Arcam SOLO MOVIE 2.1 User manual

Handbook Solo movie / music
English

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… and thank you for purchasing the Arcam Solo movie/music.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio equipment of remarkable
quality for over three decades and the new Solo movie/music 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 movie/music. Use
the contents list on the next page to guide you to the section of interest.
We hope that your Solo movie/music 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 movie/music development team.
welcome...

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contents
safety E-4
before you begin... E-6
overview E-7
front panel E-8
top panel E-9
rear panel E-10
audio/video connections E-11
other connections E-13
antenna connectors E-14
speakers E-15
disc & file formats E-16
basic operation E-17
remote control E-18
customising the remote E-22
playing a disc E-25
network/usb operation E-26
listening to radio E-27
settings menu E-28
troubleshooting E-34
technical specifications E-36
product guarantee E-38
trademarks E-39

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safety
Important safety instructions
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.
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.
Safety compliance
This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/
EN 60065 international electrical safety standard.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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.
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.

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CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this
unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase
or similar enclosure.
More than 0.3 m (12 in.) is recommended
Do not place any other equipment on this
unit
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient
heat dispersion when installed in a rack
• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the
plug when unplugging the cord
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and
dust
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods of time
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any
way
• Ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains
• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles
should not be placed on the unit
• Observe and follow local regulations
regarding battery disposal
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or
splashing fluids
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the unit.
• Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands
• When the switch is in the OFF position, the
equipment is not completely switched off
from MAINS
• The equipment shall be installed near the
power supply so that the power supply is
easily accessible
FCC/IC INFORMATION FOR US AND
CANADA CUSTOMERS
1. Product
This product complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules/ Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
2. Important notice: do not modify
this product
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets
FCC requirements.
Modification not expressly approved by ARCAM
may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
3. Note
This product has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, persuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency 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 particular installation. If this product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the local retailer authorized
to distribute this type of product or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FDA INFORMATION FOR US
CUSTOMERS
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
This product complies with IEC 60825-1:2007.
CANADA STATEMENT
This product contains IC 9088-BLR7601HL.
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
Canada ICES-003.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this
radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or
lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie
Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un
gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de
réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique
à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut
choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte
que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à
l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
MPE Reminding
To satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements, a
separation distance of 20 cm or more should be
maintained between the antenna of this device
and persons during device operation. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this
distance is not recommended.
Les antennes installées doivent être situées de
facon à ce que la population ne puisse y être
exposée à une distance de moin de 20 cm. Installer
les antennes de facon à ce que le personnel ne
puisse approcher à 20 cm ou moins de la position
centrale de l’ antenne. La FCC des éltats-unis stipule
que cet appareil doit être en tout temps éloigné
d’au moins 20 cm des personnes pendant son
functionnement.
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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are
recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose
of any materials in accordance with the local
recycling regulations. When discarding the
unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or
incinerated but disposed of in accordance
with the local regulations concerning battery
disposal. This product and the supplied
accessories, excluding the batteries,
constitute the applicable product according
to the WEEE directive.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS
PRODUCT
These markings indicate that this product
should not be disposed with other household
waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health
from uncontrolled waste disposal and to
conserve material resources, this product
should be recycled responsibly.
To dispose of your product, please use
your local return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was
purchased.

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before you
begin...
Placing the unit
< Place the unit on a level, firm surface,
avoiding direct sunlight and sources
of heat or damp.
< Do not place the unit on top of a
power amplifier or other source of
heat.
< Do not place the unit in an enclosed
space such as a bookcase or closed
cabinet unless there is good provision
for ventilation. The product is
designed to run warm during normal
operation.
< Do not place any other component
or item on top of the unit as this may
obstruct airflow around the heat-sink,
causing the product to run hot. (The
unit placed on top of the amplifier
would also become hot.)
< Make sure the remote-control receiver
to the left of the front panel display
is unobstructed, otherwise this will
impair the use of the remote-control.
< Do not place your record deck on top
of this unit. Record decks are very
sensitive to the noise generated by
mains power supplies which will be
heard as a background‘hum’ if the
record deck is too close.
< The normal function of the unit
may be disturbed by strong
electromagnetic interference. If this
occurs, simply reset the unit with the
power button, or move the unit to
another location.
Power
The amplifier is supplied with a moulded
mains plug already fitted to the lead.
Check that the plug supplied fits your
supply – should you require a new mains
lead, please contact your Arcam dealer.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug
is different, please contact your Arcam
dealer immediately.
The Solo can be switched for operation
between 220–240V (switch position 230V)
and 110–120V (switch position 115V).
NOTE
Ensure that the Solo is switched off
and the power lead removed before
changing the position of the voltage
range switch. Also ensure that this
selector switch is set to the appropriate
voltage for your region.
Push the IEC plug end of the power cable
into the socket on the back of the unit,
making sure that it is pushed in firmly.
Plug the other end of the cable into your
mains socket and, if necessary, switch the
socket on.
The unit can be turned on using the
POWER switch on the front panel. While
switched on, the power button LED will
glow green.
Standby power
The Solo can be switched into standby
mode using the 2button on the remote
control. While in standby mode the power
button LED will glow red and power
consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.
While in standby mode, it may be possible
to hear a slight residual hum coming
from the mains transformer inside
the amplifier. This is perfectly normal.
However, if the unit is to be left unused for
an extended period, we recommend that
you disconnect it from the mains supply to
save power.
Interconnect cables
We recommend the use of high-quality
screened cables that are designed for the
particular application. Other cables will
have different impedance characteristics
that will degrade the performance of your
system (for example, do not use cabling
intended for video use to carry audio
signals). All cables should be kept as short
as is practically possible.
It is good practice when connecting your
equipment to make sure that the mains
power-supply cabling is kept as far away
as possible from your audio cables. Failure
to do so may result in unwanted noise in
the audio signals.
For information on speaker cabling, please
refer to“speakers” on page E-15.
Radio interference
The Solo is an audio/video device
containing microprocessors and other
digital electronics. Each model has been
designed to very high standards of
electromagnetic compatibility.
This is a Class B product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
If the Solo causes interference to radio
or television reception (which can be
determined by switching the Solo off and
on), the following measures should be
taken:
< Re-orient the receiving antenna
or route the antenna cable of the
affected receiver as far as possible
from unit and its cabling.
< Relocate the receiver with respect to
the Solo
< Connect the affected device and the
Solo to different mains outlets.
If the problem persists, please contact
your Arcam dealer.
Laser radiation
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
If the built-in disc
player of the Solo is
operated whilst the
outer casing is
removed, invisible radiation could cause
eye damage.
What’s in the box?
< Solo movie/music
< Remote control
< 2 x AAA batteries
< DAB/FM antenna
< Bluetooth antenna
< Wi-Fi antenna
< User manual
< Registration card
< Power cord

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overview
The Solo represents a new dimension in
experiencing music and movies.
Solo brings the performance normally
associated with high fidelity separates to
a new audience of style-conscious music
and movie lovers. When coupled with
Arcam’s proprietary decoding techniques,
the resulting picture and sound are simply
world class.
Arcam developed the world’s first DAB
radio and the clarity of reception will bring
hours of musical enjoyment from the
built-in DAB and FM receiver.
Arcam has brought all its experience to
bear to deliver stunning surround-sound
decoding and amplification from high
resolution Dolby True HD, DTS Master
HD decoding modes. The remote control
supplied with the Solo is a back lit
‘universal’ controller. It is easy to set up
and can be used to control a complete
system. It can be programmed using a
vast internal code library to control set top
boxes, TVs and audio/video devices.
At last an all-in-one home cinema
system with a level of performance that
will truly bring music and movies to life.

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front panel
Front panel controls
Input selection
Select the input source connected to the
corresponding internal or external input
INPUT- backwards through input sources
INPUT+ forwards through input sources
The display indicates selected source
Headphones
3.5mm stereo jack socket, intended
for use with a set of headphones
with an impedance rating between
32Ω and 600Ω
Stop/Eject
Press the </1button once for ‘pre-stop’;
press again for a‘complete stop’. Once
stopped, pressing again ejects the disc.
NOTE: some discs can’t be ejected in certain
situations (e.g. while the disc is displaying a
copyright notice)
Play/Pause
Press the 4/;button
to start/pause
playback
Skip backward/forward
Press the 0//buttons to skip
backward/forward video chapters on
BD/DVD disc, or audio tracks on an
audio disc
Power
Turn the Solo on
or off

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top panel
MUTE
MENU
OK
DISPLAY
Disc/System Menu
Accesses disc menu, if BD/DVD present
Accesses the Solo system menu, if no BD/DVD present
OK
Confirm a selection
Display
Cycles through the dimming
states of the front panel
Mute
Mutes all outputs
Navigation keys
Use the 3,4,5,6keys to
navigate the files and menus on
the screen.
Volume control
Rotate clockwise to increase
volume, anti-clockwise to
reduce it.
Top panel controls
System Menu
Accesses the Solo system menu

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rear panel
Rear panel connections
HDMI OUTAV SAT PVR GAME
NET
DAB/FM
TV
USB 5V 500mA
STB LINE SUB BT WIFI
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
115V 230V
~ 50 - 60Hz, 1kW MAX.
SR FR C FL SL
IR IN
AUX
POWER INLET
RS232
8ΩLOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
LR
AUX
3.5mm stereo jack, used
to connect an analogue
audio source.
See “Aux in” on page E-12
SUB
LFE output, used to connect a
subwoofer.
See “Connecting speakers” on
page E-15
HDMI OUT
Used to connect a TV
and as the Audio Return
Channel (ARC).
See “Connecting digital
devices via HDMI” on page
E-11 for more information.
USB
Insert a USB flash
memory device here.
See “disc & file formats” on
page E-16
Power inlet
Connect the correct
mains cable here.
Voltage select
Ensure that the
voltage selected
matches your local
power supply.
Network connection
Connect to your home
network router.
For more information see
“Network connection” on
page E-13.
RS232
Connect to a third party home automation
system.
See “Serial connection” on page E-13
DAB/FM
Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna
See “DAB/DAB+ and FM aerial” on page E-14
HDMI inputs
Connect the HDMI outputs of
your devices here.
For information, see “Connecting
digital devices via HDMI” on page
E-11.
TV
Connect to the optical output of
your TV
See “Optical audio in” on page E-12
STB
Connect to the coaxial
digital output of your
settop box
See “Coaxial audio in” on
page E-12
LINE L/R
Connect a stereo phono cable
from an analogue device
See “Line in” on page E-12 IR IN
Connect an external remote
control device
See “Infrared connection” on
page E-13
BT and Wi-Fi
Connect the supplied BT and
Wi-Fi antennae
See “Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna”
on page E-14
Speaker outputs
Connect the speakers to
these terminals.
See “speakers” on page E-15
R L
8ΩLOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS

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audio/video
connections
Introduction
Before connecting your Solo to your
source components and speakers,
please read through the next few pages
which will explain all the input and
output connectivity that is available. The
“speakers”section explains how to connect
up your speakers to avoid damage to
the amplifier and how to arrange your
speakers for best performance.
General
The inputs are named to make it easier to
reference connected devices (e.g. ‘AV’ or
‘SAT’). They all have the same input circuit,
so there is no reason why you should not
connect a different device to any of the
inputs. For example, if you had two games
consoles and the AV input was not being
used, then the second games console
could be connected to the AV input.
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 speakers attached to your Solo.
No other audio connections are needed.
GAME HDMI OUTPVRSATAV
Camcorder
Personal video recorder
Satellite box Games console
Personal video recorder
Satellite box Games console
Camcorder

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Optical audio in
If your TV set does not support ARC,
connect the optical audio output of the TV
to this input
Coaxial audio in
Connect the coaxial audio output of your
set-top box
Digital audio connections Analogue audio connections
Line in
Connect any analogue audio device to
these inputs using a RCA stereo phono
cable
Aux in
Connect any analogue audio device to the
AUX input using a 3.5mm jack lead
STB
SET-TOP BOX
SET-TOP BOX
MP3 Player
RL
MP3 Player MP3 Player
AUX
MP3 Player

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other
connections
Bluetooth connection
The Solo has built in Bluetooth wireless
technology for seamless integration with
any Bluetooth enabled device.
Pairing with Bluetooth devices
To place the Solo in pairing mode, select
the Bluetooth input, then press and hold
the OK key on the remote control. Follow
the advice provided in the operation
instructions for your Bluetooth device.
Select SOLO XXXXXX (where XXXXXX
is a unique number assigned to your
Solo) from the list of Bluetooth devices to
complete the pairing. Once the pairing
procedure is finished, it does not need to
be performed again.
USB connection
USB memory devices (flash drives) can be
used for media playback and are necessary
for storage of downloaded BD-Live
content. To enjoy BD-Live content, the
following specification is recommended:
< Capacity 2GB or more
< Formatted FAT32
< USB2.0 high speed (480Mbps)
The Solo can also play files stored on a USB
mass storage device, typically a pen drive,
but any USB device that complies with the
‘mass storage device‘ class is compatible.
The Solo only supports the direct
connection of USB devices and will not
support devices connected through a
hub. If regular access to the USB socket
is required, you may find it convenient
to use a USB extension lead; see ”disc &
file formats”on page E-16 for details of
supported file types.
This connection can also be used for
software upgrades. Please refer to “USB
firmware update”on page E-35 for further
details.
Serial connection
This connector is used with control
devices having an RS232 serial port (for
example, Crestron and AMX touch-screen
controllers).
Network connection
The Solo can be connected to your
network using either a wired or wireless
connection.
Wireless connection
In order to connect to your Wi-Fi network,
the supplied Wi-Fi antenna needs to be
connected to the Solo and the unit’s
wireless settings must be correctly
configured. Please refer to “Bluetooth/
Wi-Fi antenna”on page E-14, for antenna
installation instructions and “Network” on
page E-30 for information on setting up
the wireless network interface.
Infrared connection
The infrared input allows the connection
of external IR receivers, when the Solo
front panel IR receiver is fully or partially
obstructed.The tip is the modulated signal,
sleeve is ground.
A supplier of infra-red receivers and
emitter accessories and systems is
Xantech. See www.xantech.com for more
information, or ask your Arcam dealer
tip: Modulated signal
sleeve: Ground
NOTE
The IR input is designed for modulated
signals. If the external IR receiver
demodulates the IR signal, it will not work.
Also the unit does not provide power for
external receivers on the IR jack, therefore
an external power source will be required.
Wired connection
If an Ethernet cable is connected, the Solo
will automatically attempt to connect to
your network.
You should use CAT5 cable plugged into
the RJ45 socket labelled NET on the rear
panel.
If your network uses static IP addressing
rather than DHCP, you will need to
provide IP address, gateway and DNS; see
“Network” on page E-30 for information
on setting up the network.
Internet
1 2 3 4NET
HDMI OUTAV SAT PVR GAME
NET
DAB/FM
TV
USB 5V 500mA
STB LINE SUB BT WIFI
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
115V 230V
~ 50 - 60Hz, 1kW MAX.
SR FR C FL SL
IR IN
AUX
POWER INLET
RS232
8 LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
LR
RS232
Network Router Home Automation Device
Internet
Network Router Home Automation Device

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antenna
connectors
DAB/DAB+ and FM aerial
The Solo is fitted with an FM and a DAB/
DAB+ receiver module. The type of aerial
you need depends on your listening
preferences and the local conditions.
Your Solo is capable of superb radio
reception, but only if it is receiving a good
quality transmission signal.
Try the aerials supplied with your unit.
If you are in a medium to strong signal
area, these should be adequate for good
reception. In areas with poor signal
strength, you may require a roof or loft
mounted aerial.
Contact your local Arcam dealer or aerial
installation experts for advice about local
reception conditions.
In strong signal areas, the DAB/DAB+/FM
‘T’ wire aerial supplied can be used with
reasonable results. Mount the aerial as
high up as possible on a wall.
In the UK the ‘T’-elements need to be
positioned vertically for DAB/DAB+
reception since broadcasts are vertically
polarised. In other localities, check with
your Arcam dealer or try both horizontal
and vertical positions for best reception.
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna
The Solo is supplied with both a Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi antenna.
The two antennae are identical and need
to be inserted into the connectors labelled
BT and WiFi located at the rear of the Solo.
Try each usable wall of the room to see
which gives best reception and use tacks
or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a
‘T’ shape, but note that no tacks should
come into contact with the internal wire
of the aerial.
In weak signal areas, a high-gain,
externally-mounted or roof-mounted
aerial is desirable in order to receive the
highest number of services.
In Band III transmission areas (such as
the UK), use a multi-element Yagi aerial
with the elements mounted vertically,
as the transmissions are vertically
polarised. If you are close to more than
one transmitter, use an omnidirectional or
folded dipole aerial.
If the DAB/DAB+ services in your area
are transmitted on L-band, then ask your
dealer for advice for the best aerial to use.
HDMI OUT
SAT
PVR GAME
DAB/FM
SUB
BT WIFIIR IN
AUX
RS232

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English
speakers
Connecting speakers
The Solo is designed to drive a set of up
to five speakers, rated between 4 and
8 ohms. The unit is fitted with speaker
terminals that can accept either spade
terminals or bare wires.
The speakers are:
< Solo movie: LS (Left Surround), L
(Left), C(Centre), R(Right) and RS
(Right Surround).
< Solo music: L(Left), R(Right)
An active subwoofer may be connected
to the SUB output. See the diagram on
this page for recommended speaker
placement.
Speaker cables
The speakers should be connected to
the Solo using good-quality, high-purity,
copper cables. Solid core cables, or
those with surface-only conductors, are
particularly suitable. Bell wire and very
cheap speaker cables should be avoided,
as they significantly degrade the sound
quality.
Connections to the speaker terminals
should always be tight, whether using
bare wires, spade connectors or “banana”
plugs, but do not use tools such as pliers,
wrenches or spanners to tighten the
connectors as these may cause damage to
the terminals.
Speaker positioning
The advice given here is a general
guideline for setting up speakers. Refer
to the documentation supplied with your
speakers for more precise information.
Visit www.dolby.com for usefuI
information on listening-room layouts.
Room acoustics
Your room’s shape and how it is furnished
will affect the sound you hear. For
instance, too many bare surfaces may
cause a harshness to the sound. Carpets,
wall-hangings and curtains can all help.
If you have a choice of listening rooms,
avoid one that is perfectly square or has
one dimension exactly twice another. Such
a room can aggravate resonances that
colour the sound.
The closer you place a speaker to corners
and the intersection of wall and floor or
wall and ceiling, the stronger the bass
output, which may over-emphasise the
bass. Moving a speaker just a few inches
can sometimes make a big difference
0˚
90˚
110˚
22˚
30˚
C
R
L
LS
RS
SUB
Speaker setup
Proper speaker placement is the key to
achieving the best home theatre sound
(see diagrams). As a rough guide, speakers
should be placed on rigid stands about
15cm from the rear wall and at least 60cm
from any side wall.
Speakers should never be placed on
the floor (unless they are floor-standing
speakers), or in corners. Speaker drivers
should be at, or a little above, ear level
when seated. If possible, centre your
seating area between the surround
speakers.
Sound will depend on the acoustics of
the listening room so experimenting with
speaker positioning is very worthwhile.
Subwoofer
The location of the subwoofer will affect
the overall sound quality. Placing it next
to a wall or in a corner will often boost
efficiency and give a cleaner low bass
sound. However, all rooms react differently
and we recommend that you experiment
with positioning by allowing at least 15cm
clearance between the walls and the unit.
Speaker stands
The more firmly a speaker is held, the
better it will sound. We recommend the
use of rigid metal stands of 40–60cm
height.
Ensure that the stands and/or speakers do
not wobble. Properly damped stands that
do not ‘ring’when tapped with a pencil,
will bring out the best in a speaker.

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disc & file
formats
Playable discs
The Solo movie supports the following
disc types:
Blu-ray 3D
Blu-ray Disc
DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
CD-Audio
CD-R
CD-RW
Super Audio CD
DVD region
code
Area
1North America
2Europe, Japan, Middle
East, Egypt, South Africa,
Greenland
3Taiwan, Korea, the
Philippines, Indonesia,
Hong Kong
4Mexico, South America,
Central America, Australia,
New Zealand, Pacific
Islands, Caribbean
5Russia, Eastern Europe,
India, most of Africa, North
Korea, Mongolia
6China
All All areas
Symbols indicating disc will play in North
America:
Blu-ray Discs: DVDs:
Symbols indicating disc will play in Europe:
Blu-ray Discs: DVDs:
The Solo music supports the following disc
types:
CD-Audio
CD-R
CD-RW
Super Audio CD
Playback of the followning file formats are
supported (over Disc, USB and network) by
both Solo movie and Solo music:
< FLAC, up to 24 bit, 192 KHz
< WAV, up 24 bit, 192 KHz
< AAC, up to 24 bit, 96 KHz
< AIFF, up to 24 bit, 192 KHz
< OGG, up to 24 bit, 192 KHz
< MP3, up to 320 kbps, 48 KHz
< WMA, up to 192 kbps, 48 KHz
Supported video formats
(Solo movie only)
Video file compatibility with your player is
limited as follows:
< Maximum resolution size: 1920x1080
(W x H) pixels
< File extensions: .wmv, .avi, .mp4,
.mpeg, .mpg, .vob, .mkv (Note: Files
encoded by Divx cannot be played on
this player)
< Playable Audio format: Dolby Digital,
DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC
< Sampling frequency: within 32 to
48kHz (WMA), within 8 to 48kHz (Mp3)
< Bit rate: within 32 to 192kbps (WMA),
within 32 to 320kbps (Mp3)
< Not all of the WMA and AAC Audio
formats are compatible with your
player.
< Blu-ray, DVD, or USB 2.0 are
recommended to play back HD WMA
movie files.
< Your player does not support files that
are recorded with GMC (Global Motion
Compensation) or Qpel (Quarter
pixel). Those are video encoding
techniques in MPEG4 standard, like
DivX.
Region coding (Solo movie
only)
Blu-ray disc players and Blu-ray or DVD
discs are assigned region codes according
to the region in which they are sold. If the
region codes do not match, the disc will
not play.
Blu-ray Disc
region code
Area
ANorth America, Central
America, South America,
Korea, Japan, Taiwan,
Hong Kong and South
East Asia
BEurope, Greenland, French
territories, Middle East,
Africa, Australia and New
Zealand
CIndia, China, Russia,
Central and South Asia
A + B + C All areas
Region Selection
Limited by local law regulations, version
for North America does not have region
selection option.

E-17
English
basic operation
Operating your Solo
Introduction
This section explains the basic opration of
the Solo. Note that it may be necessary to
configure the Solo correctly for optimum
performance. Details regarding system
setttings can be found in“settings menu”
on page E-28.
Switching on
Switch the unit on by pressing the power
button. The status LED glows green when
the unit is powered up. If the power
button is pressed (or power is removed)
whilst in standby, the unit will enter
standby mode when power is re-applied.
Standby
The Solo has a standby mode which can
be entered by pressing 2on the remote
control. When in standby mode, the
display is blank and the POWER LED glows
red.
If the unit is to be left unused for an
extended period, we recommend that you
disconnect it from the mains supply to
save power.
To switch on from standby, press the 2
button on the remote control.
Home screen
Press the button at any time to display
the Solo home screen. The home screen
will allow you to access the following:
Start playing a CD/DVD/
BD disc. See “playing a
disc” on page E-25.
Allows you to play
multimedia files. See
“network/usb operation”
on page E-26.
Access the Solo settings
options. See “settings
menu”on page E-28.
Allows the selection of
various inputs of the Solo
Selecting a source
To select a particular source, press
the INPUT- or INPUT+ buttons on the
front panel until that source is shown
on the front panel display, or press the
corresponding source button on the
remote (see“Device mode / Source keys”
on page E-19).
The following sources are available:
RADIO Internal DAB/FM tuner
BT Internal Bluetooth input
MEDIA
Network input (e.g UPnP
devices), USB solid-state
device (e.g. pen drive) input
DISC Internal disc player
AV Audio-Visual HDMI input
SAT Satellite HDMI input
PVR Personal Video Recorder
HDMI input
GAME Game console HDMI input
LINE Phono jack analogue audio
input
AUX 3.5mm analogue audio input
STB Set Top Box coaxial digital
audio input
TV TV optical audio input
A particular input source can also be
selected using the source option from the
home screen, as described in the previous
section.
Volume control
The volume can be increased or decreased
either by turning the top panel rotary
control (see“Top panel controls”on page
E-9) or by using the volume control
button on the remote control (see“Volume
control”on page E-19).
Headphones
To use headphones with the Solo, plug the
headphones into the phones socket on
the front panel.
When headphones are plugged into the
front panel phones socket, the speaker
and sub outputs are muted and the audio
will be down-mixed to two channels (2.0).

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remote control
The Solo universal remote
control
The Solo remote is a sophisticated
‘universal’ backlit remote control that
can control up to eight devices. It is pre-
programmed for use with the Solo and
with its extensive built-in library of codes,
it can also be used with thousands of third
party audio-visual components, such as
TVs, satellite receivers, set-top boxes, PVRs,
etc.
The Solo remote is a‘learning’remote, so
you can teach it almost any function from
an old single-device remote.
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
< Open the battery compartment on
the back of the handset, by removing
its cover.
< Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries, as indicated
in the battery compartment.
< Place the battery compartment cover
back firmly into its locked position
with a click.
Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when
using the remote control:
< Ensure there are no obstacles
between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the Solo. The
remote has a range of about 7 metres.
(If the remote sensor is obscured, the
IR remote control input jack on the
rear panel is available. Please consult
your dealer for further information.)
< Remote operation may become
unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light is shining on the
remote sensor of the Solo.
< Replace the batteries when you notice
a reduction in the operating range of
the remote control.
NOTE
< Incorrect use of batteries can result
in hazards such as leakage and
bursting.
< Do not mix old and new batteries
together.
< Do not use non-identical batteries
together – although they may look
similar, different batteries may have
different voltages.
< Ensure the plus (+) and minus (-)
ends of each battery match the
direction indicated in the battery
compartment.
< Remove batteries from equipment
that is not going to be used for a
month or more.
< When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
or local regulations that apply in
your country or area.
The Solo remote complies with
Part 15 of the FCC rules
This equipment 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 a reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiated radio frequency 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 particular
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
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
< Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
< Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
< Connect the equipment into an
outlet or a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
< Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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English
Useful information
Backlight
A backlight comes on for eight seconds
whenever a key is pressed. This helps
you use the handset in subdued lighting
conditions.
Power LED blinks
Short blinks indicate a valid key press.
Multiple short blinks convey information
(such as a device code) or signal the
beginning and successful completion of a
programming sequence.
The symbol ‘*’is used in the manual to
indicate a power LED blink.
Timeouts and unassigned keys
Time out – After 30 seconds, the remote
exits the programming state and returns
to normal operation.
Stuck key timeout – After any key is
pressed continuously for 30 seconds,
the remote control stops sending IR
transmission to conserve battery life. The
remote control remains off until all keys
are released.
Unassigned keys – the remote ignores any
unassigned key presses for a particular
device mode and does not transmit IR.
Low voltage indicator
When the batteries are running down, the
LED flashes five times whenever you press
a button:
* * * * *
If this happens, fit two new AAA alkaline
batteries as soon as possible.
Device mode / Source keys
As the remote can control your Solo
as well as a range of other equipment,
many of the buttons have more than one
function depending on the ‘device mode’
selected on the remote control.
The device mode keys (shown below)
select the source on the Solo. If one of
these keys is pressed briefly, a command
is transmitted to change the source on
the unit.
RADIO Internal DAB/FM tuner
BT Internal Bluetooth input
MEDIA
Network input (e.g UPnP
devices), USB solid-state
device (e.g. pen drive) input
DISC Internal disc player
AV Audio-Visual HDMI input
SAT Satellite HDMI input
PVR Personal Video Recorder
HDMI input
GAME Game console HDMI input
LINE Phono jack analogue audio
input
AUX 3.5mm analogue audio input
STB Set Top Box coaxial digital
input
TV TV optical audio input
Each device mode changes the behaviour
of many of the remote keys to control the
source device appropriately. For example:
in DISC mode 9plays the previous CD
track, but in AV mode 9issues the TV
‘channel down’ command.
The remote control remains in the
last selected device mode, so it is not
necessary to press a device mode key
before every command key if all you are
doing is playing or skipping tracks on a
CD, for example.
Navigation keys
The navigation keys steer the cursor in
setup menus or on-screen menus. They
also replicate the navigation functions
of original remotes supplied with other
home entertainment devices in your
system. The OK key confirms a setting.
Volume control
By default, the remote control is set up so
that the volume control and mute buttons
(VOL 5, VOL 6and MUTE) always control
the volume of the Solo, regardless of
which device mode the remote is currently
set for. This is known as volume ‘punch
through’.
For example, if you are listening to a CD,
you will probably have the Solo in CD
device mode to control the CD player.
You can use the volume controls on the
remote directly to adjust the volume of
the Solo without first having to press the
AMP key to put the remote into AMP
device mode. The volume buttons ‘punch
through’ the CD device mode on the
remote to the AMP device mode.
Volume ‘punch through’ can be disabled
individually for any device mode if desired.
Customising the Solo
remote
The remote control offers a code learning
feature that allows you to copy up to 16
functions from an original remote control
onto the remote keypad. For details of
this, and other customisation features, see
“customising the remote” on page E-22.

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AMP device mode
The AMP device mode button configures
the remote to control the Solo. Pressing
this button does not affect the currently
selected input on the Solo.
The functionality of the Solo is context
sensitive for the internal sources and is
described in the following table.
2Toggles Solo power between
standby and powered on.
1Open/close disc tray.
0…9
Searches for and plays the
track corresponding to the
key pressed when playing
a CD.
SYNC
Lipsync. 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 synchronization with
the lip movements in the
video. To compensate for
this, you can adjust the lip
sync delay. Press the sync
button and use the <and
>navigation buttons. Press
again to exit the lipsync trim
menu.
INFO
Info cycles through the
information displayed on the
lower left portion of the front
panel display
7Rewind CD, DVD or BD.
8Fast Forward CD, DVD or BD.
9
Skip back to the beginning
of the current/previous track
on CD, DVD or BD.
:
Skip forward to the
beginning of the next track
on CD, DVD or BD.
<Stop playback on CD, DVD
or BD.
4Play content on CD, DVD
or BD.
;Pause playback on CD, DVD
or BD.
MENU Disc menu.
POP UP Activates BD pop up menu, if
available.
RTN Return from menu on BD/
DVD menus.
AUDIO
Selects between the
available audio tracks on a
BD/DVD
Navigate the files and menus
on the screen. OK selects the
highlighted file or enters the
highlighted menus on the
screen - equivalent to‘Enter’
or ‘Select’ on some remote
control.
AMP+'Power on from standby
AMP+,Standby from Power on
AMP+>Changes the picture
resolution
Returns navigation to the top
level of the menu (‘Home’).
Toggles the mute function of
the Solo
MODE
Cycles through the available
surround and downmix
modes
DISP
Cycles through the front
panel display’s brightness
options
Increase/decrease amplifier
volume
AMP Resets remote to AMP mode
SUBT
Cycles through subtitle
options, if available on DVD
or BD
RED Red button for BD
GREEN Green button for BD
YELLOW Yellow button for BD
BLUE Blue button for BD
RADIO Internal FM/DAB tuner input
BT Internal Bluetooth input
MEDIA Network, USB media input
DISC Internal disc input
AV AV HDMI input
SAT Satellite HDMI input
PVR PVR HDMI input
GAME Game console HDMI input
LINE Phono plug analogue input
AUX 3.5mm plug analogue input
STB STB digital coaxial audio
input
TV TV optical audio output
SAT device mode
The SAT device mode button selects SAT
as the source. If configured to work with
your satellite reciever, the Solo remote can
subsequently control the device.
2Toggles power between
standby and on.
0…9
Functions as original remote
number key – usually for
channel selection.
INFO
Display INFO or OSD (On
Screen Display) function, if
available.
7Rewind
8Fast forward
9Channel down
:Channel up
<Stop playback
4Play content
;Pause content
Record
MENU Menu
Navigate setup and
programme selection menus.
OK confirms a selection
(equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’
on some remotes).
Returns navigation to the top
level of the menu (‘Home’).
RTN Back
AMP Resets remote to AMP mode
RED RED button for Satellite
GREEN GREEN button for Satellite
YELLOW YELLOW button for Satellite
BLUE BLUE button for Satellite
Bluetooth commands
The Bluetooth audio input is selected by
pressing BT in AMP device mode on the
remote control. When connected to an
audio streaming device, the keys below
are used to navigate music tracks.
9/:Selects the previous/next
track in the current playlist.
4Play current track.
<Pause current track.
Network media /USB commands
When using the network client, the keys
below are used to navigate music files in
AMP device mode.
Navigates the files on
screen. OK selects/plays the
highlighted file.
9/:Selects the previous/next
track in the current playlist.
4Play current track.
;Pause current track.
<Stops playback.
Returns navigation to the top
level of the network client
menus (‘Home’).