Harman BBS Soundweb London BLU BIB User manual

SoundwebTM London
BLU-BIB
Installation Guide
18-0755-D

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system
for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free
of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU
INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A
13 AMP POWER SOCKET.
Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place.
Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer.
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to
BS1362.
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn
of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with
arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous
voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral
triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s
manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the
unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any
reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If
liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer
for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
The following is indicative of low
altitude use; do not use this product
above 2000m.
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THE FOLLOWING:
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR
OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the
manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the
connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where
plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each
pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply.
This equipment is intended for rack mount use only.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product
Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be
avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: BSS Audio
Manufacturer’s Address: 10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: BSSBLU BIB
Note: Product name may be suffixed by a combination of the letters EU, M, or V.
Product option: None
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 (8th Ed.)
EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17
December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional
Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.
C. Rex Reed
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Date: August 22, 2016
European Contact:
Harman International
Salisbury House
London Wall
EC2M 5QQ
[phone]
or
Harman Professional Inc.
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE
EARTHING CONNECTION.
THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
AS COLOURS OF THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE
COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED GREEN AND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL IN
THE PLUG MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, OR WITH THE EARTH SYMBOL, OR COLOURED GREEN, OR
GREEN AND YELLOW.
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BLUE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED N OR
COLOURED BLACK.
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BROWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED L OR
COLOURED RED.
THIS EQUIPMENT MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT LINE CORD, ATTACHMENT PLUG, OR BOTH,
DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE AT INSTALLATION. IF THE ATTACHMENT PLUG NEEDS TO
BE CHANGED, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SHOULD REFER TO THE TABLE
BELOW. THE GREEN/YELLOW WIRE SHALL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS CHASSIS.
CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR
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LLIVE BROWN BLACK
NNEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
EEARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN
WARNING: IF THE GROUND IS DEFEATED, CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS IN THE UNIT OR IN THE SYS-
TEM TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED CAN RESULT IN FULL LINE VOLTAGE BETWEEN CHASSIS AND EARTH
GROUND. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN THEN RESULT IF THE CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND ARE
TOUCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
WARNING:
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
• APPARATET SKAL TILSLUTTES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Ne pas jeter ce produit avec les ordures ménagères. Il existe un système de collecte sélective pour les produits
électroniques usagés en conformité avec les lois en vigueur en matière de traitement, de récupération et de recyclage.
Dans les 25 États membres de l'UE, en Norvège et en Suisse, les ménages peuvent envoyer leurs produits électroniques
usagés sans frais vers des centres de collecte sélective ou chez un distributeur (contre l'achat d'un nouveau produit).
Contacter les autorités locales pour connaître les procédures de traitement des déchets adaptées dans les pays non
mentionnés ci-dessus.
Non seulement cette précaution vous permettra d’être sûr que votre produit est correctement traité, récupéré et recyclé,
mais elle vous évitera également de nuire involontairement à l'environnement et à la santé humaine.
AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT
LA FICHE SECTEUR
Une fiche secteur moulée qui a été coupée du cordon est dangereuse.
Jeter la fiche secteur dans un centre de déchets adapté.
VOUS NE DEVEZ EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE INSÉRER
UNE FICHE ENDOMMAGÉE OU COUPÉE DANS UNE PRISE
SECTEUR 13 AMP.
Ne pas utiliser la fiche secteur si le couvercle du coffret à fusibles n'est
pas bien en place. Vous pouvez vous procurer des capots de fusible de
rechange auprès de votre détaillant local. Les fusibles de remplacement
sont de 13 A et DOIVENT être approuvés ASTA, BS1362.

COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE
Cet appareil est conforme au volet 15 des règles du FCC et aux
spécifications techniques évoquées dans la Déclaration de
conformité. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes :
• cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et
• cet appareil doit accepter les interférences captées, y compris les
interférences susceptibles de nuire à son fonctionnement.
L’utilisation de cet appareil à proximité de champs électromagnétiques
puissants n’est pas recommandée.
• utiliser exclusivement des câbles d’interconnexion blindés.
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
Nom du fabricant : BSS Audio
Adresse du fabricant : 10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
déclare que le produit :
Nom du produit : BSSBLU BIB
Remarque : Nom du produit peut être suffixé par une combinaison des lettres de
l’UE , M ou V.
Option du produit : Aucune
est conforme aux spécifications suivantes :
Sécurité : CEI/IEC 60065 (8e édition)
CEM : EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
Partie 15 des FCC
Informations complémentaires :
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences suivantes :
Directive sur la basse tension 2014/35/UE
Directive 2014/30/UE
Directive RoHS 2011/65/UE
Directive DEEE 2012/19/UE
Ce produit appartenant à la catégorie Matériel audio professionnel, il n’est
pas concerné par la directive 2005/32/CE ou par le règlement européen
1275/2008 du 17 décembre 2008.
C. Rex Reed
Directeur, Ingénierie
Traitement des signaux
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Date : 22 août 2016
Contactez européenne :
Harman International
Salisbury House
London Wall
EC2M 5QQ
[phone]
ou
Harman Professional Inc
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Tél. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
NOTICE ADRESSÉE AUX CONSOMMATEURS ÉQUIPÉS D’UN MATÉRIEL AVEC CORDON D’ALIMENTATION
FOURNI.
AVERTISSEMENT : CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ SUR UNE PRISE SECTEUR DOTÉE D'UNE PROTEC-
TION PAR MISE À LA TERRE.
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DOIVENT RESPECTER LES CODES SUIVANTS :
VERT ET JAUNE - TERRE BLEU - NEUTRE MARRON - PHASE
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DE CET APPAREIL PEUVENT NE PAS CORRESPON-
DRE AUX INSCRIPTIONS COLORÉES IDENTIFIANT LES TERMINAUX DANS VOTRE FICHE ; IL FAUT DONC
PROCÉDER DE LA FAÇON SUIVANTE :
• LE NOYAU VERT ET JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL DE LA FICHE OÙ APPARAÎT LA LETTRE E
OU LE SYMBOLE DE MISE À LA TERRE, OU AU TERMINAL VERT OU VERT ET JAUNE.
• LE NOYAU BLEU DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN N OU DE COULEUR NOIRE.
• LE NOYAU MARRON DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN L OU DE COULEUR ROUGE.
CE MATÉRIEL PEUT NÉCESSITER L’UTILISATION D’UN CORDON D’ALIMENTATION DIFFÉRENT ET/OU
D’UNE FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DIFFÉRENTE SELON LA SOURCE D’ALIMENTATION DISPONIBLE À
L’INSTALLATION. SI LA FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DOIT ÊTRE CHANGÉE, FAIRE APPEL À UN TECHNICIEN
QUALIFIÉ QUI DEVRA SE RÉFÉRER AU TABLEAU CI-DESSOUS. LE FIL VERT/JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ
DIRECTEMENT AU CHÂSSIS DE L'APPAREIL.
CONNECTEURS COULEUR DU FIL
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LPHASE MARRON NOIR
NNEUTRE BLEU BLANC
ETERRE VERT/JAU VERT
ATTENTION : UN DÉFAUT DE MISE À LA TERRE PEUT PROVOQUER CERTAINS DYSFONCTIONNEMENTS
DE L'APPAREIL OU DU SYSTÈME AUQUEL IL EST RELIÉ, POUVANT SE TRADUIRE PAR UNE TENSION COM-
POSÉE ENTRE LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE. CELA PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES SÉRIEUSES OU
FATALES SI LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE SONT TOUCHÉES EN MÊME TEMPS.
ATTENTION :
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
• APPARATET SKAL TILSLUTTES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

Front panel

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Rear panel
BLU-BIB
12VDC Power Adapter
The BLU-BIB Break-In Box input expanders are powered by a 12V DC adapter that is
included with the device (part number: PS1225DC-S/T). Use only the adapter provided.
BLU link In/Out
The Soundweb London Digital Audio Bus (also known as “BLU link”) is a high
bandwidth, fault-tolerant bus of 256 channels at 48kHz and 128 channels at 96kHz.
Devices are connected, using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable, in a ring from the OUT connector of
one device to the IN connector of the adjacent device. The distance between devices in
the ring can be up to 100m on Cat 5e or Cat 6 or up to 10km on single mode ber using
the MC-1 ber media converter. The ring topology allows any single cable fault without
loss of channels. All devices within a given Digital Audio Bus ring must be congured for
the same sample rate. The sample rate of the BLU-BIB device is automatically congured
based on remotely congured devices within the Digital Audio Bus ring.
NOTE: BLU-BIBs with version numbers below v1.05 are not compatible with “pull-
down” sample rates (i.e running 47.952kHz for system clock instead of 48kHz; or
running 95.904kHz for system clock instead of 96kHz). Pull-down sample rates are
occasionally required in video post-production environments in the United States. If the
design requires pull-down and you have a pre v1.05 BLU-BIB, please contact Customer
Service at [email protected] for guidance. BLU-BIBs with a sticker on the rear
panel showing V1.05 or above are compatible with pull-down rates.
Channel Select
The BLU-BIB input channels are easily congured by six DIP switches located on the
rear of the device, which select a range of 8 consecutive channels from the Digital Audio
Bus. Input channel assignments are congured by DIP switch selection only. Do not give
more than one BLU-BIB device within the same Digital Audio Bus ring the same DIP
switch settings. Doing so will result in only one of the devices passing audio onto the
Digital Audio Bus. Each BLU-BIB should have unique DIP switch settings. The BLU-BIB
is not congured by HiQnet™ London Architect. To determine the DIP switch settings
required for assignment to given channels on the Digital Audio Bus, see page 5. The same
information is also available on the top lid of the BLU-BIB chassis.
Analog Input 1-8
The 8 analog mic/line level inputs utilize the same terminal block connectors (part
number: 32-1226) as all other members of the Soundweb London family (except for BLU-
100, BLU-101, and BLU-102, which require smaller connectors).

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Installing BLU-BIB into a Rack
The BLU-BIB offers 8 channels of mic/line-level analog input expansion onto the
Soundweb London digital audio bus (informally known as “BLU link”). The BLU-BIB
requires the Rack-Mount Kit to mount it into a single 1U rack space (see “Using the Rack-
Mount Kit” section for more info).
When installing a BLU-BOB2 or any combination of BLU-BIBs and/or BLU-BOB1s into
a single rack space, it is recommended that one empty rack space is left above and
below the devices. This allows heat to safely dissipate. See the below diagram for further
clarication.

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Using the Rack-Mount Kit (shipped separately)
The BSS Audio 1U Rack-Mount Kit (SKU: RACK MOUNT KIT) allows up to two half-
rack Soundweb London devices—BLU-BIB and BLU-BOB1—to be mounted on a shelf
occupying a single rack space. The 1U Rack-Mount Kit can accommodate one BLU-BIB
device, one BLU-BOB1 device, two BLU-BIB devices, two BLU-BOB1 devices, or one of
each device. With each device offering eight channels of analog I/O expansion, the 1U
Rack-Mount Kit allows for higher I/O density (16 channels) in a single rack space.
For instances in which only one I/O expander is mounted, the half-rack blanking plate
(included with the RACK MOUNT KIT) can be used to ll the blank space in the front of
the rack.
Possible BLU-BIB / BLU-BOB1 Rack-Mount Positions
Securing a Device and Blanking Plate to the Shelf

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Operating Instructions
The BLU-BIB operates in three different modes, which are accessed via the front panel
controls.
Stealth Mode
Stealth Mode prevents the user from making any changes to the input gain and Phantom
Power on any channels. Stealth Mode also prevents all LED’s from illuminating (except for
the Power LED), which is useful for installations that require low-prole operation of the
BLU-BIB.
To Enter Stealth Mode (from Normal Mode):
• Hold Ch. Buttons 1 + 4 for three seconds
To Exit Stealth Mode (to Normal Mode):
• Hold Ch. Buttons 1 + 4 for three seconds
• The Signal LEDs blink YELLOW
• Enter the lockout code: 1,2,3,4
• If the code is not entered within 30 seconds, the BLU-BIB will return to the regular
operation of Stealth Mode
Normal Mode
Normal Mode prevents the user from making any changes to the input gain and Phantom
Power on any channels. Normal Mode also provides indication of signal presence,
applied input gain and Phantom Power.
To determine a channel’s applied gain:
• Select a channel by pressing one of the Ch. Buttons (1 through 8)
• A GREEN LED will illuminate behind one of the gain level indicators (0, 6, 12, 18, 24,
30, 36, 42, 48)
Edit Mode
Edit Mode allows the user to adjust each channel’s input gain and Phantom Power.
To adjust the applied gain or enable/disable Phantom Power on a given channel:
• Select a channel by pressing one of the Ch. Buttons (1 through 8)
• The Signal LED above that channel will blink YELLOW
• Use the Up / Down buttons to adjust gain
• Use the 48 Button to enable or disable Phantom Power
To enter Edit Mode (from Normal Mode):
• Hold Ch. Buttons 1 + 8 for one second
• The Signal LEDs ash GREEN twice
• After 60 seconds of inactivity, Normal Mode will automatically be entered
To exit Edit Mode (to Normal Mode):
• Hold Ch. Buttons 1 + 8 for one second
• The Signal LEDs ash RED twice
The following diagram shows the actions required to enter and exit the various modes of
operation:
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Assigning Channels with the DIP Switch

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