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CAD 211 AE
Mono Power Amplifi er
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Summary of Contents for Cary Audio Design CAD 211 AE
- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents _________________________________________________ Introduction ... 3 Specifications... 4 Features... 5 Installation... 6-7 Operation ... 7 Service and Care... 8 Troubleshooting Guide ... 9 Diagrams ...10-11 Warranty ...12... -
Page 4: Introduction
Each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. Note that if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new CAD 211 AE power amplifier. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply:... -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ________________________________________ This section describes the basic specifications of the 211 AE amplifier at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. POWER OUTPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE AC POWER REQUIREMENTS POWER CONSUMPTION INPUT IMPEDANCE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE NOISE SENSITIVITY COUPLING CAPACITORS... -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES_______________________________________________ Front Panel CAT EYE TUBE Top Panel OFF-ON TOGGLE SWITCH Turns AC power on in the rear position STANDBY SWITCH Rear Apron Features INPUT OUTPUT FUSE TUBE FUSE Indicates approximate power output level When the eye is completely closed the amplifier is at full power output The output tube will not light at this point Turns the filament of the output tube on in the rear position Signal input connection via shielded RCA interconnect cable... -
Page 7: Installation
50/60Hz (Foreign units 234 Volts AC at 50/60Hz). Speaker Cables The speaker cables from the output posts of the CAD 211 AE to the speaker system can be any length that your setup requires. Select speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve the outstanding performance capabilities and sound quality of your new power amplifiers. -
Page 8: Operation
INSTALL THE TUBES CORRECTLY WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT. Watch the tube pins carefully on the 300B tube during installation as it is possible to force the tube to plug in ‘wrong’ during installation. The 300B tube has no ‘safety key’ center pin on the tube to prevent incorrect installation. -
Page 9: Service And Care
Non-Warranty Repairs Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. At this time, the standard non warranty service bench fee is $125 with all parts used for repair charged extra. This may change with time and is not a quote for service. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ____________________________ SYMPTOM Hum or “Buzzing” in speakers Ground loop “Popping” or “Spitting” noise AC fuse blows Tube fuse blows CAUSE 300B tube with high plate current too high Intermittent or poor connection of interconnect Noisy tube Check bias of output tubes Line voltage surge Shorted tube (300B &... -
Page 11: Diagrams
845 tube. The LARGE pair of 300B tube pins should be installed toward the front of the CAD 211 AE amplifier tube socket. Look carefully at the tube pins to be sure that you insert them correctly. It is possible to force the tube pins into the socket the wrong way if you are not careful! If you install the tube wrong you will probably damage the amplifier and the tube. - Page 12 tube pins into the socket the wrong way if you are not careful! If you install the tube wrong you will probably damage the amplifier and the tube. This damage will not be covered by the manufacturers warranty for a new amplifier.
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Page 13: Warranty
CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner. - Page 14 Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside the USA, please consult with your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local warranty.
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