Operation Manual
E5
English
FMRS232
CD OUT
AV
IN
SERIAL NO
.
GAME TV
TAPE OUT TAPE INZONE 2 PRE OUT
GND
AM
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
400VA
MAX
PROGRAM
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
12V
REMOTE
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
R
L
TRIGGER
LOCAL
ZONE 2
RS232 control
Solo is 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.
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,
tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. The
headphone socket is always active, except
when Solo is muted.
FMRS232
CD OUT
AV
IN
SERIAL NO
.
GAME TV
TAPE OUT TAPE INZONE 2 PRE OUT
GND
AM
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
400VA
MAX
PROGRAM
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
12V
REMOTE
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
R
L
TRIGGER
LOCAL
ZONE 2
Audio outputs
TAPE OUT: This output is taken before the volume control, i.e., the source
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 ampli er. Note that this output is muted when the source is set
to tape, to prevent feed-back loops.
PRE OUT: To improve the sound quality still further, or if you require more
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 ampli er,
connect these sockets to the input sockets of your power amp., then
connect your speakers to its speaker terminals.
Audio inputs
Solo provides four audio inputs and a tape loop, allowing connection of
other audio sources, (games console, TV, DVD player, etc.). Three of these
inputs, together with the tape loop, are on the rear panel, with one on
the front of Solo. The labels above the inputs give suggested uses, but all
four inputs have the same characteristics (all are line-level inputs) and any
suitable device may be connected to any input. (Note, however, that the
name of the input shown on the front-panel display cannot be changed.)
To connect a device to an input on the rear of Solo, use a stereo phono
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
in rmly. We advise you to use high-quality interconnect cables wherever
possible to ensure the best possible sound quality.
FMRS232
CD OUT
AV
IN
SERIAL NO
.
GAME TV
TAPE OUT TAPE INZONE 2 PRE OUT
GND
AM
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
400VA
MAX
PROGRAM
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
12V
REMOTE
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
R
L
TRIGGER
LOCAL
ZONE 2
Tape loop
A tape loop is provided to allow connection of an external
cassette deck to Solo.
TAPE OUT – Connect these outputs to the input sockets
of your cassette deck (usually labelled RECORD).
TAPE IN – Connect the output sockets of your cassette
deck (usually labelled PLAY) to these inputs.
Note that the TAPE OUT output is muted when Tape is
selected as the music source.
Connecting a record deck
Solo is not tted with a phono pre-ampli er. If you wish to connect a record
deck to Solo, then you will need an external pre-ampli er. Please contact your
dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option for you.
ZONE 2 OUT: This is the output to be used for a second room system. It
should be connected to the ampli er in the second room. The output
level varies with the volume control for the second room.
CD OUT: This carries the digital output from the CD and DAB (where tted)
stages of Solo, and can be used for making digital recordings using
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.
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.
12V TRIGGER – This output provides a 12V signal
whenever the unit is switched on (i.e., not
off or in stand-by). This signal can be used
to switch on automatically power ampli ers
(or other compatable equipment) connected
to Solo, as they will come on when Solo is
activated.
IN LOCAL – This allows remote control signals 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.
FMRS232
CD OUT
AV
IN
SERIAL NO
.
GAME TV
TAPE OUT TAPE INZONE 2 PRE OUT
GND
AM
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
400VA
MAX
PROGRAM
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
12V
REMOTE
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
R
L
TRIGGER
LOCAL
ZONE 2
IN ZONE 2 – Use this connector if you are using
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.
OUT – This output carries all signals from
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.
Remote control inputs/outputs and the 12V trigger
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