Cary Audio Design SA-200.2 Owner's Manual

Cary Audio Design SA-200.2 Owner's Manual

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SA-200.2

Power Amplifier

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: Power Amplifier

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............2 Welcome Product Features..................4 Unpacking and Installation ..............6 Specifications ..................7 Controls & Displays Front Panel .....................8 Rear Panel ....................9 Service and Care Care and Cleaning ................12 Factory Service ..................12 Non-Warranty Repairs .................12 Shipping Instructions ................12 United States Limited Warranty ............13...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside;...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    Cary Audio Design has been known for over two decades as a producer of some of the finest and most musical tube amplifiers in the world. Based on this heritage we have paid special attention to the sonic qualities of these new solid-state amplifiers, voicing them to have the proven attributes of the “Cary Sound”...
  • Page 7 WELCOME The SA-200.2 power amplifier features include:  Single-ended RCA or XLR balanced inputs  2x 200 Watts/8 ohms; 2x 350 Watts/4 ohms  Remote trigger (works with +3.3 to +24 Volts DC)  Overbuilt power supply employs a massive 1500 kVA power transformer and in excess of 82,000 uF of capacitance ...
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual for details.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating the SA-200.2 amplifier 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 occur. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new SA-200.2.
  • Page 10: Controls & Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL POWER BUTTON  The Power Button performs no function when the amplifier is powered off with the rear panel Master Power Switch.  When the rear panel Master Power Switch is powered on, the SA-200.2 is in Standby mode.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. BALANCED (XLR) INPUT JACK (Right Channel) Provides balanced audio input from source. 2. UNBALANCED (RCA) INPUT JACK (Right Channel) Provides balanced audio input from source. 3. UNBALANCED (RCA) INPUT JACK (Left Channel) Provides unbalanced audio input from source. 4.
  • Page 12: Controls And Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Never make or break connections to the SA-200.2 unless the SA-200.2 and all associated components are powered off. Do not connect the outputs of the SA-200.2 to the outputs of other amplifiers. 5. LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Provide audio output for the speakers.
  • Page 13 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS CONNECTING TO A SUBWOOFER The subwoofer should be connected to the preamplifier or processor through its low level inputs. Do not under any circumstances connect the amplifier to a subwoofer through its high level (speaker) inputs. There is a potential of damaging the amplifier using this type of connection due to differences in grounding schemes used by some subwoofer manufacturers.
  • Page 14: Service And Care

    SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio Design for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1. Contact Cary Audio Design at 919.355.0010 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number prior to shipping;...
  • Page 15: United States Limited Warranty

    Cary Audio Design. Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or consequential damages. Any...
  • Page 16 UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS (Export markets) Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside the USA, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local warranty.
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  • Page 19 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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