Arcam SOLO NEO Handbook page 5

DAB+ ETHERNET
rDock / RS232
/FM
MENU SOURCE INFO OK
ZONE 2 PRE OUT TAPE OUT iPod GAME TV AV IN
IN
SERIAL NO .
Audio outputs
: This output is taken before the volume control, i.e., the source being
TAPe OuT
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 amplifier. Note
that this output is muted when the source is set to iPod/tape, to prevent
12V OUT
TRIGGER
feedback loops.
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
: To improve the sound quality still further, or if you require more than 400V A
PRe OuT
MAX
the 50W/channel that Solo Neo offers, an external power amp. or subwoofer
can be connected. For a power amplifier, 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 should be
ZONe 2 OuT
connected to the amplifier in the second room. The output level varies with
the volume control for the second room.
Listening with
headphones
The front-panel of Solo Neo
has a socket allowing the
connection of headphones.
To use headphones
with Solo Neo, plug the
MENU
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, fitted
with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. The headphone
socket is always active, except when Solo Neo is
muted.
Audio inputs
REMOTE
PROGRAM
Solo Neo provides four audio inputs and a tape loop, allowing connection of
OUT IN IN
12V other audio sources, (games console, TV, DVD player, etc.). Three of these inputs,
TRIGGER ZONE 2 LOCAL
230V
together with the tape loop, are on the rear panel, with one on the front of Solo
~
50 – 60HZ
Neo. The labels above the inputs give suggested uses, but all four inputs have
400V A
MAX
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
WiFi
the front-panel display cannot be changed.)
L To connect a device to an input on the rear of Solo Neo, 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
R
of the inputs of Solo Neo, making sure that the plugs are pushed in firmly. We
advise you to use high-quality interconnect cables wherever possible to ensure
the best possible sound quality.
REMOTE
PROGRAM
L
IN IN
LOCAL
ZONE 2
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
R
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 Neo Remote Control' from our
www.arcam.co.uk
website (
advice on how to make these connections.
– This output provides a 12V signal
12V TRIGGeR
SOURCE INFO whenever the unit is switched on (i.e., not off or OK
in stand-by). This signal can be used to switch
on automatically power amplifiers (or other
compatable equipment) connected to Solo Neo,
IN
as they will come on when Solo Neo is activated.
– This allows remote control signals to be
IN LOCAL
received by Solo Neo 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 Neo (into this input) using a
suitable cable.
– Use this connector if you are using a
IN ZONe 2
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 Neo (into this input) using a suitable cable.
L
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
R
: This carries the digital output from the CD,DAB, FM, NET and USB
DIGITAL OuT
stages of Solo Neo, 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/FM radio,
USB and Network sources the signal sample rate is 48kHz.
– This output carries all signals from the front
OuT
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
), which includes
locations). For example, DVD player commands
could be received by Solo Neo, then routed to
a DVD player in a remote location using this
output connector.
RS232 control
Solo Neo is fitted 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
website.
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Connecting a tape deck
If the iPod input is not required for use with an Arcam rDock, it
can be used as a tape input for tape playback.
DIGITAL
VOLUME
Note that the output is muted when Tape/iPod is selected
TAPe OUT
as the music source.
POWER
Connecting a record deck
Solo Neo is not fitted with a phono pre-amplifier. If you wish
to connect a record deck to Solo Neo, then you will need an
external pre-amplifier. Please contact your dealer for further information and
recommendations on the best option for you.
rDock / RS232
ZONE 2 PRE OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
SERIAL NO .
POWER
REMOTE
PROGRAM
12V OUT IN IN
TRIGGER LOCAL
ZONE 2
230V
~
50 – 60HZ
400V A
MAX
DAB+ ETHERNET
rDock / RS232
/FM
WiFi
ZONE 2 PRE OUT TAPE OUT iPod GAME TV AV IN
SERIAL NO .
DAB+ ETHERNET
/FM
WiFi
TAPE OUT iPod GAME TV AV IN
L
R
VOLUME
L
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
R