MUSICAL FIDELITY V90-BLU5 HD Bluetooth Link Instructions
- June 6, 2024
- MUSICAL FIDELITY
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Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH
Margaretenstrasse 98
A-1050 Vienna
http://www.musicalfidelity.com/
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V90-BLU5 HD Bluetooth Link
Instructions
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the V90-BLU5 HD Bluetooth receiver. It is designed to add high quality Bluetooth connectivity to any existing high fidelity equipment. This allows material stored on devices such as Bluetooth-capable mobile phones to be controlled and played back through an existing hifidelity setup. It can also function as a neutral pass-through for both digital and analogue signals when the Bluetooth source is not in use. We sincerely hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding listening pleasure.
Installation Precautions
Your new V90-BLU5 HD is designed and built to provide trouble-free
performance, but as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a
few precautions: Do not use the V90-BLU5 HD near water. The unit must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing liquids. Keep the V90-BLU5 HD away from heat
sources such as radiators. No naked flame sources should be placed on the
unit.
Product Note:
This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not
adversely affected by normal background levels of Radio Frequency Interference
(R.F.I.), and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of
interference. However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical
Fidelity agent. The V90-BLU5 HD will operate in accordance with its
specifications within the following environmental range: Temperature 5 to 45
degrees Celsius Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing
Connections
All connections must be made before the unit is plugged in. Always switch off
the equipment attached to the V90-BLU5 HD before connecting or disconnecting
power, changing leads or inputs.
Inputs
Choose which inputs the unit will be using.
Digital optical – Use a normal TOSLINK cable (not supplied) for best
quality connection from other digital audio devices.
Digital coaxial – Use a normal coaxial cable (not supplied) for best
quality connection from other digital audio devices.
Analogue – Use standard RCA cables (not supplied) to connect analogue
signals from other sources.
Aerial – Plug in supplied aerial Outputs
Choose which outputs the unit will be using.
Note: When using the digital or analogue inputs, presence of a valid
Bluetooth signal will cause the unit to automatically switch to playing the
Bluetooth music.
Also note the V90 BLU5 HD does not convert its digital inputs into analogue
outputs – nor vice versa
Digital optical – Use a normal TOSLINK cable (not supplied) for best
quality connection from other digital audio devices.
Digital coaxial – Use a normal coaxial cable (not supplied) for best
quality connection from other digital audio devices.
Analogue – Use standard RCA cables (not supplied) to connect analogue
signals from other sources.
Power
Plug the unit into its power supply and plug the power supply into a
convenient wall mains outlet.
The unit may also be powered from the V90 AMP DC OUTPUT socket using the
supplied DC connecting lead.
USE AND FEATURES
To use the V90-BLU5 HD as a hi-fi Bluetooth receiver simply plug the analogue
outputs into existing an integrated, pre- or power amplifier input e.g. AUX.
The unit gives a standard 300mV nom line output and should work with all
reputable equipment.
If digital input/output is required, this is also catered for, in both coaxial
and optical forms. The unit accepts and passes through up to 192kHz signals on
coaxial, up to 96kHz on optical. Either coaxial or optical type can be
connected into unoccupied digital inputs/outputs on a suitable Digital to
Analogue Converter or home theatre receiver, etc. To use the V90-BLU5 HD as a
hi-fi Bluetooth feed-in simply break the existing setup at a convenient point,
e.g. between source and pre-amplifier. This applies for both analogue or
digital signals. Plug the outputs from preamplifier into V-90 BLU5 HD inputs
and then the V90-BLU5 HD outputs should be connected to the power amplifier
inputs (see note above). The unit will then automatically switch over to
Bluetooth as soon as a connected device is present and play the music coming
through its Bluetooth function.
STATUS LED
The status LED is provided so it is possible to see which input is active. It
has 4 states when the V90-BLU5 HD is switched on:
GREEN – Bluetooth connection active and playing
ORANGE – Coaxial input
RED – Optical input
No light – Analogue input
IN MODE SWITCH
There are two ways how the input selector behave. M for Manual and A for Auto mode. In manual mode is input selected by the switch on the front panel – Bluetooth has always priority so if the stream on Bluetooth is started, selected input is automatically overrided and Bluetooth is set as active (pressing again input switch selects another input) Auto mode – when the device is on it searches signal in turns in both digital inputs (optical and coaxial). Bluetooth has highest priority. Scan mode is indicated by the “Status” LED, orange and red lits every 5 seconds. The search order is indicated by the color of the “Status” LED. To change the search order, press the Input switch. If the signal is present on both digital inputs, then pressing Input changes the search sequence and switch to another digital input. The Bluetooth source has always priority, and if there is an active Bluetooth streaming, device will automatically switch to Bluetooth.
If the audio transmission via the Bluetooth connection is terminated:
- in the auto mode the device will switch to the scan mode and, if there is an audio source at the optical or coaxial input, it will switch the audio input to the found source.
- in the manual mode inputs does not automatically switch Connecting and playing a Bluetooth device takes top priority and therefore will override the priority switch (as well as the analogue input) at all times.
BLUETOOTH
Pairing device.
The V90-BLU5 HD always connects automatically to the last paired source.
For pairing a new device:
- Press the switch Pair, the status LED starts blinking green.
- Turn on the Bluetooth device and in the list of available devices select “V90-BLU5 HD”, If pairing is successful, the green LED will lit. Device is paired and ready to use.
Note: pairing mode is active for 60s, it can be also deactivated by pressing the Pair switch again.
The range of the built-in Bluetooth receiver is dependant on the connected device, e.g. the mobile phone or Bluetooth enabled computer. Nearby radio- frequency interference can also have an effect on Bluetooth. Make sure the unit is positioned as far away as possible from any potential sources of electrical and electromagnetic interference, as well as other Bluetooth or Wi- Fi devices
The device contained within this unit is Class 2 which works up to 90ft. (30 Meters) assuming clear line of sight with a similarly specified Class 2 transmitter devices. Walls, partitions and local interference will reduce this range somewhat. If the device (phone, computer, etc) to be linked has a different class Bluetooth device that can manage e.g. only 15ft. (5 Meters), then the link will be limited to the SHORTER of the two ranges, i.e. 15ft. (5 Meters).
Reset to factory setting
Press and hold the switch in the position Pair while the device is off. Turn
on the device and still hold the switch Pair until the red LED turns to orange
and the release the switch.
Fault-finding
Problem| Probable Cause|
Remedy
No power
| Mains supply not switched on. Power plug is not fully inserted| Supply is plugged in and unit switched on (blue LED lit) Plug into rear socket securely
No sound
| Wrong connections between input source and the V90-BLU5 HD Volume turned
right down| Check leads are connected and secure.
Check other source is not playing and lead connections.
Check volume is adjusted on sending/connected device is set accordingly. Take
care not to turn up too high!
Not connecting
| Aerial not connected Aerial not tightened Bluetooth not enabled on sending
device| Connect aerial
Make sure aerial connection is secure
Enable the Bluetooth function and connect with V90-BLU5 HD
Hum
| Audio connector not secure| Insert plug so full contact is made.
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an
authorised Musical Fidelity service agent.
Remember; never open the case of the V90-BLU5 HD, as this will invalidate the
guarantee.
Specifications:| Bluetooth Radio Specification v5.0
Qualcomm® aptX™, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
Carrier frequency 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
Transmission power +10dBm (max)
Class 2 up to 30M (90ft) range|
Bluetooth audio specification
---|---|---
THD
Signal to noise
Separation
AF Freq. response
Bluetooth digital out
Loop digital output
Loop line output| 0.01% “A” wtd.
80dB“A” wtd.
78dB
+0, -1dB
96kHz upsampled
same as digital input
same as line input
Connections:| Line level input:
Line level output:
Coaxial digital input
Coaxial digital output
Optical input
Optical output
Power input| 1 pair RCA connectors
1 pair RCA connectors
1 RCA connector
1 RCA connector
1 TOSLINK style receptacle
1 TOSLINK style receptacle
1.3mm DC power socket| Line level 300mV nominal
Line level 300mV nominal
32 to 192kHz sample rate
32 to 192kHz sample rate
32 to 96kHz sample rate
32 to 96kHz sample rate
6-12V DC regulated
Dimensions:| Length
Width
Height| 117mm
170mm
47mm| 4⅔”
6⅔”
1⅔”| including terminals and volume including “feet”
Weight:| Unit| 590g| 1¼ lbs net| 1.05Kg| 2¼ lbs Gross
Accessories (supplied)| Power lead
Bluetooth Aerial Leaflet| 2 way
| 1.3mm DC plug
50 ohm SMA
Instructions| 1 off
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Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in
specification or feature changes without notice. E&OE.
Manual issue 2 – 22/03/21
Item disposal information for Europe
DISPOSAL
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the
product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household
waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product
from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe
manner. Please contact your local government office or your retailer for
available collection facilities.