Cary Audio Design 7.125 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

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 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: 

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. 
This 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. 
 

Summary of Contents for 7.125

Page 1: ...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 Model 7 125 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 ...

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Page 3: ...rations 7 Controls Displays Front Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Operation Remote Trigger Power On 13 Power Connection Safety 13 Source Component Connections Output Settings 14 Protection Mode 14 Specifications Specifications 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Care and Cleaning 18 Factory Service 18 Non Warranty Repairs 18 United States Limited Warranty 19 ...

Page 4: ... 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 rel...

Page 5: ...personnel 19 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 20 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit ask the service technician to perform safet...

Page 6: ...r 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 betwe...

Page 7: ...voltage for extra headroom at the outputs Stable with mismatched reactive or unusual loads Soft start circuit prevents Brown outs when amplifier is turned on In addition the Model 7 125 includes high quality RCA gold plated and XLR input connectors The Model 7 125 also includes high quality heavy duty speaker output connectors A trigger input connector allows the Model 7 125 to be powered on and o...

Page 8: ...ngerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Appears on the component to indicate important 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 Calls attention to a procedure practice condit...

Page 9: ...r 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 If necessary document the damage with photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately Carefully remove your new component from its pac...

Page 10: ...o 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 7 125 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...

Page 11: ...el 7 125 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 7 125 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 7 125 changes relay checks may be audible ...

Page 12: ...in out of XLR connectors Never make or break connections to the Model 7 125 unless the Model 7 125 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 bare...

Page 13: ...o power on the Model 7 125 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 normal 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 Note The...

Page 14: ...o the preamplifier or processor through its low level inputs Do not under any circumstances connect the amplifier to a subwoofer through its high level speaker inputs There is a potential of damaging the amplifier using this type of connection due to differences in grounding schemes used by some subwoofer manufacturers Failing to observe the following precaution will void your warranty ...

Page 15: ...it 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 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 Once you have verified that the tri...

Page 16: ...vel on the controller or preamplifier to avoid potential damage to the speakers All volume and level adjustments are made on your preamplifier controller or surround processor When using the Model 7 125 for the first time you should re set the output levels of the channels on your processor PROTECTION MODE The Model 7 125 is equipped to protect itself against potentially damaging conditions such a...

Page 17: ...t 7 pairs of heavy duty gold plated binding posts Power Output 7 x 125w RMS 8 ohms 7 x 190w RMS 4 ohms from 20Hz to 20KHz from 20Hz to 20KHz Frequency Response 20Hz 20KHz 0 1 dB THD Less than 0 05 at rated output Signal to Noise Ratio Greater than 100dB below full rated power A weighted Crosstalk Greater than 90dB from 20Hz to 20KHz Damping Factor Greater than 400 from 10Hz to 400Hz Slew Rate 50V ...

Page 18: ...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 If a 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 o...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...rn the Model 7 125 power amplifier to the factory without a Return Authorization number RA from the Customer Service Department Cary 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 pl...

Page 21: ...ly 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...

Page 22: ...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 defective 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 l...

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Page 25: ...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 ...

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