Installation – Cary Audio Design CAD 500 User Manual
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INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________
 
This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. 
 
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WITH IMPROPER FUSES. 
NEVER REMOVE / INSERT AC LINE CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. 
 
 
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
The power amplifier is designed for use inside climate controlled rooms. It must be protected from the 
elements and temperature extremes. For example, avoid placing the unit in extremely hot locations such 
as near radiators or other heating units. Avoid installation where it might be damp or wet to avoid 
potential shock hazards. 
 
Power Requirements 
Your new power amplifier is designed to operate from residential or commercial AC current mains. The 
design voltage is 117 VAC at 50/60Hz for USA. (Export units 234 VAC at 50/60Hz or 117 VAC at 50/60 Hz.) 
 
Cables
The speaker cables from the CAD 500 MB or Cary Cinema power amplifier can be any convenient length 
that your individual speaker set-up requires. Select quality speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve the 
outstanding performance capabilities of your Cary Cinema amplifier. Heavy gauge #14 wire is suitable for 
