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AUDIO ELECTRONICS Constellation Owner's Manual - Diagrams

Summary of Constellation

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    Note: before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new audio electronics...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents important safety instructions ............................................................................................................. 2 welcome thank you .............................................................................................................................

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    Important safety instructions warning: the triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous un- insulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts in...

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    Important safety instructions 17. Important safety note: before connecting a new product such as the cinema 12 to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the ac power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may a...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome thank you thank you for purchasing the new constellation preamplifier from audio electronics by cary audio! Cary audio has a long history of providing the high-end community true audiophile sound quality with its award winning line of tube and solid state amplification and digital products f...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications the following section describes the constellation preamplifier’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Basic specifications .............................................................................................................

  • Page 7: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays the following section describes the constellation preamplifier’s basic features. The features are subject to change without notice or obligation. Product features when music is the goal, the new constellation tube preamplifier is a perfect choice. The constellation uses the exc...

  • Page 8: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays front panel 1. Power press once to turn the power on. The power indicator will blink for twenty (20) seconds and then stay on, at which point the unit is ready to operate. Press again to turn the power off. 2. Ir eye receives infra-red signals from the included remote control 3...

  • Page 9: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays rear panel 1. Line 1 input line level source input 1 2. Line 2 input line level source input 2 3. Line 3 input line level source input 3 4. Line output line level output for connecting to an amplifier’s inputs 5. Ac power ac fuse (1 amp, slow-blow) attach the correct power cord...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation unpacking this section describes the proper unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking all audio electronics shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping condi...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation placement in general, the location of your new constellation preamplifier is not critical. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure optimum performance. Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiator or other heating units. Keep the top of the constellation clear of books, paper...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation 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 putt...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation cables the interconnect cables from the output jacks of the constellation preamplifier to the input jacks on the power amplifier(s), and from the source units to the constellation preamplifier, can be any convenient length your set-up requires. The choice of a high quality interconnect cab...

  • Page 14: Service And Care

    Service and care care and cleaning the cabinet housing and front panel of the constellation may be cleaned with a soft cloth and windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the constellation is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. Caution: d...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide symptom cause remedy hum or "buzzing" through speakers ground loop intermittent or poor connection of interconnect ground install 2-pin adapter on ac cord to float the ground replace interconnect "popping or spitting" noisenoisy tube if noise is in one channel through the speak...

  • Page 16: Diagrams

    Diagrams tube placement chart every individually boxed tube (2) is labeled to match the above diagram. Insert each tube in the correct position. 6sn7 (2) caution: make sure the unit is powered off before inserting the tubes. 15.

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty audio electronics warrants to the original purchaser for the following audio electronics products for the periods indicated: 1. Power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, and digital to analog convertors (dac) have a one (1) year parts and labor warranty from the date o...

  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    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 can you get service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to audio electronics ...

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    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 y...

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