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Cinema 1
Pure Balanced 500 Watt Mono Power Amplifier
Owner's Manual
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the
specifications, proper installation and operation procedures. 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 specifications, proper installation and operation procedures. 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
CONTENTS _________________________________________________________ Welcome..........................3-4 Introduction.......................... 5 Specifications ........................6-7 Features..........................7 Installation ........................8-9 Operation ..........................9 Service and Care ......................9-10 Awards..........................10 Troubleshooting Guide ....................11 Warranty ........................12-13... -
Page 3: Welcome
2005 Rave Award for the Best Amplifier (Cinema 7) under $3000. The enthusiast press and the customers are all singing the sonic merits of the Cary Audio Design solid state amplifiers. It was time for some SERIOUS two channel stereo action with this design. - Page 4 The boys and girls in the Cary Audio “toy” factory have been manufacturing the CAD 500 MB’s since February. I have heard from many satisfied customers from all corners of the world about how happy and pleased they are with their new reference quality solid state power amplifiers.
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Page 5: Introduction
In building the Cinema 1 power amplifiers, significant effort has been focused on building an amplifier that delivers outstanding mechanical performance, is easy to use, and has sonic properties that will delight the most demanding audiophile customer. Thank you for choosing Cary Audio Design and we hope you enjoy your new power amplifier. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________ This section describes the basic specifications of the Cinema 1 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 Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions properly may result in personal injury or death! CAUTION... -
Page 7: Features
............................................POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS 4 - 33,000 μFD @ 80 Volts ............................................POWER TRANSFORMERS 1 – Toroidal, 200% duty cycle ............................................BREAK-IN PERIOD 100 hours of music playing time ............................................FINISH Textured black chassis with silver anodized aluminum faceplate Standard. (black faceplate optional) ............................................ -
Page 8: Installation
Warranty Card IN THE USA: If you are the original purchaser of a new unit from an AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER, please fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. -
Page 9: Operation
your installation set-up requires. The choice of a high quality shielded interconnect cable is important. Once again, your audio dealer will have the proper cables in stock for this purpose. WARNING Do not touch the speaker output binding posts during normal operation. You may be shocked. Do not short-circuit the speaker output binding posts. -
Page 10: Awards
Non-Warranty Repairs Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. At this time, the standard non warranty service bench fee is $125 with all parts used for repair charged extra. This may change with time and is not a quote for service. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ________________________________________ SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hum or “Buzzing” through Ground loop Install 2-pin adapter on AC the speakers cord to float the ground Intermittent or poor connection Replace interconnect of interconnect ground RCA/XLR Switch not in correct If using balanced inputs, make position sure switch is toward XLR connector and toward RCA jack... -
Page 12: Warranty
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY ______________________________ Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States, that Cary Audio Design vacuum tube or solid state power amplifiers, surround sound processors or preamplifiers shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. -
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Cary Audio Design. Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or consequential damages. Any implied warranties imposed by law terminate one (1) year from the date of purchase.
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