Audio Connections; Other Connections; Rs232; Remote Ir Control - Arcam HDA CDS50 Manuel

Audio Connections

Introduction
The CDS50 offers a number of alternatives for
connecting audio, the connection type to be used
depends on the rest of your system; choose the most
appropriate to your amplifier.
For the best stereo sound quality we recommend
connecting the stereo analogue audio output to the CD
input of your amplifier, allowing the CDS50's audiophile
digital to analogue circuitry to be utilized.
Digital Audio Inputs
The CDS50 also features an optical and a coaxial digital
input, should you require to use the CDS50 as an audio
DAC.
Digital Audio Outputs
Connect one of the digital audio outputs (optical or
coaxial) to the "CD/SACD" digital input of your device,
such as the Arcam SA10 or SA20 integrated amplifier or
an Arcam audio-video receiver.
NOTE: the CDS50 digital outputs provide PCM stereo
output only.
Analogue Audio Outputs
The CDS50 features both balanced and unbalanced
outputs.
Using cables of suitable length, connect the left/right
outputs to the left/right inputs on your amplifier,
respectively.

Other Connections

Network
An Ethernet cable can be used to connect the CDS50
to a router or switch on your home network, enabling
playback of audio stored on your computer or NAS
device. Wireless connection is also available, and may
be configured through the settings menu.
The CDS50 can also be controlled by a home automation
system, using external commands.
Refer to the control document which can be found at
www.arcam.co.uk for further information.
USB
A USB type A socket, used to connect your flash drives or
external hard drives containing audio. May also be used
for software upgrades. For the latest software as well as
further information, please visit www.arcam.co.uk.

RS232

The RS232 input is for optional connection to a home
automation system or personal computer. Various third-
party systems are available providing sophisticated
control over all your entertainment devices. Contact
your dealer or installer for details. The technical details of
the remote control protocol are available upon request,
by contacting Arcam at support@arcam.co.uk

Remote IR Control

The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 codes
to the CDS50 if it is installed in a position or system
where infrared can not be used. If this is required,
please contact your dealer for more information.
NOTE
The remote control input requires a mono 3.5mm
jack, with the tip active and the sleeve grounded
The remote control signals must be in modulated
RC5 format (at 36kHz), with a voltage level of
between 5V and 12V.
This input allows the connection of external IR
receivers, when the CDS50 front panel IR receiver is
fully or partially obstructed. The tip is the modulated
signal, while the sleeve is the ground.
Tip: Modulated signal
Sleeve: Ground
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Trigger In

The 12V TRIGGER IN input can be used to switch the
CDS50 into and out of standby. Connecting the trigger
output of your Arcam amplifier (or other compatible
device), will cause the CDS50 to come out of standby
automatically when the amplifier is switched on,
returning to standby when the amplifier is switched
off. Please see your amplifier handbook for further
information.
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