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CPA 2
Full Balanced Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifications, 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 CPA 2
- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, 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 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............2-4 Welcome Thank You ....................5 Unpacking and Installation ................5 Specifications Basic Specifications ..................6 Operation Connections ....................7 Checking Connections ................... 7 Switching On ....................7 Controls & Displays Front Panel ....................8 Rear Panel .................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 6: Welcome
THANK YOU Dear Customer: We would like to thank you for your decision to buy a Concept Series CPA 2 vacuum tube preamplifier. The CPA 2 combines the desirable attributes of low noise, low distortion and ease of use making it an excellent preamplifier choice for your home audio system. This stereo vacuum tube preamplifier offers one XLR balanced input pair and six pairs of RCA single-ended inputs making it a very capable preamplifier. -
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the unit’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ................................... Preamplifier Inputs 1 pair balanced XLR connections 6 pair single-ended RCA connections ................................... Preamplifier Outputs 1 pair balanced XLR connections 2 pair RCA connections ................................... -
Page 8: Operation
• Turn the volume knob to the desired listening level. BREAKING-IN • The CPA 2 requires at least 100 hours of continuous operation after it is first turned on to sound its best. This gives the materials in various circuit components a chance to "form"... -
Page 9: Controls & Displays
4. ALPHANUMERIC Display • This thirteen-character display provides a wide range of information concerning the operation of the CPA 2. The information displayed depends on what the CPA 2 is doing. • The information displayed is summarized below: Normal Operation: Displays the selected input name and volume setting. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to the CPA 2. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin. - Page 11 Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to your power amplifier's operating manual to verify that the pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the CPA 2. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
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Page 12: Remote Control
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the remote control to operate the CPA 2. 1. POWER: Use to turn the power on and off. 2. MUTE: Use to mute the sound. Press again to resume sound. -
Page 13: Service And Care
Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player. 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. -
Page 14: United States Limited 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 15 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...