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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.
BY PASS MONITOR CAI 1 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RIGHT CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT TRIGGER OUTPUT RS 232 INPUT CARY AUDIO DESIGN CAI 1 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER APEX, NC. U.S.A. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT LEFT CHANNEL INPUT AC POWER CINEMA TAPE...
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.
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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.
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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.
Front Panel HEADPHONE VOLUME CINEMA TAPE POWER BALANCED TUNER AUX 1 AUX 2 BY PASS MONITOR CAI 1 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER POWER button: * Press once to turn the power ON. * Press again to set to the"OFF" position and turn the power off. The amplifier will enter "Standby"...
Remote Control This button switches the power on and off. POWER This button mutes the sound. MUTE Press again to resume sound. MUTE POWER Use the two buttons to adjust the volume VOLUME VOLUME of the CAI 1 from Volume 0 to Volume 63. <...
Rear Panel 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 the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to...
However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outline in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new Cary Audio Design CAI 1 in operation. 1.1 Specifications The following section describes the CAI 1 Integrated Amplifier basic specifications.
It is highly recommended to save all original packing cartons to protect your CAI 1 from damage should you wish to store it or ship it for after-sales service. Replacement cartons and packing are available at a nominal charge from Cary Audio Design, if ever required.
Operation 3.1 Checking Connections: *Make sure that all the connections are proper by referring to the rear panel. *Check the polarity (positive and negative) of connections, and the directivity of stereo separation (right channel to right channel, left channel to left channel). *Check the directivity of pin cord connection.
) from the Customer Service Department. Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost or damaged in shipment. Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for the CAI 1 in the event that you move or after service is needed.
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.
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