CPM2800 Digital Integrated
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1. loudspeakers You can use any speakers that match the output power of your amplifier Note that the lower the impedance of your speakers the higher the output power connecting to your loudspeakers 1 The loudspeaker connections are via four heavy duty gold plated binding posts marked L OP and R OP and these should be connected to your speakers 2 On your remote control press HIFI and then OP 1 to output the signal to your loudspeakers or press the S button on the front panel until PRE is displayed Ar Analogue inputs on the CPM 2800 You can connect up to five items of analogue source input equipment such as CD player Video Tuner etc to the inputs on your pre amplifier or integrated amplifier connecting an analogue source 1 Use either XLR or RCA connectors to the left and right pairs marked Line 1 or Line 2 2 Connect RCA cables to the source inputs labeled Line 3 to Line 5 Digital inputs on the CPM 2800 You can connect digital source components to the coax BNC input and the Optical TOSLink input There is also a USB input for connection to a computer The USB software will automatically install and the sound settings should change to use the USB Audio device so you can stream music directly from your computer AV Bypass input on the CPM 2800 There are a pair of RCA inputs marked AV BP specifically for the AV Bypass connection These inputs can be used to connect directly to an AV processor and pass2. nufacturer s equipment Balanced inputs carry twice the strength of signal of unbalanced inputs and are able to be fed down long lengths of cable with less deterioration of signal They are also less prone to interference than unbalanced inputs Balanced inputs have three pins and use Neutric XLR style connectors Pin 1 is earth pin 2 is positive and pin 3 is negative Unbalanced inputs use RCA phono connectors which are gold plated with teflon high performance dielectric insulators for optimum performance speakers power amplifier or integrated amplifier pre amplifier CD player audio source when setting up To ensure that your Chord integrated amplifier works efficiently and safely please pay particular attention to the following issues ventilation Your Chord integrated amplifier should have at least 5cm of clear space all around it to ensure a free flow of air at all times When driven continuously at well above average levels the temperature at the back of the unit may exceed 50 C This is normal and no cause for concern although it does highlight the need for adequate ventilation around the unit We recommend that you do not place your integrated amplifier directly on a carpet mains lead and plug All Chord equipment comes supplied with the correct mains lead and plug This should be used at all times if you need to fit a plug for UK Europe Connect the blue wire to the neutral terminal Connect the brown wi
3. o scroll through the input sources press button A for analogue inputs Press button B to digital inputs a0 adjusting the volume Use the volume knob to adjust the volume manually changing the balance Use the balance knob to shift the balance between the left and right loudspeaker Using the Bluetooth Input Select the Bluetooth BLTH input and then referring to your mobile phone or Bluetooth device instructions search for new paired devices The CPM2800 will be identified as CPM2800 then a number Select your CPM2800 and enter the passcode when prompted by your phone the passcode is set to 0000 Confirm that you wish to connect to the CPM2800 device The CPM2800 should now be locked to your phone and able to receive high quality digital audio If you lose connection for instance if the CPM2800 is switched off or you change inputs then you can reconnect by looking at the list of paired devices on the phone and selecting connect The CPM2800 bluetooth receiver will automatically disconnect when not using the bluetooth using the remote control The Stealth Remote control is a universal controller for all Chord products This can provide a totally integrated audio solution For full information please consult the additional remote control manual provided For optimum use hold your remote control flat and point it directly at your digital integrated amplifier selecting your input source 1 Pre
4. re to the live terminal Connect the yellow green wire to the earth terminal if you need to fit a plug for US Canada Connect the white wire to the neutral terminal Connect the black wire to the live terminal Connect the green to the earth terminal earthing issues in Europe In some European countries a hum may occur if your integrated pre amplifier is connected to mains sockets that do not have an earth If this is the case please ensure that 1 Your integrated pre amplifier is connected via a multi way mains block which contains an earth point at each socket outlet This is to ensure that the chassis metalwork of each item is connected together 2 Use the connecting points on your Chord unit and connect to an available earth point 3 We recommend that an earthing method for your building is implemented safety warnings It is important that your integrated pre amplifier is earthed at all times via its own mains lead Failure to do this may be hazardous The power supply components within the amplifier are designed to be operated at lethal voltages and energy levels Circuit designs that embody these components conform with applicable safety requirements Precautions must be taken to prevent accidental contact with power line potentials Do not connect grounded test equipment These units comply with EN 5008 1 1 and IEC 80 1 2 outputs on the CPM 2800 You need to connect the outputs on the back of your integrated amplifier to your
5. se Ratio Channel Separation Output Impedance Output Inductance Output Connections Slew rate Gain Stability Dimensions Weight Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 1 Line 2 are 3 pin female XLR inputs both with RCA Phono style input sockets wired asymmetrically in parallel Coax BNC TOSLink Optical B type USB Bluetooth A2DP 2 x RCA Phono style inputs 100dB all inputs 93dB all inputs 2 5Hz 200kHz 3dB 10 Hz 91dB 1kHz 93dB 10kHz 90dB 20kHz 87dB 10 Hz 90dB 1kHz 90dB 10kHz 90dB 20kHz 85dB 0 01dB Unbalanced 47kOhms Balanced 94kOhms Line 1 amp Line 2 120W rms per channel 0 05 distortion into 8 Ohms 170W rms per channel into 4 Ohms 180W rms per channel into 8 Ohms 220W rms per channel into 4 Ohms 1dB 0 8Hz to 46kHz 8 Ohms 3dB 0 8Hz to 77kHz 8 Ohms 1dB 0 8Hz to 39kHz 4 Ohms 3dB 0 8Hz to 75kHz 4 Ohms Better than 103dB A weighted two thirds 80dB 0 03 Ohms 2 6mH 2 x rhodium binding posts 70V per uS 1kHz 20V square wave 23dB Unconditional 420mm w x 355mm d x 133mm h 16Kg Chord Electronics limited The Pumphouse Farleigh Bridge Farleigh Lane East Farleigh Kent ME16 9NB Tel 44 0 1622 721444 Fax 44 0 1622 721555 Email sales chordelectronics co uk http www chordelectronics co uk 13
6. ss HIFI 2 Press one of Line1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 for the analogue inputs 3 Press one of TP 01 TP 02 TP 03 TP 04 for the digital inputs adjusting the volume 1 Press the button marked Vol to increase the volume 2 Press Vol to decrease the volume The volume chosen will be displayed on the digital display with figures from 0 to 98 choosing your output 1 Press OP 1 for the main preamplifier output PRE is displayed 2 Press OP 2 if you are using AV Bypass input AV BY is displayed changing the balance 1 Press the balance button marked Bal to move the balance to the right 2 Press Bal to move the balance to the left The direction you are moving the balance towards will be displayed on the digital display mute 1 Press Mute to mute the amplifier to unmute 1 Press Mute again to unmute or 2 Press the volume buttons up or down or 3 Turn the volume knob on your amplifier up or down 10 maintenance adjusting the settings Always remember to make any changes to settings with the volume set low or an instant burst of sound could damage your loudspeakers cleaning To clean finger marks and other blemishes from your amplifier spray clear glass cleaner onto a soft lint free cloth and then use the cloth to gently clean your amplifier servicing There are no user serviceable parts in your Chord amplifier and it should only be serviced by Chord Electronics Limited or their expressl
7. the signal directly to the amplifier section so that the volume function is bypassed To switch on AV Bypass mode press the S button or OP 2 on the remote until AV BP is displayed ti PRE AV BP UHS Please note there is no volume control on the AV Bypass input so do not connect anything other than an AV Processor with it s own volume control to this input everyday use turning on your integrated amplifier 1 When you plug your amplifier into the mains using the supplied mains lead the power indicator on the front panel will glow red which means that the amplifier is in standby mode 2 Press the power button beneath the power indicator and after a few seconds it will glow green indicating that the amplifier is ready for use automatic shutdown 1 If there is a major overload or short circuit the integrated amplifier will detect this and shut down automatically and the power indicator will fade and switch to red The integrated amplifier should then be switched off immediately at the mains 2 When the fault has been rectified the integrated amplifier can be switched on and will power up as usual You should wait at least two minutes before turning the integrated amplifier on again at the mains to allow the power supply protection circuitry to reset itself select your input source Your digital integrated amplifier Press button A to Press button B to can select either analogue select select inputs or digital inputs T
8. welcome Thank you for buying a Chord product Before you start to enjoy using to your Chord product please take a couple of minutes to read how to connect your audio equipment and loudspeakers to your pre amplifier or integrated amplifier and how to maximize your listening experience user guide for Digital integrated amplifier CPM 2800 The Chord CPM 2800 digital integrated amplifier is a further advancement in our range of successful integrated products The CPM2800 includes additional digital functionality so direct and wireless connection of both digital and analogue source components can be accommodated Based on our advanced amplifier and preamplifier technologies the CPM2800 is enhanced with a coax optical and USB digital connection and our unique digital bluetooth wireless system background We want you to be confident using your new Chord amplifier Yow re probably an audiophile with extensive knowledge of audio equipment However you may not be So in the following section we explain a few basics to help you get started or get you back up to speed if you re a little rusty connecting your equipment Chord amplifiers are supplied with and designed to be connected using balanced inputs The interconnecting cables you use will depend on the available input and output sockets on your other equipment We have installed unbalanced inputs on all Chord equipment thus enabling you to mix Chord and other ma
9. y approved Service Agents 11 frequently asked questions why aren t any of the remote control buttons working Press HIFI to set up the remote control for pre amplifier functions lve connected all the wires up but can t hear any sound Ensure that you ve selected the correct input eg Line 1 and the correct output eg Output 1 why is there no display when I ve turned the amplifier back on You need to wait for two minutes after switching the unit off before switching it on again why is there humming coming from the loudspeakers Check that you ve earthed the unit The interconnects need to be properly screened and placed away from mains cables Interference can be reduced by using balanced inputs and outputs instead of RCA phono types the amplifier was in standby mode and has turned itself off Changing connections while the amplifier is on for example dropping the stylus onto a record can cause the unit to shutdown Check that the speaker cables have no stray inner core wires touching each other as this can cause a short circuit 12 Product Specifications Pre Amp Section Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Inputs Digital Inputs Wireless Input AV Bypass Intermodulation Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Frequency Range Harmonic Distortion Channel Separation Channel Balance Input impedance Power Amp Section Output Power Dynamic Headroom Frequency Response Signal To Noi
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