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INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________ This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component.
Unpacking
All Cary Audio Design shipping containers have been specially designed to protect their 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 packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping
damage. We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your amplifier from
damage should you wish to store it or ship it for after-sales service.
Warranty Card
IN THE USA: If you are the original purchaser of a new unit from an AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN
DEALER, please fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within
15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in
case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the
warranty section at the end of this manual for details. Please be certain to keep a copy 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 subsequent owner.
OUTSIDE THE USA: Your local Authorized Cary Audio Design Distributor will make his own warranty policy
for your country. Please check with them for the terms of warranty for your new amplifier.
Placement
In general, the location of your new CAD 300 SE Signature amplifier is not critical. The best placement in
your system is near the speaker system with short lengths of speaker cables. Certain precautions must be
taken to ensure optimum performance. Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiators or other
heating units. Keep the top of the CAD 300 SE Signature clear of books, paper or other equipment to
protect against overheating.
Power Requirements
The CAD 300 SE Signature is designed to operate from house current mains. The design voltage is 117
VAC at 50/60Hz. (Foreign units 234 VAC at 50/60Hz)
Cables
The speaker cables from the output posts of the CAD 300 SE Signature to the speaker system can be any
convenient length your set-up requires. Select speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve the outstanding
performance capabilities of your CAD 300 SE Signature. Heavy gauge #16 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.