Bluesound powernode 2 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Included Accessessories
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 ngertips.
The clutter of CDs is relegated to a previous era! Your smartphone, desktop or tablet running the Bluesound App
now controls your music.
Your Bluesound music system is also a sophisticated Internet streaming device that allows you to listen to a
wide range of Internet music service providers. Bluesound also provides access to music subscription services
featuring extensive catalogs of millions of songs streamed to you over the internet in real time. TuneIn Radio
makes every radio station in the world a local station via the magic of the internet.
To take full advantage of all these Bluesound capabilities requires a robust wired or wireless home network
and a reliable high speed Internet connection, provided by a DSL or Cable modem. Internet access must be
contracted and installed by your local Internet Service Provider. For remote areas there are satellite options for
high speed internet access.
Before signing on to a music subscription or cloud service we suggest that you review your Internet service plan
and be sure you have enough internet speed and bandwidth to provide uninterrupted streaming. Most internet
service providers offer multiple plans and can help you make the best choice.
For detailed instructions on how to control your Bluesound player, visit our website at : www.bluesound.com.
120V AC Power Cord Ethernet Cable
230V AC Power Cord Mini Jack to Toslink Adaptor
Amplied Wireless
Streaming Music Player

100-240V~50/60Hz
POWER RATING: 100-240V~50/60Hz 150W
Bluesound International
633 Granite Court, Pickering, ON Canada L1W 3K1
MODEL : POWER NODE 2
AMPLIFIED WIRELESS STREAMING MUSIC PLAYER
ANALOG IN SUBW SERVICEUSB
OPTICAL IN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
USB | LAN IR IN
100-240V~50/60Hz
POWER RATING: 100-240V~50/60Hz 150W
Bluesound International
633 Granite Court, Pickering, ON Canada L1W 3K1
MODEL : POWER NODE 2
AMPLIFIED WIRELESS STREAMING MUSIC PLAYER
ANALOG IN SUBW SERVICEUSB
OPTICAL IN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
USB | LAN IR IN
100-240V~50/60Hz
POWER RATING: 100-240V~50/60Hz 150W
Bluesound International
633 Granite Court, Pickering, ON Canada L1W 3K1
MODEL : POWER NODE 2
AMPLIFIED WIRELESS STREAMING MUSIC PLAYER
ANALOG IN SUBW SERVICEUSB
OPTICAL IN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
USB | LAN IR IN
STATUS INDICATOR
Below is a table of the LED blink codes and their corresponding descriptions.
LED BLINK CODE DESCRIPTION
Short blue ash, 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 ashing 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
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LED/MUTE BUTTON : This button has multiple functions - an indicator of network connectivity and a
MUTE button. For a full listing of LED Blink Codes, please see #1 – Blink Codes. Press to temporarily mute
audio output. Press again to restore audio from mute mode. When MUTE mode is selected the LED indicator
will ash blue.
+, - (VOLUME) : Toggle either button to vary volume level. Volume level will not change if you press and hold either button.
(+) : Increase volume level
(-) : Decrease volume level
PREVIOUS TRACK/NEXT TRACK : These buttons can be used to go back to the previous track◄◄ or skip to the
next track ►► in your current playlist.
OPTICAL IN/ANALOG IN : Using a 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable (not provided), connect one end to the Analog
In of the POWERNODE 2 and the other end to the corresponding analog output of other compatible devices.
The source will show as an Analog Input in the Navigation Drawer of the Bluesound app. Using an Optical to
3.5mm convertor (included with the POWERNODE 2), a digital optical source can also be added. This will
appear as Optical Input in the Navigation Drawer.
SUBW (SUBWOOFER) OUT : A Subwoofer can also be connected directly to the POWERNODE 2. Connect
SUBW OUT to a powered (“active”) subwoofer.
USB (TYPE A) : Connect a USB mass storage device or Bluetooth adaptor to the USB input. Typical USB mass
storage devices compatible with the POWERNODE 2 include portable ash memory devices and external
hard drives (FAT32 formatted).
IR IN : An infrared extender can be connected to allow for programmable learning remotes to control volume
and source selection when a POWERNODE 2 is stored in a way that the front panel IR sensor is not visible.
SERVICE : Use the SERVICE port in conjunction with USB (Type B Mini) to initially load rmware on the Player.
This is not for consumer use. Only Authorized Bluesound Service personnel can access this USB port and
SERVICE control button.
LAN PORT : The LAN PORT connection can be used with the Ethernet cable provided. This is an optional
connection since the POWERNODE 2 can be connected to the network through a Wi-Fi connection to your
router. To setup the POWERNODE 2 using the LAN Port a Wired Ethernet connection is required. Using the
Ethernet cable provided, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your wired Ethernet
broadband router and the other end to the POWERNODE 2’s LAN port.
SPEAKERS : Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked “R+” and “R-” ensuring that “R+” is connected
to the “+” terminal on your loudspeaker and “R-” is connected to the loudspeaker’s “-” terminal. Repeat for the
left speaker using “L+” and “L-“. Use extra care to ensure that no stray wires or strands cross between posts or
terminals at either end.
AC MAINS INPUT : The POWERNODE 2 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 rmly the other
end of the AC power cord to POWERNODE 2’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 rst, before
disconnecting the cable from the POWERNODE 2’s AC Mains input socket.
FRONT PANEL HEADPHONE JACK : A 3.5mm headphone jack is located on the front of the POWERNODE 2.
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WARNING!
Steps to Factory Reset:
1. Disconnect the player from electrical power.
2. Wait 10 seconds
3. Reconnect the power
4. The LED will ash Blue – once you see it turn Red, touch and hold the LED Mute Icon
(It will immediately turn Green and then back to Red) - do not let go of the LED.
5. Once the LED turns back to Red, continue to hold the button for 30 seconds.
6. After 30 seconds, the LED will begin to blink red – then release the button.
All customization to the Bluesound player will be removed and restored to factory settings.
IMPORTANT: Removing your nger from the LED at any time before the LED begins ashing red will cancel the
factory reset and leave the player in Upgrade Mode. Just start the steps again to factory reset the player.
You will know the factory reset is successful if the player returns to Hotspot mode (wireless connection - the
LED will turn solid green). If the player is connected to your network through a wired Ethernet connection, it will
simply connect as if it was a new player (LED will turn solid blue).
THIS IS A FACTORY RESET OF YOUR PLAYER. ALL CUSTOMIZATION INCLUDING WI-FI NETWORK
CONFIGURATION, FILE SHARES AND SAVED PLAYLISTS WILL BE LOST. YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-CREATE
THESEONCECOMPLETE.THISPROCESSISONLYRECOMMENDEDIFYOURPLAYERISNOTFUNCTIONING
AND AN INTERNET FIRMWARE UPGRADE HAS FAILED. FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT
AN AUTHORIZED BLUESOUND CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE PROCEEDING!