Arcam FMJ MS250 - Manual (Page 6)

MS250
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Conventions used in this document
Zones
The MS250 supports up to four zones. The term ‘Zones’ refers to the four stereo analogue outputs
supported by this product. Zone 1 corresponds to the room where the MS250 is situated: Zones 2, 3 and
4 are the other three analogue output locations.
Before making connections
Before connecting your equipment it is important to think about the following points, as these will affect
your choice of connections and subsequent use of the system.
Video
Normal, everyday control of the MS250 is by remote handset (or the front panel control buttons) and the
front panel display. However, to access certain features of the MS250, you will need to connect a TV or
monitor. A USB or PS/2 keyboard can also be added to make text entry more convenient.
Your MS250 supports three different video connection types: VGA, S-Video, or Composite video. Choose
a connection that your TV/monitor supports.
Audio inputs
Two stereo line-level inputs are provided on the rear panel to allow routing and recording of analogue
sources, such as a DAB tuner. The audio signal from theses inputs can be routed to any of the Zones.
If you wish to listen to more than two external sources, you may wish to invest in an external switch or
pre-amp to use for input selection.
Note that to connect a record deck to the MS250 you will require a phono pre-amp.
Audio outputs
The MS250 supports analogue, digital (S/PDIF) and networked audio connections.
With the possible exception of networked connections, all of these methods require you to route cables
from the MS250 to an appropriate amplifier or receiver in the remote location. Analogue connections
require a stereo phono cable to be routed to an amplifier; digital connections require a remote receiver
or D/A converter; and networked connections require a PC or similar network audio receiver.
Think carefully about the type of connection you wish to use for each remote location before starting to
equip a new multi-room installation: we recommend asking your dealer for advice at the planning stage
before installation work is commissioned.