Cary Audio Design CPA 1 Owner's Manual

Cary Audio Design CPA 1 Owner's Manual

Full balanced preamplifier

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CPA 1
Full Balanced 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    If you are 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 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

    OPERATION Operating this component is a simple procedure. Each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new unit into operation.
  • Page 9: Controls & Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. The amplifier will enter STANDBY and the blue POWER LED will light. 2. HEADPHONE JACK • This jack is used to listen to headphones. 3.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. BALANCED INPUTS • Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment with balanced outputs. • The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources to verify that...
  • Page 11 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 5. BALANCED MAIN OUTPUTS • If your power amplifier is equipped with balanced inputs, it is generally best to use the balanced outputs on your preamplifier. A balanced signal from preamplifier to power amplifier will offer the highest possible performance with the best immunity from common-mode noise, such as radio frequency interference (RFI).
  • Page 12: The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the remote control to operate the CPA 1. 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...

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