Introduction - Cary Audio Design Cinema 1 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION____________________________________________________

Congratulations!
You have just purchased one of the finest solid state power amplifiers made. Whether in mono, stereo or
in multi channel usage, the Cinema 1's are audiophile quality power amplifiers. In addition to awesome
power delivery, the Cinema power amplifier delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail.
The Cinema Series solid state power amplifier features include:
Remote trigger (works with + 4.2 to + 32 Volts DC)
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Short circuit protection
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Thermal Protection circuits
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DC offset protection
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Matched 50 MHz multiple emitter output transistors
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Soft start circuit prevents "Brown outs" when amplifier is turned on
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Pure Balanced FET input section in the Cinema 1 mono balanced power amplifier
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The Cinema power amplifiers have three separate protection circuits to prevent damage to your speaker
and the power amplifier.
AC Fuse - Fused with a 3.5A/7.5A for 240V and a 7.5A/15A for 120V.
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Thermal protection - if a channel overheats its output is disconnected until it cools down to a safe
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operating temperature.
DC offset sensor - If an amplifier malfunction or signal source malfunction occurs, the potential
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exists for providing DC voltage to the loudspeaker. If this happens, the channel will automatically
shut down. No damage can occur.
In building the Cinema 1 power amplifiers, significant effort has been focused on building an amplifier
that delivers outstanding mechanical performance, is easy to use, and has sonic properties that will delight
the most demanding audiophile customer. Thank you for choosing Cary Audio Design and we hope you
enjoy your new power amplifier.
*Short circuit protection activates if load impedance is about 1.6 ohms or less. Constant tripping of short circuit can
degrade output transistors. To reset protection, turn the amplifier off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the amplifier on.
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