Audio Inputs; Audio Outputs; Listening With Headphones - Arcam Solo Manuel

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ZONE 2 PRE OUT TAPE OUT TAPE IN GAME TV
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Audio outputs

: This output is taken before the volume control, i.e., the source
TAPE OUT
being listened to is routed directly to this output. If you wish, this output
may be connected to a cassette recorder (or other recording device).
Under no circumstances should this output be connected to a power
amplifi er.
12V
TRIGGER
Note that this output is muted when the source is set to tape, to
230V
prevent feed-back loops. ~
50 – 60HZ
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MAX
: To improve the sound quality still further, or if you require more
PRE OUT
than the 50W/channel that Solo offers, an external power amp. or
subwoofer can be connected. For a subwoofer, a 2-phono to single-
phono adapter cable will be required, which should be used to connect
the pre-out sockets to the input of the subwoofer. For a power amplifi er,

Listening with headphones

The front-panel of Solo
has a socket allowing
the connection of
headphones. To use
headphones with Solo,
plug the headphones
into the socket on the
left hand side of the front
panel. When headphones
are plugged into the
headphones socket the
main speaker output
and the pre-amp. output
are muted automatically
(Zone 2 output remains
active).
This socket accepts headphones with an
impedance rating between 8Ω and 2kΩ,
fi tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. The
headphone socket is always active, except
when Solo is muted.

Audio inputs

REMOTE
PROGRAM
Solo provides four audio inputs and a tape loop, allowing connection of
OUT IN IN
12V
TRIGGER
other audio sources, (games console, TV, DVD player, etc.). Three of these ZONE 2 LOCAL
230V
~ inputs, together with the tape loop, are on the rear-panel, with one on
50 – 60HZ
xxW
the front of Solo. The labels above the inputs give suggested uses, but all
MAX
four inputs have the same characteristics (all are line-level inputs) and any
AM suitable device may be connected to any input.
AV IN
To connect a device to an input on the rear of Solo, use a stereo phono
L cable of a suitable length; for connection to the front-panel, the cable must
terminate in a stereo 3.5mm jack plug. Connect the audio output of the
device to one of the inputs of Solo, making sure that the plugs are pushed
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in fi rmly. We advise you to use high-quality interconnect cables wherever
possible to ensure the best possible sound quality.
REMOTE
PROGRAM
OUT IN IN
ZONE 2 LOCAL
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
Remote control inputs/outputs and the 12V trigger
These connections are intended for use in multi-
room installations. Normally there is no need to
make any connections to these sockets. If you
would like to make use of these features, however,
please download the document 'Solo Remote
Control' from our web-site (www.arcam.co.uk),
which includes advice on how to make these
connections.
– This output provides a 12V signal
12V TRIGGER
whenever the unit is switched on (i.e., not
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off or in stand-by). This signal can be used
to switch on automatically power amplifi ers
(or other compatable equipment) connected
to Solo, as they will come on when Solo is
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activated.
– This allows remote control signals
IN LOCAL
to be received by Solo if the remote sensor
is covered (or otherwise not 'visible' to
the remote control). An external sensor is
used to receive the signals from the remote
control, which are then fed to Solo (into this
input) using a suitable cable.
L
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
R
connect these sockets to the input sockets of your power amp., then
connect your speakers to its speaker terminals.
: This is the output to be used for a second room system. It
ZONE 2 OUT
L
should be connected to the amplifi er in the second room. The output
level varies with the volume control for the second room.
: This carries the digital output from the CD and DAB (where fi tted)
CD OUT
stages of Solo, and can be used for making digital recordings using
R
compatible recording devices (such as MiniDisc). When a CD is being
played, this output carries a signal with a sample rate of 44.1kHz; with
DAB radio, the signal sample rate is 48kHz.
– Use this connector if you are using
IN ZONE 2
a second room system that has a remote
sensor. The external sensor is used to
receive the signals from the remote control,
which are then fed to Solo (into this input)
using a suitable cable.
– This output carries all signals from
OUT
the front-panel remote-control receiver,
plus commands received through the
two external sensor inputs
detailed above ('In Local'
and 'In Zone 2'). This can be
used to route remote-control
commands to other equipment
(potentially in different
locations). For example, DVD-
player commands could be
received by Solo, then routed
to a DVD player in a remote
location using this output
connector.
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Tape loop
A tape loop is provided to allow connection of an external
cassette deck to Solo.
CD OUT
– Connect these outputs to the input sockets
TAPE OUT
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of your cassette deck (usually labelled
RECORD
– Connect the output sockets of your cassette
TAPE IN
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deck (usually labelled ) to these inputs.
PLAY
Connecting a record deck
Solo is not fi tted with a phono pre-amplifi er. If you wish to connect a record
deck to Solo, then you will need an external pre-amplifi er. Please contact
your dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option
for you.
RS232
ZONE 2 PRE OUT
CD OUT
SERIAL NO.
RS232 control
Solo is fi tted with an RS232 serial connector that
allows remote control from a PC, or similar device.
In normal use, it is unlikely that this connector
will be used. If you wish to experiment with this
remote-control method, however, full details of
the remote-control protocol can be found on the
Arcam web-site.
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REMOTE
PROGRAM
12V OUT IN IN
TRIGGER LOCAL
ZONE 2
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
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MAX
RS232 FM
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SERIAL NO.
FM
AM
GND
TAPE OUT TAPE IN GAME TV AV IN
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SPEAKER
OUTPUT
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