational status.
• Disp (for Display) cycles through the three brightness settings of
the screen display.
• Standby toggles the CDP-502 between standby and operate.
e DVD-specific group addresses secondary features of the DVD
standard which you may have seen on other DVD players, namely:
• Zoom cycles through the available “zoomed in” or magnified
views of the DVD.
• Angle cycles through the available camera angles of the DVD
being watched. (Relatively few discs take advantage of this optional
feature of the DVD standard.)
• Audio cycles through the various available soundtracks on the
disc being played. (You can set your preference in the menu system,
and it will become the default; this button cycles you through the
other options, should you want to explore them.)
• Subtitle cycles through the available subtitles in various
languages.
2 Numeric Keypad, Programming & Volume
e next section down on the remote control provides the numeric keypad
for use in directly accessing particular tracks on the CD/DVD you are
playing, as well as two keys that are frequently used in conjunction with
the numeric keys. e Volume and Mute controls are also in this section.
• e Numeric Keypad can be used to access specific tracks/
chapters directly from your remote control. Simply press the
appropriate number key (or keys) followed by the Play key. e
CDP-502 will go directly to your selection and begin to play.
For example, to play track 12, press the 1, 2, and Play keys in
sequence.
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• 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 create a
programmed sequence of tracks (or chapters) 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 might be.
Once on the program page, you can change the highlighted 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-502 is in stop.)
• Vol (for Volume) buttons raise and lower the output level of the
CDP-502, assuming you are using the analog outputs in their
variable output mode. If you set the analog outputs to their
fixed, line-level setting, or if you are using the digital output to
your preamplifier/processor, these buttons will have no effect.
• Mute will engage the mute function of the CDP-502 as you have
defined it (either Classic, Specific, or Dampening; see e Menu
System for more details).
3 Navigation Keys
e central section of the remote control contains the navigation keys.
is array of keys is similar to what you may have seen on remote controls
for DVD players, and is used for navigation of the menu system of the
CDP-502.
• Setup 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 Setup returns you to the
previous level of the menu system. If you press Setup when at
the top level of the menu system, it will take you back out of the
menu system to the normal display.
• Home returns you to the normal display of chapter/track, time,
and transport controls shown on the LCD screen on the front
panel of the CDP-502. is provides a quick way to get back to
normal operation, regardless of how deep you might be in the
menu system.
a note about DVD menus: The DVD standard supports two levels of menus:
1) a menu of available “titles” on the disc (e.g., the main movie,
plus extra “bonus” materials like documentaries, etc.);
2) each “title” then has a subordinate menu of chapters within the
title.