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SA-500.1
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 2 Welcome Product Features .................................................................................................................................. 4 Unpacking and Installation .................................................................................................................... 6 Specifications ..........
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous un- insulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel service this component. ALERT: The triangle with the exclamation point symbol on the component suggests that the owner refer to i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating
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WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the SA-500.1 power amplifier. The introduction of the SA-500.1 solid-state power amplifier represents an all new amplifier design. It embodies a new modular approach that ensures consistency in performance, and ease of manufacture and serviceability. In implementing the new design, we have dramatically improved performance and current-handling capacity over our previous models while still maintaining the highest levels of sonic q
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WELCOME The SA-500.1 power amplifier features include: Single-ended RCA or XLR balanced inputs 500 Watts/8 ohms; 1000 Watts/4 ohms Remote trigger (works with +3.3 to +24 Volts DC) Overbuilt power supply employs a massive 1500 kVA power transformer and in excess of 82,000 uF of capacitance Protection against short circuits, device failures, miswiring, and internal faults. Thermal as well as DC offset protection Matched output transistors Stable with mismatched, reactive
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WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping. Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is discovered, document the damage with photographs, contact the transport carrier immediately, and retain the packing as evidence. We str
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SPECIFICATIONS Operating the SA-500.1 amplifier is a simple procedure since 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 occur. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new SA-500.1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL POWER BUTTON The Power Button performs no function when the amplifier is powered off with the rear panel Master Power Switch. When the rear panel Master Power Switch is powered on, the SA-500.1 is in Standby mode. Pressing the front panel Power Button when the rear panel master panel switch is powered on will activate the power amplifier. When the SA-500.1 is activated, the LED above the power button lights blue. Note: When the statu
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. UNBALANCED (RCA) INPUT JACK Provides unbalanced audio input from source. 2. BALANCED (XLR) INPUT JACK Provides balanced audio input from source. Note: Please use balanced OR unbalanced connectors. Do NOT use both. Never make or break connections to the SA-500.1 unless the SA-500.1 and all associated components are powered off. 9
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Do not connect the outputs of the SA-500.1 to the outputs of other amplifiers or to a speaker switchbox or volume control with a common ground. If you are unsure, check with Cary Audio or the manufacturer of the device. Failure to follow this can damage your amplifier and void its warranty. 3. FUSE HOLDER Use only 8A (120v) or 4A (240v) 4. AC POWER CONNECTOR/ MAIN POWER SWITCH Connect to AC mains using the included power supply cord. Turn the m
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SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Clean the cabinet housing and front panel of the SA- 500.1 with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner (such as Windex). Removing the cover during cleaning is not advised. The frequency of cleaning will vary based on the cleanliness of the environment and the number of hours the SA-500.1 is operated. FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of your SA-500.1 to keep maintenance problems
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LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States 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
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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 You Can 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. Contact Cary Audio at 919-355-0010 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number prior to
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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. International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purcha
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