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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 2 Welcome Thank You ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications Basic Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 6 Features Product Features .....
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 15.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WELCOME THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming a Cary Audio owner! 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. It’s not enough just to be able to build great sounding gear, but it needs to be wellmade, reliable, and maintain its performance and value for many years.
SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the SL-100’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... Preamplifier Inputs 1 pair balanced XLR connections 6 pair single-ended RCA connections ................................................................................
FEATURES The following section describes the SL-100’s basic features. The features are subject to change without notice or obligation. PRODUCT FEATURES The Cary Audio SL-100 dual mono solid state preamplifier combines the desirable attributes of low noise, low distortion and ease of use, making it an excellent preamplifier choice for your home audio system. The all solid state design ensures carefree maintenance, yet delivers a very smooth tonal balance not unlike tubes.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. The power indicator will blink for thirty (30) seconds and then stay on, at which point the unit is ready to operate. • Press again to turn the power OFF. 2. HEADPHONE JACK • This jack is used to listen to headphones. 3. SOURCE SELECTOR • The input source is selected by pressing the respective buttons. 4.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. BALANCED INPUTS • Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment with balanced outputs. • The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground 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.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 5. BALANCED MAIN OUTPUTS • If your power amplifier is equipped with balanced inputs, it is generally best to use the balanced outputs on your preamplifier. A balanced signal from preamplifier to power amplifier will offer the highest possible performance with the best immunity from common-mode noise, such as radio frequency interference (RFI).
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. 1. POWER: Use to turn the power on and off. 2. MUTE: Use to mute the sound. Press again to resume sound. 3. VOLUME: Use the buttons to adjust the volume of the SL-100 from Volume 0 to Volume 63. 4.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING This section describes the proper unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Cary Audio shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after visual inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence.
OPERATION Operating this component is a simple procedure. 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 result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new unit into operation. 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).
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the SL-100 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the SL-100 is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. CAUTION: • Do not let any liquids spill into the vents on top of the unit. FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of your SL-100 to keep maintenance problems to a minimum.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the Original Purchaser for the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. 2. CD or SACD players, DVD players, or Music Servers have an eighteen (18) month parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. 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. Create a new account or login to our Customer Service Center (www.caryaudio.
LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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