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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.

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 listening 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.

quick start

What’s in the box?

 

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Solo bar soundbar

 

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Power cord

 

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Remote control

 

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Batteries (2 x AAA)

 

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Microphone

 

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Wall mount bracket

 

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User manual

 

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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 updates only

See page 21 for 

information about 

firmware updates.

COAX

RCA socket, used 

to connect a digital 

audio source.

MIC

3.5mm mini jack, 

used to connect mic 

supplied during auto 

speaker setup.

See page 17 for more 

information.

HDMI OUT

Used to connect a 

TV and as the Audio 

Return Channel (ARC).

See page 7 for more 

information.

POWER INLET

Used to connect to 

mains power supply.

AUX

3.5mm stereo 

mini-jack, used 

to connect an 

analogue audio 

source.

OPTICAL

TOSLINK socket, used 

to connect a digital 

audio source.

SUB

RCA LFE output, 

used to connect a 

subwoofer.

See page 10 for 

information about 

connecting a Solo sub 

via a wireless link.

HDMI 1 – 4

Used to connect up 

to four digital devices 

providing 1080p and 

3D pass through.

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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