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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Soloist-50. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth ground connection.
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From all of us at Clef Audio, Thank you for choosing our product.
Caution! DO NOT attempt to lift the Soloist-50 while bending at the waist. When lifting, stand as straight as possible using the leg muscles to lift. When unpacking the Soloist-50: DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs.
Installation Considerations Placement Position the Soloist-50 on a stable, horizontal surface where there is no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers. Ventilation As a “CLASS A/AB” amplifier, the unit dissipates a quantity of power at all times, and it is important that it is adequately ventilated.
Power Requirements Operating States When shipped, the Soloist-50 is configured for 220-230V AC power operation at 50Hz. Before operating the Soloist-50 make sure the AC mains connector label indicates the correct operating voltage for the current location. The Soloist-50 has three operating states: Power is disconnected from the AC mains connector or power switch on rear panel is set “OFF”...
Step Attenuator Volume) using discrete resistors and relays as switches solve those problems and improve quality of sound. True Balanced Input Soloist-50 balanced input operates as a differential circuit, and any unwanted noise, hum, or interference common to both lines is therefore canceled .
Protections Speaker Protection The Speaker Protection Circuit has two main functions: 1. To protect the power amplifier and the loudspeakers during start-up sequence when the amplifier output might exhibit DC voltage. 2. To protect the loudspeakers in the unlikely event of an amplifier power stage failure, where DC component would damage the speaker voice coil.
Places the Soloist-50 into standby mode and takes the Soloist-50 out of standby mode. When the Soloist-50 is powered on, pressing and releasing the On/Off button places the Soloist-50 standby or takes the Soloist-50 out of standby Source Select Button Press to select desired input sources.
Plug the Unbalanced sources into these inputs. Balanced Input Plug the Balanced sources into these inputs. Power (Breaker) Switch Press this switch to "RESET" side to start Soloist-50 in standby mode. AC Input Plug the supplied power cord into this connector and plug the other end into electrical outlet.
• Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and fingerprints from the Soloist-50 exterior surface. Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish. If needed, this cloth can be dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Do not dampen the cloth with Benzene, acetone-based cleaners, and other commercial cleaners.
Limited two (2) years Warranty Clef Audio warrants to the first end-user purchaser that Soloist-50 integrated amplifier when purchased from an authorized Clef Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the period stated below. Clef will at its option and...
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