FCC ID: SVC-BLSN33A Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

POWERNODE WIRELESS STREAMING AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL 4 WELCOME TO #LIVINGHIFI Thank you for purchasing your POWERNODE. It is a network music streaming amplifier that conveniently bring the enjoyment of hi-resolution audio to everyday life. Simply add a pair of loudspeakers to create the ultimate two-channel system, which can also be grouped with other Bluesound players to create multi-room listening experiences. JUST ADD SPEAKERS. The POWERNODE is the amp reinvented, the streaming amplifier that merges several traditional components into one and unlocks a world of high-fidelity streaming. Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE, allowing you to stream your music from dozens of sources to your favorite speakers effortlessly. HI-RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE. One or many rooms, the POWERNODE is a versatile workhorse for any listening set-up. Just add speakers for a traditional two-channel audiophile-grade listening system. Add the wireless PULSE SUB+ to create an enhanced 2.1 experience, plus a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers as rear channel additions to create a Dolby surround sound wireless home theater. Or sprinkle other Bluesound players around your home for a whole-home, multi-room audio solution. PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS. The POWERNODE is equipped with an array of digital and analog inputs, including HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, digital optical, 3.5mm auxiliary, and USB. Stream music through your POWERNODE from dozens of internet radio stations and premium music services, or connect your Bluetooth devices, CD Players, Apple devices, network or local hard drives, or your TV for a serious upgrade to your TV audio. This Owners Manual will provide you with a more detailed overview of your POWERNODE and its features. It also includes some troubleshooting tips and tricks and networking best practices. The Quick Setup Guide included with your POWERNODE will help you get it on the network and ready to listen to your music. If you need more help or information please visit support.bluesound.com or send us an email at support@bluesound.com Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord Ethernet Cable 230 V AC Power Cord 2x Mini Jack to Toslink Adaptor 2 3 PRESETS The POWERNODE has 5 programmable preset buttons. These presets are configured using the presets menu in the BluOS App. USB INPUT (TYPE A) Connect a USB mass storage device to the USB input. Typical USB mass storage devices compatible with the NODE include portable flash memory devices and external hard drives (FAT32 formatted). 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 LAN PORT The LAN PORT connection can be used with the Ethernet cable provided. This is an optional connection since the POWERNODE can be connected to the network through a Wi-Fi connection to your router. To setup the POWERNODE 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 POWERNODEs LAN port. IR IN An infrared extender can be connected to allow for programmable learning remotes to control volume and source selection when a POWERNODE is stored in a way that the front panel IR sensor is not visible. OPTICAL IN/ANALOG IN 2 TUsing a 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable (not provided), connect one end to the Analog In of the POWERNODE and the other end to the corresponding analog output of other compatible devices. The source will show as an Analog Input 2 in the BluOS App. Using the 3.5mm Mini Jack to Toslink adaptor (included with the POWERNODE), a digital optical source can also be added. This will appear as Optical Input 2 in the BluOS App. 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 loudspeakers - 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. HDMI eARC Using a HDMI cable (not provided), connect one end to the eARC input of the POWERNODE and the other end to an ARC-enabled HDMI output on your television. You may be required to enable ARC in your TV settings. Consult you TV user manual for more information. The source will appear as HDMI ARC in the BluOS App AC MAINS INPUT The POWERNODE 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 the other end of the AC power cord to POWERNODEs 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 POWERNODEs AC Mains input socket.et. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME SLIDER/TAP Use the LED slider to vary volume level. Tap the buttons at either end of the slider to vary the volume level in 1db intervals, or tap the slider in the direction you wish to adjust to vary the level by 3db intervals. These volume tap methods allow you to fine-tune your volume setting. 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 play queue. STATUS INDICATOR 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 Flashing green White pulse Solid red Flashing blue Solid white Solid blue Flashing red Solid purple Hotspot Mode Connecting to Network Software update available Upgrade Mode Mute Mode Indexing Factory Reset in process Hotspot Mode timed out Alternate flashing red and green Upgrading Connected to Network ready to use with BluOS App PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON This button has multiple functions a visual indicator of network connectivity and a PLAY/PAUSE button. For a full listing of LED Blink Codes, please see #4 Blink Codes. For an ungrouped Player, press the button to Play and Pause the stream. If listening to an internet radio stream, the Pause- function will work for 30 seconds. At this point, the buffer is full and the stream will Stop. When a Player is grouped, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button will Mute that Player while other Players continue the stream. The Players LED will flash blue when muted. This button is also used for Factory Reset functions. See steps for Factory Reset later in this manual. HEADPHONE JACK A 3.5mm headphone jack is located on the front of the POWERNODE. OPTICAL/ANALOG IN 1 Using a 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable (not provided), connect one end to the Analog In of the POWERNODE and the other end to the corresponding analog output of other compatible devices. The source will show as an Analog Input 1 in the BluOS App. Using the 3.5mm Mini Jack to Toslink adaptor (included with the POWERNODE), a digital optical source can also be added. This will appear as Optical Input 1 in the BluOS App. SUBW (SUBWOOFER) OUT A subwoofer can be connected directly to the POWERNODE. Connect SUBW OUT to a powered (active) subwoofer. By default, a crossover is applied at 80Hz meaning audio below 80Hz is transmitted through the SUBW OUT. Alternatively, you can connect the NODE to a Bluesound PULSE SUB+ over the network. 4 5 WARNING!

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 THESE ONCE COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS IS ONLY RECOMMENDED IF YOUR PLAYER IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND AN INTERNET FIRMWARE UPGRADE HAS FAILED. FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT AN AUTHORISED BLUESOUND CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE PROCEEDING!

1. Disconnect the player from electrical power. Steps to Factory Reset:

2. Wait 30 seconds 3. Reconnect the power 4. Once the LED turns Red, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button. The LED will immediately turn Green and then back to Red - continue to hold the button for 30 seconds 5. After 30 seconds, the LED will begin to blink red then release the button 6. All customization to the Bluesound player will be removed and restored to factory settings IMPORTANT: Removing your finger from the PLAY/PAUSE button at any time before the LED begins flashing 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). POWERNODE Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement 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 generate, 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 of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 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. 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ISED CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B) Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

2. The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. 3. DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250-

5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Mise en garde:

1. Le dispositif destin tre utilis dans la bande de frquences 51505250 MHz est destin uniquement une utilisation en intrieur afin de rduire le risque de brouillage prjudiciable caus par les systmes mobiles satellites dans le mme canal;

2. Pour les dispositifs avec une ou plusieurs antennes dtachables, le gain d'antenne maximal autoris pour les dispositifs des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit tre tel que l'quipement respecte encore les normes e.i.r.p. limite;

3. Pour les dispositifs avec une ou plusieurs antennes dtachables, le gain d'antenne maximal autoris pour les dispositifs de la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit tre tel que l'quipement soit toujours conforme la norme e.i.r.p. limites, le cas chant. 4. Les radars haute puissance sont attribus en tant qu'utilisateurs principaux

(utilisateurs prioritaires) des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer des interfrences et / ou des dommages aux dispositifs LE-LAN. 5. Produits DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) fonctionnant dans les bandes de frquences 5250-533 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Dclarationd'exposition aux radiations:

Cetquipementestconforme aux limitesd'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cetquipementdoittreinstall et utilis avec un minimum de 20cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

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CSASTD. IC: 152C-BLSN33A_ C22.2 NO.62368-1 CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) B" and SLUESOUND" are trademarks of Bluesound International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited. Bluesound, All Rights Reserved All other trademarks are the property of Ct their respective owners. CERTIFIED MAC Address 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. Serial no./N de srie LECTRIC SHI NOT OPEN CAUTION RI WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD -DO NOT OPEN Ne

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Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division FFCCCC IIDD:: SSVVCC--BBLLSSNN3333AA Please be notified that we, the undersigned, Lenbrook Industries Limited declares that the product which bears the above FCC ID is also compliant with the FCC requirements for sDOC. And the sDOC procedure shall be carried out prior to marketing the device in the US. Sincerely, Name: TTaarreesshh VVaaddggaammaa Title: VVPP,, PPrroodduucctt DDeevveellooppmmeenntt && MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg Email: ttvvaaddggaammaa@@lleennbbrrooookk..ccoomm Date: 22002222//33//1144 Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1

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Attestation Letter Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division We Name: Lenbrook Industries Limited Address: 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada Declare that the device does not support channel 12 ~ 13 in 2.4GHz band and any non-US channels in all the operational mode(s) for the following product. Product:

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Sincerely, Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier SVC-BLSN33A POWERNODE Name: TTaarreesshh VVaaddggaammaa Title: VVPP,, PPrroodduucctt DDeevveellooppmmeenntt && MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg Email: ttvvaaddggaammaa@@lleennbbrrooookk..ccoomm Date: 22002222//33//1144 Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1

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Confidentiality Request Letter Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division FCC ID: SVC-BLSN33A Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, we hereby request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

1. Block Diagram 2. Schematics 3. Operational Description The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely, Name: TTaarreesshh VVaaddggaammaa Title: VVPP,, PPrroodduucctt DDeevveellooppmmeenntt && MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg Email: ttvvaaddggaammaa@@lleennbbrrooookk..ccoomm Date: 22002222//33//1144 Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1

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Non-SDR (Software Defined Radio) Cover Letter Refer to e D01 SDR apps Guide v02r03. The following six questions can be used for determining if a radio can elect to be, or must be an SDR. 1. Can the RF parameters of the device be altered through software?

Yes - go to 2. No, not an SDR YES 2. Can third parties not permitted by the Commission through specific filings modify, configure, or load different software, or make configuration settings to operate the device or host hardware radio frequency parameters (frequency range, modulation type, maximum output power or other radio parameters) in any other way than granted (or expected to be granted)?

Yes, must be an SDR. No - go to 3. NO 3. Is the device capable of operating in any other in any other way than granted, or will be, granted?

Yes, - go to 4. No - go to 5. NO 4. Is this a Part 15 client Device as defined in Section 15.202 (as opposed to a master device)?

Yes, qualifies as a part 15 client devices - go to 5. No, must be an SDR. N/A 5. Does the manufacturer elect SDR?

Yes, elects to be an SDR. No, Not an SDR NO Final conclusion:

According to the above questions reply, we can confirm this device (Product Description: Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier) must be a Non-SDR. Name: TTaarreesshh VVaaddggaammaa Title: VVPP,, PPrroodduucctt DDeevveellooppmmeenntt && MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg Email: ttvvaaddggaammaa@@lleennbbrrooookk..ccoomm Date: 22002222//33//1144 Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1

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Declaration of Authorization We Name: Lenbrook Industries Limited Address: 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada Declare that:

Name Representative of agent: Marlin Chen Agent Company name:

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MRT Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd D8 Building, Youxin Industrial Park, No.2 Tian'edang Rd., Wuzhong Economic Development Zone Suzhou China is authorized to apply for Certification of the following product(s):

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Sincerely, Name: TTaarreesshh VVaaddggaammaa Title: VVPP,, PPrroodduucctt DDeevveellooppmmeenntt && MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg Email: ttvvaaddggaammaa@@lleennbbrrooookk..ccoomm Date: 22002222//33//1144 Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1

(905) 831-6333 Fax: (905) 831-6936