Lenbrook N100WSMP Wireless Streaming Music Player User Manual N100 Owner s manual 3 Oct 2012
Lenbrook Industries Limited Wireless Streaming Music Player N100 Owner s manual 3 Oct 2012
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE
FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation an 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.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company.
The primary method of isolating the amplifier from the mains supply is to disconnect the mains plug. Ensure
that the mains plug remains accessible at all times. Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit
will not be used for several months or more. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système. La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée
ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de
l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur. Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
secteur de la prise murale si l’appareil ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période de temps
(plusieurs mois et plus). Le socle de prise de courant doit être installé àproximité du matériel et doit être
aisément accessible.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
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13. Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. AS
WITH ANY ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, USE CARE NOT TO SPILL LIQUIDS INTO ANY PART OF THE
SYSTEM. LIQUIDS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE AND/OR A FIRE HAZARD.
AVERTISSEMENT: L’APPAREIL NE DOIT PAS ETRE EXPOSE AUX ECOULEMENTS OU AUX
ECLABOUSSURES ET AUCUN OBJET NE CONTENANT DE LIQUIDE, TEL QU’UN VASE, NE DOIT ETRE
PLACE SUR L’OBJET.COMME POUR TOUT APPAREIL ÉLECTRONIQUE, FAITES ATTENTION DE NE PAS
RENVERSER DE LIQUIDE SUR UNE PARTIE QUELCONQUE DU SYSTÈME. LES LIQUIDES PEUVENT
PROVOQUER UNE PANNE ET/OU REPRÉSENTER UN RISQUE D’INCENDIE.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d If the product does not operate normally by following 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 product to
its normal operation.
e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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22. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses
de semblable.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL
SOUS LA PLUIE ET L’HUMIDITÉ.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
LENBROOK AMERICA
6 Merchant Street
Sharon, MA 02067
USA
Telephone: 800 263 4641
781 784 8586
Facsimile: 781 784 8386
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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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
interference 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. 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 on 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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“This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.”
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause Interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
no naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus;
the use of apparatus in tropical climate
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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 Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
WARNING
If this product is used at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should be used.
EUROPEAN UNION NOTICE FOR WIRELESS PRODUCT
Hereby, Lenbrook Industries Limited, declares that this Wireless Streaming Music Player
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.
lenbrook.com/DoC.
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NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must
be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on
the product, owner’s manual and packaging, point this out.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw materials or
other forms of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of our
environment. Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point.
INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES (DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN UNION) (FOR EUROPEAN
CUSTOMERS ONLY)
Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they should be treated as “separate
collection” and not as municipal waste. It is encouraged that necessary measures are
implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste batteries and to minimize the
disposal of batteries as mixed municipal waste.
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 batteries 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.
By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries, potential hazardous effects on
human health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and waste batteries on the environment is
minimized, thus contributing to the protection, preservation and quality improvement of the environment.
Bluesound is a trademark of Bluesound International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2012, Bluesound International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your Bluesound NODE N100 you will find:
120V AC Power cord
230V AC Power cord
3.5mm stereo mini-plug to RCA cable (2m)
Stereo RCA to RCA cable (2m)
Ethernet cable (2m)
Safety and Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new NODE N100, we provide the
following “Quick Setup Guide” instructions to get you underway.
CONNECT FOR SOUND
1. Using the stereo RCA to RCA cable provided, connect the Node directly to a corresponding input on your
amplifier, stereo or home theater system.
2. Alternatively, using the stereo mini-plug to RCA cable provided, connect the Node directly to your computer,
dock player or bookshelf system.
A digital optical cable (not included) can also be used to connect the Node to the corresponding digital
optical input of another device.
CONNECT TO POWER
The NODE N100 comes supplied with two separate AC power cords. Select the AC power cord appropriate for
your region.
1. Before connecting the plug to the wall outlet, connect firmly first the other end of the AC power cord to
NODE N100’s AC Mains input socket.
2. Out of the box and the NODE N100 plugged-in to the wall outlet for the first time, the NODE N100 will have
its initial reboot process that will end with the LED indicator in solid green state.
If the LED indicator did not settle in solid green state and keeps flashing, refer to the LED BLINK CODES
table under item 1 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS for further guidelines.
NOTES
Never force the plug into a wall outlet. An adaptor may be necessary in certain regions.
Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet first, before disconnecting the cable from the NODE N100’s
AC Mains input socket.
CONNECT TO WiFi
1. On your iPad, search for the WiFi network matching your NODE N100’s unique network ID and join it.
For example: “N100xxxx” where “xxxx” are the last four numbers of the unique Internet MAC identifier of
your NODE N100. This can be found in number sticker attached to the NODE N100 rear panel.
2. The “Configure player” Control Panel should automatically open. If not, open a web browser on your device
and visit Hhttp://10.1.2.3/
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GETTING STARTED
3. Select “Configure WiFi”.
4. Select your home network from the “Configure Wireless” drop down menu.
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5. Enter your home network’s Wireless Password in the field “Enter password or key (if protected)”.
6. Select a “Node Name” from the drop down list or create a customized room name in the field “Custom
name”.
7. Select “Update” and wait for the NODE N100’s LED INDICATOR/MUTE button to turn solid blue. With the
LED INDICATOR/MUTE button turning solid blue, your NODE N100 is now connected with your home
network and ready to be used with the Bluesound App.
Alternatively, the NODE N100 can be connected directly to your wired home network or router using the
Ethernet cable provided.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Using your iPad (not provided), download from the iTunes App Store the free Bluesound controller App .
CONNECT TO MUSIC
You’re ready to stream Internet Radio!
Go to the Music Sources menu by tapping the Home menu icon .
Launch and select your favorite radio station from anywhere on the planet. Live!
To play music stored on a computer or NAS device,
Select the Settings icon ( ) on the upper right corner of the iPad display.
Choose “Configure Player” from the pop-up menu, and then “Configure Network Shares”.
Follow the screen prompts, and open your whole home to the pleasure of streaming HiFi music.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
1 LED INDICATOR/MUTE
This button has dual functions - an indicator of network connectivity and a MUTE button.
Below is a table of the LED blink codes and their corresponding descriptions.
LED BLINK CODE DESCRIPTION
Short blue flash, then red Powering up, rebooting the unit
Solid green Hotspot Mode
Flashing green Connecting to Network shares
Solid red Cannot boot; drive error
Red pulse No internet gateway
White pulse Software update available
Solid red Upgrade mode
Alternate flashing red and
green Upgrading…
Flashing blue Mute mode
Solid white Indexing
Solid blue Connected to Network – ready to use with Bluesound
App
Flashing red Factory reset in progress
MUTE
Press to temporarily mute audio output. Press again to restore audio from mute mode.
MUTE mode is indicated by the blue LED flashing.
FACTORY RESET
The LED INDICATOR/MUTE button is also used for restoring the NODE N100 to its factory default settings.
a Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or unplug the other end of the power cord connected to
NODE N100’s AC mains input.
b Press and hold LED INDICATOR/MUTE button and then connect the power cord to the wall outlet or
the other end of the power cord to NODE N100’s AC mains input.
c Do not release hold on the LED INDICATOR/MUTE button; wait until it continuously flashes red (about
30 seconds) and then release. The NODE N100 will undergo resetting and rebooting procedures.
d When the LED INDICATOR/MUTE button ends up at solid green (Hotspot mode), the NODE N100 has
been reset already and ready to be configured again.
2 AC MAINS INPUT
The NODE N100 comes supplied with two separate AC power cords. Select the AC power cord appropriate
for your region.
Before connecting the plug to the wall outlet, connect firmly first the other end of the AC power cord to
NODE N100’s AC Mains input socket.
Never force the plug into a wall outlet. An adaptor may be necessary in certain regions.
Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet first, before disconnecting the cable from the NODE
N100’s AC Mains input socket.
3 AUDIO OUT
Connect to the corresponding analog audio input of an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
4 USB (TYPE A)
Connect a USB mass storage device to the USB input. Typical USB mass storage devices compatible
with NODE N100 include portable flash memory devices and external hard drives (FAT32 formatted).
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
5 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.
6 OPTICAL OUT
Connect OPTICAL OUT to the corresponding digital audio input of compatible devices such as
receivers, computer soundcard or other digital processors.
7 TRIGGER OUT
A 5V DC signal is available from TRIGGER OUT. The 5V DC signal can be used to control or activate other
external devices equipped with a corresponding 5V trigger input.
8 LAN
LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be established. Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband
router with broadband internet connection. Your router or home network should have a built-in DHCP
server to consummate the connection.
Using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN
port of your wired Ethernet broadband router and the other end to NODE N100’s LAN port.
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OPERATION
SETTING UP YOUR NODE N100
SETTINGS
Tapping ( ) launches the “Settings” section of the NODE N100 allowing you to customize its default
settings. The following are the parameters you can setup or initiate.
Add mode – At “ON” setting, an added song will
be placed at the end (last) of the current playlist.
At “OFF” setting, a song to be added will be
inserted right after the current song being played
back or above the “line” – the marker where songs
can be added while at “OFF” setting.
Reindex music collection - Whenever songs are
added to your library, reindex your Bluesound
device so that it can properly locate and identify
these new songs.
How long will it take to reindex your Music Library?
It will depend upon its size and network connection
(wired or wireless). For wireless connection, it is
500 songs per minute; for wired connection, 1000
songs per minute.
During the indexing, “Indexing phase x – xxx tracks
processed” is displayed. “Reindex music collection”
will re-appear once the indexing is completed.
Reload artwork – Activate “Reload artwork” if
some of your Albums’ artwork went missing after
re-indexing.
All songs random – Re-arrange in random order
all songs in your Library and then start or continue
playback. Tap again “All songs random” to
randomly re-arrange once more your songs.
At random mode, “Shuffle” in the playlist is
highlighted. Tap “Shuffle” to exit random play and
resume normal playback.
i0S App: x.x.x Node: x.x.x
List the iOS App version and Node software
release version of your NODE N100.
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SETTING UP YOUR NODE N100
Configure player
Launch the Control Panel of your NODE N100. Use this Control Panel to initiate, set or configure the following
options.
Set Node (room) name - Update the current Node
name using the on-screen keyboard.
Configure WiFi – Refer to “CONNECT TO WiFi”
section of QUICK SETUP GUIDE above.
Configure audio output level – Audio output level
can be configured to either Variable or Fixed.
Variable: Audio output level is directly adjustable
using the in the Bluesound app.
Fixed: Audio output level can only be varied using
the corresponding Volume control of the external
device your Node is connected to. The
in the Bluesound app is not
operational at “Fixed” mode.
IMPORTANT!
Before setting the Node’s audio output level to
“Fixed”, decrease or lower down the Volume level
of the external device your Node is connected to.
This will prevent sudden burst of loud audio when
“Fixed” audio level is activated.
Configure network shares - Specify a UNC* path
to digital music files stored in your PC, MAC or
NAS and stream them through your NODE N100
for easy access and listening.
Find, add or enter share name manually. Current
music shares can also be removed by clearing
(uncheck) the check box of the desired network
share name.
* UNC – Universal Naming Convention
Configure music services - Log-in to your
music service provider account (like WiMP) by
entering applicable details like User name,
Password and Country. Tap “Update” to
register and store your corresponding account
details.
Delete Index – Clear current indexed
collection and refresh anew with re-indexing
automatically initiated.
“Delete Index” is applicable when instability
occurs in accessing songs.
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SETTING UP YOUR NODE N100
Send support request – Make a service
request by sending your name, phone number,
email address and the subject of your request.
A Bluesound customer service agent will contact
you either by email or phone call.
Diagnostics - Log report of your NODE N100
and a record of its current connectivity and
indexing status.
Force AP mode – Tap to disconnect your
NODE N100 from your wireless network
connection and reset it to the factory Hotspot
settings. This is normally initiated if you are
changing your network connection settings or
connecting your NODE N100 to a new network
Reboot – Initiate reboot of your NODE N100 to
restore normal operations when experiencing
any malfunctions.
Return to previous menu window or
page.
Exit current menu window or page
display.
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OPERATION
USING iPad AS NODE N100 CONTROLLER
NAVIGATION CONTROLS AND ICONS
The Bluesound Control panel 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.
The following are other navigation controls and icons that you will encounter as you navigate through the
Bluesound Control panel.
PLAYER NOTIFICATION
If a new software update is released, your NODE
N100 will be automatically notified - a “Player
notification” window will pop-up.
You will be prompted to either “Update now” or
“Postpone”.
Update now - Initiate installation procedure by
downloading latest software.
Postpone - The “Player notification” window will
continuously pop-up every hour until “Update
now” is selected and your NODE N100 upgraded.
Launch Bluesound device.
Return to Home or Source mode.
Display Library, TuneIn and WiMP
icons.
Show all active Bluesound devices
available within the same network.
Activate drop down Settings menu.
Slide to increase or decrease
volume level.
Skip forward or backward a song from your
current playback list. At TuneIn or WiMP
Source mode, tapping either control will
revert the source to “Library” mode.
Start playback of song or broadcast.
Pause playback of song or broadcast.
Return to previous display or menu
window.
Playback in random order the songs in the
current playback list only.
Repeat playback of current song. Repeat
all son
g
s in the pla
y
list.
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With “Update now” selected and the latest software
downloaded, three options will be presented
Upgrade – Install only modules that have been
updated.
Reinstall – Install entire new version of the
software. More comprehensive but will take
longer to complete especially if the procedure is
done over a wireless link.
Abort - Discontinue the upgrade procedure.
Once upgrade procedure is completed, the NODE
N100 will reboot and return to normal operation.
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USING iPad AS NODE N100 CONTROLLER
THE iPad AS NODE N100 CONTROLLER
The NODE N100 can be controlled using your iPad. Visit the iTunes App Store and download the free
Bluesound controller App. Selecting the Bluesound App opens the Bluesound Control Panel.
CONFIGURING YOUR BLUESOUND SYSTEM
If you have multiple Bluesound devices in the
same network, you can control them
separately. Each Bluesound device on your
network is an independent device working in
conjunction with your Bluesound system.
As a complete music system, they for the
most part work together. Rarely does each
device need to be configured individually as
playlists, music sources and cloud
subscriptions are replicated to each device
when configured. Playback however is
controlled individually or in groups.
From a multiple Bluesound device setup,
select the device to playback using the
following steps.
Press the top of the playlist and a
drop down list of available devices appear.
Select the device on your network you wish
to control with your iPad.
The selected device will be highlighted as
“Master”.
With the “Master” device selected, other
devices in the same network will be labeled
“Add”, “Remove” or “Slave”. Tap
repeatedly to switch among the options.
Add: Device is added in the same
group of devices.
Slave: Follows whatever is in
broadcast or being played back by the
Master device.
Remove: Device is removed from the
group of devices. The removed
device will now only be a stand alone
device.
Press “Slave” for the removed device
to be returned back in the list of
devices. Tap “Remove” box in the
previously removed device and the
box will change to “Add” thereby
rejoining said device with the same
group.
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SOURCES
There are three main Sources that can be tapped to enjoy your NODE N100 and other linked Bluesound
devices. Tap from any menu to display the following three main sources.
Library
Collection of music CDs you have backed up
or stored in
The Bluesound Vault V500 (optional).
A USB mass storage device connected to
the USB (Type A) input of your Bluesound
device
Shared network.
All devices must be in the same network.
TuneIn
Tune to radio stations streamed across the
Internet.
WiMP
Listen to cloud based music provider WiMP.
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LIBRARY
Selecting allows you to listen to your personal music collection stored on your network, ripped to your
Bluesound Vault V500 (optional) or contained in a USB mass storage device connected to the USB (Type A)
input of the NODE N100.
Upon selection of , 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
Song
Tap an alphabet letter on the right side for quick
redirection to the corresponding list of artists, albums
or songs that starts with the selected letter.
New - List albums in the order they were encoded
with the latest item at the top of the list. This is an
easy way to locate ripped CD’s or purchases that
were recently downloaded.
Playlist - Show favorite songs that were grouped
together and saved for easy access.
Several playlists can be created like your Favorite
playlist, Contemporary playlist, Oldies playlists, etc.
Info – Open on Last.fm a small browser showing
related information (like biography, albums) about
the current artist being played back.
If no information about the artist is available, the
browser will display “[unknown]”.
Search …
You can search a song by directly entering it at the
“Search…” box. Tap the “Search…” box and the
on-screen keyboard appears.
Enter the song’s name (even just a part of it) and
several relevant songs, albums or artists pop up as
you type.
If available, select and tap from the suggested list
the song you were looking for. Otherwise, try
searching again.
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CREATING A PLAYLIST
The playlist, which is reflected in the left side of your
iPad display, is a register of songs you have
individually or collectively selected from your library
and music service provider. The listed songs can be
played back in sequential or shuffled order.
A playlist can be created by the following easy steps.
1. Select desired songs by picking and tapping
through the Album, Song or Artist list of your
music Library or your music service provider (like
WiMP). Tap on the upper right corner to close
out the album.
2. Each selected song will be reflected in the playlist
on the left side of the iPad display.
3. After completing your song list, press “Save” and
the on-screen keyboard and playlist naming
window will appear. Type desired Playlist name.
4. When done, press “Save” on the upper right
corner to complete the naming process.
This newly named Playlist will be included in the
Playlist register. It will be recalled along with other
named Playlists when “Playlist” is tapped in the
lower right corner of the iPad display.
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A list of songs or named Playlist can be managed by
selecting any of the following options
Edit – Delete songs from the list. Press “Edit” and
a symbol (negative sign within a red circle) will
precede each song.
Tap desired song to be deleted and its
corresponding symbol will turn 90o - a “Delete” box
appears right beside the selected song. Press
“Delete” to remove the song from the list. Repeat
the same for the other desired songs to be deleted.
Once you complete all the songs you want deleted,
tap “Done” to complete and exit edit mode.
Shuffle - Playback in random order the songs in
the current playback list only.
Clear – Empty out the current list of songs leaving
the playback display section blank.
“Clear playlist” window will pop-up. Select “Yes” to
clear the active playlist; “No” to retain the list.
Save - Group current active list of songs into one
Playlist and create a name for the collection.
Press “Save” during playback and the on-screen
keyboard and playlist naming window will appear.
Type desired Playlist name. When done, press
“Save” on the upper right corner to complete the
naming process.
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DELETING A PLAYLIST
To delete a Playlist
1 Press “Playlist” and a Playlist window appears
showing all named playlists.
2 Tap “Edit” and a symbol (negative sign within a
red circle) will precede each Playlist name.
3 Tap desired Playlist name to be deleted and its
corresponding symbol will turn 90o - a “Delete” box
appears right beside the selected playlist name.
Press “Delete” to remove the selected playlist.
Repeat the same for other playlist names to be
deleted.
4 Once you complete all the playlist names you want
deleted, tap “Done” to complete and exit Playlist
Edit mode.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY OF CURRENT SONG
When a particular song from either your library or
music provider (WiMP) is being played back, a small
screen capture in real time of the album is displayed
on the lower left corner of your controller’s display
screen.
Tap the small screen capture.
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PLAYBACK DISPLAY OF CURRENT SONG
Upon tapping, the small screen capture will be maximized into a full screen display. In this full screen view, the
following features, functions or information are available.
1 Return to previous window or page.
2 Indicate Source of the file being played, i.e.
WiMP
3 Slide to the left to scan backward
Slide to the right to scan forward
Song elapsed time
Remaining playback time of current song
4 Play or pause current song
Skip backward to previous song
Skip forward to next song
5 Slide right to increase volume level
Slide left to decrease volume level
6 Show all devices in the network
7 Random playback
8 Repeat playback of current song
Repeat all songs
9 Tap album to skip directly to the song
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TUNEIN
TuneIn Radio is a third party cloud service provider to
the Bluesound group.
TuneIn Radio allows listeners to experience the whole
world of radio within a single application. It is a global
service where one can listen to music, sports or news
from every corner of the earth. Users in Vancouver
can enjoy broadcasts from London, Sydney, New
York, Tokyo or any other location in the world.
TuneIn allows listeners to quickly and easily find their
favorite radio stations and personalities plus discover
new ones. Radio stations are classified according to
the following preferences.
Local Radio – Tune in to radio stations in your
local area.
Music – Select radio stations by categories or
genres like Adult Contemporary, Classical,
Country, Reggae, etc.
Talk - Offer a variety of topics like Business,
Comedy, News, Religious, etc.
Sports – List popular sports news or content
providers that you can listen in.
By location - Listen to radio stations by countries.
Radio stations are grouped by continents and then
by countries.
By language - Radio stations are grouped
according to the language they are broadcast like
Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, etc.
Podcasts – Listen to Talk, Music, Sports or other
available audio podcasts.
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My Favorites
Allows you to create, save and easily access your favorite radio stations.
To add a Preset
Go to desired station page and then tap the “Add
preset” box on the lower corner of the station page.
The selected radio station will be added in your “My
Favorites” list.
To delete a Preset
Press and hold from “My Favorites” list the desired
radio station to be deleted until “Select action…” box
materializes.
Tap “Delete preset” to remove the selected station
from “My Favorites” list.
Select “Related stations” to list radio stations that are
in the same genre as the current radio station.
Search stations, shows, so…
You can directly search a radio station, show, song or any type of broadcast by directly entering its name at the
“Search stations, shows, son…” box. Tap the “Search stations, shows, son…” box and the on-screen keyboard
appears.
Enter the name (even just a part of it) and several
suggested stations, shows, songs or broadcasts pop
up as you type.
If available, select and tap from the suggested list the
station, show, song or broadcast you were looking for.
Otherwise, try searching again.
DISPLAY OF CURRENT BROADCAST
When a particular radio station is being broadcast, a
small screen capture in real time of the current
broadcast is displayed on the lower left corner of your
controller’s display screen.
Tap the small screen capture.
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DISPLAY OF CURRENT BROADCAST
Upon tapping, the small screen capture will be maximized into a full screen display. In this full screen view, the
following features, functions or information are available.
1 Return to previous window or
page
2 Indicate Source of the file being
played, i.e. WiMP
3 Play or pause current song
Skip backward to previous song
Skip forward to next song
4 Slide right to increase volume
level
Slide left to decrease volume
level
5 Show all devices in the network
6 Report a problem and menu
options come up (see below)
7 Add current broadcast to Preset
8 Display related information as
supplied by the broadcast
station
When “Report a problem", menu options for
reporting the problem pops-up. Follow all
prompt commands to complete report.
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WiMP
WiMP (Wireless Music Player) is a North European cloud service provider supported by Bluesound. It is a
proprietary music streaming service that allows instant listening to specific songs or albums with virtually no
buffering delay.
LOG-IN TO YOUR WIMP ACCOUNT
Gain access to millions of songs by entering your WiMP log-in details. Tap (Settings) and select
“Configure player”. When the “Configure player” menu window appears, select and tap “Configure music
services”.
Configure music services - Log-in to your WiMP
account by entering applicable details like User name,
Password and Country. Tap “Update” to register and
store your corresponding account details.
Upon successful log-in, tap and you will be
ushered in to all kinds of music: pop, rock, metal, hip
hop, r & b, jazz, classical and more - both old, classics
and the latest finds.
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MANAGING YOUR WiMP PLAYLIST
When at WiMP source mode, features like
Edit, Shuffle, Clear Save and sections like
“Creating Playlist” and “Deleting Playlist” are
managed in the same manner as they are
handled at Library source mode.
Refer aforementioned features and sections to
their corresponding descriptions at
Library section.
OTHER WiMP FEATURES
(Applies to Songs and Albums)
Popular – Current toplist
New – Latest songs or albums
Recommended – Acclaimed recordings
PLAYLIST
My playlists – Include selections from
WiMP and Library
My WiMP playlist – Consist of
selections only from WiMP
Search WiMP playlist – Directly locate a
particular WiMP playlist
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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
Supported File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF
Native Sampling Rates 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Bit Depths 16, 24
Album Art JPG
Supported Operating Systems Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems:
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7,
Apple Macintosh
CONNECTIVITY
Network Ethernet RJ45, 802.11n WiFi
USB Host Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks and supported peripherals
USB Device Type-B mini port for product servicing
Audio Analog RCA stereo jack, TOSLINK digital optical output, trigger output
Power Universal bin-pin AC cord input (100 - 240VAC)
USER-INTERFACE
Android Free App Available Online at Google Play website
Apple Free App Available Online at Apple App Store
Push buttons Top-panel mute button with integrated tri-color status LED
GENERAL
Free Internet Radio TuneIn Radio
Supported Cloud Services WiMP
Unit Weight 1.0 kg
Gross Dimensions (W x D x
H) 205 x 167 x 146 mm
Power Consumption 6 W
Accessories 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
Stereo RCA Cable
Stereo 3.5mm mini-plug to RCA Cable
Ethernet Cable
Storage Environmental -10 C to 50 C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environmental 0 C to 40 C
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