TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME SECTION Welcome Important Safety Instructions Licence Copyright Disclaimer of Warranties Limitation of Liability Bluesound Privacy Policy Controlling Law and Severability PAGE 4 4 9 10 11 11 11 12 INTRODUCTION/GETTING STARTED What's in the Box Top & Back of POWERNODE Quick Setup Guide Connect for Sound Connect to Power Connect to WiFi Download the App Connect to Music 12 12 13 16 16 17 17 18 19 OPERATION – iPAD CONTROLLER OPERATION – iPhone/iPod Touch CONTROLLER OPERATION – And
Showing your other Players Deleting your Index Diagnostics Sending Support Request Rebooting Player SPECIFICATIONS 56 56 56 56 56 57
POWERNODE Wireless Streaming Music Player WELCOME Welcome to Bluesound, Hi-Fi for the Wi-Fi generation. Bluesound transforms your local digital music library by putting the music of your life right at your fingertips. The clutter of CDs is relegated to a previous era! Your smartphone or tablet running the Bluesound App now controls your music. Your Bluesound music sy stem is also a sophisticated Internet streaming device that allows you to listen to a wide range of Internet music service providers.
_ Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built - in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
_ When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. _ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. _ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. _ If the product does not operate normally by fo llowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the pr oduct to its normal operation.
Note 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 reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment 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.
Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) that is equal to or greater than shown below. _ Left and Righ t Panels: 10 cm _ Rear Panel: 10 cm Caution Marking and rating plate are located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus .
End - users are exhorted not to dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste. In order to achieve a high level of recycling waste of batteries, discard waste b atteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity. For more information about collection and recycling of waste batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
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INTRODUCTION/ GETTING STARTED What's in the Box Packed with your Bluesound POWERNODE you will find: • Accessory pack containing 2 pairs of Banana Plugs Assembly guide for installing Banana Plugs • 230 V AC Power cord • 120V AC Power cord • Ethernet cable (2m)
Top & Back of P OWERNODE 1) LED INDICATOR/MUTE This button has multiple functions - an indicator of network connectivity and a MUTE button. Below is a table of the LED blink codes and their corresponding descriptions.
MUTE . Press to temporarily mute audio output. Press again to restore audio from mute mode. . When MUTE mode is selected the LED indicator will flash blue. FACTORY RESET The LED INDICATOR/MUTE button is also used for restoring the POWERNODE to its factory default settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or unplug the other end of the power cord connected to POWERNODE’s AC mains input. 2.
7) USB (TYPE B MINI)/SERVICE Use SERVICE in conjunction with USB (Type B Mini) for servicing purposes only. Not for consumer use. Only authorized Bluesound service personnel can access this USB port and SERVICE control button. 8) LAN PORT The LAN PORT connection can be used with the Ethernet cable provided. This is an optional connection since the POWERNODE can be connected to the network through a Wi - Fi connection to your router.
Quick Setup Guide In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new POWERNODE N150, we provide the following “Quick Setup Guide” instructions to get you underway. 1 . Connect for Sound A Connect one end of the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of th e POWERNODE . B Connect the other end of the speaker wires to each corresponding speaker. Make sure the “+” (red) terminal and “ - “ (black) terminal are connected to the corresponding “+” and “ - “ terminals of the loudspeaker.
2 .Connect to Power A A Select the AC Power Cord appropriate for your region and plug it into the player, and then into your wall outlet. The P OWERNODE ’s LED button should turn Solid Green, indicating that the player is in Hotspot Mode and ready to be added to your home WiFi network. Never force a power cord into a wall outlet. An adaptor may be necessary in certain regions 3 . Connect to WiFi A.
F. Enter your home network’s Wireless Password in the field provided (if it is a protected network). G. Select a Room Name from the drop down list, or create a customized room name in the field provided. H. Press Update and wait for the unit’s light to turn solid blue, indicating that the player has successfully joined your home WiFi network. I. Repeat ste ps A - G for each additional Bluesound player. J. Reselect your home WiFi network from your tablet or smartphone’s main network settings.
5 .Connect to Music Internet Radio: On the Navigation Drawer of the App, simply select Internet Radio from the Streaming Services menu, and find your favorite radio station. Or, explore and discover the thousands of radio stations streaming live 24/7 from anywhere on the planet via TuneIn. Your Music: To play music stored on a computer or NAS device, open the N avigation D rawer b y tapping the in the App, choose Configure Player from the menu, and select Configure Network Shares .
Operation iPad CONTROLLER iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 24 Android – go to page 28 The iPad controller can be used in portrait or landscape mode. There are three main screens, the centre screen which has the playback controls and other information depending on the source which is selected, the Navigation Drawer, which is swiped in from the left side, and the Players Drawer which is swiped in from the right side.
Navigation Drawer Players Drawer Identification of Controls The Bluesound Control App is compatible with the iPad’s method of navigating through its features and functions. Use your fingers to pinch, swipe, tap and double - tap an item you want to command, control or manipulate. Refer to your iPad’s user guide for further information on how to use multi - tasking gestures to go about the task you want to perform.
Pause Button – Select to pause playback of song or broadcast. Previous (back) Button – Select to return to previous display or menu window. Shuffle Button – Select to playback in random order the songs in the current playlist. Repeat Button – Select to repeat current song, repeat current playlist or no - repeat. Navigation Drawer The following explains the function of each item in the Bluesound Navigation Drawer.
Local Sources – Library – Refers to music on your home network. Music files may be stored on a PC, MAC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) device or music that is ripped to a VAULT. Detailed information is available on page 32 . Streaming Services – TuneIn Internet Radio as well as any streaming services which are free in your region will be displayed here. Other services such as WiMP and Rdio require subscription and will be added to the list when you setup your subscription.
Operation iPhone/iPod Tou ch CONTROLLER iPad – go to page 20 Android – go to page 28 The iPhone/iPod Touch controller has three main screens, the Centre Screen which has the playback controls (which pull up from the bottom of the screen when “Now Playing” is displayed) and other information depending on the source which is selected, the Navigation Drawer, which is swiped in from the left side, and the Players Drawer which is swiped in from the right side.
BS-All devices present-Button-46x46@2x Navigation Drawer Players Drawer Identification of Controls The Bluesound Control App is compatible with the iPhone’s method of navigating through its features and functions. Use your fingers to pinch, swipe, tap and double - tap an item you want to command, control or manipulate. Refer to your iPhone’s user guide for further information on how to use multi - tasking gestures to go about the task you want to perform.
Pause Button – Select to pause playback of song or broadcast. Previous (back) Button – Select to return to previous display or menu window. Shuffle Button – Select to playback in random order the songs in the current playlist. Repeat Button – Select to repeat current song, repeat current playlist or no - repeat. Navigation Drawer The following explains the function of each item in the Bluesound Navigation Drawer. Local Sources – Library – Refers to music on your home network.
Settings – Several options to customize your app detailed below: Play Last/Next/Now This feature lets you choose how you want to add songs to your playlist – when “Last” is highlighted, songs will be inserted at the end of your current playlist. When “Next” is highlighted, songs will be inserted after the current song in the playlist. When “Now” is highlighted, songs will be in serted after the current song and the song will begin to play immediately.
Operation Android Controller iPad – go to page 20 iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 2 4 The Android controller has three main screens, the Centre Screen which has the playback controls (which pull up from the bottom of the screen when “Now Playing” is displayed) and other information depending on the source which is selected, the Navigation Drawer, which is swiped in from the left side, and the Players Drawer which is swiped in from the right side.
Navigati on Drawer Players Drawer Identification of Controls The Bluesound Control App is compatible with the iPhone’s method of navigating through its features and functions. Use your fingers to pinch, swipe, tap and double - tap an item you want to command , control or manipulate. Refer to your iPhone’s user guide for further information on how to use multi - tasking gestures to go about the task you want to perform.
Pause Button – Select to pause playback of song or broadcast. Previous (back) Button – Select to return to previous display or menu window. Shuffle Button – Select to playback in random order the songs in the current playlist. Repeat Button – Select to repeat current song, repeat current playlist or no - repeat. Navigation Drawer The following explains the function of each item in the Bluesound Navigation Drawer.
Local Sources – Library – Refers to music on your home network. Music files may be stored on a PC, MAC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) device or music that is ripped to a VAULT. Detailed information is available on page 32 . Streaming Services – TuneIn Internet Radio as well as any streaming services which are free in your region will be displayed here. Other services such as WiMP and Rdio require subscription and will be added to the list when you setup your subscription.
Library Select the Library Button to listen to your personal music collection stored on your PC, MAC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) device or music that is ripped to your VAULT. See section on Connecting to Music Shares for complete instruction s on how to share your music with the Bluesound System. When you select , your music catalogue will appear on - screen. The category buttons (located at the bottom portion) allows your music to be sorted in several ways as follows . Artist . Album .
Internet Radio Select Internet Radio to explore and discover the thousands of radio stations streaming live 24/7 from anywhere on the planet via TuneIn. TuneIn is a free service that lets you listen to anything in the world from wherever you are. Whether you want to hear music, sports, news or current events, TuneIn offers over 70,000 stations, all yours, for you to choose from. From finding local stations to di scovering new stations from around the world, TuneIn brings you to where you want to be.
Adding and Deleting Favourite Stations – iPad (see iPhone/iPod Touch & Android instructions below) Add a Favourite Station Go to desired station page and then tap the TuneIn icon in the lower right hand corner of the Small Now Playing Screen and a Pop Up window will appear. Select Add preset button. The selected radio station will be added in your My Favorites list. Delete a Favourite Station From the Navigation Drawer, select TuneIn as the source and then select Favourites .
TuneIn Now Playing Window When a particular radio station is being broadcast, the Radio Station Logo and call letters are displayed in the Small Now Playing window in the lower left corner of the screen. For a Full Screen Now Playing View, Tap the Window.
Streaming Services Setting up your credentials If you have an account with a Streaming service supported by Bluesound you can enter your credentials to access the music service directly from your Bluesound App. To set up your credentials, open the Navigation Drawer and select Configure player . When the Configure player menu window appears, select Configure music services and select the appropriate service and enter your credentials when prompted.
Bluetooth The use of a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter requires “pairing” it to your Bluetooth enabled control device (smartphone, tablet or computer). Please refer to your device’s Bluetooth pairing instructions for more details. When the Bluetooth 4.0 adapter is inserted into the rear USB port of the Bluesound Player you will see the name of your Bluesound Player plus the letters “BT” (i.e.; Kitchen BT, Living Room BT or Vault BT) in your list of available Bluetooth devices.
• • • . Automatic Mode: Bluesound will automatically switch to the Bluetoot h source when a connected Bluetooth smartphone, tablet or computer starts playing music. You can still manually switch between sources in the Navigation Drawer. . Guest: This is a one - time connection mode. When paired in Guest mode, Bluesound will automat ically switch to the smartphone, tablet or computer when it starts playing music.
Playlists – iPad iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 41 Android – go to page 4 3 Creating a Playlist The current playlist window is displayed directly under the Player (room) name on the left portion of the screen. This is a list of songs you have individually or collectively selected from your library or music service provider. The playlist of songs c an be played back in sequential or shuffled order. To create a playlist, simply follow these easy steps: 1.
Deleting a Playlist To delete a Playlist 1. Select the Playlist button and the catalog of saved Playlists will appear. 2. 3. Select the Ed it button and this symbol will appear to the left of each saved Playlist name. Select the Playlist name to be deleted and a Delete button will appear to the right of the selected playlist name. Select Delete to remove the selected playlist from the catalog. Repeat the same steps for other playlist names to be deleted. 4.
Playlists – iPhone/iPod Touch iPad – go to page 3 9 Android – go to page 4 3 Creating a Playlist The current playlist window is displayed directly under the Player (room) name on the left portion of the screen. This is a list of songs you have individually or co llectively selected from your library or music service provider. The playlist of songs can be played back in sequential or shuffled order. To create a playlist, simply follow these easy steps: 1.
Deleting a Playlist To delete a Playlist 1. Select My Playlist from the Navigation Drawer and the catalog of saved Playlists will appear. 2. Select the Edit button and this symbol will appear to the left of each saved Playli st name. 3. Select the Playlist name to be deleted and a Delete button will appear to the right of the selected playlist name. Select Delete to remove the selected playlist from the catalog. Repeat the same steps for other playlist names to be deleted. 4.
Playlists – Android iPad – go to page 3 9 iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 41 Creating a Playlist The current playlist window is displayed directly under the Player (room) name on the left portion of the screen. This is a list of songs you have individually or collectively selected from your library or music service provider. The playlist of songs c an be played back in sequenti al or shuffled order. To create a playlist, simply follow these easy steps: 1.
Deleting a Playlist To delete a Playlist 1. Select My Playlists from the Navigation Drawer and the catalog of saved Playlists will appear. 2. Select the 3. Tap the button and this symbol will appear to the left of each saved Playlist name. button beside the Playlist you wish to delete 4. Once you complete all the playlist names you want deleted, tap to exit Playlist Edit mode.
Now Playing Window – iPad iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 46 Android – go to page 47 When a particular song from either your library or music provider is being played back, the Album Art, Song Title, Artist and Album Title is displayed in the Small Now Playing window in the lower left corner of the screen. For a Full Screen Now Playing View, Tap the Album Art. Full Screen Now Playing View After tapping on the Small Now Playing Window the Full Screen Now Playing view will appear.
Now Playing Window – iPhone/iPod Touch iPad – go to page 4 5 Android – go to page 4 7 When a particular song from either your library or music provider is being played back, the Album Art, Song Title, Artist and Album Title is displayed in the Small Now Playing window in the lower left corner of the screen. For a Full Screen Now Playing View, Tap the Album Art. Full Screen Now Playing View After tapping on the Small Now Playing Window the Full Screen Now Playing view will appear.
Now Playing Window – Android iPad – go to page 4 5 iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 4 6 When a particular song from either your library or music provider is being played back, the Album Art, Song Title, Artist and Album Title is displayed in the Small Now Playing window in the lower left corner of the screen. For a Full Screen Now Playing View, Tap the Album Art. Full Screen Now Playing View After tapping on the Small Now Playing Window the Full Screen Now Playing view will appear.
Managing Players – iPad iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 50 Android – go to page 5 2 Your Bluesound Control App can be used to control the music in every room that has a Bluesound player. You can play the same music on every player or stream separate music to each room – your choices are endless. Streaming Music to each Player If you have multiple Bluesound players on the same network, you can control them separately.
Ungrouping Players When you add a player to a group, the “ + ” Button will change to “ – ” and the player will be highlighted along with the Master indicating that it is in the same group. Select “ - “ to remove the player from the group. Then select “Done”.
Managing Players – iPhone/iPod Touch iPad – go to page 4 8 Android – go to page 5 2 Your Bluesound Control App can be used to control the music in every room that has a Bluesound player. You can play the same music on every player or stream separate music to each room – your choices are endless. Streaming Music to each Player If you have multiple Bluesound players on the same network, you can control them separately.
Ungrouping Players When you add a player to a group, the “ + ” Button will change to “ – ” and the player will be highlighted along with the Master indicating that it is in the same group. Select “ - “ to remove the player from the group. Then select “Done” .
Managing Players – Android iPad – go to page 4 8 iPhone/iPod Touch – go to page 50 Your Bluesound Control App can be used to control the music in every room that has a Bluesound player. You can play the same music on every player or stream separate music to each room – your choices are endless. Streaming Music to each Player If you have multiple Bluesound players on the same network, you can control them separately.
Grouping Players To group a multiple number of Bluesound players (rooms), follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the Players Button . Select the player (room) on your netw ork you wish to control. The selected player will be highlighted.
Online Upgrades If a new software update is released, your POWER NODE will be automatically notified and a “Player notification” window will appear in your Bluesound Control App. You will be prompted to either select “ I Want It Now ” or “ Delay 24 Hours ”. • I Want It Now – Select this option to initiate installation of the latest software. Follow the screen prompts to complete the upgrade process. • Delay 24 Hours – Select this option to postpone the software upgrade.
CONTROL PANEL To access the Control panel for your Bluesound player, open the Navigation Drawer and select Configure player . Renaming Rooms Set Player (room) name – This option allows you to change the current Player name using the on - screen keyboard. Configuring WiFi Configure WiFi – Refer to “CONNECT TO WiFi” section of QUICK SETUP GUIDE above Audio Settings Configure audio output level – This option allows you to configure the Audio output level to either Variable or Fixed.
Showing your other Players Show your other Players – Select this option to see what other Bluesound players are connected to your network. When you select one of your other Bluesound players you will be redirected to its corresponding Control Panel. Deleting your Index Delete Index – Select this option to clear the current index. Your system will automatically re - index. This is sometimes necessary when instability occurs while trying to access the songs in your current index.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO Supported File Formats Native Sampling Rates Bit Depths Album Art Supported Operating Systems Amplification CONNECTIVITY Network Ethernet USB Host USB Device Speakers Power USER - INTERFACE Android Apple Push buttons GENERAL Free Internet Radio Supported Cloud Services Unit Weight Gross Dimensions (W x D x H) Power Consumption Storage Environmental Operating Environmental MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA - L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.
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