CLASSÉ AUDIO CDT-1 CD TRANSPORT CDT-1 OWNER'S MANUAL
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning the sound by exchanging and mixing different parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PCB boards etc.), and adjusting many specific operating voltages within proper engineering ranges, has allowed us to produce an overall sonic recipe giving the most natural harmonic realism of music typical of instruments in a live performance. 2.
CDT-1 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP............................................................. 4 A.C. LINE POWER ...................................................................... 5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS.............. 6 DISPLAY, FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS.......................... 7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..................................................... 13 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 15 WARRANTY..........
UNPACKING & SET-UP 1. UNPACKING AND ACCESORIES: The Classé CDT-1 has been carefully wrapped in heavy gauge plastic, packed in semi-rigid foam and contained in a special box. To remove the unit, open and spread the top flaps of the box. By its sides, lift the CDT-1 out along with its attached foam packing. Remove each foam side by pulling them straight out. Remove the plastic wrap and inspect the unit for any concealed damage. Report any concealed damage to your dealer promptly.
A.C. LINE POWER The CDT-1 has no ON/OFF switch. Its low power consumption and improved sonics from always being ON led to the use of a STANDBY switch only. While thoroughly musical shortly after turn-on, the CDT-1 will exhibit "sonic growth" for the first 300 hours of use. For optimum sonic performance, you should consider use of the optional CLASSÉ REFERENCE A.C. LINE CORD. Consult your dealer regarding this accessory.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS Connecting the CDT-1 to your audio system requires a digital interface cable between the CDT1 and your digital processor, and the supplied AC power cord. Each is described in detail below. Refer to Fig. 1 on page 11 for visual aid. The CDT-1 is equipped with three types of high-quality digital output interfaces: 1. ST OPTICAL DATA OUTPUT CONNECTOR: This is a high quality digital output for optical ST standards.
DISPLAY, FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS 1. FUNCTIONS: The front panel of the CDT-1 has six buttons that perform all the basic necessary functions. The remote control contains all the basic functions found on the front panel (except the LOAD button) as well as all advanced programming features. Using Figure 1 on page 11, the front panel controls are (from left to right): LOAD: Press this button once to open the disk tray. Pressing it again will close the tray.
FORWARD (») AND REVERSE («) SEARCH: The CDT-1 employs a convenient 2-speed search. These buttons allow you to quickly search through the disk in both directions. Press and hold down the desired SEARCH button. The time counter will approximately double in speed, and the track heard will be reduced in volume. Once the desired point is reached, release the SEARCH button. Playback will resume.
currently programmed. Press PLAY. Playback will commence from the first programmed track, and all programmed tracks will play in the order they were stored. Please note that: - If you try to program more than 20 tracks, the display will indicate FULL, and no more tracks will be entered into memory. - Each track can only be programmed once. - During programmed playback, the numeric keypad is disabled; use NEXT and PREVIOUS to change tracks.
Playback using SCAN This is a handy feature that lets you "preview" the contents of a disk. By pressing SCAN, the CDT-1 will automatically play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disk. Once you've found a track you like, pressing SCAN again will disable the SCAN feature and play the entire track currently being heard. 3. ERROR REPORTING: The CDT-1 will report any erroneous operation via an "ERR" message on the display.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTON The Classé CDT-1 compact disk transport is high quality digital transport utilizing the latest innovations in digital audio reproduction. The philosophy behind the CDT-1 is advanced technology for extracting the maximum musical performance, but also embraces the time proven idea of simplicity, in accordance with the saying "simpler is better." No effort has been spared in the development of the CDT-1.
approximately 2 picoseconds! Standard outputs are an AES/EBU balanced on an XLR 3-pin Neutrik connector, a Hewlett-Packard optical ST output and an S/PDIF coaxial connector using a heavy-duty gold-plated RCA jack. A final technical highlight of the CDT-1 is the custom remote handset. It features an exceptionally wide transmission angle to the IR receiver on the CDT-1, and is engineered to last an extremely long time.
CLASSÉ CDT-1 COMPACT DISK TRANSPORT SPECIFICATIONS: Wow and Flutter Jitter Below measurement level Below measurement level Digital outputs: AES/EBU Impedance Level Tr = Tf Balanced on XLR-3 connector 110 ohms + 5% 3.0 Vpp typ. with 110 ohm load 7 ns typ. SPDIF Single ended on RCA connector 75 ohms + 5% 1.2 Vpp typ. with 75 ohm load 8 ns, typ.
CLASSÉ CDT-1 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). IMPORTANT: Warranty registration and a copy of the “Authorized Dealer Bill of Sale” must be received at the Classé Audio factory (address PAGE 18) within thirty (30) days of purchase by the original retail purchaser in order to validate this warranty. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY (all parties) Classé Audio, Inc.
5) Transfer or sale of this processor by the original owner; 6) Non-compliance with any of the other conditions hereof. CLASSÉ AUDIO INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET-UP, OPERATION, FAILURE, TROUBLESHOOTING, OR REPAIR OF THE CDT-1 AND/OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH. THIS WARRANTY, ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF, AND ALL ISSUES RELATING TO ANY SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION You must fill out and return the form below, along with a copy of the authorized dealer bill of sale, to the factory within thirty (30) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new products, and validate the Classé warranty.
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 Community CE mark.
