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SL-100
Dual Mono Solid State Preamplifier
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
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Welcome Thank You ............................5 Specifications Basic Specifications ..........................6 Features Product Features ..........................7 Control and Displays Front Panel ............................8 Rear Panel ............................9 Remote Control ..........................11 Installation Unpacking ............................12 Warranty Card ..........................
ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment.
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Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage. Power Cord: The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this product.
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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.
We, at Cary Audio, would like to thank you for purchasing our products. Since its founding in 1989, Cary Audio has stayed at the forefront of home entertainment equipment by stubbornly adhering to the principles of quality and musicality upon which it was founded.
The all solid state design ensures carefree maintenance, yet delivers a very smooth tonal balance not unlike tubes. Feature laden, the SL-100 offers XLR balanced input and output as well as multiple RCA single-ended inputs making it highly flexible and any price point.
• The input source is selected by pressing the respective buttons. 4. ALPHANUMERIC Display • This thirteen-character display provides a wide range of information concerning the operation of the SL-100. The information displayed depends on what the SL-100 is doing. • The information displayed is summarized below: Normal Operation: Displays the selected input name and volume setting.
Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to the SL-100. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to your power amplifier's operating manual to verify that the pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the SL-100. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the RC-600 remote control to operate the SL-100. The only buttons that can be used for this unit are located in the “AMPLIFIER USE ONLY” section of the remote.
Please check with them for the terms of warranty for your new amplifier. PLACEMENT In general, the location of your new SL-100 is not critical. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure optimum performance. Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiator or other heating units.
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS The SL-100 is designed to work from house current AC mains. The design voltage is 120V AC at 50/60Hz (foreign units 240V AC at 50/60Hz). Plug the provided AC power cable into the AC power jack on the rear panel of the unit.
Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player. Also, Cary Audio reserves the right to return products sent in for service in a new box set at the customer’s expense if the original packing material was damaged in the initial shipment, or if it is deemed unsatisfactory to use in return shipping.
5. Accessories, including but not limited to, batteries, cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, antenna and detachable power cords. 6. Warranty is void if purchase was made from anyone other than an authorized Cary Audio dealer. Who May Enforce the Warranty? This warranty extends to products purchased directly from Cary Audio or an authorized Cary Audio dealer.
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How Can You Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
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International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside of the United States, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details...
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