Cary Audio Design HD Surround Sound Processor Cinema 11a - Manual (Page 25)

INSTALLATION
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LOCATION
To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm
and level surface capable of supporting its weight. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain
that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the unit and any additional
items in the equipment rack, or on the shelf.
When positioning the Cinema 11a, make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as
well as on the top and bottom. In particular, it is a good idea to provide at least two or three
inches of room above the unit for air circulation.
DO NOT place CDs, DVDs, videotapes, owner's manuals, or other paper on top of, or beneath,
the unit, or in-between multiple amplifiers in a stack. This will block airflow, causing heat build-
up, and may create a possible fire hazard.
If the unit is to be enclosed in a cabinet or rack, make certain there is adequate air circulation.
Sufficient ventilation should be provided so that hot air may exit, and cool air may enter the
cabinet. In some instances, a small cooling fan may be required to insure adequate airflow
through the cabinet. If you are in doubt about ventilation requirements for your specific
installation, Please contact us.
Avoid installation in humid locations, extremely hot or cold locations, or in areas that are exposed
to direct sunlight, moisture or space heating equipment.
GETTING STARTED
Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting devices to your
new Cinema 11a.
Do not plug the power cord into your Cinema 11a until all other connections have been made.
Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting for
specific procedures, warnings and options.
For all analog connections, the red input jacks (R) are used for the right channel, and the white
input jacks (L) are used for the left channel. (RCA connectors)
Make sure to insert all plugs and connectors securely.
Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.
Do not bundle audio or video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so
may adversely affect the picture and sound quality. For example, run all the power cords down
one side of the cabinet, all the signal cords down the other side, and the speaker wires down the
center.
When connecting devices to the digital inputs and outputs, you may also consider hooking up the
analog connections to and from the components to insure that all signals can be employed by the
preamp/processor.
When using the TOSLINK optical input or output jacks, remove the protective cap and keep it in
a safe place. When these jacks are not in use the protective cap should be replaced.