Cambridge Audio C11026 Manuel utilisateur

Alva Solo

Manual Generated: 22/11/2023 - 18:06

Table of Contents

Alva Solo 3 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Introduction 4 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................

What's included with the Alva Solo? 5 ......................................................................................................................................................................

Front panel controls 6 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

Rear panel 7 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Getting connected 8 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Auto power down (APD) 9 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting 10 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Technical speciﬁcations 11 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Alva Solo

Last updated: July 14, 2022 05:59. Revision #7845

Users Manual

Introduction

Last updated: July 13, 2022 09:20. Revision #7846

This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for

accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and speciﬁcations are

subject to change without prior notice.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any

mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks

are the property of their respective owners.

For upcoming news on future products, software updates and exclusive oﬀers, make sure you register your product at

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/register

What's included with the Alva Solo?

Last updated: June 28, 2022 03:24. Revision #7847

Inside the box of your Alva Solo you will receive:

1. Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preampliﬁer.

2. Safety Guide.

3. Quick Start Guide.

4. UK power cord (5A fused) (Depending on which country the Alva Solo was purchased in),

EU power cord (Depending on which country the Alva Solo was purchased in),

CU power cord (Depending on which country the Alva Solo was purchased in)

Front panel controls

Last updated: June 28, 2022 03:24. Revision #7848

1. Standby/On - Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim LED) and On (indicated by bright LED). Standby mode is a low power

mode where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.

Rear panel

Last updated: June 28, 2022 03:24. Revision #7849

1. AC Power Socket.

2. Signal Output Sockets - RCA connections used to connect to a line-level input.

Note: Do not connect to a phono-level input.

3. Balance Control - Used to make ﬁne adjustments to the relative output levels of the left and right channels. In the central position the output

from each channel is equal.

4. MM Input Sockets - RCA connections used to connect to a turntable ﬁtted with a moving-magnet cartridge.

5. Ground Connection Screw - If your turntable has a separate grounding lead then connect here. This provides shielding to the tonearm and the

sensitive circuitry in the turntable.

Getting connected

Last updated: July 13, 2022 09:18. Revision #7850

Initial Setup

Firstly, connect the outputs of your turntable to the MM input sockets on the Alva Solo using high quality RCA interconnects.1.

If your turntable uses a separate ground lead, connect this to the ground screw on the Alva Solo. This reduces any potential hum or2.

buzzing.

Connect the signal output sockets of the Alva Solo to a line-level input on your ampliﬁer.3.

Ensure that the balance control is set to the central position. This can be adjusted later if necessary.4.

Attach the mains power lead securely to the Alva Solo and power on the unit.5.

Auto power down (APD)

Last updated: June 28, 2022 03:24. Revision #7851

The Alva Solo comes set up with Auto Power Down (APD) enabled and will automatically switch to standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.

To disable Auto Power Down (APD): If you wish to disable the APD function, then press and hold the power button for 5 seconds when in

standby. This can then be reset to factory defaults by plugging in the mains lead with the standby button held down

Troubleshooting

Last updated: June 28, 2022 03:24. Revision #7852

There is no power.

• Ensure that the AC power cord is securely connected.

• Check that the plug is fully connected to the mains and is switched on.

• Check the fuse in the mains plug.

There is no sound.

• Conﬁrm that the unit is switched on.

• Check that the turntable is securely connected to the Alva Solo.

• Check that the connections between the Alva Solo and ampliﬁer are securely made.

• Ensure that your speakers are properly connected.

There is no sound on one channel.

• Check speaker connections and interconnects.

• Check that the Alva Solo balance control is set centrally.

There is a loud buzz or hum.

• Check that the ground lead (if present) is securely connected to both the turntable and Alva Solo.

• Ensure all interconnects are secure and intact.

• Check that your turntable is not too close to your ampliﬁer.

There is weak bass or diﬀused stereo imaging.

• Ensure that your speakers are not wired out of phase.

Volume is too loud/quiet.

• Conﬁrm that the cartridge used is a moving magnet cartridge suitable for use with the Alva Solo.

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

Table des matières

Autres manuels Cambridge Audio Amplificateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio CXA60 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AZUR 351A Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio 851E Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 540A V2 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Solo Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 540A Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AXA35 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Minx Xi Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Integrated Amplifier Azur 740A Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AZUR 650A Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AXA25 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 840E Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio CXA60 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio 851W Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 840W Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 540P Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AZUR 651A Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 540A V2.0 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio AXA25 Manuel utilisateur

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio Azur 340A Manuel

Cambridge Audio

Cambridge Audio azur 840A Guide de référence rapide

Manuels Amplificateur populaires d'autres marques

ASTRO

ASTRO HVO V40 P Manuel utilisateur

Marantz

Marantz SUPERSCOPE BLA-545 Instructions de montage

NAD

NAD CI980 Manuel utilisateur

Technics

Technics SE-CH770 Manuel utilisateur

Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon HK6300 Manuel utilisateur

NAD

NAD T975 Manuel utilisateur

McIntosh

McIntosh MA6850 Manuel utilisateur

Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix ENGLISH MUFF’N Manuel utilisateur

Viatron

Viatron Autrix Manuel utilisateur

GME

GME GA9800 Manuel utilisateur

Atlas

Atlas CP700 Manuel utilisateur

Roland

Roland KC-1000 Manuel utilisateur

Pyle

Pyle PFMRA350BW Manuel utilisateur

Advantage

Advantage S-250 Manuel utilisateur

IRT Electronics

IRT Electronics DVA-3007 Manuel utilisateur

Dimavery

Dimavery BA-100 Series Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony XM-S400D Manuel utilisateur

Schertler

Schertler ROY X Manuel utilisateur