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English

important safety 

instructions

overview

Buttons and display

Selected input source

Note: changes to menu 

level during setup, 

see page 18 for more 

information.

Audio mode 

Note: changes to menu 

option during setup, 

see page 18 for more 

information.

Automatic Loudness Control

Use the remote control to turn 

ALC on and off.

Volume setting

Note: changes to value 

for selected menu option 

during setup, see page 18 

for more information.

Standby

Switches the Solo bar in 

and out of standby.

Volume control

- decreases sound output.

+ increases sound output.

Volume shown on display.

Input selection

IN- backwards through input sources.

IN+ forwards through input sources.

The display indicates selected source.

1. 

Read these instructions

All the safety and operating instructions 

should be read before this product is 

operated.

2. 

Keep these instructions

The safety and operating instructions 

should be retained for future reference.

3. 

Heed all warnings

All warnings on the appliance and in 

the operating instructions should be 

adhered to.

4. 

Follow all instructions

All operating and use instructions should 

be followed.

5. 

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.

6.  Clean only with dry cloth.

7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such 

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 

other apparatus (including amplifiers) 

that produce heat.

9.  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.

10. Protect the power cord from being 

walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories 

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 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.

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 

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.

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 moisture, does not operate normally, 

or has been dropped.

15. Please keep the unit in a well-ventilated 

environment.

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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