Instruction Manual

Table of Contents 1 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stewart Audio CVA Se-
ries power amplier. This amplier 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 amplier 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 amplier is the result of years of expe-
rience in the design and manufacture of quality ampliers. As such it
provides a combination of performance and operational benets that
simply cannot be found in conventional ampliers.
 Sub Compact 1/4 rack package
 CobraNet for two channels of net work audio
 Mono constant voltage amplier (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 amplier 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 Amplier 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 Specications ····························································· 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