other
connections
Bluetooth connection
The Solo has built in Bluetooth wireless
is required, you may find it convenient
technology for seamless integration with
to use a USB extension lead; see "disc &
any Bluetooth enabled device.
file formats" on page E-16 for details of
Pairing with Bluetooth devices
supported file types.
This connection can also be used for
To place the Solo in pairing mode, select
software upgrades. Please refer to "USB
the Bluetooth input, then press and hold
firmware update" on page E-35 for further
the OK key on the remote control. Follow
details.
the advice provided in the operation
Serial connection
instructions for your Bluetooth device.
Select SOLO XXXXXX (where XXXXXX
This connector is used with control
is a unique number assigned to your
devices having an RS232 serial port (for
Solo) from the list of Bluetooth devices to
example, Crestron and AMX touch-screen
complete the pairing. Once the pairing
controllers).
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
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.
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
115V
230V
Internet
Internet
TV
NET
POWER INLET
~ 50 - 60Hz, 1kW MAX.
USB 5V
Network Router
Network Router
NET
1
2
3
4
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.
DAB/FM
STB
L
LINE
R
SUB
IR IN
BT
WIFI
AUX
500mA
AV
SAT
PVR
GAME
HDMI OUT
RS232
Home Automation Device
Home Automation Device
RS232
E-13
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
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
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
demodulates the IR signal, it will not work.
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LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
Also the unit does not provide power for
external receivers on the IR jack, therefore
SR
FR
C
FL
SL
an external power source will be required.
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