Stewart Audio CVA50-1 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
This amplifier proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.
1 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stewart Audio CVA Se-
ries power amplifier. This amplifier has been designed and built to pro-
vide you with years of high-quality audio performance and trouble-free
operation. If after reading this manual you should have any questions
concerning amplifier installation and operation, please contact your Au-
thorized Stewart Dealer, or you may contact us directly using the con-
tact information provided on the back of this manual.
1.1 Features
Your Stewart Audio CVA Series amplifier is the result of years of ex-
perience in the design and manufacture of quality amplifiers. As such it
provides a combination of performance and operational benefits that
simply cannot be found in conventional amplifiers.
 Sub Compact 1/4 rack package
 Mono constant voltage amplifier (25V or 70.7V)
 Music and fire alarm muting
 Clean full–range dynamic power
 Remote volume control
 Multiple mounting options
 External inline power supply
 Made in the USA
1.2 Using this Manual
In order to obtain maximum performance from your CVA Series Ampli-
fier, please take time to read this brief owner’s manual and carefully
follow the guidelines for connection and operation.
This manual provides you with the information necessary to safely in-
stall and operate your new CVA Series amplifier in the most common
scenarios. If you find yourself requiring additional assistance, please
feel free to contact your Authorized Dealer, or you may contact us di-
rectly using the contact information provided on the back of this man-
ual.
Important Safety Instructions ······························································ 2
Table of Contents ················································································ 4
1 Welcome ························································································· 5
1.1 Features ··············································································· 5
1.2 Using this Manual ································································ 5
2 Setup ······························································································· 6
2.1 Setup Precautions ······························································· 6
2.2 Amplifier Installation ···························································· 6
2.2.1 Pole-Mount Installation ··········································· 6
2.2.2 Universal-Mount Installation ··································· 7
2.2.3 Product Dimensions ··············································· 8
2.3 Proper Cooling Considerations ············································ 8
2.4 Input Connections ······························································· 9
2.4.1 Balanced Input Connections ··································· 9
2.4.2 Unbalanced Input Connections ····························· 10
2.5 Output Connections ·························································· 11
2.5.1 Constant Voltage ················································· 11
2.5.2 Wiring Example ···················································· 12
3 Operation ······················································································ 13
3.1 Operation Precautions ······················································· 13
3.2 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ································ 14
3.2.1 Indicators ······························································ 15
3.2.2 Controls ································································ 15
3.2.3 Remote Volume Control ······································· 15
4 Troubleshooting ··········································································· 17
5 Technical Specifications ······························································ 18
6 Warranty Information ·································································· 19
6.1 Warranty Summary ···························································· 19
6.1.1 Eligibility for Factory Repair ·································· 19
6.2 Return Procedure ······························································ 19
6.2.1 Return Authorization ············································· 20
6.2.2 Packaging Instructions ·········································· 20
6.2.3 Shipping Instructions ············································ 20
6.2.4 Estimate Approval ················································· 21
6.2.5 Payment of Non-Warranty Repair ························· 21
7 Accessories ··················································································· 22