Cary Audio Design 7.25 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer HEAT The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other units including amplifiers that produce heat IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Before connecting a new component to your audio or home theater system it is always good practice to make certain that all components are turned off and preferably unplugged from their AC power source Many modern electronics products feature automatic turn on circuits that may be activated during an installation causing the potential for damage to electronic components and or speakers Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage Power Cord The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this product Other AC cords may be used so consult your dealer for advice on AC power cords and high quality wire in your system AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable If power does not A come on contact your authorized service representative Wiring Cables that run inside of walls should have the appropriate markings to in2. Audio Design O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 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 0 O 0 0 0 0 Model 7 250 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 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 00 0 0 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Welcome Product REALUNCS siii ii Ga STA a 5 Introduction Documentation Conventions ooccccnncccnncononccnonancnonrcnoncononannonarononocnoncononaso 6 Product RegistrallOll 325r den Ep eV Den dove cci opus aer 7 Installation Considerations esseeessm n 7 8 Controls amp Displays Front Panel aida eii ad 9 Rear Panel ni o 10 11 Operation Remote Trigger Power On cccccccesececcssececesececcsseeecceseessaeaeecceseeecceeees 12 Power Connection Safety oooccccccconnccnncccononnnccononnnncononononcnonnnnnncnnnnnnnnnns 12 Source Component Connections amp Output Settings 13 PROC CUOR MOTO ar 13 Specifications Spectator dd 14 Troubleshooting TEO
3. 5v Balanced Greater than 10K ohms Unbalanced Greater than 20K ohms Balanced Optional brackets are available for mounting the amplifier in a standard 19 inch equipment rack 14 TROUBLESHOOTING The amplifier does not power on Check the rear panel circuit breaker Ensure circuit breaker has not been tripped Make sure the rear panel Master Power Switch is set to the I on position Attempt to activate the amplifier with the front panel standby on button Examine the power cord to ensure a good connection between the rear panel AC input connector and the wall outlet 5 Check the electrical circuit a One or more channels is not passing audio Reduce system volume level Power the amplifier off Check input connections Check speaker connections Allow the amplifier to cool before powering it on again seg tS E Audio sounds out of phase Check to ensure proper speaker wiring Audio levels differ Check the settings on your preamplifier processor or controller Audio plays then cuts off Check speaker connections for short circuit at amplifier and speaker A humming sound is present in the audio 1 Ifa cable TV connection is present disconnect the cable from the wall outlet If this eliminates the humming sound a ground loop isolation device is required Contact your dealer or the cable provider for assistance 2 Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem Once the problem is identif
4. 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 equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced electronic technician for help OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Section 810 of the national Electrical Code ANSI NFP A70 in Canada part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup
5. for damage to the speakers if power is lost and restored with the Model 7 250 in active mode 7 AC POWER CONNECTOR The AC input connector provides power to the unit with the supplied power cord 11 OPERATION Your new Model 7 250 power amplifier is ready for operation after the speaker and the interconnect cables have been installed into their proper sockets REMOTE TRIGGER POWER ON How to make connections for remote power on using components equipped with a DC trigger jack Using an accessory cable with a 1 8 mono mini plug and the correct connector specified for your source device follow the procedure below to connect the trigger output jack on the rear of the source device to the Model 7 250 rear panel TRIGGER INPUT To install the Trigger Cable e Power the controlling source and amplifier off e Connect the trigger cable to the controlling source and the amplifier e After the connections are made power on the controlling source and then the amplifier After the source unit is fully powered up the LED on the amplifier should be in the ON state BLUE DISPLAY If the amplifier is in the standby mode press the power button on the front panel until the amplifier is in the ON state BLUE DISPLAY e Verify the trigger is working by putting the source unit into standby mode The amplifier after a Short delay will also go into the standby mode e Once you have verified that the trigger cable is working only use the source uni
6. PNS pais MANUFACTURED IN THE USA i MODEL 7 250 4 ai 0 PIN 2 PIN 1 C r r gt GND f A nnan CY O j J VON O I lt o ricHT suRR LEFT SURR O Q 1 LAY O j f Y f Y Y AO J WARNING HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING N 3 RIGHT REAR f f i d LEFT REAR C A Ce d P AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DIMMER ON f HIGH o CENTER i or O LOY O O Low E OUTPUTS lll 120VAC 60Hz 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTPUTS RIGHT SURR RIGHT REAR ES 220 240VAC lucio 8 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIGGER LEFT REAR LEFT SURR Y INPUT MN O 2 prese ris a T 5 1 amp 2 UNBALANCED BALANCED INPUT 1 TO 7 CONNECTORS Provides audio input for the speakers connected through the unbalanced RCA inputs or balanced XLR inputs The illustration below shows the appropriate cable pin out of XLR connectors 2 Positive Cable End 3 Negative 1 Ground CAUTION Never make or break connections to the Model 7 250 unless the Model 7 250 and all associated components are powered off Do not connect the outputs of one channel to the outputs of the other channel or to other amplifiers 3 SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Provide audio output for the speakers Output connectors can accept bare speaker wires or most Spade connectors When using b
7. UDIGSIDODEIFIIG rice 15 Maintenance Care ana EANO ra A 16 FACLOr y SERVICO ind ano A 16 N n Warranty Repaso oe ia aa 16 United States Limited Warranty 17 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 A y T 0 N intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated od RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified personnel for service ALERT The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the component 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment 2 RETAIN OWNER S MANUAL These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNING All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 CLEANING
8. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 6 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use the unit near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 ACCESSORIES Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child an adult or damage to the unit Mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The top or bottom panel openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The unit should not be installed in a built in location such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided There should be free space of at least 6 inches 16cm above the unit and an opening behind the unit 10 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION The unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way Th
9. are speaker wires loosen the connector insert the wire into the 10 OPERATION top of the receptacle and tighten the connector The same procedure should be used for spade connectors 4 REMOTE TRIGGER INPUT Enables the Model 7 250 to be controlled by an external device with a 3 3V DC minimum to 24V DC maximum trigger output Connect the trigger output of the external device to the TRIGGER INPUT of the Model 7 250 power amplifier The Model 7 250 will automatically respond when the external device is powered on and off When the controlling device is turned on the amplifier will turn on after a delay This delay is intentional and serves to protect the speakers while the unit stabilizes During start up you may hear relay clicking This is normal operation 5 DIMMER SWITCH SEE FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 MASTER POWER SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER Connects and disconnects power from the AC Input Connector to the Amplifier Power Supply When this switch is on the amplifier is in Standby Mode See Front Panel Description When it is off the front panel Power Button will not function Set this switch to off when making or breaking connections to the amplifier The Master Power Switch also serves as a breaker To power on the Model 7 250 press the rear panel Master Power Switch When powered on the amplifier is in Standby Mode There will be a delay from the time the power is turned on until the power is applied to the speakers This is norma
10. ation holes in the chassis as this might prevent proper cooling INTRODUCTION Do NOT place the Model 7 250 on a windowsill or any location exposed to direct sunlight Do NOT stack the Model 7 250 directly above heat producing equipment such as another power amplifier Power Requirements The Model 7 250 power amplifier is designed to operate from residential or commercial AC current mains The voltage is 117 234 Volts AC 50 60 Hz Cables The speaker cables from the output posts of the Model 7 250 power amplifier to the speaker system can be any length as your speaker set up requires Select speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve the outstanding performance capabilities of your Model 7 250 power amplifier Heavy gauge 14 wire is suitable for distances up to 10 feet 12 for 25 feet Most audio dealers will have proper speaker cable in stock for this purpose Consult your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice about wire Interconnects Signal input connections are made via the input jack on the rear of the Model 7 250 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 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
11. ction 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 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 fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit SERVICING Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards
12. dicate compliance with and listing by the UL CSA or other standards required by the UL CSA NEC or your local building code Questions about cables inside of walls should be referred to a qualified custom installer or a licensed electrician or low voltage contractor Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your warranty 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 for further instructions RECORDING COPYRIGHT Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC ANSI NFPA 70 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26 FCC INFORMATION FOR USER 27 CAUTION CAUTION ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested
13. ied make sure the associated component is properly grounded and connected to the same electrical circuit as the Model 7 250 The TRIGGER INPUT is connected to an external device but the amplifier does not power on and off with the external device Verify the trigger cable is connected at both ends If all else fails 1 Contact an authorized Cary Audio Design dealer 2 Contact Cary Audio Design Customer Service at 919 355 0010 or send an email to technical_support caryaudio com Note Visit Customer Support at www caryaudio com for answers to frequently asked questions and additional troubleshooting information 15 MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING Routine maintenance should be performed on a periodic basis Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft dry lint free cloth Do not use alcohol benzene acetone based cleaners or strong commercial cleaners Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish If the unit is exposed to a dusty environment a low pressure blower may be used to remove dust from its exterior FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of your Model 7 250 power amplifier to keep maintenance problems to a minimum Any problems or requests for service should be referred to our Customer Service Department at 919 355 0010 DO NOT return the Model 7 250 power amplifier to the factory without a Return Authorization number RA from the Customer Service Department Car
14. is is a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should fail to fit contact a licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 11 POWER SOURCES The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your unit dealer or local power company 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them Pay close attention to cords where they enter a plug or a convenience receptacle and the point where they exit from the unit 13 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code NSI NFPA 70 provides information regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an Antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ZZ 23 24 25 LIGHTNING For added prote
15. l operation and protects the speakers from potential damage while the unit stabilizes You may hear a relay click during start up which is also normal operation The Master Power Switch on the Model 7 250 power amplifier is also a heavy duty magnetic circuit breaker If power to the amplifier is interrupted inspect the Master Power Switch on the rear of the unit If the Master Power Switch is in the OFF position you can reset it to the ON position to restore AC power If the Master Power Switch immediately trips to the OFF position unplug the amplifier from the AC power source and contact Cary Audio Design Customer Service Note The class 2 wiring label is required for any unit in which the audio output power exceeds 10W per channel under normal operating conditions or if the unit is intended to be installed or connected by a skilled person CAUTION When the Model 7 250 Master Power Switch is switched off or there is a power outage the state of the unit remains the same when power is restored If in standby mode when the power is removed it will remain in standby mode when power is restored If the unit is in active mode blue display is lit and power is removed it will remain activated when power is restored It is recommended that the Model 7 250 be set to Standby Mode before being powered off to prevent potential damage to the unit or your speakers If the Model 7 250 is not trigger connected to a controlling device there is a potential
16. n to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the product Note Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight INTRODUCTION PRODUCT REGISTRATION If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home Warranty restrictions apply Consult the warranty section of this manual for details Please be certain to keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer to validate the warranty if ever needed OUTSIDE THE USA Your local Authorized Cary Audio Design Distributor will make his own warranty policy for your country Please check with them for the terms of warranty for your new amplifier INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component Unpacking All Cary Audio Design 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 fo
17. nce charges prepaid in its original packing container or equivalent to Cary Audio Correct maintenance repair and use are important to obtain performance from this product Therefore please carefully read the Owner s Manual This warranty does not apply to any defect that Cary Audio Design in its sole discretion determines is due to 1 Improper maintenance or repair including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and the specifications of the original parts 2 Misuse abuse neglect or improper installation 3 Accidental or incidental damage WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Except for the express warranties stated herein Cary Audio Design disclaims all other warranties including without limitation all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The foregoing constitutes Cary Audio Design s entire obligation with respect to this product and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other claim for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Notwithstanding the foregoing the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty express or implied is limited to the repair or replacement of the defec
18. nd labor warranty against defects in manufacture This is a limited warranty for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner During the limited warranty period Cary Audio Design or an authorized Cary Audio Design service facility will provide free of charge both parts and labor necessary to correct any defects in material or workmanship To obtain such warranty service the original purchaser must 1 Complete and send in the warranty Registration Card within 15 days of purchase 2 If claiming service the owner must send a fully filled in copy of the original sales receipt along with any unit sent in for service showing the AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER S name the new selling price the buyer s name e mail or phone number and address on the receipt Blank receipts will NOT validate the limited warranty for service 3 Notify Cary Audio Design as soon as possible after the discovery of a possible defect and submit the following information to determine eligibility for warranty a The model number and serial number b A fully filled in copy of the original sales receipt showing the original selling price purchasers name and address filled in by an AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER with the original date of purchase shown on the form c a detailed description of the problem 4 Deliver the product to Cary Audio Design or the nearest authorized service facility or ship with all freight and insura
19. ntroller or surround processor When using the Model 7 250 for the first time you should re set the output levels of the channels on your processor PROTECTION MODE The Model 7 250 is equipped to protect itself against potentially damaging conditions such as overheating mis wiring and electrical failures Under such conditions the Model 7 250 will enter a protection mode When this occurs the unit will mute to protect itself and speakers from potential damage If the Model 7 250 enters protection mode mutes itself 1 Immediately power off the unit with the rear panel Master Power Switch and disconnect the AC power cord 2 Examine all speaker connections to ensure there are no shorts Power on the Model 7 250 If the unit remains in a muted state contact Cary Audio Design customer service for assistance 13 SPECIFICATIONS Operating the Model 7 250 is a simple procedure It is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating environment 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 Model 7 250 power amplifier into operation The following section describes the Model 7 250 power amplifier s basic specifications The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 7 x 250w RMS 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20KHz 7 x 400w RMS 4 ohms from 20Hz to 20KHz 1 25v rms Unbalanced 2
20. oft start circuit prevents Brown outs when amplifier is turned on In addition the Model 7 250 includes high quality RCA gold plated and XLR input connectors The Model 7 250 also includes high quality heavy duty speaker output connectors A trigger input connector allows the Model 7 250 to be powered on and off automatically In building the Cinema Series power amplifiers significant effort has been focused on building an amplifier that delivers outstanding mechanical performance is easy to use and has sonic properties that will delight the most demanding customer It is well equipped for the most sophisticated and demanding home theaters INTRODUCTION DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety installation and operation instructions for the Model 7 250 Power Amplifier It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product Pay particular attention to safety instructions The following symbols are used in the document enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Appears on the component to indicate the presence AN of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the Appears on the component to indicate important N operating and maintenance instuctions in the accompanying literature Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death CAUTION Calls attentio
21. porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Keep Antenna Clear of High Voltage Power Lines or Circuits An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall When installing an outside antenna extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal Because of the hazards involved antenna installation should be left to a professional WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the Model 7 250 power amplifier The Model 7 250 is the perfect foundation for your home stereo or theater system In addition to the awesome power the Model 7 250 power amplifier delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail and subtle special effects The Model 7 250 power amplifier features include Single ended RCA or XLR balanced inputs 250 Watts 8 ohms 400 Watts 4 ohms Remote trigger works with 3 3 to 24 Volts DC Protection against short circuits device failures mis wiring and internal faults DC offset protection Matched output transistors High power supply voltage for extra headroom at the outputs Stable with mismatched reactive or unusual loads S
22. shocked Do not short circuit the speaker output binding posts Damage may occur or the fuse may blow Do not parallel or bridge the speaker output binding posts as this will damage the amplifier CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL Model 7 250 Power Amplifier CARY chuddio Design POWER BUTTON e The Power Button performs no function when the amplifier is powered off with the rear panel Master Power Switch e When the rear panel Master Power Switch is powered on the Model 7 250 is in Standby mode Pressing the Power Button when the rear panel master panel switch is powered on will activate the power amplifier When the Model 7 250 is activated the front panel display lights blue The display can then be controlled by a rear panel dimmer switch see Rear Panel in three modes High Off and Low Note When the status of the Model 7 250 changes relay checks may be audible This is normal operation OPERATION ZA SUN V N 9 APUTS gt _ _ _ _ _ j SINGLE ENDED BALANCED BALANCED SINGLE ENDED a O O QN gt gt ILO NY 3 O RIGHT B J U J L J LEFT O XY PIN 1 QU P O GND PIN 2 CARY AUDIO DESIGN J L J j DESIGNED ENGINEERED AND
23. t to power on and off your amplifier When installing the trigger cable never have the controlling source or amplifier powered on Doing so will cause the trigger device to work improperly and could cause damage to both the source and amplifier POWER CONNECTION SAFETY After all audio and system connections have been made connect the power cord to an AC power source Be sure that the Model 7 250 is powered off and that the device connected to the remote trigger input is off when connecting the power cord and plugging it into an AC outlet Do not plug the Model 7 250 directly into the Switched Accessory outlet of another device These outlets are intended for use with low current draw products such as tuners CD players or cassette decks These outlets are not designed to handle the high current draw of a power amplifier Using these outlets for a power amplifier is a significant safety hazard 12 OPERATION SOURCE COMPONENT CONNECTIONS amp OUTPUT SETTINGS Make all connections before powering on the Model 7 250 It is also recommended that you power on the source components and processor in your system before powering on the Model 7 250 This avoids the possibility of any pops or transients from other components being amplified and sent to the speakers Always start with a low volume level on the controller or preamplifier to avoid potential damage to the speakers All volume and level adjustments are made on your preamplifier co
24. tive unit or the refund of the purchase price at the option of Cary Audio Design Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or consequential damages Any implied warranties imposed by law terminate one 1 year from the date of purchase INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS Export markets Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America It provides no other warranties expressed or implied If you are living outside the USA please consult with your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local warranty 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 0 0 0 0 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 0 O 0 0 0 0 0
25. und after visual inspection take care not to destroy the evidence If necessary document the damage with photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your component from damage should you wish to store it or ship it for after sales service To ensure optimal performance pay particular attention to instructions below and to other precautions that appear throughout this user guide DO be careful when moving the amplifier as it is quite heavy DO install the Model 7 250 on a solid flat level surface such as a table or shelf The Model 7 250 can also be installed in a standard 19 inch equipment rack using an optional rack mount kit available from an authorized Cary Audio Design dealer Do NOT install the Model 7 250 on a surface that is unstable or unable to support all four feet DO select a dry well ventilated location out of direct sunlight Do NOT expose the Model 7 250 to high temperatures humidity steam smoke dampness or excessive dust Avoid installing the Model 7 250 near radiators and other heat producing appliances Do NOT install the Model 7 250 near unshielded TV or FM antennas cable TV decoders or other RF emitting devices that might cause interference Do NOT place the Model 7 250 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the ventil
26. y Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay for damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost or damaged in shipment Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis The standard non warranty service bench fee is 125 plus charges for parts and materials This may change and is not a quote for service Please call us at 919 355 0010 for more information about out of warranty service and repair fees CAUTION Never remove or insert the back panel AC plug when the unit is on or the AC power cord is plugged into the wall 16 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 the CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a 1 one year from purchase date exchange policy Any digital drive design whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player has a limited one year parts a
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