Arcam Mini User Manual [ru]
Handbook
Manuel
Handbuch
Handleiding
solo
mini
Class II product
This equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical
earth (‘ground’ in the U.S.).
The screw on the base of the unit
indicated by the warning triangle is a
critical component.
For safety reasons, only replace with
a screw of identical size – or one not
exceeding 8mm in length.
safety
guidelines
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot
in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket.
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
Many of these items are common sense precautions but, for your own safety and to ensure that you do not damage the unit, we recommend that you read them.
Important safety instructions
This product is designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. However, you should
be aware of the following installation and operation
precautions.
1. Take heed of warnings and instructions
You should read all the safety and operating
instructions before operating this equipment. Retain
this handbook for future reference and adhere to all
warnings in the handbook or on the equipment.
2. Water and moisture
The presence of electricity near water can be
dangerous. Do not use the equipment near water – for
example next to a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
3. Object or liquid entry
Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Liquidlled objects such as vases should not be placed on the
equipment.
4. Placing the equipment
Only use a rack or shelf that is stable and strong
enough to support the weight of this equipment.
5. Ventilation
Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or
similar soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase
or cabinet, since ventilation may be impeded. We
recommend a minimum distance of 50mm around the
sides and top of the equipment to provide adequate
ventilation.
5. Heat
Locate the equipment away from naked ames or heatproducing appliances such as radiators, stoves or other
appliances that produce heat.
6. Climate
The equipment has been designed for use in moderate
climates and in domestic situations.
8. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
The case should normally only require a wipe with a
soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for
cleaning.
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays
or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks.
9. Power sources
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of
the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the equipment.
The primary method of isolating Solo Mini from the
mains supply is to use the switch on the rear of the
unit. Solo Mini must be installed in a manner that makes
disconnection possible.
10. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be wa ked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular attention to the
point where they exit from the equipment.
11. Power lines
Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power
lines.
12. Non-use periods
If the equipment is not being used for an extended
period, we recommend that you unplug the power cord
of the equipment from the outlet, to save power.
13. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
equipment, turn the power off immediately and unplug
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your
dealer and do not reconnect the equipment.
14. Servicing
You should not attempt to service the equipment.
Contact your dealer to arrange servicing.
15. Damage requiring service
The equipment should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when:
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged, or
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
equipment, or
C. the equipment has been exposed to rain, or
D. the equipment does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance, or
E. the equipment has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
Safety compliance
This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/EN
60065 international electrical safety standard.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING:
Due to the mains switch being located on the rear
panel, the apparatus must be located in an open area
without anything obstructing access to the mains
switch.
Mains plug/appliance coupler is used to disconnect
device and it shall remain readily operable.
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other
household waste throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal and to
conserve material resources, this product should be
recycled responsibly.
To dispose of your product, please use your local
return and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the product was purchased.
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welcome…
… and thank you for purchasing the Arcam Solo Mini music system.
Arcam has been producing high-quality audio components for nearly thirty
years. During that time we have amassed a wealth of knowledge on both
the design and construction of audio components in order to give the best
sound performance for the price. The design of Solo Mini is a distillation of this
knowledge into a compact and easy-to-use package that is intended to give you
years of listening enjoyment while taking just a few minutes to learn how to use.
This handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the Solo Mini
music system. It starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe
how to use the product and nishes with additional information on the more
advanced features. Use the contents list shown on the right to guide you to the
section of interest.
We hope that your Solo Mini music system will give you years of trouble-free
operation. In the unlikely event of any fault, or if you simply require further
information about Arcam products, our network of dealers will be happy
to help you. Further information can be found on the Arcam web-site at
www.arcam.co.uk.
The Solo Mini development team
Contents
Important safety instructions ...............................2
Safety compliance ....................................................2
safety guidelines ............................................. 2
welcome…......................................................... 3
overview ...........................................................4
top panel/ front panel .....................................5
rear panel.........................................................6
positioning .......................................................7
Positioning the unit .................................................7
Power .........................................................................7
Thermal protection ................................................7
Interconnect cables.................................................7
speakers ...........................................................8
Speaker installation .................................................8
Connecting speakers ..............................................8
other inputs ......................................................9
iPod connection .......................................................9
USB connection .......................................................9
radio ................................................................10
Which radio aerial? ..............................................10
playing sounds ................................................12
Playing a CD .......................................................... 12
Listening to radio .................................................12
DAB ......................................................................... 13
AM/FM .................................................................... 13
Playing tracks from a USB memory device ....13
remote control .................................................14
Inserting batteries into the remote control .. 14
Using the remote control ..................................14
system
menu................................................................16
Conguring the listening settings ..................... 16
technical specification .....................................17
product guarantee ..........................................18
Worldwide Guarantee ........................................ 18
Claims under guarantee .....................................18
Problems? ...............................................................18
On-line registration ............................................. 18
English
Continual improvement policy
Arcam has a policy of continual improvement
for its products. This means that designs and
specications are subject to change without notice.
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overview
Solo Mini represents a new dimension
in experiencing music.
Using the most advanced digital processing chipset
and A/D conversion technology, together with near
silent slot-loading CD transport, Solo Mini brings the
performance normally associated with high-delity
separates to a new audience of style-conscious music
lovers. The resulting sound is simply world class,
and all the more astonishing because of Solo Mini’s
compact size.
Arcam developed the world’s rst DAB radio and
the clarity of reception will bring hours of musical
enjoyment from DAB, FM or AM (market dependent).
Music from iPod
Arcam’s rDock or rLead. Solo Mini takes over the
control and amplication with iPod text appearing on
the front panel display of the unit.
The Solo remote control supplied with Solo Mini is
simple to use and able to control the sound from a
range of sources, from CD, radio, television, iPod/Tape
or a games console.
At last a compact but powerful two-channel
sound system with a level of performance that
will bring your music to life.
®
can be seamlessly integrated using
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top panel/
front panel
(Stop/Eject)
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Press the </1 button once to stop a disc
playing. Press again to eject a stopped disc.
When playing a CD, pressing and holding
also ejects a disc.
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Skip back/forward
To skip tracks on a CD, press / or 0. When
skipping back, the rst button press takes
you to the beginning of the current track.
Pressing the button again takes you to the
start of the previous track.
When the source is Radio (DAB, FM or
AM), the buttons cycle through station
presets.
When the System menu is active, the
buttons are also used to step through
option settings (see page 16).
Power
Note that the primary power-switch for Solo Mini is on the rear of the unit. If the
power light is not illuminated at all, check that the unit is receiving mains power and the
rear power switch is ‘On’.
Press the
When Solo Mini is in standby mode, the light next to the power button on the top panel
glows red. Pressing
and the power button light turns blue.
button to switch Solo Mini between ‘On mode’ and ‘Standby mode’.
2
when the unit is in standby mode will cause the unit to switch on
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Play/Pause
Press the 4/
track, pause a playing track, or resume
playing a paused track.
button to start playing a
;
Mute
Use this button to mute the volume. If Solo Mini is
muted, pressing the MUTE button for a second time
or changing the volume will unmute it.
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Source
Press the
through the available signal sources.
In Standby mode, pressing the
SOURCE button switches Solo Mini on.
SOURCE button to cycle
Front panel display
This is a vacuum uorescent
display with variable brightness.
CD input slot
Gently insert a CD (label-side up) into
this slot and allow the disc to be drawn
in by motorised rollers. If ‘CD AutoPlay’
is enabled, the CD plays immediately (see
page 16.)
Do not nsert 80 mm mini CDs or any non-
stanDarD sizeD DisCs.
SOURCE
Headphone output
This 3.5mm stereo jack socket
accepts headphones with an
impedance between 32Ω and
600Ω. Sound to the speakers
is muted when headphones
are used.
IN
Line-level input
This is a stereo analogue
input, connected via a stereo
3.5mm jack plug. It is suitable
for audio sources such as
a portable tape player, MP3
player or games console.
Volume –/+
Use these buttons to decrease (–) or
increase (+) the volume. The current
volume setting is shown on the front
panel display.
USB input
The USB socket is suitable for an MP3
player or for playing les contained on
a USB memory device.
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rear panel
Analogue inputs
Solo Mini provides four pairs of analogue
inputs, allowing connection of other stereo
sources (e.g. a games console, AV, iPod/
Tape, or TV). All four inputs have the same
characteristics – the labels below the inputs
give suggested uses.
To connect a device to an input on the
rear of Solo Mini, use a stereo phono cable
of a suitable length. We advise you to use
high-quality interconnect cables wherever
poss ble to ensure the best poss ble sound
quality.
Preamp output
If you require more power than Solo Mini’s 25W per
channel, you can connect an external power amplier.
Connect the
your power amplier, then connect your speakers to
the power amplier’s speaker terminals.
This output may also be used to provide a signal for
a self-powered Low Frequency Effects speaker (a
subwoofer). Arcam’s Logo speaker ideally matches
the design and output characteristics of Solo Mini.
RS232 control
This is used for controlling an iPod (see page 9),
or for control via a remote computer.
Antennae inputs
These inputs can be used with the aerials
provided (DAB, if tted, has a telescopic
aerial, FM a wire aerial, and AM a loop
aerial). In weak signal areas, external aerials
of the correct type may be required for
optimal reception.
RS232 CONTROL
GAME AV iPod/TAPE TV TAPE PRE OUT
IN OUT
Tape output
This is the output to be used
for connecting to an audio
recorder or for a second room
system. It should be connected
by Phono–Phono (RCA)
cables to the amplier in the
second room.
PRE OUT sockets to the input sockets of
Speaker outputs
Connect your Muso speakers
here!
L
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REMOTE
OUT
AMFMDAB
PROG
RIGHT LEFT
+
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
–
220-240V
50–60Hz
250W MAX
Programmer switch
This is an override switch that allows an
Arcam dealer to install software upgrades.
The user should not access this facility.
Remote output
This output carries all signals from the
front-panel remote-control receiver. This
can be used to route remote-control
commands to other equipment (potentially
in different locations). For example,
amplier commands could be received by
Solo Mini, then routed to a power amplier
in a remote location using this output
connector.
Controlling an iPod
®
Music or podcasts from your iPod can
be fully integrated with your system
using Arcam’s rDock or rLead. These
accessory units use the RS232 CONTROL
and IPOD/TAPE connectors to take over
the control and amplication, with
iPod text appearing on the front panel
display of Solo Mini.
Information on connecting and using
an iPod with the Solo remote is given
in the rDock or rLead quick start
guide supplied with these accessory
units, but see ‘iPod connection’ in the
connectivity section of this manual.
Mains power input
100V, 115V or 230V AC,
depending on shipping region
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OFF/ON
Mains switch
This is the main Off/On
switch, though it is usual to
place the unit in low-power
‘Standby mode’ when not
in use.
Connecting a record deck
Solo Mini is not tted with a phono
pre-amplier. If you wish to connect
a record deck to Solo Mini, then
you’ll need an external pre-amplier.
Please contact your dealer for further
information and recommendations on
the best option for you.
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