Care And Service - Cary Audio Design SLP-98 Operating Manual

"Stand-By"
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"Operate"
The 5-position rotary switch connects a choice of input program source, both channels
simultaneously with proper amplification (or in the case of phono) RIAA equalization for phono
input. All program sources are selected by this switch.
To listen to music the operate switch must be in the "UP" position when "DOWN" the output is
mute.
In the "Up" position, the rear monitor jack serves as the input source. This function is very useful
with tape decks utilizing a third head to monitor the recording directly from the tape. In the "Up"
position, the blue LED indicator light will appear.
The gain of both left and right channels is controlled simultaneously by this control. The control
potentiometer is of such high quality that the tracking error is less than 0.5dB from 0 to -60dB. The
program source remains in balance over the entire range of this control. The taper rate of the
volume control has been chosen to provide a slow increase in gain over the first half of rotation and
a more rapid gain increase above 12:00.
The two potentiometers control independently the input level to each channel of the SLP-98. The
input level controls on a SLP-98 take the place of an individual dual balance control used on many
preamplifiers. Also, these controls may be used to reduce the overall gain of each channel on the
SLP-98.
The stainless steel nickel-chrome plated chassis on the SLP-98 may be cleaned with a household
window cleaner and a paper towel. If the SLP-98 has been operated in an extremely dusty or humid
environment, automobile chrome polish may also be used to bring up the original luster of the
chrome finish. The black front face plate may be restored to factory fresh condition by spraying and
buffing utilizing with Armorall®. The tube may be cleaned with window cleaner. The frequency of
cleaning will be governed by how many hours the SLP-98 is operated and by the operating
environment.
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
Provides DC voltage through individual regulators to flow to the
filaments of the preamplifier stage. (The SLP-98 may be left in the
stand-by position at all times to keep the SLP-98 in a warmed-up,
to operate mode without B+ potential. Operating in this
peak performance after only a few minutes of
Brings up full potential DC voltage within one minute.
3.2 Selector Switch
3.3 Operate Mode
3.4 Monitor Tape
3.5 Listening Level
3.6 Input Level - Right and Left

CARE AND SERVICE

4.1 Tube Replacement
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