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 2: 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 .........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 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 5: 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 6 We are confident that the SA-200.2 is a superb amplifier that will meet the tests of musical accuracy, dynamic performance, and long-term reliability.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Installation

    Design dealer for advice about wire. Interconnects Signal input connections are made via the input jack on the rear of the SA-200.2 power amplifier, either single-ended or balanced. The interconnect cables from the output of the processor can be any convenient length your installation set-up requires. The choice of a high quality interconnect cable is important.
  • Page 8: 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 9: Controls & Displays

    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. Pressing the front panel Power Button when the rear panel master panel switch is powered on will activate the power amplifier.
  • Page 10: 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 11: 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. Output connectors can accept bare speaker wires or most spade and banana connectors.
  • Page 12 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 13: 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 14: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 15 How You Can 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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 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 o o o o o o o o o o o o...

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