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C 306 REFERENCE PREAMPLIFIER C 306 POWER PREAMPLIFIER SETUP MUTE ENTER POLARITY DISPLAY VOLUME SELECT RECORD OUTPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS CARY AUDIO DESIGN, INC., C 306 PREAMPLIFIER S/N: [ ] 117V 50~60Hz [ ] 220V 50~60Hz AC MAINS 1 2 IR input RS 232 Trigger output 2 1 RIGHT CHANNEL INPUTS LEFT CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL 6 5 4 3 2 1 Front Panel, Rear Panel & Remote Control P4-9 Specifications P.10 Installation P.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Front Panel 9 10 11 C 306 POWER PREAMPLIFIER SETUP MUTE ENTER POLARITY 1 2 DISPLAY VOLUME SELECT 1 8 3 4 5 6 7 POWER button: * Press once to turn the power on. * Press again to set to the"OFF" position and turn the power off. 2 SELECT knob: * This knob is normally used to select among the various inputs of the C 306, with the resulting selections being shown in the display window, immediately to the right of the select knob.
Front Panel POLARITY button: 5 * Press this button to invert the polarity ( sometimes called "absolute phase"of the outputs of the C 306. 6 VOLUME knob: * This control is normally used to adjust the listening volume. When in BALANCE mode, this knob is used to vary the relative output of the Left and Right channels. It is also used during setup for various adjustments.
Rear Panel 1 3 2 5 4 1 RECORD OUTPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS CARY AUDIO DESIGN, INC., C 306 PREAMPLIFIER S/N: [ ] 117V 50~60Hz [ ] 220V 50~60Hz AC MAINS 1 2 IR input Trigger output RS 232 2 1 RIGHT CHANNEL INPUTS LEFT CHANNEL INPUTS MAIN OUTPUTS 1 2 3 6 1 4 5 7 6 RIGHT CHANNEL 8 9 LEFT CHANNEL 9 8 6 5 4 3 7 2 1 6 ANALOG RECORD OUTPUT JACK (RCA UNBALANCED): * Use these jacks for connection to the right-channel and left-channel tape inputs of your recorder.
Rear Panel 6 BALANCED INPUTS 1-3: * Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment with balanced outputs. * The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input are: 2 3 1 Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to the C 306.
Remote Control Switching the power on and off. Muting sound. Resuming sound. ENTER DISPLAY Use the left or right Navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the C 306 Display. SETUP - < SELECTOR > VOLUME + 1--> 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0 a/A + 10 CLEAR L _ BALANCE POLARITY Use the up or down Navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the C 306 Display.
Remote Control MUTE 1--> 2 AB C 3 DEF 4 GH I 5 JK L 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUVI 9 WXYZ 0 a/A POWER VOLUME + < BALANCE < Use the ten buttons to create a name of your own choosing, up to twenty characters long. < INPUT SELECTOR < L BALANCE R Use the two buttons to fine-tune the relative balance of the Left and Right channel from your listening position using the VOLUME buttons, in 0.1 dB increments.
Specifications_________________________________________ Operating the C 306 Preamplifier is a simple procedure, since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new Cary Audio Design C 306 in operation. The following definitions are applicable to this manual. Please follow these definitions carefully.
Installation_____________________________________________ This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for the C 306 Preamplifier. WARNING MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE C 306 PREAMPLIFIER IN SERVICE WITH THE TOP COVER REMOVED. CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE THE C 306 PREAMPLIFIER CAN BE FATAL !!!!! 2.1 Unpacking All shipping containers have been specifically designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions.
Customizing Your C 306 3.1 SETUP OVERVIEW: The C 306 Preamplifier has many provisions for custom-tailoring the system's operation to match your preferences.
Customizing Your C 306 Equalizer 1-3 Digital Audio Tape 1-3 VCR 1-3 Cassette 1-3 Mine-Dise Player 1-3 CD Recorder 1-3 Phono 1-3 Tuner 1-3 Auxiliary Input 1-3 DA Converter 1-3 CARY CD player 1-3 CARY DVD player 1-3 CARY DA Converter 1-3 CARY Tuner 1-3 Input a new name....._ 3.
Customizing Your C 306 To change the mute level: * press SETUP to enter the setup menu * turn the SELECT knob (or use the up or down NAVIGATE buttons on the remote) to move to "MUTE LEVEL" mode * turn the VOLUME knob (or use the left or right NAVIGATE buttons on the remote) to choose the mute mode you want * press ENTER to save change the menu items * press SETUP to exit the setup menu 3.
Operation C 306 POWER PREAMPLIFIER SETUP MUTE ENTER POLARITY 1 1 DISPLAY VOLUME SELECT 3 1 NORMAL OPERATION: The majority of time you spend with your C 306 will be spent in normal operation. During normal operation, the display indicates the name of the input you have selected and listening volume. The VOLUME knob increases or decreases the volume in 0.1dB increments above 50 ( and in 1.0 dB steps below this low level). The SELECT knob selects the source to be listened to at any point in time.
Service and Care 5.1 C 306 Preampfilier Care and Cleaning The cabinet housing and front panel of the C 306 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex® or a mild window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by the operating environment cleanliness. Do not use benzene, harsh or abrasive chemicals to clean the front or rear panel as they may remove or damage the labels. 5.
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States that Cary Audio Design vacuum tube or solid state power amplifiers, surround sound processors or preamplifiers shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.
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