Installation
1. Turn off any associated components prior to connecting the Cantata m100 Amplifier. This minimizes the
chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system.
2. Set the power switch on the rear of the unit to the OFF position, attach the power cord and connect it to your
electrical outlet. (The OFF position is selected when the “
O
” symbol on the switch is depressed.)
3. Connect the analog outputs of your pre-amplifier or Cantata Music Center to each m100 amplifier via RCA
or XLR interconnects (but never both RCA and XLR at the same time).
Each m100 is shipped with a
jumper in the XLR input. This jumper must be left in place when using the RCA input. Simply remove
the jumper to use the XLR input.
4. Connect your speakers to the output jacks on the rear of the amplifier. There are two sets of output jacks
provided to assist with bi-wired configurations. The two sets are in parallel internally. Use either set if using
standard speaker cables. CAUTION! The differential circuitry employed in the m100 amplifier requires
special attention when connecting speakers. Do not connect negative speaker terminals of two amplifiers
together. Do not connect the negative speaker terminals to ground. Do not connect the m100 amplifier to a
speaker selector device that employs a ground scheme, as it may short-circuit the amplifier output. Be sure
to observe proper polarity (red +, blue -). You can connect the yellow jack to a loudspeaker ground if it is
available.
5. Turn on the rest of your system. It is a good habit to turn the amplifier on last, and off first, to prevent surges
and transients from reaching your loudspeakers.
6. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel of the Cantata m100 Amplifier. (The ON position is
selected when the “
I
” symbol on the switch is depressed.) The unit will begin in low-power standby mode.
Press the standby button on the front panel. The unit will take a few seconds to initialize and music can then
be enjoyed.
Unpacking
After unpacking your Cantata m100 Amplifier, inspect it for any shipping damage and contact us immediately if
any is found. Do not plug the unit into any outlet if you discover any shipping damage.
Please keep all packing materials for future transport of your amplifier, and please do not detach the foam from
the inside of the shipping crate. The crate is designed for easy reuse should it be needed and is well-tested to en-
sure the safety of the device. Shipping the unit in anything other than its original crate may result in damage that
is not covered by warranty. If you require a replacement crate or other packing materials, please contact Resolu-
tion Audio.
