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CPA 1
Full Balanced Preamplifier
NOTE: Before installing your
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 2-4 Welcome Thank You ................................................................................................... 5 Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................... 5 Specifications Basic Specifications ...................................................................................... 6 Operation Connecti
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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. There are
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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. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fa
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This eq
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WELCOME THANK YOU Dear Customer: We would like to thank you for your decision to buy a Concept Series CPA 1 preamplifier. The CPA 1 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. This preamplifier offers a XLR balanced input and multiple RCA single-ended inputs making it a flexible design. The adjustable brightness front panel display shows current settings and volume
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SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the unit’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 ........................................................
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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. CONNECTIONS Balanced Inputs: Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from a source component with balanced outputs. Single-ended Inpu
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. The amplifier will enter STANDBY and the blue POWER LED will light. 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. ALPHANUMERIC Display • This thirteen-character display provides a wide range of information concerning the operation of the CPA 1. The in
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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 corresp
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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). The balanced output signal is made available by way of precision male XLR connectors (requiring female XLRs on the prea
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the remote control to operate the CPA 1. 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 CPA 1 from Volume 0 to Volume 63. 4. BALANCE: Use the buttons to fine-tune the relative balance of the Left and Right channel from your listening position using the balance buttons in 1 dB incre
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SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the component 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 unit is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of this component to keep maintenance problems to a minimum. Any problems or requests for service should be referred to our Customer Servi
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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. Vacuum tubes, if any are used in the component, are offered a 90 day from purchase date exchange policy against defects with the exception of th
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