Cary Audio Design CAD 211 FE Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

 

 

     Congratulations!   
 

     You have just purchased one of the most outstanding amplifiers ever made. After 17 years of    

     continuous production we proudly announce the CAD 211 

Founder’s

 Edition! Operating the amplifier is      

     a simple procedure. Each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating    

     

situation. Note that if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, 

 

     damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new CAD 211 FE power   

     amplifier. 

 

     When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: 

 

WARNING:  

 

Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions properly may result in 
personal injury or death! 

 

CAUTION: 

 

No risk or personal injury; however, misuse or failure to follow instructions 
may result in damage to equipment. 

 
NOTE: 

 

No risk of personal injury or equipment damage; however, misuse or failure to 
follow instructions may prevent proper performance of the equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for CAD 211 FE

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 o CAD 211 FE Mono Power Amplifier NOTE Before installing your new component please read this ma...

Page 2: ...Unpacking 7 Warranty Card 7 Placement 7 Power Requirements 7 Speaker Cables 7 Interconnect Cables 8 Operation On Off Power Switch 9 Standby Toggle Switch 9 Break In Period 9 Service and Care Replacin...

Page 3: ...unit away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other units including amplifiers that produce heat 8 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet create ventilation to protect...

Page 4: ...he building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 20 FCC INFORMATION FOR USER CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cary Audio Design could void the user s authori...

Page 5: ...this owner s manual damage may result Please read this manual carefully before operating your new CAD 211 FE power amplifier When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual these definiti...

Page 6: ...s NOISE 80 dB below rated output SENSITIVITY 2 0 Volt zero feedback for full output COUPLING CAPACITORS Cardas Gold Film and Foil POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS 4 1500 Fd 450V TRANSFORMERS 1 EI Laminated cor...

Page 7: ...ion Rear Apron Features INPUT Signal input connection via shielded RCA interconnect cable or balanced input via XLR pin 1 GND pin 2 pin 3 OUTPUT Three 5 way binding posts provide output to the speaker...

Page 8: ...py of the original sales receipt from your AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER to validate the warranty if ever needed The warranty is for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subs...

Page 9: ...tions and 300B tube bias settings Page 11 shows 300B tube pin configuration FAILURE TO INSTALL THE TUBES CORRECTLY WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT Watch the tube pins carefully on the 300B tube during installati...

Page 10: ...he rear of the unit to operate The installed 845 output tubes will light up Break In Period The tubes capacitors and the output transformers take approximately 100 hours of music playing to fully sett...

Page 11: ...d Stock NOS types of 845 6SL7 or 300B tubes will work fine in the CAD 211 Founder s Edition amplifier The voltages are fine for all available types WARNING Make sure the amplifier is unplugged 30 minu...

Page 12: ...nd repair fees WARNING Make no attempt to put the CAD 211 FE in service outside of the cabinet or with the cabinet open Contact with the high voltages found inside the unit can be fatal Remove the AC...

Page 13: ...high readjust to proper bias setting of 100 mA Replace bad interconnect cable Popping or Spitting noise Noisy tube Check bias of output tubes If noise is in one channel through the speaker swap one se...

Page 14: ...hould be reset when installing a new replacement 845 tube The LARGE pair of 300B tube pins should be installed toward the front of the CAD 211 FE amplifier tube socket Look carefully at the tube pins...

Page 15: ...t the pins and install the large pins to the front of the socket all will be fine These 300B tube pin installation instructions are valid for the 211 FE only 300B Tube Socket Pin Layout in the CAD 211...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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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