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Cary Audio Design C 306 Owner's Manual

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C 306
Reference Preamplifi 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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  • 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.
  • Page 2 POWER SELECT RIGHT CHANNEL INPUTS Front Panel, Rear Panel & Remote Control Specifications Installation Customizing your C 306 Operation Service, Care and Warranty REFERENCE PREAMPLIFIER C 306 PREAMPLIFIER SETUP ENTER RECORD OUTPUTS AC MAINS IR input Trigger output RS 232...

  • Page 3: 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 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 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: Front Panel

    * Press again to set to the"OFF" position and turn the power off. SELECT knob: * This knob is normally used to select among the various inputs of the C 306, with the resulting selections being shown in the display window, immediately to the right of the select knob.
  • Page 7 * Pressing this button to select the SETUP mode. While in setup mode, the display is used to show a series of menu choices that allow you to customize the C 306 rather extensively, to better suit your system's needs and personal preferences.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    * Use this jack to connect external IR sensors. RS-232 PORT: * The RS-232 port is used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the C 306.(This is for custom installation use. Consult your dealer for more information.) POWER INPUT ( AC IN): * Connect to an AC power supply using the included power supply cord.

  • Page 9: Balanced Inputs

    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 C 306. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    C 306 from your listening position. < SELECTOR > Use this buttons for remote selection of the various inputs of the C 306. VOLUME Use this buttons to adjust the volume of the C 306 from Vol. 0 to Vol. 99.
  • Page 11 POLARITY Use the two buttons to invert the polarity (sometimes called "absolute phase" ) of the outputs of the C 306. Use the six buttons to direct select the various inputs of the C 306. 4 GH I 8 TUVI...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Operating the C 306 Preamplifier is a simple procedure, since 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 Cary Audio Design C 306 in operation.
  • Page 13 Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiators or other heating units. Avoid getting it wet or using it near water. Do not stack the C 306 on top of a power amplifier. Allow 4-6 inches (10-15cm) above the unit for proper ventilation.

  • Page 14: Setup Overview

    VOLUME MODE--------> COMMON ---> INDIVIDUAL LOAD DEFAULT EXIT MENU The C 306's extensive menu system allows you to customize the way the preamplifier operates, to better suit the needs of your system and your personal preferences. We will review the following information in more detail in the coming pages, on an item-by-item basis.

  • Page 15: Changing Input Names

    (Blank spaces count as 1--> button) 3.5 SELECT A MUTE LEVEL: There are four mute level modes available in the C 306: Vol off (factory default) Vol. 1 (you may prefer to reduce the volume by -60dB when MUTE is pressed) Vol.

  • Page 16: Reset Defaults

    * press ENTER to save change to menu items * press SETUP to exit the setup menu RESET DEFAULTS: If necessary, it is possible to reset all of the factory default settings for the C 306 Reference Preamplifier so as to start again. IMPORTANT NOTE: Resetting factory default settings caused any customization of the preamplifier to be lost, including custom names, volume level mode, mute mode.

  • Page 17: Normal Operation

    THE DC TRIGGER: The C 306 allows you to use the DC TRIGGER output on the rear panel of the C 306 Controller to turn on some other component automatically when the C 306 itself is on. You have three trigger outputs, either a 12V level voltage that is present whenever the C 306 is operational, or absent when the C 306 is in standby.

  • Page 18: Service And Care

    5.1 C 306 Preampfilier Care and Cleaning The cabinet housing and front panel of the C 306 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex® or a mild window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by the operating environment cleanliness.

  • Page 19: 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 20 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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