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1. Muting output The sound output of the Solo bar can be silenced by pressing on the remote control If the unit is muted the volume setting changes to MUTE on the front display panel To cancel mute press for a second time or to change the volume English Selecting an audio mode The Solo bar has three pre configured audio modes STEREO MOVIE and CONCERT Press the MODE button on the remote to switch through and make a selection Note Stereo is the default mode and means audio is played as it was recorded Sound from your TV If your TV is connected to the Solo bar using ARC select the appropriate source on your TV and enjoy superb sound from the Solo bar using your TVs remote to control volume When used in this way the Solo bar front display panel automatically shows TV ARC Sound from Bluetooth devices To enjoy listening to music wirelessly from any Bluetooth device first make sure your device is paired with the Solo bar see page 11 for more information Once your device is paired simply follow the instructions provided with your device IR repeater When the Solo bar is positioned in front of a TV it may depending on the model obscure the remote control sensor on the TV so that operation is no longer possible If this happens use the IR repeater function on the Solo bar to relay the signals through to your TV Note This will work even when the Solo bar is on standby See p2. Blue MENU System Setup OK Lipsync Delay OK 0 to 200ms Delays may be introduced into the video signal by video processing which causes a mismatch between the audio and video timing You will notice this by speech sound being out of synch with lip movements To compensate for this you can adjust the lip sync delay Use the and V buttons to adjust synchronisation between sound and vision Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup v Display Level OK Dim gt Bright gt Off The LED display levels can be adjusted to suit your requirements Use the and V buttons to switch between settings When set to Off the display illuminates briefly whenever it receives a command Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Vv App Control OK Enable gt Disable Enables the Solo bar to be woken from standby using the optional remote control app Use the and buttons to switch app control on or off Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Vv IR Repeater OK Enable gt Disable Use the and buttons to switch IR repeater on or off See page 16 for more information Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup v System Info OK Press OK to view the system software version v Factory Defaults OK Press OK to reset the Solo bar to factory defualts Note Paired or connected devices will be lost Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Speaker EQ setup menu Default settings are shown
3. may not cause harmful interference and b This device must accept any interference recieved including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Part 15 21 Caution changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada ICES 003 statement This product contains IC 10581 A IKCSRBC05 10581A GWK5NO This product complies with RSS 210 of industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this product may not cause harmful interence and 2 this product must accpet any inteference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadia ICES 003 English Use the custom designed wall mount accessory to attach the Solo bar safely and securely to a wall You will need Fixing procedure 200 0 Power drill 1 Make sure the wall bracket is horizontal 4 Attach the wall mount to the wall using Drill bit wall plugs and fixings suitable by placing a spirit level underneath it four robust screws the screw should for the type of wall you are fixing to have a minimum diameter of 5 5mm Screw driver 2 Mark the holes with a pencil taking making sure they fit the wall plugs Spirit level care to trace the outlines accurately correctly and are done up tight and Pencil evenly Ta
4. or electronic materials The presence of these materials may if not disposed of properly have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately As a consumer you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly Buttons and display Input selection IN backwards through input sources IN forwards through input sources The display indicates selected source Standby Volume control Switches the Solo bar in and out of standby decreases sound output increases sound output Volume shown on display o o oooo o o o o o0 o Qoooo O o o o o o0 o o0oo 0o00 ooo o o fay o o o o o o o o o o o o 0000 ooo Selected input source Note changes to menu level during setup see page 18 for more information o oooo000 o ooooo000 oo000 o ooo000 o ooo ooo ooo o o o ao o o 0 oo o o ooo o o oo o o o o oo o o0o00 ooo o00 ooooo o o fay o 2g 3 o a a Pa 3 B a a Z 0 o ooo a a og o B o0000 o o ooooo o o D D o o o D D D o o o o o oo000 ooo o o a oo000 ooo Audio mode Automatic Loudness Control Note changes to menu Use the remote control to turn option during setup ALC on and off see page 18 for more information Volume setting Note changes to value for selected menu option during setu
5. the remote WS requires a clear line of sight to the Solo bar lt Navigate back through menu levels gt Google play front panel display gt Navigate right through menu levels OK Press to select menu setting MODE Switches through stereo movie and concert audio output modes IN Input source selector switches forwards through connected sources IN Input source selector switches backwards through connected sources English Pairing your mobile device The app requires your device to be paired lanes with the Solo bar via Bluetooth Make sure your device has Bluetooth turned on For iOS devices follow these steps SS eoc0ee gt esce gt J eere gt Settings lt Settings Bluetooth lt Settings Bluetooth lt Bluetooth Arcam Solo bar Airplane Mode O Bluetooth Bluetooth O Forget this Device For Android devices follow the instructions supplied with your device G Wi Fi Network name gt Bluetooth Off gt Mobile gt Personal Hotspot Off gt Open Settings then tap Bluetooth Slide Bluetooth switch to on position DEVICES gt aN Arcam Solo bar Not Connected Now Discoverable Wait for Arcam Solo bar to appear under DEVICES and then tap to Connect Should you need to unpair your device tap the information icon next to Connected and then tap Forget this Device Note A maximum of four Bluetooth source devices can be paired to the Solo bar with each d
6. Handbook welcome and thank you for purchasing the Arcam Solo bar Arcam has been producing specialist audio equipment of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new Solo bar is the latest in a long line of award winning Hi Fi and home cinema products We hope that the care and effort we have put into building this product will be amply demonstrated in its superior performance and reliability ensuring that you enjoy many years of ownership This handbook is a guide to installing and using the Solo bar Use the contents list on the next page to guide you to the section of interest We hope that your Solo bar 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 also be found on the Arcam website at www arcam co uk The Solo bar development team important safety instructions overview Buttons and display Connections quick start What s in the box Placing the unit Connecting devices Connecting aTV Connecting digital devices via HDMI Connecting analogue devices Connecting audio devices via digital input Connecting a subwoofer Plug in and turn on Connecting a Solo sub Connecting Bluetooth devices Using headphones remote control Using the remote control remote control app Download instructions Pairing your mobile devic
7. MI cables are connected properly Check that the right input source is selected Bluetooth Check your Bluetooth device is paired correctly Is your Bluetooth device too far away from the unit FCC Notice This product contains FCC ID VNH IK CSRBC05 QEC GWNO This equiment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inteference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a praticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiveng antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the reciver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions a This device
8. age 18 for setup information CEC control via HDMI Consumer Electronics Control CEC is a feature that allows you to connect up to 15 CEC enabled devices to your Solo bar via HDMI and control them simultaneously using a single remote control unit By default CEC is enabled See page 20 for setup information Typical examples of system control using CEC include Simultaneous power on or standby of every connected device Volume control m Input source selection Auto setup There is a proprietary automatic setup function built into the Solo bar which attempts to set the essential speaker settings for your system including a subwoofer if present It also calculates room equalisation Room EQ filter values to remove some of the worst effects of resonant frequencies in the listening room Using the calibration microphone supplied insert the jack into the MIC socket on the rear panel and place the microphone at the main listening position This microphone picks up the special calibration tones generated by the speakers and subwoofer when Auto Setup is run The Solo bar then analyses the signal and computes speaker level m crossover frequency to the subwoofer problem resonant frequencies in the room which need control by filtering solo bar Microphone Place at head height in listening position with mic pointing upwards To help the system be as accurate as possib
9. any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moistur
10. display of the Solo bar use with the Solo bar Z Bluetooth Store or Google Play HDRT 1 Display shows input source volume and A Press once to mute the Solo bar Press again or adjust the volume to unmute e asia audio format during normal operation or Before use make sure the two AAA batteries Follow the download prompts displayed on DIGITAL menu options when configuring set up Use the app to configure menu settings and Increase volume control playback in exactly the same way as the remote control unit supplied supplied are correctly installed your device 1 With the remote face down press down on the non slip indentations of the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off Once installed tap the app icon to launch Decrease volume the application Minimum OS requirements for the app iOS 6 Android 4 0 ALC Automatic Loudness Control switches between on and off ARCAM 2 Insert the two AAA batteries supplied Take care to insert the batteries in the right direction by following the and c marks MENU Press to enter the set up menu see pages 18 20 Press again to exit the menu 4 Download on the Navigate upwards through menu settings A p p S tore W Navigate downwards through menu settings 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back and lock it in place with a click ANDROID APP ON To ensure reliable operation
11. e operation Switching on Selecting a source Volume control Selecting an audio mode Sound from your TV Sound from Bluetooth devices IR repeater CEC control via HDMI Auto setup E 4 E 5 E 6 E 7 E 7 E 9 E 10 E 10 E 11 E 11 E 12 E 12 E 13 E 13 E 14 E 15 E 15 E 15 E 15 E 16 E 16 E 16 E 16 E 16 E 17 system setup System setup menu Speaker EQ setup menu HDMI setup menu firmware update Download an update file Performing the update specifications troubleshooting fixing instructions You will need Fixing procedure product guarantee Copyright Worldwide guarantee Claims under guarantee On line registration Problems technology licensing E 18 E 18 E 19 E 20 E 21 E 21 E 21 E 22 E 23 E 24 E 24 E 24 E 25 E 25 E 25 E 25 E 25 E 25 E 26 English impor ant safety instructions Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed all warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow all instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Do not use this apparatus near water The appliance should not be used near water or moisture for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Clean only with dry cloth Do not block
12. e does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Please keep the unit in a well ventilated environment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain moisture dripping or splashing Objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on the apparatus WARNING The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NEPAS OUVRIR This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back as there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 Correct disposal of this product This product contains electrical
13. evice being available on a first come first served basis Occasionally if more than one person wants use the Solo bar you may need to unpair a device operation Switching on To wake the Solo bar from standby press the button on the front panel or the remote ARCAM Solo bar appears briefly on the front panel display followed by the currently selected input source volume setting and audio mode Note If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period disconnect it from the mains supply to save power Selecting a source To select a particular source press the IN or IN buttons on the front panel or remote until that source is shown on the front panel display The following sources are available HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 OPTICAL COAX AUX BLUETOOTH Note If supported some HDMI devices may identify themselves by their device name 1N 7 HDMI 1 24 DIGITAL ST ALC If your TV is connected using ARC and you have followed the setup procedure on page 16 the display panel will show the following message when watching TV TV ARC Audio Return Channel ARC is a feature built into the latest version of HDMI which allows your TV to send audio back down to the HDMI cable to the soundbar Note This is displayed automatically when an ARC enabled TV is connected Volume control Adjust the volume by pressing the or buttons on the front panel or remote
14. f the Solo bar SS The firmware update will start automatically once the USB drive has been ls detected and the display will change accordingly UPGRADE System Update Updating If 30 seconds have elapsed before the USB was inserted the display will timeout and change to System Update USB Not Detected This message will be displayed for about three seconds after which the Solo bar will turn itself off and the entire procedure will need to be repeated If the update was successful the display will show the following information for about three seconds after which the Solo bar will turn itself off System Update Complete If the update was not successful the display will show the following information for about three seconds after which the Solo bar will turn itself off and the whole procedure will need to be performed again System Update Error English specifications Weight Packed 10kg 130mm x 1100mm x 110mm Operating mode 150W max Standby mode lt 0 5W 100 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions H x W x D Power consumption Power requirements Inputs Outputs HDMI In Type A receptacle x 4 HDMI Out Type A receptacle with ARC CEC support Digital In Optical S PDIF Optical receptacle Digital In Coaxial RCA jack 3 5mm stereo jack Ver 3 0 Compliant with A2DP standard RCA LFE jack Auxiliary In Bluetooth Audio Subwoofer Out Wireless Subwoofer Out
15. icated by a red LED on the front panel If the unit is left unused for an extended period of time it will go into standby to reduce power consumption Connecting a Solo sub Being part of the Arcam Solo range means your Solo sub can communicate wirelessly with the Solo bar Make sure the Solo sub is turned on at its power switch Press the MENU button on the remote control unit of the Solo bar followed by V until Speaker EQ Setup appears on the front display panel Press OK followed by V again until Sub Pairing appears Press OK to start the pairing procedure The display will change to In Progress Position the INPUT selector on the rear of the Solo sub to WIRELESS WIRELESS LINE e LFE INPUT Press and hold the WIRELESS button on the rear of the Solo sub for about five seconds The WIRELESS LED will start flashing blue signalling that the Solo sub is in sync mode and searching for a source to connect with 5 6 WIRELESS PAIRING pwr O O wereess If the pairing procedure was successful the WIRELESS LED will glow a constant blue and the Solo bar will display Linked Once the pairing procedure is finished the Solo sub will always reconnect whenever it is powered on or receives an audio signal Solo sub Note Sync mode lasts for about 30 seconds If no source is detected during this time the Solo bar will stop searching and the process will need
16. in Blue MENU w Speaker EQ Setup OK Auto Setup Vv Room EQ Vv Sub Pairing Vv Subwoofer Level Vv Headphone out OK OK OK OK OK Auto setup configures your Solo bar for optimum listening experience Press OK to start setup procedure See page 17 for more information Enable gt Disable Use the and V buttons to switch EQ on or off Note Only available after Auto setup has been completed Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Press OK to start pairing procedure See page 10 for more information 0 to 12dB BT Transmitter OK Enable gt Disable Vv Device search Use the and V buttons to select a subwoofer level Note Only available after Sub Pairing has been completed Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Use the and buttons to switch Bluetooth transmitter on or off Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Note Only available if headphone out is enabled Press OK to start searching for headphones Use and V buttons to select headphone from list Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup English HDMI setup menu Default settings are shown in Blue MENU wv HDMI Setup OK HDMI Audio Out Vv CEC ARC OK OK Disable gt Passthrough Enable gt Disable Use the and V buttons to switch HDMI Passthrough on and off HDMI passthrough passes the video and audio signal from any HD source to your S
17. le follow these guidance rules Minimise any background sounds in the listening room and nearby rooms m Close all windows and doors in the listening room Turn off all fans including air conditioning systems m Ifholding the microphone in the hand keep your hand and fingers still to avoid generating any handling noise Position the microphone pointing upwards at roughly head height in the normal listening position with a direct unobstructed view of the speakers It is not necessary to point the microphone directly at the speakers Ifyour system includes an active subwoofer start by setting its output level gain control to a value halfway between minimum and maximum To run Auto Setup press MENU on the remote control followed by V until Speaker EQ Setup is displayed on the Solo bar front panel Now press OK and notive the display changes to Auto Setup Press OK again to start the procedure The process will generate test tones from the speakers and typically takes less than two minutes The test tone generator will cycle round each speaker twice Between each cycle Analysing will be displayed briefly After the second cycle the display will show Calculating followed shortly by Complete Should any errors occur during auto setup follow the instructions provided on the display panel Auto Setup is normally quite accurate but occasionally false results can be generated Problems may be as a result of e
18. lp you Arcam Customer Support Department Unit 15 Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QP England or via www arcam co uk English technology licensing Q DOLBY TRUE DIGITAL PLUS DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories H M HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries S dts up For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved 2013 CSR plc and its group companies The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions Bluetooth The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Arcam is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Made for iPod Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
19. nsole aa SS SS G Sp HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 0000000 Set top box A Camcorder Connecting analogue devices Connect any analogue audio device to the Solo bar s AUX input using a 3 5mm mini jack lead AUX MP3 player Connecting audio devices via digital input Connecting a subwoofer Audio devices can also be connected to the Solo bar using the Coaxial The Solo bar comes with a built in and Optical inputs COAX OPTICAL subwoofer output see page 19 for setup Use a subwoofer lead with an RCA LFE jack to connect your equipment to the Solo bar Note If you have an Arcam Solo sub please see the next page ig 000 Fe oo ooo0oo00 CD player Games console Subwoofer English Plug in and turn on The Solo bar is supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the cable Check that the plug supplied fits your supply If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different please contact your Arcam dealer immediately First connect the mains cable to the power socket on the back of the Solo bar making sure that it is pushed in firmly Now push the plug into your mains socket and switch the socket on The unit is now in standby ind
20. olo bar via an HDMI cable The Solo bar splits the signal playing the audio from the HD source through its own speakers and sending the unaltered video signal to a TV using an HDMI OUT cable Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup Use the and V buttons to switch CEC ARC on or off See page 16 for more information Press lt to go back a level or MENU to exit setup firmware update Download an update file To perform a firmware update you ll need to download an update file from the Arcam web site Check the availablity of firmware updates by typing www arcam co uk into your browser and navigating to the Solo bar page Note Make sure you download the file to the root of your USB do not put it inside a folder or the update will fail Performing the update Make sure the soundbar is turned on at the plug and in standby mode Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously for about five seconds The Solo bar will turn on and display the following information ARCAM SB M V024 B 40526 D 30304 Note M Main software version B Bluetooth software version and D DSP software version Press the IN button to go to the software update screen The display will change to System Update Insert USB Note Pressing IN again will cycle between this and the software version screen Insert the USB drive containing the update file into the UPGRADE socket on the rear panel o
21. olo bar will search for available devices for one minute If no devices are found press OK again to start another search You might want to make sure there are no obstacles in the way When the search is finished available devices will be displayed in a list Use the N and V buttons to select the correct device and press OK to finish the pairing procedure The Solo bar will display a message to indicate that the connection has been successfully completed Using your headphones Make sure both the Solo bar and your headphones are turned on Select an audio source and enjoy listening to sound through your headphones Note If your headphones are turned off audio is automatically played using the Solo bar speakers WARNING Turning the Bluetooth transmitter on temporarily disables the Bluetooth input This means you will not be able to stream sound from a Bluetooth device to the Solo bar and listen via headphones at the same time English remote control remote control app The Solo bar can be set up and controlled using either the remote control unit supplied or the Solo bar remote control app Using the remote control The Arcam Solo bar remote control Download instructions ce O Switches the Solo bar between stand by and on app enables you to use an Apple iOS or The remote control unit is programmed for are Download the app from either the App i Android device to control the Solo bar via App mirrors the
22. p see page 18 for more information English Connections USB Used for service and firmware updates only See page 21 for information about firmware updates UPGRADE AUX AUX MIC MIC 3 5mm stereo mini jack used to connect an analogue audio source 3 5mm mini jack used to connect mic supplied during auto speaker setup See page 17 for more information COAX SUB COAX SUB RCA LFE output used to connect a subwoofer See page 10 for information about connecting a Solo sub via a wireless link OPTICAL OPTICAL RCA socket used to connect a digital audio source TOSLINK socket used to connect a digital audio source HDMI OUT Used to connect a TV and as the Audio Return Channel ARC See page 7 for more information HDMI 1 4 Used to connect up to four digital devices providing 1080p and 3D pass through HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 POWER INLET Used to connect to mains power supply oO POWER INLET What s in the box Solo bar soundbar Power cord Remote control Batteries 2 x AAA Microphone Wall mount bracket User manual Registration card Placing the unit The Solo bar is an incredibly versatile product Place it on a table top cabinet or shelf making sure that it sits level and securely Position it below a TV set either free standing on a flat level surface or mounted to a wall For the best lis
23. pe measure 3 Carefully drill four holes using a drill bit and plugs suitable for the type of 5 Finally attach the Solo bar to the wall wall you are fixing to mount by carefully guiding it onto the two protruding supports It should sit firmly and securely against the wall TOP Os O A A E sA O 12 O C Make sure the wall mount is horizontal Caution Do not mount the unit on plywood or any soft surface walls If you are uncertain of the wall quality consult a professional for advice Make sure the screws are tight and flush before guiding the Solo bar down onto the two protruding supports It should sit securely against the wall product guarantee Copyright June 2014 2014 A amp R Cambridge Ltd A amp R Cambridge Limited Arcam reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the products detailed in this document at any time without notice or obligation to notify any person of such changes All third party trademarks are acknowledged and observed Mention of third party products does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation Arcam takes every precaution to ensure that all information contained in this publication is factually correct but accepts no liability for any error or omission Worldwide guarantee Arcam warrants that the products described in this guide shall conform to their published specification in all ma
24. put Frequency 2 4GHz Approx 20m without interference Transmission range Rated power output Woofer 0 5 THD 40W per channel Tweeter 0 5 THD 10W per channel Nominal Amplifier Output Level 20Hz 20kHz 100W Speakers Woofer 1 2 x 4in Cone Woofer 2 2 x 4in Cone Tweeter 2x 1in Cone 170Hz 20kHz 3dB 3 8kHz 14kHz 3dB Rated impedance 60 12 70 2 NOTE All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated Woofer frequency response Tweeter frequency response Continual improvement policy Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice troubleshooting Here are some simple checks you can do if you are experiencing problems with your Solo bar Power Check that the power cord is plugged in and connected properly m Make sure the power and mains switches are turned on Remote control Check the batteries are inserted correctly Batteries may need replacing Are you too far away from the unit or is there an obstruction Sound Make sure the cables are connected properly Check that the right input source is selected Ifthe sound is noisy or distorted during playback from a Bluetooth device try turning the volume down on the device and up on the Solo bar Picture If there is no picture or it is displaying badly check the HD
25. tening experience we recommend wall mounting Use the custom designed wall bracket supplied See page 24 for fixing and mounting instructions Position the Solo bar away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp Connecting devices Once the Solo bar is positioned correctly connect it to your devices as shown in the following illustrations Make sure that none of the cables are kinked or stretched WARNING Do not connect your Solo bar to the mains until you have connected all of your audio and video devices Connecting aTV Connect your TV to HDMI OUT using an HDMI cable If your TV supports ARC the audio can be played through the Solo bar for better sound performance see page 20 for setup information If your TV does not support ARC connect an audio cable to OPTICAL or COAX input on the Solo bar Audio cable if not ARC ARE ECES English Connecting digital devices via HDMI Many digital devices including set top boxes Blu ray players DVD players games consoles and camcorders can be connected using an HDMI connection Note that when using this method of connection the image will be displayed by your TV and the sound will be played through the Solo bar No other audio connections are needed ARC CEC __ a TP o 7 000 _ o0000 B m Ere o i I 0 Blu ray dics player Games co
26. terial respects for a period of two years from the date of purchase This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge provided that it was purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer The Arcam dealer is responsible for all after sales service The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty covers Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time Claims under guarantee This equipment should be packed in the original packaging and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier not by post No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit On line registration You can register your product on line at www arcam co uk Problems If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support at the address below and we will do our best to he
27. to be repeated Connecting Bluetooth devices The Solo bar has built in Bluetooth wireless technology for seamless integration with any Bluetooth enabled device Pairing with Bluetooth devices Follow the advice provided in the operation instructions for your Bluetooth device Select Arcam Solo bar from the list of Bluetooth devices to complete the pairing Once the pairing procedure is finished it does not need to be performed again ARCAM ce a Bluetooth devices Using headphones The Solo bar comes with a Bluetooth transmitter so that it can connect to a set of Bluetooth headphones Note Transmitting via Bluetooth is different to receiving Up to four devices can be paired but only one device can be connected at a time on a first come first served basis Connecting Bluetooth headphones Press the MENU button on the remote control followed by V until Speaker EQ Setup appears on the front display panel Press OK followed by again until Headphone Out appears Press OK to select it By default the Bluetooth transmitter is turned off so Disable is shown on the display panel Press V to change the display to Enabled The Bluetooth transmitter is now on and the Device Search menu option is activated Now follow the advice supplied with your Bluetooth headphones to put them in pairing mode Make sure that Device Search is still displayed and press OK The S
28. to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance iPhone L Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad Air iPad 3rd and 4th generation iPad 2 iPad mini with Retina display iPad mini and iPod touch 4th and 5th generation iOS iTunes iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Made for e iPhone 5s e iPhone 5c e iPhone5 e iPhone 4s e iPhone 4 e iPhone 3GS e iPad Air e iPad mini with Retina display e iPad 4th generation e iPad mini e iPad 3rd generation e iPad2 e iPod touch 5th generation e iPod touch 4th generation Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc
29. xternal sounds or rumbling handling noises picked up by the microphone sound reflections off hard surfaces e g windows or walls close to the listening position very strong acoustic resonances within the room obstacles such as a sofa between speakers and the microphone Using a subwoofer If your system includes an active subwoofer you may need to re run Auto Setup with the subwoofer output level gain control set to a medium value Auto Setup will attempt to select a crossover frequency that allows the smoothest low frequency transition from the main speakers to the subwoofer However if this does not produce pleasing results we recommend manually trying other crossover frequencies to find something more to your preference When Auto Setup is run it also calculates Room EQ values to remove some of the worst effects of resonant frequencies in the listening room By default Room EQ is disabled You should enable Room EQ on inputs you think benefit from this feature as required by listening to typical source material through each input While room equalisation can help to reduce problems with listening room acoustics it is usually far better to try to solve these problems with the room directly To enable Room EQ see page 19 in system setup English Use the remote control and follow these steps to ensure your Solo bar is set up for maximum enjoyment System setup menu Default settings are shown in
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