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- Page 1 Cantata C50 Amplifier Getting Started Guide www.resolutionaudio.com 1.415.553.4100...
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Page 2: Safety Information
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte- nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical to that of your local power supply. • Replace fuses only with identically rated fuses. • To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep the unit dry and grounded. Do not operate the unit near water. • If the unit causes RF interference with another product, move one unit or both until the interference is elimi- nated. If the interference cannot be sufficiently reduced, cease operation and consult Resolution Audio. • Clean the chassis, faceplate, and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. • Do not discard the original box and packing materials. When shipping the unit to another location or for repair work, repack in original material. • Do not attempt to service this product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. • Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or heat ducts, or in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock. Warranty Information Resolution Audio warrants the Cantata C50 Amplifier against faulty workmanship or defective materials for a period of three (3) years from date of shipment, with the exception of transport mechanisms. Transport mechanisms are covered for one (1) year. If a defect occurs within this period, Resolution Audio will repair,... -
Page 3: Installation
Unpacking After unpacking your Cantata C50 Amplifier, inspect it for any shipping damage and contact us immediately if any is found. Do not plug the unit into any outlet if you discover any shipping damage. Please keep all packing materials for future transport of your amplifier, and please do not detach the foam from the inside of the shipping crate. The crate is designed for easy reuse should it be needed and is well-tested to en- sure the safety of the device. Shipping the unit in anything other than its original crate may result in damage that is not covered by warranty. If you require a replacement crate or other packing materials, please contact Resolu- tion Audio. In addition to the unit itself, the following items are also included: mains power cord, Cantata Link cable, re- mote control, and (2) AAA batteries for the remote control. To install the batteries in the remote control, open the cover on the back of the remote, insert the batteries in the orientation shown inside the compartment, and replace the cover. Installation 1. Turn off any associated components prior to connecting the Cantata C50 Amplifier. This minimizes the chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system. 2. Set the power switch on the rear of the unit to the OFF position, attach the power cord and connect it to your electrical outlet. (The OFF position is selected when the “O” symbol on the switch is depressed.) 3. Connect the analog outputs of your source device to your C50 amplifier via RCA or XLR interconnects. 4. Connect your speakers to the respective outputs on the rear of the amplifier. 5. If you are using the Cantata Music Center, we recommend linking the two devices with the supplied cable. 6. Turn on the rest of your system. It is a good habit to turn the amplifier on last, and off first, to prevent surges and transients from reaching your loudspeakers. 7. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel of the Cantata C50 Amplifier. (The ON position is selected when the “I” symbol on the switch is depressed.) The unit will begin in low-power standby mode. Press the standby button on either the front panel or the remote control. The unit will take a few seconds to initialize. Volume level is factory-set to a low level (30), then restores to the previous volume level on exiting standby. 8. Change the input of the amplifier to match the desired source (A, B, C, D). If your source device is playing music and all connections are correct, you should hear music. If not, check connections, power, and input selections again. -
Page 4: Front Panel
Front Panel Multipurpose Display Standby – Toggles the player between normal operation and standby. In standby, the unit enters a low-power mode while retaining volume and input settings. Mute – Mutes playback, and blinks the current source and volume level. Pressing again will resume playback at the previous volume setting. Volume Up / Down – Pressing these buttons increases or decreases the volume level by one step. Holding these buttons will rapidly increase or decrease the volume setting. Inputs – Chooses from the 4 analog inputs labeled A, B, C, D. Multi-purpose Display – Displays current input source label letter and volume level. Blinking indicates the unit is currently in “Mute” mode. -
Page 5: Remote Control
Repeat - Cycles between Off4Repeat Disc4Repeat Track. (CD Only) S/PDIF Analog Switches the unit to USB playback mode. Switches the unit to UPnP (network storage) playback mode. S/PDIF Analog Switches to playback via the Resolution Audio “Pont Neuf ”. S/PDIF Analog S/PDIF Analog Switches the unit to CD playback. S/PDIF Analog S/PDIF Analog S/PDIF Analog Switches from any other playback mode to S/PDIF inputs. Pressing... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 160 W 50-60 Hz 100-120 VAC r e s o l u t i o n a u d i o • s a n f r a n c i s c o , c a l i f o rn i a u s a •... - Page 7 Cantata Link The Cantata Link is a cable which connects the Cantata Music Center and Cantata C50 Amplifier together activating several exclusive integration features between the two devices. When using the devices together, we strongly recommend that the Cantata Link cable be used. Note: Use only the supplied cable to connect the devices together. If a replacement cable is required, or a different length is needed, please contact your dealer or Resolution Audio. With the cable in place, the following features are activated: 1. Centralized remote control functions – The Music Center takes over the task of handling remote control com- mands, allowing the C50 to be placed out of sight if desired. 2. Mute – Mutes speaker-level outputs in the amplifier. 3. Display Brightness – Changes display brightness on both devices.
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Page 8: Thermal Protection
Thermal Protection If the amplifier temperature gets too high, the amplifier will activate thermal protection which consists of the following: 1. The output will be muted allowing the circuitry to begin cooling. Releasing mute is prohibited. 2. The display will blink “Hot” to indicate protection has been triggered. 3. Apart from placing the unit into standby mode and dimming the display, no other actions are permitted until the unit has cooled. Once the amplifier has cooled sufficiently, it will automatically resume operation in a muted state at the previous volume level. Normal operation may be resumed by exiting mute. If the unit consistently overheats, consider relocating the unit for better air circulation or to a cooler environment. Specifications Dimensions: 43 x 22 x 5 cm (net) / 54 x 33 x 22 cm (shipping) Weight: 5.5 kg (net) / 12 kg (shipping) Power Requirements: Preconfigured at factory 100-120 / 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Power Consumption: 160 Watts maximum active mode, < 1 Watt standby mode Inputs: Balanced: 2 pairs, XLR Single-Ended: 2 pairs, RCA Outputs: Speaker: 1 pair, 4mm bananna Red – positive (+) Blue – negative (–) Yellow – ground (if available on loudspeaker) Power Output: 50 Watts into 8 Ohms Maximum Gain: +26.5 dB at volume level 100 Analog Attenuation: 0.5 dB steps from -30 dB to maximum 1.0 dB steps from -70 dB to -31 dB www.resolutionaudio.com 1.415.553.4100...
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