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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.

specifications

General

Weight (Packed)

10kg

Dimensions (H x W x D)

130mm x 1100mm x 110mm

Power consumption

Operating mode: 150W (max)
Standby mode: <0.5W

Power requirements

100 – 240V, 50/60Hz

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

Auxiliary In

3.5mm stereo jack

Bluetooth Audio

Ver. 3.0, Compliant with A2DP standard

Subwoofer Out

RCA LFE jack

Wireless Subwoofer Output

Frequency

2.4GHz

Transmission range

Approx. 20m (without interference)

Amplifier

Rated power output:
Woofer (0.5% THD)
Tweeter (0.5% THD)

40W per channel
10W per channel

Nominal Amplifier Output Level (20Hz-20kHz)

100 W

Speakers

Woofer 1

2 x 4in Cone

Woofer 2

2 x 4in Cone

Tweeter

2 x 1in Cone

Woofer frequency response

170Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB

Tweeter frequency response

3.8kHz – 14kHz ± 3dB

Rated impedance

E&OE
NOTE: All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated.

troubleshooting

Here are some simple checks you can do if 

you are experiencing problems with your 

Solo bar. 

Power

 

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Check that the power cord is plugged in 

and connected properly.

 

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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.

 

<

If the 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 HDMI 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.

 

<

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 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

10581A-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.

Summary of Contents for Solo bar

Page 1: ...Handbook Sound bar English ...

Page 2: ...ns and display E 5 Connections E 6 quick start E 7 What s in the box E 7 Placing the unit E 7 Connecting devices E 7 Connecting a TV E 7 Connecting digital devices via HDMI E 8 Connecting analogue devices E 9 Connecting audio devices via digital input E 9 Connecting a subwoofer E 9 Plug in and turn on E 10 Connecting a Solo sub E 10 Connecting Bluetooth devices E 11 Using headphones E 11 remote co...

Page 3: ...ries specified by the manufacturer 12 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do no...

Page 4: ...et User manual Registration card Connecting a TV 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 Connections USB Used for service and firmware update...

Page 5: ...n Arcam Solo sub please see the next page Subwoofer Connecting audio devices via digital input Audio devices can also be connected to the Solo bar using the Coaxial and Optical inputs 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 displa...

Page 6: ...ion 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 The Solo bar will search for available devices for one minute If no devices are found press 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 ...

Page 7: ...en on and off Press to enter the set up menu see pages 18 20 Press again to exit the menu Navigate upwards through menu settings Navigate downwards through menu settings Navigate back through menu levels Navigate right through menu levels Press to select menu setting Switches through stereo movie and concert audio output modes Input source selector switches forwards through connected sources Input...

Page 8: ...y 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 or 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 OPTI...

Page 9: ...nd sounds in the listening room and nearby rooms Close all windows and doors in the listening room Turn off all fans including air conditioning systems If holding 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 sp...

Page 10: ...nd buttons to switch IR repeater on or off See page 16 for more information Press to go back a level or to exit setup System Info Press OK to view the system software version Factory Defaults Press OK to reset the Solo bar to factory defualts Note Paired or connected devices will be lost Press to go back a level or to exit setup Speaker EQ Setup Auto Setup Auto setup configures your Solo bar for o...

Page 11: ...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 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 scre...

Page 12: ...ut 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 harmf...

Page 13: ...ommendation 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 material respects for a period of two years from the date of purchase This entitles you to have...

Page 14: ...a display iPad 4th generation iPad mini iPad 3rd generation iPad 2 iPod touch 5th generation iPod touch 4th generation Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc 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 The Bluetooth word mark an...

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