Nakamichi CA 5 Owners Manual

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NakamichiCA-S

Control Amplifier
Owners Manual

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RISK OF ELEETRIE
SHIJCK. DDNUTDPEN!

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 flash with arrowhead
symbol. within an equilateral mangle. is
intended to alert the user of the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
Within the product's enclosure: that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point Within an
equilateral triangle is Intended to alert
the user oi the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions, in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING

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

This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly. that is. in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart
.1 ol Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception.
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- reorient the receiving antenna
- relocate this equipment with respect to the
receiver
- move this equipment away from the receiver
- plug this equipment into a different outlet
so that equipment and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
if necessary, the user should consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user
may find the following booklet prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission helpful:
"How to identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems".
This booklet is available from the US.
Government Printing Office. Washington, DC
20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Congratulations!

You have chosen a truly outstanding product. The Nakamichi CA-s is a control
amplifier designed for the true audiophile-the purist who will accept nothing but
the very best when it comes to performance. Only features essential for high-fidelity
performance are included, with total emphasis placed on perfect sound reproduction.
To achieve this aim, no efforts were spared. High-impedance field-effect transistors
serve as input devices for every block, to ensure exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.
Only carefully selected highest-quality components are used throughout, to

eliminate all possible sources of distortion.

In order to take full advantage of this unit's superior performance, please read this
manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference.

Thank you.

Nakamichi 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 of the unit.

Model Number: (DA-5

Serial Number:

Safety Instructions

The following safety instructions have been
included in compliance with safety standard
regulations. Please read them carefully.

1. Read Instructions-All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated

2, Retain instructions-The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture-The appliance should
not be used near water-for 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 cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.

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

8. Ventilation-The appliance should be
situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation, For
example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings,

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

10. Power Sources -The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.

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

polarization means of an appliance is not

defeated.

1 2. 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 from the appliance.

13.0Ieaning-The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14.Nonuse Periods-The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

15.0bject and Liquid Entry-Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service-The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:

A The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or,

B, Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or,

C. The appliance has been exposed to
rain; or,

D. The appliance does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or,

E The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.

17.8ervicing-The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instruction. All
other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

Caring for the Exterior Panels

Caring for the exterior panels of the unit
should be limited to wiping with a soft.
dry cloth. Avoid using solvents or
alcohol-based cleaners.