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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Features .........................................
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.
INSTALLATION 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.
INTRODUCTION It took over three years of painstaking research, engineering, listening, and refining, before Cary Audio was ready to release the PH-302 MkII. But now that it's here, even the most demanding record enthusiasts will realize this exotic unit is dedicated to nothing short of incomparable vinyl playback. The PH-302 MkII is a vacuum tube design utilizing four 6SL7 dual triodes. The RIAA equalization curve is derived from a passive RC circuit located between the two gain stages.
SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the PH-302 MkII phono preamplifier at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. ............................................................................................................................................................ CIRCUIT TYPE Direct Coupled, Single-ended Class A ................................................................................................................
FEATURES Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ POWER SWITCH On/off toggle switch ............................................................................................................................................................ MM/MC SWITCH Toggle to change from mm to mc ...................................................................................................
OPERATION Resistance Loading Selector Switch Operation Change Starting with serial number 130540. The PH-302 MkII phono inputs have been changed in their operation with respect to the resistance loading switch on the back of the unit. The phono inputs have been changed in order to maximize the volume level and to provide a lower noise level when using moving coil phono cartridges. The operation of the resistance selector switch has changed only in respect to the moving magnet inputs.
INSTALLATION This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Cary Audio 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.
SERVICE AND CARE The chassis may be cleaned with a soft towel and Windex® (or a similar window cleaner). Spray it on the cleaning cloth to moisten it, not on the component. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals as they may remove the labels from the chassis. The frequency and need of cleaning will be governed by operating environmental conditions. Avoid letting the component become dusty or wet. A ‘feather duster’ type cleaner will also work well for cleaning the component.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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