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safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Important safety instructions................................2 Safety compliance.....................................................2 welcome… safety guidelines.............................................. 2 … and thank you for purchasing the Arcam Solo Mini music system. Arcam has been producing high-quality audio components for nearly thirty years.
overview Music from iPod® can be seamlessly integrated using Arcam’s rDock or rLead. Solo Mini takes over the control and amplification with iPod text appearing on the front panel display of the unit. The Solo remote control supplied with Solo Mini is simple to use and able to control the sound from a range of sources, from CD, radio, television, iPod/Tape or a games console. At last a compact but powerful two-channel sound system with a level of performance that will bring your music to life.
Note that the primary power-switch for Solo Mini is on the rear of the unit. If the power light is not illuminated at all, check that the unit is receiving mains power and the rear power switch is ‘On’. Press the 2 button to switch Solo Mini between ‘On mode’ and ‘Standby mode’. When Solo Mini is in standby mode, the light next to the power button on the top panel glows red. Pressing 2 when the unit is in standby mode will cause the unit to switch on and the power button light turns blue.
RS232 control This is used for controlling an iPod (see page 9), or for control via a remote computer. rear panel Antennae inputs These inputs can be used with the aerials provided (DAB, if fitted, has a telescopic aerial, FM a wire aerial, and AM a loop aerial). In weak signal areas, external aerials of the correct type may be required for optimal reception.
< < < < Power Thermal protection Solo Mini 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. Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of Solo Mini, 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.
Speaker installation speakers The advice given here is a general guideline for setting up speakers. Refer to the documentation supplied with your speakers for more precise positioning and installation information. Room acoustics Your room’s shape and how it is furnished will affect the sound you hear. For instance, too many bare surfaces can cause reflections that may add harshness to the sound. Carpets, wall-hangings and curtains can all help.
IN iPod connection DC IN The combination of Solo Mini and Arcam’s rDock (or rLead) provides a great platform for your iPod. Connect the rDock as shown, power on the rDock, slot in your iPod and select iPod as the source. Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is simple using the Solo remote, with text appearing on the Solo Mini display. More information is given in the rDock quick start guide or (rLead quick start guide) supplied with these accessory units.
Which radio aerial? radio Radio interference Your Solo Mini is capable of superb radio reception, but only if it is receiving a good quality transmission signal. Solo Mini is fitted with an AM/FM receiver module and an optional DAB receiver, depending on the region where it was sold. The type of aerial you need depends on your listening preferences and the local conditions. Try the aerials supplied with your unit.
FM DA B In weak signal areas, or for optimal FM radio reception, a roof- or loft-mounted aerial is advised as this will give superior reception. In some areas, cable radio may be available or, in an apartment building, a distributed aerial system may be installed. In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked FM or VHF (do not use those marked TV); these should be connected to the FM coaxial connector on the rear of Solo Mini.
Playing a CD playing sounds Listening to radio With Solo Mini switched on (blue light showing), gently insert a CD (label-side up) into the disc slot on the front panel. Allow the disc to be drawn in by the motorised rollers. If ‘CD AutoPlay’ is enabled, the CD plays immediately; if disabled, the CD waits for a command from the remote or top panel. (‘CD AutoPlay’ is set in the system menu – see page 16.
AM/FM Tune mode: Manual tuning Press the B or C buttons on the remote control (or 0 or / on the top panel) for less than one second to select the desired tuning frequency. Manual tuning is useful for tuning to a known frequency, or if you are trying to select a station that is too weak to capture by automatic tuning. Tune mode: Automatic tuning Press the B or C buttons on the remote control (or 0 or / on the top panel) for longer than one second to engage automatic tuning.
Inserting batteries into the remote control remote control 1. General Solo Mini commands 2 DISP Cycles the brightness of the front-panel display. Source selection Press the appropriate button to select the audio source you would l ke to hear: CD, FM, DAB/AM, FRONT, TV, AV, GAME or TAPE. Where DAB is fitted, press DAB/AM twice to select AM. Press FRONT twice to select USB. { ,} B, C { ,} Adjusts the amplifier volume.
4 (Play) Start the playback of a CD. < (Stop) Stop the playback of a CD. ; (Pause) Pause the playback of a CD. Press again (or press play) to re-start playback. 1–9,0 (Eject) Press to eject a CD. Number keys for track selection – Press the number of the track that you want to hear. To select a track greater than 9, press and hold the first digit of the track (e.g. 1) until ‘1–’ is shown, then press the second digit. INFO Toggles the track time display from a count-up to a count-down timer.
Configuring the listening settings system menu Solo Mini allows you to adjust listening settings to suit your taste, and to customise various system features. Use the adjacent diagram to navigate through the items available. With the unit switched on (blue light showing), press Menu on the remote control. Now use the C and B keys on the remote to move down and up the settings available. The { and } keys on the remote are used to adjust particular settings. To leave the menu at any time, press Menu again.
AM receiver Inputs 2.5Vrms Input impedance 47kΩ Signal/noise ratio 105dB RF tuning range 522–1710kHz, in steps of 9kHz (UK) 530–1710kHz, in steps of 10kHz (USA) 531–1629kHz, in steps of 9kHz (Japan) Number of AM presets 30 Co-axial outputs Signal/noise ratio (at 200mV) 40dB Maximum output level 2.5Vrms 1.5% Output impedance 500Ω Distortion (THD at 30% modulation) General Amplifier Continuous power output, per channel, 80kHz measurement bandwidth Both channels, 8Ω, 1kHz 25Wrms, 0.
Worldwide Guarantee product guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor.
