auris bluMe Duo HiFi Bluetooth Music Transmitter and Receiver User Guide

bluMe Duo HiFi Bluetooth Music Transmitter and Receiver
**User Guide

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WELCOME!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Auris bluMe Duo HiFi Bluetooth Music Transmitter & Receiver! The following pages explain the features and operations of Blume Duo. Please take a few moments to read this quick start guide. Also read all safety instructions before proceeding. The answers to most setup and performance questions can be found in this guide. Overview Blume Duo integrates seamlessly into new and existing TV setups, car audio or HiFi stereo systems to add HiFi Bluetooth streaming for headphones, speakers, phones, and other devices. Featuring analog and digital connections for universal compatibility, audio bypass and extended Bluetooth range, Blume Duo is the ultimate HiFi Bluetooth audio accessory for your home and car audio.
FCC ID2ABCJAU08

IN THE BOX

KEYS AND PARTS

1 OLED Display
2 Detachable Base Plate
3 High Gain Antenna
4 Digital Optical Output
5 3.5mm AUX Audio Output
6 DC power input / USB In| 7 3.5mm AUX audio Input
8 Digital Optical Input
9 Optical – AUX Toggle Switch
10 TX – Bypass – RX Toggle Switch
11 CVC Microphone
12 Multi-Function Button (MFB)
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FEATURES

Blume Duo is a high-fidelity audio adapter that can be used as a stereo wireless Transmitter or Receiver, using Bluetooth wireless technology.
As a Transmitter (TX mode)
In TX mode, Blume Duo can wirelessly stream audio from your TV to any Bluetooth audio receiver such as a Bluetooth headphone, speaker, or soundbar.
As a Receiver (RX mode)
In RX mode, bluMe Duo enables wireless audio streaming from any Bluetooth- enabled smartphone, computer, or tablet to any non-Bluetooth HiFi amplifier, home stereo system, car audio, or powered speakers.

GETTING STARTED

The following instructions will help you get started before connecting bluMe Duo to your devices.
Step 1: Blume Duo comes with a detachable magnetic base plate for convenient mounting of the unit wherever required. Stick the base plate to any surface, be it your car dashboard, on / next to your audio system / TV unit, with the help of the provided 3M double-sided mounting strip at the bottom of the base plate. Mount bluMe Duo onto the magnetic base plate. Avoid placing Blume Duo behind your TV unit or any audio device.
Step 2: Plug the power adapter into Blume Duo with the included USB-C to the USB charging cable, and charging will start automatically. The charging indicator will show on the OLED display while charging.
Note
i) It is recommended to fully charge the adapter when using it for the first time.
ii) You can use the adapter while it is being charged.
iii) Charge bluMe Duo at least once every 3 months when the device is not in use for a long time.
Step 3 : Select your choice of mode (TX / RX) by sliding the TX – RX toggle switch situated on the right side of Blume Duo. Press and hold the MFB (Multi-function button) for 3 secs to turn “ON” the device. Blume Duo is now ready to pair!

QUICK SETUP: CONNECTING IN TX MODE

Connecting to a TV / CD player / Game console
When in TX mode bluMe Duo needs an audio source to transmit. It must be fed an audio signal from a connected device such as a TV, Game console, CD player, etc.
The following instructions will help you connect bluMe Duo to your TV, mp3 player or gaming console and pair it with your Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or receivers.
bluMe Duo provides you with three connection options.
Option 1: Digital Optical Audio Output
Newer TV’s and audio devices are usually outfitted with a digital optical connector.
Plug the optical cable into the “Optical Out” on the TV and into the “OPT IN” of bluMe Duo. Select the audio source “OPT” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of Blume Duo.

Note: If you are successfully connected to the Optical cable and you are still not receiving any sound, please make sure that your audio output settings on your TV are set to PCM.
Option 2: RCA Audio Ouput
Older TVs usually have analog audio output with RCA (Red & White) connectors.
To use the RCA output, attach the included RCA adapter to the 3.5mm audio cable. Plug the connectors of the RCA adapter into the matching-color RCA jacks on the TV and plug the attached 3.5mm cable into the “AUX IN” of Blume Duo. Select the audio source “AUX” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of Blume Duo.
Option 3: 3.5mm stereo AUX Output
Some TVs and most standalone receivers have a headphone jack on the front or side.

Plug the included 3.5mm Aux audio cable into the headphone jack on the TV and the “AUX IN” on bluMe Duo. Select the audio source “AUX” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of Blume Duo.

QUICK SETUP: PAIRING IN TX MODE

Pairing with a Bluetooth Headphone / Speaker
The following instructions will help you in pairing Blume Duo with your Bluetooth headphone/speaker in Transmit Mode (TX) after connecting bluMe Duo to your TV, Game console, or CD player.
Follow the previous instructions and connect Blume Duo to your TV using the appropriate connector cable.
Step 1 : Place your Bluetooth headphone/speaker within 1 meter (3 feet) range of bluMe Duo and set it to pairing mode.
Step 2: With bluMe Duo turned “ON” and the TX – RX toggle switch set to “TX”, the display will show “Long Press MFB Button to pair”. Press and hold the MFB till the display shows “Searching…”. Your speaker/headphone will soon show on the display. Double press the MFB to select your device to connect. Once paired, your Bluetooth device name will show on the display with this icon ” 1″ indicating 1st paired device.
Note: bluMe Duo and your Bluetooth headphone/speaker have to be in pairing mode simultaneously in order to pair. Blume Duo will remain in pairing mode until successfully paired.
Step 3: Make sure the proper audio input source is selected on bluMe Duo. Match the corresponding audio input on the back of Blume Duo by selecting between Optical and AUX audio sources using the OPT – AUX toggle switch. The selected audio source will show on the display.
Step 4: The sound from your TV will now play through your Bluetooth headphone or speaker!
Pairing with Two Bluetooth Headphones
In TX mode, bluMe Duo can stream audio to two Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. A second headphone can be paired after one headphone is already connected.
Step 1 : Connect your first headphone with Blume Duo by following the previous pairing instructions.
Step 2: Set your second headphone to pairing mode. Now press and hold the MFB on bluMe Duo till the display shows “Searching…”. Your headphone will soon show on the display. Double press the MFB to select your device to connect. Once paired, your Bluetooth device name will show on the display with the icon ” 2″ indicating 2nd paired device.
Step 3: The sound from your TV will now play through both Bluetooth headphones simultaneously!
Note: After connecting with two Bluetooth headphones, the highest codec supported by both devices will show in the display e.g. if device “1” supports AAC and aptX LL codecs, while device “2” supports AAC codec, then the codec indicator will show “AAC” in the display. After disconnecting with one of the devices, the highest codec supported by the remaining device will show in the display.

QUICK SETUP: BYPASS MODE

Connecting to a TV and Soundbar / Speaker
When bluMe Duo is used as a transmitter with a TV using its audio inputs, its audio output can be used as a bypass to connect another device such as a speaker or soundbar. This makes it possible to plug both bluMe Duo and a soundbar/speaker into a TV that only has one audio output.
The following instructions will help you setup the bluMe Duo audio bypass feature to work with your speaker / soundbar in Bypass mode after connecting bluMe Duo to your TV in TX mode.
Step 1: Follow the previous instructions to connect bluMe Duo to your TV using the digital optical input “OPT IN”.
Step 2: Plug a digital optical cable from the bluMe Duo audio output “OPT-OUT” to your soundbar / speaker’s digital optical input “OPT IN”.
Note: Bypass feature only works if you have the TV connected to your bluMe Duo via the Opitical Input and does not work via AUX.
Step 3: Select the mode “BYPASS” by sliding the TX – BYPASS – RX toggle switch of bluMe Duo.
Step 4: The bypass feature is now active and sound from your TV will play through speaker / soundbar!

QUICK SETUP: CONNECTING IN RX MODE

Connecting to a Stereo System or Powered Speakers
When in RX mode bluMe Duo is receiving an audio signal and passing that signal from its output to the input of some type of amplification device like a home stereo, active bookshelf speaker, car audio, etc.
The following instructions will help you connect Blume Duo to your stereo system or powered speakers and pair it with your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
bluMe Duo provides three connection options.
Option 1: Digital Optical Audio Input
Home theater systems, receivers, and newer stereo systems are outfitted with a digital optical connector.
Plug the Optical cable into the “Optical In” on the music system and the “OPT- IN” of bluMe Duo. Select the audio source “OPT” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of bluMe Duo.

Option 2: RCA Audio Input
Older or legacy stereo systems and receivers usually include analog Audio I/O ports using RCA (Red & White) connectors.
Attach the included RCA adapter to the 3.5mm stereo audio cable. Plug the connectors of the RCA adapter into the matching-color RCA jacks on the music system and plug the attached 3.5mm cable into the “AUX OUT” of bluMe Duo. Select the audio source “AUX” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of Blume Duo.
Option 3: 3.5mm Headphone jack
Most powered or bookshelf speakers have a headphone jack.

Plug the included 3.5mm stereo audio cable into the headphone jack on the music system/speaker and the “AUX OUT” of bluMe Duo. Select the audio source “AUX” by sliding the OPT – AUX toggle switch of bluMe Duo.
QUICK SETUP: PAIRING IN RX MODE
Pairing with a Smartphone / Tablet / Computer
The following instructions will help you in pairing Blume Duo with your smartphone, tablet or computer in Receiver Mode (RX) after connecting bluMe Duo to your home stereo system or powered speakers.
Step 1: Follow the previous instructions and connect bluMe Duo to your music system using the appropriate connector cable.
Step 2: With blue Duo turned “ON” and the TX – RX toggle switch set to “RX”, the display will show “Pairing” indicating that bluMe Duo is ready to pair.
Step 3: Turn ON Bluetooth on your smartphone and go to Bluetooth preferences.
Step 4: Scan listed Bluetooth devices and select “bluMe Duo” to pair and connect. Once paired, the display will show “Connected”.
Step 5: Make sure the proper audio input source is selected on bluMe Duo. Match the corresponding audio input on the back of bluMe Duo by selecting between Optical and AUX audio source using the OPT – AUX toggle switch. The selected audio source will show on the display.
Step 6: The music on your smart device will now play through your home stereo system / powered speakers!

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Reconnection
bluMe Duo can remember up to 2 devices paired previously, and will attempt to pair with the last connected devices automatically once it is turned back on. bluMe Duo will not initiate reconnection. If bluMe Duo itself is turned off, it is recommended to turn it back on first before turning on the paired devices so that it can accept the incoming Bluetooth connection from the devices.
Adjusting the Volume
bluMe Duo, by design, is a passive transmitter or receiver and has no volume control. User volume level must be adjusted via the input and output sources connected to Blume Duo.
Volume can be individually adjusted on each set of headphones paired with Blume Duo using the built-in volume controls on the headphone. With some TVs and connection options, TV volume may be further raised or lowered to change the volume of all headphones paired with beams. In this case, the volume should be maximized on the TV and then adjusted via headphones for best audio quality.
Factory Reset
With Blume Duo powered OFF, press and hold the MFB for approx. 10secs until the display shows “Reset Device”. The unit will enter pairing mode and any previously paired devices will be cleared from its memory.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Unable to pair and connect Blume Duo to my Bluetooth device. Make sure you are operating Blume Duo in the appropriate Bluetooth mode.
In TX Mode: Blume Duo can only pair with Bluetooth receiving devices such as Bluetooth headphones, speakers,s or receivers. In this mode, ensure that Blume Duo and the Bluetooth headphone, speaker or receiver are in pairing mode at the same time and are within 1 meter (3 feet) of each other.
In RX Mode : Blume Duo can only pair with a Bluetooth transmitting device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In this mode, ensure that Bluetooth is turned `ON’ on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Make sure bluMe Duo is ready to pair and your device and Blume Duo are within 1 meter (3 feet) of each other.
My Bluetooth headphone is connected but there is no audio output.

1. Ensure that your audio source (TV) OUTPUT is properly connected to Blume Duo audio INPUT. Audio inputs are used with TX MODE only.
2. Check whether the audio input source is correctly selected on Blume Duo (AUX / OPT). If AUX is selected, make sure your audio source is connected to the AUX input. If OPT is selected, make sure your audio source is connected to the Optical input.
3. Confirm that audio is playing on the TV and the volume is set to “High” on the TV. Make sure that the volume is sufficiently high on your Bluetooth headphone/speaker.
4. If you are using an Optical connection, make sure nothing is connected to the AUX input of Blume Duo.

The smartphone is connected but cannot hear any sound from my audio system.

1. Ensure that your audio source (Home audio system, stereo speakers, etc.) INPUT is properly connected to Blume Duo audio OUTPUT. Audio outputs are used with RX MODE only.
2. Check whether the audio output source is correctly selected on bluMe Duo (OPT / AUX). If AUX is selected, make sure your audio source is connected to the AUX output. If OPT is selected, make sure your audio source is connected to the Optical output.
3. Verify the volume levels on your audio system and player app.
4. If you are using an Optical connection, make sure nothing is connected to the AUX output of bluMe Duo.

The volume output level is Low.
In TX mode: Adjust the volume both on your Bluetooth headphones / speakers and on the TV or other connected device as both may control the volume.
In RX mode: Verify the volume levels on your smartphone / computer OS and player app. Also check the volume levels on your powered speakers or stereo system.
The sound quality is poor and/or the audio is cutting out.

1. For the most noise-free audio, maximize the volume on your audio source (TV, home audio system, powered speakers, etc.) and adjust the volume via Bluetooth-enabled headphones, speakers or smartphone.
2. Make sure you are within range of your Bluetooth-enabled device.
3. Bluetooth devices are susceptible to interference from other Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, routers, microwave ovens, and wireless devices operating on the 2.4 GHz band. Eliminate as many potential sources of interference as possible while using your Bluetooth headphones / speakers.

There is a delay (latency) in audio

1. Bluetooth is a digital wireless signal and there is some latency expected due to the coding/decoding and compression/decompression steps that must occur.
2. The aptX® Low Latency audio codec supported by Blume Duo is notable for having a much lower latency (smaller delay), compared to regular Bluetooth audio.
3. Using Blume Duo with a headphone that supports aptX® Low Latency will minimize audio lag.
4. Some modern TV’s and receivers also have an audio delay option. Make sure that audio delay is set to 0 to minimize lag.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth® Version
Supported Codecs
Bluetooth® Range
Bluetooth Chipset
D/A Converter
Frequency Response
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
Total Harmonic Distortion
PCM Support
Outputs
Power In
USB Port
Screen
Enclosure
Included Accessories| Bluetooth v5.0
LDAC, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, aptX ™ LL, aptX ™,  AAC and SBC
30 meters, 100 feet ( In RX mode)
Qualcomm® CSR8675 PCM5102A
10Hz – 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
112dB -93dB
96kHz / 32bit
3.5mm Stereo AUX Input & Output Digital Optical Input & Output
DC 5V/1A
Type C
1.3 inch OLED, 128 x 64 pixels
Aluminum
3.5mm AUX stereo audio cable 3.5mm to 2RCA splitter cable
100~240V AC Power Adapter USB to USB-C Cable Quick Start Guide
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Dimensions| Height
Width
Depth
Weight| 1.4 inches (36 mm)
3.2 inches (82 mm)
1.8 inches (45 mm)
5.9 ounces (166 grams)
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PRODUCT SAFETY

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. Improper use of this product can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.
CAUTION
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DOES NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Users of this product are cautioned not to make modifications or changes that are not approved by Auris, Inc. Doing so may void the compliance of this product and may result in the loss of the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep the product dry to avoid affecting the interior circuitry of the product.
• Don’t put the product in direct sunlight or place in hot areas.
• The high temperatures will shorten the life of electronic devices.
• Don’t expose to extreme temperatures, it may damage the internal circuit board.
• Don’t take the product apart or the warranty will be voided.
• Don’t drop the product.
• Don’t use chemicals or detergents to clean the product.
• Due to isolating characteristic of the product, do not use the product at excessive volume while driving or in any other activity where failure to hear surrounding sounds could be dangerous.
• Using the product at excessive volumes may cause permanent hearing damage. You can get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great audio performance even at safe levels.

WARRANTY

Don’t worry. Your auris bluMe Duo is covered under our warranty. For warranty information please visit: https://theauris.com/pages/warranty
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 the interference that can cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 generates 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 or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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References

• Auris | Bluetooth Receiver Transmitter
• Auris | Bluetooth Receiver Transmitter
• Warranty - Auris, Inc

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