CAP-2100 Integrated Amplifier

  • Info & Specifications
  • Firmware
  • Brochures & Sheets
  • Images & Drawings
  • Manuals & Guides
  • Factory Reset
  • Export User Settings
  • Voltage & Fuses
  • Warranty & Repair

Information

The CAP-2100 combines the separate component preamp CP-500 and CA-2100 amplifier into a single elegant and powerful package. Features include balanced and single-ended inputs, dual speaker binding posts, TFT touchscreen display, IR remote and bi-directional RS-232 control.

Specifications

Details
model CAP-2100
frequency response
distortion (THD + noise)
 10Hz - 22kHz ± 0.1dB
0.005% (1Vrms balanced input)
preamp section  
sensitivity 1.0Vrms
(balanced input, volume 86)
S/N ratio
channel separation		 >90dB
>95dB
power amp section  
power/channel (continuous)
(120VAC line, 1kHz signal regulated to 1% THD + noise into resistive load, all channels driven)
load (resistive)  
8Ω 100W
4Ω 200W
inputs  
single-ended inputs
single-ended tape inputs
balanced inputs		 3pr RCA (incl. 1pr w/phono option) / 100kΩ
1pr RCA / 100kΩ
1pr XLR / 200kΩ
outputs  
speaker
single-ended (preamp out)
balanced
tape out		 2pr
1pr RCA
none
1pr RCA
power consumption  
idle power consumption
rated power consumption
 125W
260W
weights & measurements  
width
depth

height
gross weight
net weight		 17.5” (445 mm)
16.5” (419 mm)
(excluding connectors)
4.75” (121 mm)
59 lbs (27 kg)
50 lbs (23 kg)

 

Firmware

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  • Latest Firmware : Version 1.0.3.0 (Date: 4 July 2016)

How to check the current Firmware of your Sigma 2200i

  • Press the MENU button on the left of the touchscreen
  • Press STATUS

How to update Sigma 2200i Firmware

  • download the latest Firmware package
  • unzip the downloaded file on your local computer
  • copy the unzipped file onto a new USB key.  This key must be empty.  The file must be located at the "root" level
  • power off your Sigma 2200i using the Power switch on the rear of the unit
  • insert the USB stick in the front USB port
  • Power on the Sigma 2200i using the power switch in the rear of the unit
  • the Firmware update will start automatically and will take xx minutes
  • At the end of the Firmware update the unit will ask you calibrate the touchscreen by tipping multiple calibration targets with a tipped object (lead pencil, fingernail, stylus)

What to do when your Firmware Update fails

  • simply power down the unit and remove the USB key, the unit should revert back to its previous Firmware Version when your power on again
  • insert the USB key into your local computer and open the USB key (file explorer)
  • you will notice that 2 LOG files have been written to the USB key. Copy these log file to your local computer.  You can send them to Classé Tech Support for further evaluation
  • In most cases the software update fails because of an issue with the USB key (previous vendor formatting, file allocation issues).  We recommend to buy a clean new USB key and repeat teh Firmware download and update procedure. 

 

Firmware History

Details...
  • Version 1.4.2 - June 2007 - download
  • Version 1.4.1 - March 2007 - download
  • Version 1.4.0 - December 2006 - download
  • Version 1.3.9 - October 2006 - download

Brochure

  • Classé full Product Brochure - English

Info Sheet

Image Gallery

Drawings 2D/3D

Owner's Manual

Factory Reset

A Factory Reset (called "Restore Defaults") erases all User Settings and resets the unit's parameters to factory default.  

A Factory Reset is useful when you want to program your unit from scratch, when you sell your unit to another customer or when your unit has unexpected behavior that may be related to conflicting settings.

Reset Procedure

NOTE:  The Reset Procedure will erase all your User Settings and cannot be undone.  However, you can Archive your User Settings to to Internal Memory prior to Factory Reset (see information below).  

  • On the unit, press the MENU button located at the left of the touchscreen
  • Using the Classé Remote Control, press, in sequence, the buttons F1, F2, F3, F4
  • Select 'Restore Factory Defaults' to reset the unit.
  • If there are programmed settings that need to be saved, choose the 'Archive Settings' button prior to selecting the Restore Factory Defaults.

After the unit has been reset, repeat the above procedure but now choose 'Restore Settings' to restore the programmed settings to the unit.

Export User Settings to Windows PC

Import User Settings from a Windows PC

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings from one unit to another unit

 

Export and Import User Settings

Using a USB Key, you can export and import User Settings.  This is useful if you want to do a Factory reset (prior to executing the reset), if you nwat to back up your settings to an external USB Key, or if you want to copy User Settings from another Sigma 2200i to a different unit.

Export User Settings to USB Key

  • Insert an empty USB Key into the USB slot in the Front of the unit
  • A Dialogue Window will appear asking you if you want to update Firmware, or if you want to Import/Export User Settings.
  • Click the button that states "Goto Import/Export"
  • Select Export Settings
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Import User Settings from USB Key

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings from one unit to another unit

1. Restore User Settings after Factory Reset

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure the first checkbox "S/N" is selected, ignore the other checbox and the keypad
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

2. Import User Settings from a different unit (copy User Settings)

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure you have written down the Serial Number of the unit from which you exported the User Settings originally.
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure to uncheck the first checkbox "S/N"
  • Using the Keypad on screen, type in the 4 missing digits of the Serial Number of the unit where the user Settings originated from
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Export User Settings to USB Key

  • Insert an empty USB Key into the USB slot in the Front of the unit
  • A Dialogue Window will come up asking you if you are updating Firmware, or if you wnat to Import/Export User Settings.
  • Click the button that states "Import/Export"
  • Select Export Settings
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Import User Settings from USB Key

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings form one unit to another unit

 

Voltage

  • The Sigma 2000i can operate on AC Voltages between 110V - 240V.  
  • Make sure to change the AC Fuse (rear) to match the AC Voltage of your country. 

When you change the fuse to accomodate a different AC Voltage, please contact Classé to obtain a new sticker for the back of your unit that indicates the newOperating Voltage. Without this, another user/customer might make a mistake in the AC Voltage and Fuse Value.

Fuse

  • The Sigma 2200i has one fuse accessible via the rear panel;
  • Make sure that the AC Fuse corresponds to the AC Voltage offered;

Fuse Specifications

  • For 100-120 Volts

Fuse Value: T6.3AH 250V 
Description: IEC time lag, high breaking capacity, 6.3A 250V

Classé Part No. 51764877-00 0
Schurter Part No. 0001.2512
Littlefuse Part No. 21506.3

 

  • For 220-230-240 Volts

Fuse Value: T3.15AH 250V
Description: IEC time lag, high breaking capacity, 3.15A 250V)

Classé Part No. 51764794-00
Schurter Part No. 0001.2509
Littlefuse Part No. 2153.15

Warranty

Delta I as well as all Legacy units are now out of Warranty. In the unfortunate event that your unit develops a problem we advise you to follow the procedure below:

  • Make sure the unit has the latest Firmware (if it requires firmware).  Does it solve the issue?
  • Try and find your answer on this website;
  • You can submit a question on-line, call your local Classé Dealer or contact a Classé Service Center directly;
  • Try and find information on any of the on-line Forums.

Repair

  • Should your unit require repair, then you have 2 options (since the unit is Out of Warranty)
    • You can try and find a skilled local repair technician to help you repair the defect. Best is to work with someone who has repaired Classé equipment before (we do not keep a list, you will have to ask around).
    • Contact a Classé Service Center to see if they can help you.
    • Where possible, Classé technicians at one of the 3 global Service Centers will help and accommodate any in-depth technical question a local repair technician may have.