Cary Audio Design CAD 120S Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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. 

 

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. 

 

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Summary of Contents for CAD 120S

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 o o o o o o o o CAD 120S MkII Stereo Power Amplifier NOTE Before installing your new component please read this...

Page 2: ...Controls and Displays Front Panel 9 Top Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Operation Speaker Binding Posts 11 Triode or Ultra Linear Mode Switch 11 Power ON OFF Switch 11 Bias Measurement and Adjustment 11 Break...

Page 3: ...nded 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 no...

Page 4: ...roduce heat 23 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...

Page 5: ...ipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected 27 OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside ant...

Page 6: ...age complete I needed to have this new baby on display at the January 2007 CES Show During the CES Show it became evident we had a winner of a product Countless people wanted to listen to the CAD 120S...

Page 7: ...front panel selector button There are LED lights above the mode selection button to show which mode the power amplifier is working in for visual confirmation Another nice feature is that the amplifie...

Page 8: ...iginal packing cartons to protect your component from damage should you wish to store it or ship it at a later date In the Box When unpacking your CAD 120S power amplifier make sure the following acce...

Page 9: ...nputs XLR balanced or RCA single ended Noise and Hum 80 dB Input Impedance 100K both RCA and Balanced Frequency Response 17 Hz 25 KHz flat 1 watt Tubes 2 6SN7 input gain stage 2 6SN7 driver tubes 8 KT...

Page 10: ...F 2 LEFT CHANNEL BIAS Indicates a proper DC current of between 130 to 150 ma 3 RIGHT CHANNEL BIAS Indicates a proper DC current of between 130 to 150 ma 4 MODE Press this button to change between Trio...

Page 11: ...UT 5 TUBE FUSE AMP FAST BLOW RIGHT CHANNEL 6 BIAS ADJUST POTENTIOMETER RIGHT CHANNEL 130 150 ma 7 AC POWER MAIN FUSE 4 AMP SLOW BLOW 8 TUBE FUSE AMP FAST BLOW LEFT CHANNEL 9 BIAS ADJUSTMENT POTENTIOME...

Page 12: ...l light up blue The vacuum tubes will light as well To power down turn off simply push the power button once again and the soft start system will remove the main AC power from the power supply in the...

Page 13: ...20S will sound good right out of the box but it will improve within a short time After the first 50 100 hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass This break in period is true with quality...

Page 14: ...rtment 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 shipmen...

Page 15: ...rom a Accident acts of nature misuse abuse neglect or unauthorized product modifications b Improper installation removal or maintenance or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product c Re...

Page 16: ...ce d The buyer s name and address e Describe in detail the problem f Note the unit s model number and serial number 3 Deliver by either of these methods a With all freight and insurance charges prepai...

Page 17: ...ou 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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