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Cary Cinema Power Amplifiers
Cinema 2 - Cinema 3 - Cinema 5
Installation and Users Manual
NOTE:
Before installing your new Cary Cinema power amplifier, please read this manual carefully as it
will inform you of the specifications, proper installation and operation procedures. Also
included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Cinema
amplifier.
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- Page 1 Cary Cinema Power Amplifiers Cinema 2 - Cinema 3 - Cinema 5 Installation and Users Manual NOTE: Before installing your new Cary Cinema power amplifier, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the specifications, proper installation and operation procedures. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Cinema amplifier.
- Page 2 Cary Cinema Power Amplifiers Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest solid state power amplifiers made. Whether two, three or five channels, your Cinema power amplifier is the perfect foundation for your home stereo or theater system. In addition to the awesome power, the Cinema power amplifier delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail and subtle special effects.
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Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Cinema Operating the power amplifier is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home or commercial operating situation. Therefore, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this Owner's Manual, damage may result. 1.1 Caution Terms When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING: Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions... -
Page 4: Input Impedance
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 44K ohms for single-ended 91K ohms for balanced OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 4 and 8 ohms GAIN: 27.2 dB THD: < 0.05 %, 20 Hz-20 kHz NOISE: > 100 dB below rated output, A-weighted SENSITIVITY: 1.42 Volts for full output POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS: 4 or 2 - 33,000 mFd @ 80 Volts (Cinema 5 or Cinema POWER TRANSFORMERS:... -
Page 5: Remote Trigger
If you were the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. -
Page 6: Operation
2.6 Interconnects Cinema Signal input connections are made via the input jack on the rear of the amplifier, either single- ended or balanced. The interconnect cables from the output of the processor can be any convenient length your installation set-up requires. The choice of a high quality interconnect cable is important. Once again, your audio dealer will have the proper cables in stock for this purpose WARNING: Do not touch the speaker output binding posts during normal operation. - Page 7 Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the transportation company refuses to pay a damage claim due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost in shipment. We strongly suggest using the original packing cartons for all shipping of your Cinema power amplifier.
- Page 8 CINEMA AMPLIFIER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hum or “Buzzing” through -Ground loop -Install 2-pin adapter on AC. the speakers cord to float the ground. -Intermittent or poor “” “” connection of interconnect -Replace interconnect ground “” “” -RCA/XLR Switch -If using balanced inputs, not in correct position make sure switch is toward...
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Page 9: United States Limited Warranty
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Design, Inc. warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States, that this product shall be free from defects in or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.