Cary Cinema Power Amplifiers Cinema 2 - Cinema 3 - Cinema 5 Installation and Users Manual NOTE: Before installing your new Cary Cinema power amplifier, 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 Cinema amplifier.
Cary Cinema Power Amplifiers Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest solid state power amplifiers made. Whether two, three or five channels, your Cinema power amplifier is the perfect foundation for your home stereo or theater system. In addition to the awesome power, the Cinema power amplifier delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail and subtle special effects. Cary Cinema power amplifier features include: • • • • • • Remote trigger (works with + 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating the Cinema power amplifier is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home or commercial operating situation. Therefore, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this Owner's Manual, damage may result. 1.
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 44K ohms for single-ended 91K ohms for balanced OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 4 and 8 ohms GAIN: 27.2 dB THD: < 0.05 %, 20 Hz-20 kHz NOISE: > 100 dB below rated output, A-weighted SENSITIVITY: 1.
REMOTE TRIGGER: 1/8” connection jack. Set the front panel Main Power switch to OFF to use the remote turn on/turn off feature with the remote trigger controlled by an external switch. INSTALLATION This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your Cinema power amplifier. 2.1 Unpacking All shipping containers have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions.
2.6 Interconnects Signal input connections are made via the input jack on the rear of the Cinema amplifier, either singleended 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. 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.
Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the transportation company refuses to pay a damage claim due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost in shipment. We strongly suggest using the original packing cartons for all shipping of your Cinema power amplifier. Non-Warranty Repairs Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis for the repairs.
CINEMA AMPLIFIER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hum or “Buzzing” through the speakers -Ground loop -Install 2-pin adapter on AC. cord to float the ground. -Intermittent or poor connection of interconnect -Replace interconnect ground “” “” “” “” -RCA/XLR Switch not in correct position -If using balanced inputs, make sure switch is toward XLR connector and toward RCA jack for RCA in.
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Design, Inc. warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States, that this product shall be free from defects in or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.
