Resolution Cantata m100 Getting Started Manual

Cantata m100 Amplier

Getting Started Guide

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu­lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

e exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (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 elimi­nated. If the interference cannot be suciently reduced, cease operation and consult Resolution Audio.

• Clean the chassis, faceplate, and controls with a so cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

e lightning ash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilat-

• 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 aempt to service this product. All servicing should be referred to qualied 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 m100 Amplier against faulty workmanship or defective materials for
a period of three (3) years from date of shipment. If a defect occurs within this period, Resolution Audio will
repair, replace, or issue a credit for the product at our discretion. Prior to return, authorization is required. All
merchandise must be returned in the original packing material with all accessories. If a product is recalled and
it is not returned within 90 days, the warranty is void. is warranty is not transferable. Resolution Audio as­sumes no responsibility for defects resulting from misuse, neglect, improper installation, unauthorized repair,
alteration, inadequate packing, or accident. No other obligations expressed or implied shall be assumed by
Resolution Audio.

Unpacking

Aer unpacking your Cantata m100 Amplier, 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 amplier, and please do not detach the foam from
the inside of the shipping crate. e crate is designed for easy reuse should it be needed and is well-tested to en­sure 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 Resolu­tion Audio.

Installation

1. Turn o any associated components prior to connecting the Cantata m100 Amplier. is 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, aach the power cord and connect it to your

electrical outlet. (e OFF position is selected when the “O” symbol on the switch is depressed.)

3. Connect the analog outputs of your pre-amplier or Cantata Music Center to each m100 amplier via RCA

or XLR interconnects (but never both RCA and XLR at the same time). Each m100 is shipped with a

jumper in the XLR input. is jumper must be le in place when using the RCA input. Simply remove
the jumper to use the XLR input.

4. Connect your speakers to the output jacks on the rear of the amplier. ere are two sets of output jacks

provided to assist with bi-wired congurations. e two sets are in parallel internally. Use either set if using
standard speaker cables. CAUTION! e dierential circuitry employed in the m100 amplier requires
special aention when connecting speakers. Do not connect negative speaker terminals of two ampliers
together. Do not connect the negative speaker terminals to ground. Do not connect the m100 amplier to a
speaker selector device that employs a ground scheme, as it may short-circuit the amplier output. Be sure
to observe proper polarity (red +, blue -). You can connect the yellow jack to a loudspeaker ground if it is
available.

5. Turn on the rest of your system. It is a good habit to turn the amplier on last, and o rst, to prevent surges

and transients from reaching your loudspeakers.

6. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel of the Cantata m100 Amplier. (e ON position is

selected when the “I” symbol on the switch is depressed.) e unit will begin in low-power standby mode.
Press the standby buon on the front panel. e unit will take a few seconds to initialize and music can then
be enjoyed.

Front Panel

Standby – Toggles the player between normal operation and standby. In standby, the unit enters

a low-power mode. e LED in the standby buon is lit when in standby, and is o in normal
operation (assuming the rear panel switch is turned on).

ermal Protection

If the m100’s temperature gets too high, the amplier will activate thermal protection which
consists of the following:

-e output will be muted allowing the circuitry to begin cooling.

-e standby LED will blink to indicate protection has been triggered.

- Once the amplier has cooled suciently the standby LED will stop blinking the amplier will go
into standby. Normal operation may be resumed by pressing the standby buon once.

If the unit consistently overheats, consider relocating the unit for beer air circulation or to a
cooler environment.

Rear Panel

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Power Connections and Main Power Switch

Power Switch – When o, power is completely disconnected from the amplier.

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Fuse – Replace only with time-lag fuse, IEC 60127 Type 3

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Rating – 100-120 VAC use 1.6 A, for 200-240 VAC use 1A

Mains power – Connect to mains using IEC power cord.

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Voltage Indication – Be certain the Cantata m100 Amplier has been congured for your local mains voltage.

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Analog Inputs

RCA – Connect to unbalanced source. 10 kOhm input impedance.

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XLR – Connect to balanced source. 20 kOhm input impedance, 10 kOhm per phase.

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XLR connector pin conguration: pin 1 ground, pin 2 non-inverting (+), pin 3 inverting (-)

Analog Outputs

Speaker Outputs, 4mm Banana 2 sets provided

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CAUTION! e dierential circuitry employed in the m100 amplier requires special aention when connecting
speakers. Do not connect negative speaker terminals of two ampliers together. Do not connect the negative speaker
terminals to ground. Do not connect the m100 amplier to a speaker selector device that employs a ground scheme, as
it may short-circuit the amplier output. Be sure to observe proper polarity (red +, blue -). You can connect the yellow
jack to a loudspeaker ground if it is available.

Specications

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: Precongured at factory
100-120 / 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 160 Was maximum active mode, < 1 Wa standby mode

Inputs:
Balanced: XLR
Single-Ended: RCA (jumper must be installed in XLR input)

Outputs:
Speaker: 2 pair, 4mm bananna
Red – positive (+)
Blue – negative (–)
Yellow – ground (if available on loudspeaker)

Power Output: 100 was into 8 ohms <1%
Input Sensitivity: 700mV for rated output
Gain: +31.5dB

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