Cary Audio Design CAD 300 SEI Installation, Unpacking, Warranty Card, Placement, Cables

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 SEI 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 radiator or other heating units. Keep the top of the CAD 300 SEI clear of books, paper or other equipment to protect against overheating.

Power Requirements

The CAD 300 SEI is designed to operate from house current mains. The design voltage is 117 VAC at 50/60Hz. (Foreign units 220 VAC at 50/60Hz.)

Cables

The speaker cables from the output posts of the CAD 300 SEI 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 SEI. 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.

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