Operation - Cary Audio Design SLP-98 Operating Manual

Carefully remove your new SLP-98 from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of
shipping damage. It is recommended to save all original packing cartons to protect your preamplifier
from damage should you wish to store it or ship it for after-sales service.
2.2 Warranty Card
If you were 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 10 days of
your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case
you need to ship the unit. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual
for details. Failure to return warranty card within 10 days will limit warranty to one year.
2.3 SLP-98 Placement
The SLP-98 is designed for use inside homes. It must be protected from the elements and
temperature extremes. For example, avoid placing the unit in extremely hot locations such as near
radiators or other heating units. Its location among the user's audio components is not critical;
however, certain precautions must be taken.
2.4 Power Requirements
The SLP-98 is designed to operate from house current mains. The design voltage is 117 VAC at
50/60Hz (Foreign units 234 VAC at 50/60Hz).
2.5 Cables
The interconnect cables from the output jacks of the SLP-98 to the input jacks on the basic
amplifiers can be any convenient length your set-up requires. The choice of a high quality
interconnect cable is important. Most audio dealers will have proper speaker cable in stock for this
purpose.

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 gray cable. Plug AC mains into the power pack and flip the power switch up. The output of
the SLP-98 is inverting. Connect your speaker wire out of phase ((+) to (-) and (-) to (+)) on both
channels.
3.1 Power Switch
The power switch located at the far left on the SLP-98 front panel functions in the following
manner:
"Off" Removes all AC voltages from the SLP-98 preamp deck
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