Summary of Contents for Harman BSS Soundweb London BLU-USB
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BLU-USB 8 x 8 USB / BLU link Bridge Installation Guide...
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REGULATORY INFORMATION An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: Radiated Emissions (EU): EN 55022:2006 Immunity (EU): EN 55024:1998 Electrical Safety (EU): IEC60065-01 + AMD 2 Electrical Safety (USA): UL60065-08 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION...
Getting Started GETTING STARTED Introduction This guide was written with the aim of guiding you through the installation of a Soundweb™ London BLU-USB interface. We recommend that you read this installation guide before attempting to install and operate the device. The Soundweb London BLU- USB is an 8 x 8 USB/BLU link bridge —...
Getting Started Included Items Please ensure all of the following items were included in the box and that no items have been damaged during shipping. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer at once. • BLU-USB Interface •...
Getting Started Interface Overview 1. Power Input Connect the included power supply to this input. See 'Applying Power to the BLU-USB' on page 7 for more information. 2. BLU link Input/Output Ports Connect these RJ45 ports to another BLU link-equipped device. See 'Making Connections' on page 8 for more information.
Installation INSTALLATION Minimum Computer Requirements ® • OS X 10.8 or later ® • Available USB 1.0 or higher port for Class 1 (2 x 2) Mode • Available USB 2.0 high speed or higher port for Class 2 (8 x 8) Mode •...
Installation Mounting the BLU-USB The BLU-USB comes equipped with rubber feet to prevent it from sliding when placed on a desktop or other surface. The BLU-USB can also be mounted to a surface (e.g., wall, desk, conference table, etc.) using the included mounting brackets.
Installation Assigning BLU link Channels with the DIP Switches BLU link on-ramp and off-ramp channels can be assigned in banks of 8 using the DIP switches. ON-RAMP = From computer to BLU link bus. OFF-RAMP = From BLU link bus to computer. The following table shows how to set the DIP switches for the desired bank of channels.
Installation Applying Power to the BLU-USB To apply power to the BLU-USB: 1. Connect the included power supply's 2-pin Euroblock connector to the BLU-USB's Power input. 2. Connect the included IEC power cable from the power supply to the AC mains outlet.
Installation Making Connections The following diagram shows a typical application using a BLU-USB interface. BLU link System or Device Computer Soundweb BLU link BLU link USB Port Connect output of last device to input of first device for redundant operation. BLU-USB NOTE: All BLU link connections must be made using Category 5e or higher cabling.
Installation BLU link Port Status LED Descriptions The BLU link ports have LEDs that indicate status as follows: BLU link Both Orange LEDs On This indicates the device is the BLU link master (meaning UL600 BLU link 12VDC it's providing the clock for the entire BLU link bus). ON-RAMP The green LEDs light to indicate the port is linked to the BLU link bus.
Installation Attaching the Cable Cover For tabletop or desktop installation, where power and BLU link cables are routed through an access hole in the surface, use the included Cable Cover to hide the cables and access hole for a clean look. To attach the Cable Cover: 1.
Operation OPERATION Selecting the USB Mode The MODE pushbutton, located next to the USB port, is used to select between the following two USB modes: • Class 1 Mode (Cyan USB Port LED) This is the default BLU-USB mode. This mode is USB Class 1 compliant and doesn't require any additional drivers be installed to use the BLU-USB with either a Windows or Mac...
Operation Clocking & Sample Rate Operation Explained The BLU-USB will automatically detect the sample rate of the connected BLU link bus and configure its BLU link sample rate accordingly. Note that computer sample rate must still be set to match the BLU link bus for proper operation, see 'Routing Computer Audio' on page 13.
Operation Routing Computer Audio Before using the BLU-USB for the first time, you will likely need to select it as the recording and/or playback device in the computer or software application, whichever is applicable for the installation. You may also have to set the USB sample rate/bit rate settings to match the BLU link bus (either 48kHz/24-bit or 96kHz/24-bit).
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Operation 3. To on-ramp signals from the computer to the BLU link bus: under the Playback tab, select the BLU-USB from the list then click the Set Default button. When the BLU-USB has been configured as the default playback device it will be indicated with a green check mark. Now click the Properties button.
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Operation 5. To off-ramp signals from the BLU link bus to the computer: select the Recording tab, select the BLU-USB from the list, then click the Set Default button. When the BLU-USB has been configured as the default recording device it will be indicated with a green check mark. Now click the Properties button.
Operation Mac Setup To route system audio in OS X: 1. Click the Apple icon then select System Preferences. ® 2. Click the Sound icon. 3. To on-ramp signals from the computer to the BLU link bus: under the OUTPUT tab, select the BLU-USB as the output device. 4.
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Operation 5. Go to the computer's Main Hard Drive > Applications > Utilities and launch the Audio MIDI Setup application. If the Audio window doesn't appear, select Window > Show Audio Window. 6. To on-ramp signals from the computer to the BLU link bus: select the Output tab, select the BLU-USB from the list, then select the sample/ bit rate setting which matches the BLU link bus.
Operation Using ASIO If you are using the BLU-USB's multi-channel functionality with a software program that supports ASIO, you may have to adjust the buffer and latency settings for optimal performance. To adjust the BLU-USB's ASIO settings: 1. From the software program, locate the ASIO control panel. See the software program's help file for further information.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Can't Switch From Class 2 to Class 1 Mode Issue: This indicates the BLU link bus sample rate has been changed from 96kHz to 48kHz but the BLU-USB did not detect the change and is still operating at a 96kHz sample rate, which Class 1 mode does not support.
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