Bluesound Node 2 - User Manual

Wireless Streaming
Music Player
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.
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable 230V AC Power Cord
3.5mm Stereo mini Plug to RCA Cable Ethernet Cable
120V AC Power Cord Mini Jack to Toslink Adaptor

Summary

Bluesound Player Introduction and Accessories

Included Accessories Overview

Lists the accessories provided with the Bluesound NODE 2 player, such as various audio cables and power cords.

NODE 2 Status Indicator and LED Codes

LED Blink Codes and Descriptions

Details the meanings of different LED blink patterns, indicating player status like powering up, network connection, or errors.

NODE 2 Player Connectivity and Controls

Front and Rear Panel Ports Explained

Describes the function and connection of various ports on the NODE 2, including audio outputs, inputs, LAN, and USB.

LED;Mute Button Functionality

Explains the dual role of the LED/Mute button for indicating network status and controlling audio muting.

Volume Control and Track Navigation

Details how to adjust volume levels and navigate between tracks using the player's controls.

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps for Factory Reset

Provides a step-by-step guide to perform a factory reset on the Bluesound player, warning about data loss.

Bluesound Node 2 Specifications

General

Product color	White
Internet radio	Yes
Volume control	Digital
Supported radio bands	-
Audio formats supported	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Image formats supported	JPG
Video formats supported	Not supported
Internet radio services supported	iHeartRadio
Storage media type	Not available
Built-in storage media	No
Total storage capacity	0 GB
Audio output channels	- channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005 %
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45), RCA, TOSLINK Digital Optical
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
AC input voltage	100-240 V
Processor frequency	1 MHz
Processor architecture	Cortex-A9

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	46 mm
Width	220 mm
Height	146 mm
Weight	1120 g