Owner’s Manual CDP-502 Reference Disc Player
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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.
Contents Welcome to the Classé family ........................................................................... 6 a word about installation ............................................................................ 6 Unpacking and Placement ................................................................................ 7 unpacking your player ................................................................................ 7 placement .....................................................................
CAN-Bus shared features .......................................................................... 32 configuration...................................................................................... 32 operate............................................................................................... 32 AC status ............................................................................................ 32 status ........................................................................................
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.
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 The CDP-502 has been designed to operate optimally on any stable and level surface.
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 The CDP-502 disc player is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold.
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.
Special Design Features flexible GUI The 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. The 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.
MENU MENU LOAD EJECT CDP-502 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.
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.
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. The 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.
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 the Audio Engineering Society. using the single-ended (RCA) analog outputs The two output channels of the CDP-502 are provided in a high quality single-ended form on RCA plugs.
This 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. The 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).
4 Digital Outputs The 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 The coaxial digital output provides a digital audio signal via a 75: coaxial cable equipped with RCA-type connectors. Connect this output to a corresponding coaxial digital input on your preamplifier/processor.
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. Note: Many IR repeater systems do not yet support the strippedcarrier signal format required by your disc player.
7 Classé CAN-Bus Control Ports These RJ-45 connectors are provided for control and communication applications using Classé Audio’s implementation of the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus specification.
The Remote Control 34!.$"9 ).&/ $)30,!9 ://- !.',% !5$)/ 02/' 4)-% 35"4)4,% 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. The keys are arranged in logical groups according to their functions.
• 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.
• Disc Menu presents the menu of available chapters, within whatever title you are watching at the moment. (See explanation of DVD menus in this section.) • Title gives you a list of available “titles” on the disc you are watching. (See explanation of DVD menus in this section.) • 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.
5 System Controls The CDP-502 remote control also can control user-defined functions as well as the volume and mute functions on a Classé system. • F1/F2/F3/F4 keys are available for controlling aspects of the CDP-502 not covered by the other buttons on the remote control. You are able to choose what the CDP-502 should do in response to receiving the infrared signal that a particular “Fkey” has been pressed.
Using the CDP-502 Your CDP-502 includes a versatile touchscreen LCD display which supports both an attractive information display and a flexible menu system. Because of this flexibility, the CDP-502 can present different controls and capabilities when playing a CD, and when playing a DVD. We will present these separately. CD operational menu The operational menu consists of several screens that can be accessed directly from the normal display one sees when playing a CD.
controls menu The controls button on the operational display brings up a menu of controls, including repeat mode, shuffle, time display, and program. repeat mode Pressing the repeat mode button on the controls menu displays a screen on which you may select any of the three repeat modes available: no repeat, repeat track, and repeat disc. (If you have created a program, repeat disc will repeat the program.
DVD operational menu When a DVD is inserted in the CDP-502, a different set of controls is displayed. the home screen The home screen for DVDs is presented at left in the graphic above, and contains basic information about where you are within the disc, as well as basic navigation buttons similar to those on your remote control. controls Pressing the controls button in the top right corner of the home screen takes you to the controls screen.
The Menu System The CDP-502 uses its versatile touchscreen display to make a wide variety of setup choices and system defaults readily available. Using these menus, you can easily customize the behavior of your DVD player to suit your particular system’s configuration, as well as your personal preferences. main menu system Pressing the Menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen brings up a comprehensive menu system, the top two levels of which are shown below.
teach IR The CDP-502 provides discrete infrared (IR) command codes for all its functions, a list that extends far beyond what is required by normal remote controls. However, many of these functions are critical if you plan to create a customized remote control with macros that take command of your entire system. Without these discrete codes, many of the macros you might want to create will simply not work reliably. The teach IR screen provides a scrolling list of all the available IR codes in the CDP-502.
remote Fkeys This button brings up the remote Fkeys menu. The remote control supplied with your Classé product includes four userprogrammable function keys, or “Fkeys.” They are labeled F1, F2, F3, and F4, and are located near the bottom of the remote control. The “remote Fkeys” menu allows you to define how your CDP-502 will respond to seeing one of these Fkey signals. You can use the Fkeys to give you instant access to specific system functions that might otherwise be buried in a menu somewhere.
status The status screen provides several items of information on the currently playing disc, as well as access to information on the software used in and the internal sensors of the CDP-502. While on this page, pressing the ‘more’ key will access the CAN-Bus features. version info The version info button on the status screen takes you to the version information screen, which displays information on various pieces of software used by your CDP-502.
hardware setup 1 30 Classé Delta Series Products Two or more Classé Delta series products are required, at least one of which must have a touchscreen display. 2 Category 5 Network Cables These are ordinary network cables, commonly used for broadband Internet connections. They should be typical “straight through” cables not the “crossed over” type, and the total required will be one less than the total number of Delta series components in your system.
The diagrams below illustrate how to connect the CAN-Bus hardware. Any combination of models in any order without SSP-300 or SSP-600. CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT Any combination of models in any order with SSP-300 or SSP-600. CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT CAN-BUS IN OUT NOTE: Daisy chain may need to be terminated with CAN-Bus Terminator. using CAN-Bus CAN-Bus is controlled via the touchscreen of any Delta series component.
The touchscreen will then display the CAN-Bus devices screen, which lists connected Delta series components by model & serial number. Highlighting a unit on the CAN-Bus devices screen identifies it as the target unit. The front panel LEDs of the target unit will start flashing (unless you highlight the unit that you are using to access CAN-Bus). Once you have chosen the target unit press select. The target unit’s LEDs will stop flashing and the touch screen will list the CAN-Bus features available to it.
global brightness By setting all your components to global brightness you can adjust the touchscreen and LED brightness for your entire system by changing the brightness of a single touchscreen. All CAN-Bus software updates automatically set the updated unit to Global Brightness. If you want a particular unit to be excluded from Global Brightness, deselect Global Brightness for that unit.
PlayLink is automatically active after a software update, and the PlayLink icon will only appear on the CAN-Bus configuration screen of a Delta series disc player. PlayLink can only select a single input per disc player. It is therefore not designed for users who regularly play both CDs and DVDs through different inputs from a single disc player. When PlayLink is active the disc player will default to the same input every time play is pressed, regardless of whether it is playing CD or DVD.
display setup menu The display setup menu allows you to define your preferences for three aspects of the CDP-502’s LCD display: the brightness of the backlighting, the timeout of the backlighting, and the language used. brightness The brightness setting of the CDP-502 has three possible values: low, medium, and high. Select the appropriate setting based on the level of ambient light typically found in your listening room while using the system.
If you prefer the display of the CDP-502 to remain on whenever not in standby, choose the never timeout setting. The lamp in the LCD display was designed for harsh automotive environments and will give you many years of reliable operation. If you plan to leave the unit on continuously, however, we recommend that you keep the timeout delay set to less than one minute. (Note that setting the brightness to a lower setting does not increase the life of the lamp.
System Setup Pressing the menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen, followed by pressing the on screen system setup button, will bring you to a menu system that gives you a wide range of control over how the CDP-502 works both on its own and as a part of your overall system. the system setup menu system There are four submenus that can be accessed from the system setup menu. Each will be covered in turn.
audio delay When a disc has been incorrectly authored, the audio can be out of sync from the video. Audio Delay allows you to compensate for this by inserting a delay that repositions the audio in relation to the video and brings them into sync. The delay is adjustable in 10ms steps and operates within a range of +/- 200 ms.
distance The distance setting adjusts the speaker distance settings manually as you might have done with a surround processor. Simply measure the distance with a tape measure or equivalent, and enter the distance into the menu. The CDP-502 will automatically convert this distance to the appropriate delay, to ensure that you hear the sound from each speaker when you are supposed to hear it, despite the varying distances usually involved. (These delays are applied to the multichannel analog output only.
aspect ratio You have three choices for the way widescreen movies will be displayed on your television. The choice should be determined by the capabilities of your television as well as your personal preference. • 4:3 — If you have a 4:3 display and prefer to have it filled at all times, the CDP-502 will look for an available 4:3 version of the movie on any disc you insert, and play that version.
edge enhancement Select this feature when an increase in picture sharpness is required. color space • auto — Automatically optimizes color space for your display. • RGB 4:4:4 — Select this feature when you require the disc player to output PLUGE. This feature will allow you to utilize the Extended Black feature via HDMI. • Ycrcb 4:2:2 — Chroma upsampling by 1/2. • Ycrcb 4:4:4 — Chroma upsampling by 1/1. preference The DVD standard supports multiple soundtracks and languages, all on the same disc.
navigation Historically, navigating within a CD and a DVD has worked differently. Specifically, the “fast forward” and “rewind” functions on a CD required you to press and hold the button during the scanning process. By contrast, the same action on a DVD required only a button click — in fact, additional button clicks would accelerate the rate at which the scanning would occur. If you want to have all discs operate as per the DVD way of doing things, select latching as your navigation preference.
Troubleshooting In general, refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting your dealer, however, check to see if the problem is listed here. If it is, try the suggested solutions. If none of these solves the problem, contact your Classé dealer. 1 My disc is skipping. 3 Gently clean the disc itself using a damp, soft cloth, wiping along the radius of the disc rather than around the circumference. (Cleaning discs in the manner minimizes the chance of damaging the disc.
5. The screen shows an error message and the Eject button does not eject the disc (or the player shows some other anomalous behavior). 3 Press the Standby button so the screen dims and the blue light goes on. 3 Using the rear panel power switch, turn off the unit for at least thirty seconds. Then turn the power back on and press Standby to restart the unit. 6. The IR remote control seems not to function.
Care & Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of your disc player, use a feather duster or a lint-free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the player with the cloth. Do not use excessive amounts of alcohol that might drip off the cloth and into the player.
Specifications All specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to adjust specifications without notice. Frequency response (balanced and single-ended) 8 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-0.4dB Distortion (THD+noise) 0.
Dimensions 47
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