Instruction Manual
Table of Contents 1 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stewart Audio CVA Se-
ries power amplier. This amplier has been designed and built to pro-
vide you with years of high-quality audio performance and trouble-free
operation. If after reading this manual you should have any questions
concerning amplier installation and operation, please contact your Au-
thorized Stewart Dealer, or you may contact us directly using the con-
tact information provided on the back of this manual.
1.1 Features
Your Stewart Audio CVA Series amplier is the result of years of expe-
rience in the design and manufacture of quality ampliers. As such it
provides a combination of performance and operational benets that
simply cannot be found in conventional ampliers.
Sub Compact 1/4 rack package
CobraNet for two channels of net work audio
Mono constant voltage amplier (100V or 70.7V)
Selectable priority switching (NET+ only)
Remote volume control (NET+ only)
Multiple mounting options
External inline power supply
Made in the USA
1.2 Using this Manual
In order to obtain maximum performance from your CVA Series Ampli-
er, please take time to read this brief owner’s manual and carefully
follow the guidelines for connection and operation.
This manual provides you with the information necessary to safely in-
stall and operate your new CVA Series amplier in the most common
scenarios. If you nd yourself requiring additional assistance, please
feel free to contact your Authorized Dealer, or you may contact us di-
rectly using the contact information provided on the back of this manu-
al.
Important Safety Instructions ······························································ 2
Table of Contents ··············································································· 4
1 Welcome ························································································ 5
1.1 Features ·············································································· 5
1.2 Using this Manual ······························································· 5
2 Setup ······························································································· 6
2.1 Setup Precautions ······························································· 6
2.2 Amplier Installation ···························································· 6
2.2.1 Pole-Mount Installation ··········································· 6
2.2.2 Universal-Mount Installation ·································· 7
2.2.3 Product Dimensions ·············································· 8
2.3 Proper Cooling Considerations ··········································· 8
2.4 Input Connections ······························································ 9
2.4.1 Balanced Input Connections ·································· 9
2.4.2 Unbalanced Input Connections ···························· 10
2.5 Output Connections ·························································· 11
2.5.1 Constant Voltage ················································· 11
2.5.2 Wiring Example ···················································· 12
3 Operation ····················································································· 13
3.1 Operation Precautions ······················································· 13
3.2 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ································ 14
3.2.1 Indicators ······························································ 16
3.2.2 Controls ································································ 16
3.2.3 Remote Volume Control ······································ 17
3.2.4 Signal Priority Switching ······································ 17
3.3 CobraNet ·········································································· 18
4 Troubleshooting ·········································································· 21
5 Technical Specications ····························································· 22
6 Warranty Information ·································································· 23
6.1 Warranty Summary ··························································· 23
6.1.1 Eligibility for Factory Repair ·································· 23
6.2 Return Procedure ····························································· 23
6.2.1 Return Authorization ············································· 24
6.2.2 Packaging Instructions ·········································· 24
6.2.3 Shipping Instructions ············································ 24
6.2.4 Estimate Approval ················································· 25
6.2.5 Payment of Non-Warranty Repair ························ 25
7 Accessories ·················································································· 26
8 Notes ···························································································· 27