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SLP-98
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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- 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 Specifications............................5 Features ..............................7 Installation Unpacking ............................8 Warranty Card ............................8 Placement ............................8 Power Requirements..........................8 Cables ..............................8 Operation Power Switch ............................9 Selector Switch ............................. 9 Operate Mode ............................9 Monitor Tape ............................ -
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: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the SLP 98 preamplifier at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING •... - Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS Gold plated with Teflon® insert ................................ DUTY CYCLE Continuous duty all modes 24 hours per day ................................ WARM-UP TIME 5 minutes ................................ BREAK IN TIME 100 hours of playing time ................................ DIMENSIONS 5” H x 12.5” W x 12” D ................................
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Page 8: Features
FEATURES Front Panel ............................POWER OFF SWITCH Rotary 3 position: off, stand-by, operate ............................SELECTOR 5 Position rotary switch controlling input selection ............................LEFT BLUE LED Indicates AC power “ON” ............................OPERATE MUTE Mutes output of preamplifier ............................TAPE MONITOR By-passes all inputs to activate incoming tape recorder signals ............................ -
Page 9: Installation
AUDIO DESIGN DEALER, please 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 10: Operation
OPERATION Your new SLP 98 is ready for operation after all the tubes and interconnect cables have been installed. The SLP 98 is provided with functional, useful front panel controls with a logical layout. The listening level is conveniently located in the center. Connect the SLP 98 to the power pack with the custom power transfer cable. -
Page 11: Service And Care
If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the preamp the same brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from Cary Audio Design. Although tube life varies depending on the nature and degree of use, under normal operating condition for home use, the tubes in the SLP 98 should last several years and may last much longer. -
Page 12: Diagrams
DIAGRAMS Tube Placement Chart Amplifier – Speaker Connection • The SLP 98 (line and phono) preamplifier is phase inverting. • This will require you to connect the positive speaker terminal to the negative binding post on your amplifier. The negative speaker terminal will connect to the positive binding post on your amplifier. -
Page 13: Remote Control
DIAGRAMS Remote Control See Remote Control insert included in original box. -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. - Page 15 LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 16 LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
- Page 17 CARY AUDIO 6301 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh, NC 27607 919.355.0010 caryaudio.com carydirect.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 o o o o o o o o o o o o o...
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