Cary Audio Design SLP 03 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
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Operating this component is a simple procedure. 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 unit into operation.
CONNECTIONS
Balanced Inputs: Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from a
source component with balanced outputs.
Single-ended Inputs: Accepts right-channel and left-channel (single-ended) RCA
connection inputs from a source component.
Balanced Main Outputs: These are for connection to the XLR input jacks of an accompanying
power amplifier or electronic crossover.
Single-ended Outputs: These are for connection to the RCA input jacks of an accompanying
power amplifier or electronic crossover.
CHECKING CONNECTIONS
1. Make sure that all the connections are proper by referring to the rear panel labels.
2. Check the directivity of stereo separation (right channel to right channel, left channel to left
channel).
3. Check the directivity of pin cord connection, if your patch cables are labeled for direction of
connection.
SWITCHING ON
POWER button
• Press once to turn the power ON.
• Press again to set to the OFF position and turn the power off. The SLP 03 will enter
into Standby and the blue LED will light.
SOURCE SELECT buttons
• Press once to select the desired input source.
VOLUME knob
• Turn the volume knob to the desired listening level.
BREAKING-IN
• The SLP 03 requires at least 100 hours of continuous operation after it is first turned
on to sound its best. This gives the materials in various circuit components a chance to
"form" so audio signals achieve greater definition, smoothness and transparency.
Although the unit will sound spectacular when you first operate it, it will improve in
sound quality as it completes the “burn in” of the vacuum tubes. This is normal for new
vacuum tubes. During the vacuum tube manufacturing process, the insides are coated
with special compounds designed to burn off with heat to finish making the vacuum
inside the tube. This is why the “burn in” process is necessary when using new tubes.