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CAA 1
Full Balanced Power Amplifier
NOTE: Before installing yo
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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 CAA 1 power amplifier. The CAA 1 power amplifier design offers high output power and high efficiency in an attractive small chassis. The CAA 1 is rated at 125 watts per channel into an 8 ohm load and it is capable of doubling the output power to 250 watts into a 4 ohm load. This type of performance is only possible with rugged, over designed power supplies. The output terminals are
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SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the CAA 1’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... Inputs 1 pair balanced XLR connections 1 pair 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 component into operation. CONNECTIONS Balanced Inputs: Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from the preamplifier with balanced outputs. Single-ended I
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER button • Press once to turn the power “ON”. • Press again to set to the "OFF" position and turn the power off. The amplifier will enter into Standby and the blue LED will light. 2. POWER ON indicator • The backlit etched Crystal 3D logo lights when the power amplifier is turned ON. 3. STANDBY indicator • The indicator lights when the power amplifier is switched to standby mode. 8
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. LOUDSPEAKER BINDING POSTS (OUTPUTS) • Provide audio output. Two pair of custom-made, high-current Cardas binding posts labeled + (positive) and - (negative) are included. • These binging posts are designed to facilitate high pressure, high contact area connections without the use of tools such as nut drivers. A simple finger-tightening actually yields higher contact pressure than traditional hex binding posts. There is no need to exert unus
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 4. BALANCED INPUTS • Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from the associated preamplifier 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 your preamplifier's operating manual to verify that the pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to this unit. If not, wire the c
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SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of this unit 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 component 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 Serv
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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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