Cayin CS-100A - User Manual

Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier
CS- A100
A1
POWER
ON OFF
A2 A4
A3
B1
B2 B4
B3
VO LU ME
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MA X
SELECTOR
VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER CS-100A
BIAS SELECTOR
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PRE- IN
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REV：1.1
User's Manual

Summary

Package Contents

Product Features

Safety Precautions

Specifications

Maintenance

Warranty Service

Precautions

Connection of power cord

Connect speaker and signal cables before power cord.

Front Panel

Power Switch

Used to switch the amplifier on and off.

Power Indicator

Indicates when the amplifier is powered on.

Bias Selector Switch

Selects corresponding tubes for bias adjustment.

Power Indicator;Mute Indicator

Shows working state; flickers when delayed or muted.

Volume Knob

Adjusts the audio output volume level.

Input Selection Indicator

Shows active audio source; remembers last state.

Triode;Ultralinear Mode Switch

Selects between Triode and Ultralinear operating modes.

IR Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

Input Selector Knob

Selects audio sources; controllable via remote.

Rear Panel

Signal Input Terminal

Connects audio sources to the amplifier.

Signal Output Terminal

Outputs audio signals to other devices.

Tubes Selection Switch

Selects between EL34 or KT88 tube types.

Right Channel Output

Connects to the right speaker.

Left Channel Output

Connects to the left speaker.

Power Socket with Main Fuse

Connects to the power supply; houses the main fuse.

Power Tube Replacing

Guide for replacing power tubes, refer to page 11.

Top Panel

Tube Identification (A1-B4)

Identifies power tube slots and selection for KT88/EL34.

Bias Adjustment

Adjusts bias for power tubes using a screwdriver and meter.

Tube Types (V4, V5)

Identifies 12BH7EH vacuum tubes.

Tube Indicators (A1-B4)

Indicates status of power tubes.

Tube Types (V2, V3)

Identifies 12AU7EH vacuum tubes.

Tube Type (V1)

Identifies 6SN7GTB vacuum tube.

BIAS Meter

Displays bias level for power tubes during adjustment.

Remote Control

Triode;Ultralinear Selector

Switches between amplifier modes remotely.

Audio Source Input Selector

Selects audio input sources via remote.

Mute Button

Temporarily silences audio output.

Volume Control Selector

Adjusts volume level remotely.

Installation

Tube Replacement

Audio Connection

Speaker Connection

Speaker Impedance Check

Guide to matching speaker impedance (4/8 ohm) to amplifier terminals.

Speaker Cable Connection

Instructions for connecting speaker cables to terminals.

Turning On

Small Tips

Troubleshooting

How to Install Vacuum Tubes

How to Install 9-Pin Vacuum Tubes

Instructions for installing 9-pin tubes like 12AU7, 12AX7.

How to Install 8-Pin Vacuum Tubes

Instructions for installing 8-pin tubes like KT88, EL34, 6550.

How to Install 4-Pin Vacuum Tubes

Instructions for installing 4-pin tubes like 300B, 2A3.

How to Install Big 4-Pin Vacuum Tubes

Instructions for installing large 4-pin tubes like 845, 805.

Cayin CS-100A Specifications

General

Brand	Cayin
Model	CS-100A
Category	Amplifier
Language	English