AUSTRALIAN MONITOR WPBT Bluetooth Audio Receiver User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
WPBT
Bluetooth Audio Receiver

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. READ these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
16. Plug this apparatus into the proper wall outlet and make the plug to be disconnected readily operable.
17. Mains plug is used as a disconnected device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
19. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
20. The apparatus should be disconnected from the mains completely before speaker wiring. The speaker output should be proper protected from direct contact and pay attention to speaker connections, terminals and speaker wiring during normal operation.

INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS

WPBT
The Australian Monitor WPBT audio receiver is a programmable Bluetooth ® audio receiver wall panel. Featuring front panel media controls, pairing, and source selector buttons as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired devices.
The WPBT can be programmed using free downloadable Bluetooth Control software to modify the broadcast name, PIN number, and various security features.

WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT & FULLY INSERT IT.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

**** The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
**** For European Union countries: This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

FEATURES

• Bluetooth v5.1 audio receiver
• Supported Bluetooth profiles
• A2DP Sink – Advanced audio distribution profile
• AVRCP – Audio/Video remote controller profile
• HFP Sink – Hands-free profile
• Front Panel
• 3.5mm auxiliary input
• Bluetooth media controls
• Pairing button
• Source selector button
• Rear panel
• Balanced audio output. Stereo or mono mode
• USB-C programming connector
• RS485 Comms Port

BLOCK DIAGRAM

FRONT PANEL

1. INPUT SELECTOR
   Switches the audio input between the Bluetooth receiver and the 3.5mm auxiliary input.

2. 3.5MM AUXILIARY INPUT
   A stereo 3.5mm line level auxiliary input. Connect wired devices to this connector and select the AUX input on the source selector button.

3. PAIRING BUTTON
   Press until the LED starts flashing which indicates pairing mode entered. When the device pairs to the WPBT the PAIR LED will stay on.
   If no device pairs and the pairing timeout is exceeded, the LED will turn off and the device will enter a non-discoverable state. (If required, the timeout can be disabled
   in software).

4. BLUETOOTH MEDIA CONTROLS
   These buttons will send commands to the paired device, e.g. a mobile phone, to modify volume, play/pause, or skip tracks.
   NOTE: It does NOT provide any controls for the 3.5mm auxiliary input.
   NOTE: Some devices disable volume syncing. Consult your device manual on how to enable volume sync.

5. BROADCAST NAME LABEL
   The Bluetooth broadcast name should be applied here.
   It informs end users of the name of the device they should connect to from their remote device.

6. BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS
   Stereo balanced 3.81mm euro block outputs. If the mono output is required, it can be configured using Bluetooth control software via the USB-C connector. Mono is outputted on both LEFT and RIGHT.

7. RS485
   Unused in standalone operation.
   This is used for connection to compatible Australian Monitor products for direct control of the WPBT without requiring Bluetooth Control Software programming. E.g. The ZONE MIX system.

8. POWER INPUT
   Accepts +15VDC (50mA) to +24VDC(60mA) input.

9. USB-C CONNECTOR
   Used to program the WPBT via the PC control software.

BLUETOOTH CONTROL SOFTWARE

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Bluetooth Name:| WPBT-XXXX (XXXX is the last 4 digits of the Bluetooth MAC address)
---|---
Bluetooth PIN:| 2626 (AMAM)
 Requires PIN:| Enabled`
Connection History:| Remember the last 8 devices
Pairing Timeout:| 60s
Support Phone Calling:| Disabled
Audio Output Mode:| Stereo

If the default settings need to be changed, use the Bluetooth control software by following the instructions below.

SOFTWARE SETUP

1. Download and install the Bluetooth Control Software
   The Bluetooth control software is a free download from, www.australianmonitor.com.au/pages/software- downloads

2. Connect the PC to the WPBT using a USB-C cable (not supplied)
   Note: 5V power will be supplied via the USB to the WPBT for programming.
   It does NOT require the +15V to 24VDC input power.

3. Select the WPBT device from the connection window

4. Select the CONNECT button to connect to the WPBT

5. Make any changes required using the software controls

WPBT WIRING

WP-BREAKOUT ACCESSORY
The WP-BREAKOUT is an optional accessory box to easily provide power and break out the audio from up to two WPBT wall panels. +24V DC is provided to the wall panels and the wall panel balanced audio is converted into unbalanced audio for connection to any audio system.

WP-BREAKOUT WIRING
The optional WP-BREAKOUT accessory box is wired as shown below.

T-568B wiring is recommended. However, T-568A also supported.

DIMENSIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

| WPBT| Comments
---|---|---
AUDIO| |
INPUT CONNECTORS| 3.5mm Front Auxiliary Input|
OUTPUT CONNECTORS| 3.81mm Euroblock Balanced|
OUTPUT SENSITIVITY| 1Vrms|
FREQUENCY RESPONSE| 20Hz-20kHz| ±0.5db
THD + N| < 0.1%| 20Hz-20kHz, 20Hz BW, Unity Gain
SNR| > 80dBA| Max Output, 1kHz, 20kHz BW,
A-Weighted
BLUETOOTH
VERSION| Bluetooth v5.1|
PROFILES| A2DP Sink – Advanced audio distribution profile
AVRCP – Audio/Video remote controller profile
HFP Sink – Hands-free profile|
RANGE| 200m| Direct line of site. Walls and
obstacles will reduce this distance
CONTROL
USER CONTROLS| Front panel tactile push buttons|
COMMS INTERFACE| USB-C| PC Control Software
POWER REQUIREMENTS
INPUT VOLTAGE| ll|
INPUT CURRENT| 50mA @ 15VDC
60mA @ 24VDC|
POWER CONSUMPTION| 5.2 BTU| 1W = 3.412 BTU/Hr
MECHANICAL
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS| 82 x 32.7mm x 121mm
( 3.2”W x 1.3”D x 4.8”H)|
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS| 156 x 132 x 101mm
(6.1”W x 5.2”D x 4”H)|
NET WEIGHT| 85g (0.19Lbs)|
SHIPPING WEIGHT| 0.2kg ( 0.5lbs)|
FINISH| ABS Plastic|
COLOUR| White or Black| RAL 9010 / RAL9005
OPERATING TEMPERATURE| 0°C to 40°C (95% RH)|
APPROVALS
| CE, IEC, RCM|

NOTES

ENGINEERED BY AUSTRALIAN MONITOR
Address: Unit 1, 2 Daydream Street, Warriewood NSW 2102 Australia
Website: www.australianmonitor.com.au
International enquiries email: international@australianmonitor.com.au
ABN 86 003 231 187

References

• Australian Monitor - Commercial and pro audio product manufacturer
• Software Downloads – Australian Monitor

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