Nakamichi CA 5 II Owners Manual

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Nakamichi

CA- SAH/CA' 511

Control Amplifier
Owners Manual

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CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL

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The lightning llaah with arrowhead
symbol. within an equilateral triangle. Is
Intended to alert the user ol the wound.
ot uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure. that may
be at autlicient magnitude to constitute a
rrsli ol electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
Nullstaral triangle is intended to alert
the user ol the presence cl important
operating and maintenance ism-ctngl
instructions. in the litarature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE

This equipment generates and uses radio
treduency energy and Il not installed and used
property. that is, in strict accordance With the
manulecturers instructions, may cause

interlerence to radio and television reception. It

has been type tested and lound to comply with
the limits tor a Class E computing device in
accordance with the apecilrcations In Subpart
J oi Part 15 at FCC Rules. which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interlerence In a residential installation,
However, there is no guarantee that
interterence will not occur in a particular
installation. II this equipment does cause
interlerertce to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment all and on. the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interterence by one or
more at the loltowtng measures
- reorient the receiving antenna
- relocate this equipment with respect to the
receiver
- move this equipment away trom the receiver
- plug this equipment into a dillerent outlet
so that equipment and receiver are on
ditlerenl branch circuits.
ll necessary. the user should consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician lcr additional suggestions, The user
may tind the lollowlng booklet prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission hetpiui:
"How to Identity and Resolve Radio-TV
lntertsrenca Problems".
This booklet is available train the us.
Government Printing Ollice. Washington. DC
20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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Congratulations!

You have mason a truly outstanding product. The Nakamichi CA-SAI is a control
amplifier designed to provide superior pertormanoe and utterly pure signal
transmission. It achieves this aim without relying on a large amount at negative
leedback. The Multi-Regulated Power Supply and Isolated-Ground principle attectively
eliminate crosstalk and inlerterence arising in the power supply. Only strictly selected,
high quality parts are used throughout. such as metal-Iilm resistors and circuit boards
with oxygen-tree copper traces. Circuit design Is simple and ellective. The ultimate
result is music reproduction without the slightest trace at coloration.

In order to take lull advantage at this units superior performance. please read this
manual In Its entirety and retain it for Iuture reterence.

Thank you.
Nakamlchi Corporation.

Please record the Model Number and Serial
Number in the space provided below and
retain these numbers.

Model Number and Serial Number are located
on the rear panel at the unit

Serial Number:

Safety Instructions

The lollowing solely Instructions have been
Included In compliance with selety standard
regulations. Please read them carelully.

1. Read Instructions-Alt the salety and
operating instructions snottld be real
belore the appliance Is operated.

2 Relaln lnetructlona-Tne solely and
operating Instructions should be retained
lor Iuture reterence.

a Heed Warnings-Miners to all warnings on
the appliance and in the operating
instructions.

s. Follow Instructions-All operating and use
Instructions should be lollowed.

5 Water and Moisture-The appliance should
not be used near water-tor example, near
a bathtub, washbowl. kitchen sink, laundry
tub. In a wet basement. or near a swimming
pool. etc

6. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be
used only with a can or stand that to
recommended by the manulacturer.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
a recommended by the manulacturer.

a. Ventilation-The appliance should be
situated so that Its locetlort or pofltlon dose
not interfere with Its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed. sole. rug or similar
surlace that may block the venulation
openings: or placed in a built-in Installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the Ilow oi air through the
ventilation openings.

9. Heat-The appliance should be situated
away lrom heat sources such as radiators.
heat registers. stoves. or other appliances
(including ampllllersi which produce heat.

tilPower Sources-The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only or the
type described In the operating Instructions
or as marked on the appliance.

11.Grounding or Polarization -Precaullons
should be taken so that the grounding or

polarization means of an appliance Is not
deleated.
l2.Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by Items
placed upon or against them. paying
particular attention to cords at plugs.
convenience receptacles. and the point
where they exit irorn the appliance.

lacleaning-Tha appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manulacturer.

l4.Nonuse Periods-The power cord oi the
appliance should be unplugged irorn the
outlet when tell unused lor along period at
time.

l5.0b)oct and Liquid Entry-Care should be

taken so that oblects do not tell and liquids
are not spilled Into the enclosure through
openings.

t6. Damage Requiring Service-The appliance

should be serviced by quslllled service

personnel when:

A The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged: or.

R Meets have lotion, or liquid has been
spilled Into the appliance; or,

C. The appliance has been uposed to

rain: or,

D. The appliance does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in parlormance: or.

E The appltance has been dropped. or the
enclosure damaged.

t7.Servlcing-The user should not attempt to

service the appliance beyond that
dascnbed In the operating Instruction. All
other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

Carhg tor the Exterior Flt-ll

Caring tor the exterior panels at the unit
should be limited to wiping with a soil.
dry cloth Award using solvents or
alcohol-based cleaners.