unBT2A Bluetooth® Audio Wall Plate Receiver for Pro-AV User Manual Date 02/21/20 1675 MacArthur Boulevard • Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Ph: 800/854-4079 or 714/957-7100 • Fax: 714/754-6174 © 2020 QSC, LLC all rights reserved. QSC and the QSC logo are registered trademarks of QSC, LLC in the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents may apply or be pending. www.qsc.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The symbols below are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC WARRANTY INFORMATION For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty, visit the QSC website at www.qsc.com Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC Contents 1 – Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 – What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 – Product Features ......................................
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC – Overview The unBT2A is single gang Decora style in-wall Bluetooth® audio interface used for adding Bluetooth® audio connectivity to installed audio systems. The unBT2A can be used in any venue where there’s a need to stream Bluetooth® audio from a smart phone, laptop, tablet or other Bluetooth® audio equipped smart device to the sound system.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 2 – Product Features Figure 1 – unBT2A Front Panel Features 1 Bluetooth® pairing/connect button 2 Bluetooth® status indicator 3 Power/ID/Error indicator (see note below) *Note: The unBT2A is equipped with error reporting features. Upon power up, the power LED will initially light red and then change to green if the device boots successfully. If the LED remains on solid red, this indicates a device failure.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC Figure 2 – unBT2A Rear Panel Features QSC, LLC 2020 4 USB Configuration Port 5 unBT2A-EXP Port ( CAT5/6 connection for Audio, Power, and Control) Note: This is NOT a network port. DO NOT connect to a network switch.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC Figure 3 – unBT2A-EXP Features QSC, LLC 2020 7 RJ45 – unBT2A Port( CAT5/6 connection for Audio, Power, and Control) Note: This is NOT a network port. DO NOT connect to a network switch.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 3 – System Connectivity The following diagram shows how an unBT2A may be integrated into a typical professional AV installation. In this example, the analog outputs are interfaced to an audio DSP for processing and distribution throughput the venue. The RS-232 is interfaced to a control system to allow extended control over the unBT2A. For a full description of the control API and capabilities, please refer to the unIFY 3rd Party API documentation available at www.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 4 – Initial Device Setup *Note: Once the wall plate is installed in the wall, the USB port used for configuration will not be accessible. It is therefore recommended setup be completed before installing the wall plate into the wall. The unBT2A features software configuration and status monitoring of the following device parameters using Attero Tech's unIFY Control Panel software (V2.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 5 – Mounting and Installation A typical installation will involve mounting the wall plate into a pre mounted single-gang or larger wall box, standard drywall bracket or mud ring. Before starting, make sure the wall box where the unBT2A is to be installed is pre-wired with a suitable CAT5e or better cable back to the unBT2A-EXP break out box. With the unBT2A-EXP powered off, attach the CAT-5e cable from the unBT2A port of the unBT2A-EXP to the RJ45 on the unBT2A.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC Figure 6 – unBT2A-EXP Dimensioned Drawings 5.1 – Audio Connections The unBT2A provides balanced audio outputs to external analog audio equipment. Refer to the following diagrams for connecting the outputs of the unBT2A to audio devices.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 6 – Bluetooth® Operation The unBT2Ais designed for two primary usage modes to facilitate a number of professional AV applications. *Note: Once paired/connected, the Bluetooth® friendly name is visible to other devices. However, while another device may be able to pair and save to its Bluetooth® device list when in this state, breaking the connection of the currently active device will not be possible.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 7 – 3rd Party Control The RS-232 port on the unBT2A-EXP break-out box is intended for connectivity to 3rd party control systems for extended integration of the unBT2A into professional AV applications. All configuration features of the unBT2A available to the installer, except firmware updates, are also supported via the RS-232 interface.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 8 – ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION The Bluetooth® interface unit shall provide two analog line level outputs on 3-pin depluggable connectors, software switchable between -10dBV (consumer level) nominal output and +4dBu (professional level) nominal output. The device shall have soft-ware selection of mono or stereo audio mode. Maximum audio output level shall be +20dBu in the +4dBu mode, and +6dBu in the -10dBVmode.
unBT2A User Manual Attero Tech by QSC 8.1 – Device Specification Physical Dimensions (unBT2A) Audio Inputs Input Types: Stereo Bluetooth® v3.0 audio receiver (A2DP Profile only) Range Approx. 10m (30ft) minimum Audio Outputs Output Type: Two balanced line level with automatic muting on loss of A2DP audio stream Phoenix-style 3.81mm depluggable terminal blocks Width 1.7" Height 4.2" Depth 1.2" Weight 0.2 lbs. Physical Dimensions (unBT2A-EXP) Width 5.75" Height 1.125" Depth 1.
