Cary Audio DesignメーカーRocket 88 Rの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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NOTE : Before installing your new power amplifier, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the specifications, proper installation procedures and operation procedures. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to properly service and care for your new Rocket 88 R .
Dear Audiophile Friend: I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for purchasing a Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 R stereo power amplifier. I have spent many, many hours designing and voicing this latest iteration of our very popular Rocket 88.
THEORY OF OPERATION For the technically minded, a review of the circuit is in order. Your new Rocket 88 R operates in push pull triode Class A mode and in class A/B ultra-linear mode. The output stage KT -88 tubes are biased with a negative fixed bias voltage for low distortion and maximum output capabilities.
even higher overall power output levels to try to solve the clipping problem. In reality, we believe the most critical aspect is how fast a recovery an amplifier can achieve after overload. With the incredible dynamics range of live and recorded music, even 2,000 watts of power is potentially not enough.
DIMENSIONS: 10”W x 18”D x 6”H (25.4 cm x 45.7 cm x 15.2 cm) WEIGHT: 45 Lb.. (20.4 kg) CIRCUIT TYPE: Push-Pull Triode Class A, Ultra-linear Class A/B POWER OUTPUT: 30 Watts Triode, 60 Watts Ultra-linear INPUT SENSITIVITY: 1.
Front Panel Features AC-ON ROTARY SWITCH: Turns AC power on in the “on” position. GREEN ‘CAT EYES’: Indicate audio power output, fully closed eye at maximum power. Rear Apron Features INPUT : Signal input connection via either RCA or XLR shielded interconnect cables.
connected. You may plug in the test plug while the unit is playing. You may hear a slight click in the loudspeakers when inserting or removing the plug. This is normal. SPEAKER : These switches change the 4 and 8 ohm output taps from the output transformer to the speaker posts on the rear of the amplifier.
Amplifier Placement and Set Up In general, the location of your new Rocket 88 R amplifier is not critical. The best placement in your system is near the speaker system with short lengths of speaker cables. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure optimum performance.
illuminated. Should you not observe the above conditions, turn off the amplifier and check the power cord and AC socket . Triode/Ultra-Linear Switch On the top of the chassis behind the KT -88 output tubes is located a chrome handle switch. With the handle pushed to the rear of the amplifier the mode of operation is ultra-linear.
Break In Period The tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours of music playing to fully settle in for peak performance. The Rocket 88 R will sound good fresh out of the box. However, after the first couple of hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass.
WARNINGS! MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE ROCKET 88 R INTO SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE CABINET. CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGES FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT CHASSIS CAN BE FATAL! COMPLETELY REMOVE THE AC POWER PLUG FRO.
デバイスCary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rの購入後に(又は購入する前であっても)重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります:
Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rをまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはCary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rの技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rの取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rで得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rを既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はCary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rの不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Cary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rに関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちCary Audio Design Rocket 88 Rデバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。