COMO AUDIO Como-Blu Streaming Stereo System User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: COMO AUDIO

QUICK START GUIDE COMO BLU

CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type

Power/Volume:

There are two power modes: Off/On and Standby. Off/On : When Off, push and hold until Como Blu turns On. When On, press and hold until Como Blu turns Off. The clock will not be displayed when Como Blu is Off.

Standby :

This mode will be used in most cases. When Como Blu is On, push briefly to place it in Standby. When in Standby, push briefly to turn Como Blu On. The clock will be displayed when Como Blu is in On or in Standby.

Volume :

When playing music, rotate to adjust the volume level. When paired and connected to a Bluetooth device, use the device’s volume control if available.

Play/Pause/Previous & Next Track:

In Bluetooth mode, while music is playing, push briefly to pause and push again to resume playback. Rotate once right for next track.

Source:

Push briefly to change from Bluetooth mode to the Auxiliary input. The LEDs will change to green in Aux mode. Connect an audio device to the rear Aux input. Push again to return to Bluetooth mode and the LEDs will change to blue. Push twice quickly to change clock format from 12 hour to 24 hour.

LEDs:

Blue for Bluetooth mode, Green for Aux mode, Amber when audio is muted, and cycling Amber when the optional battery pack is charging in standby.

Time:

The seven-segment red display shows the time in 12 or 24-hour format. See “Setting the Clock” and “Setting the time format”.

Optical sensor:

Automatically adjusts the display’s backlight based on ambient light conditions. The backlight is not manually adjustable.

Connecting Bluetooth devices to Como Blu:

With Como Blu on, be sure it is in Bluetooth pairing mode (the LEDs will flash blue). If Como Blu is in Aux mode (green LEDs), push the Source knob in briefly to switch to Bluetooth mode. Open Bluetooth on your source device such as your smartphone or computer and search/scan for “Como Audio Blu”, then pair and connect on your phone. Once you’ve paired you shouldn’t need to do it again. If your source device prompts you to enter a passcode, enter “0000”. The Blu’s flashing blue LEDs will
change to steady blue once connected to your source device. Adjust your source device’s volume (if available) as desired. Como Blu will remember up to ve paired devices.
Note that when the audio rst plays, the volume might ramp-up

Setting the Clock:

If you use an iPhone, pair and connect your smartphone via Bluetooth following the above instructions and the clock should set itself automatically within a few seconds using the time from your iPhone. Otherwise, to set the clock manually, press and hold the Source knob. The hour will flash. Rotate the Source knob and press in to set the hour. The minutes will flash. Rotate the Source knob and press in to set the minutes. If you make a mistake, repeat the process. If power is lost, including turning Como Blu off completely with no battery inside (or a dead battery inside), the clock must be set again when Blu is powered on.

Setting the Time format:

Como Blu defaults to a 12 hour time format. To change this to a 24 hour time format,
with Como Blu in standby, simply press the source knob in twice. Then change the hour to match the 24 hour format. Repeat to switch back to the 12 hour format.

Spoken confirmations:

It is not possible to adjust the volume on the spoken confirmations or turn them off

Reset button:

Press and hold for 5 seconds to perform a power cycle if you encounter a problem. The time will reset to zero and default to the 12-hour time format.

18V/2.8A DC power input:

Connect the included external Como Audio power supply to this input for power
and to charge the battery (not included). Attach the appropriate included snap-in plug to the power supply for your region. If the power supply is ever lost or damaged, use only a like replacement. The adapter connector is center positive.

Auxiliary input:

Connect the analog audio out from another device such as a CD player or MP3 player. This input accepts a 3.5mm connector. An adapter cable is included if converting a
stereo RCA audio cable such as the cable included with the Como Audio Turntable. Push the source knob briefly to switch from Bluetooth mode to Aux mode. The LEDs will change from blue to green. Push the Source knob again briefly to return to Bluetooth mode.

Headphone output:

Connect a set of stereo headphones. The primary speakers will be muted. Adjust the volume as needed. This output accepts a 3.5mm stereo connector.

Bass control:

Rotate right for more bass. Rotate left for less bass. The center detent is the recommended setting. The frequencies impacted by the bass control are roughly
60Hz-150Hz.

Speaker output:

Connect the wired Como Blu Speaker’s audio cable to this right channel output. Use only the Como Audio Blu Speaker with this output. See “Mono/Stereo switch”.
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Mono/Stereo switch:

Keep this switch in the Stereo position unless the Como Blu Speaker is not being used,
in which case it should be set to Mono. In the stereo configuration, Como Blu will reproduce the left channel only and the Como Blu Speaker will reproduce the right channel only. Accordingly, it is suggested to position the Como Blu Speaker on the right side. The more distance between the two speakers, the better the channel separation and the wider the soundstage.

Battery compartment:

Accepts the optional 2200mA 14.8V custom Li-Ion battery pack. Use only a genuine
Como Audio battery pack, as unauthorized batteries could pose a fire risk and are not covered under warranty. The LEDs above the display will cycle whenever the battery pack is charging. See the section marked “Battery Pack”

Bass Port/Carry Handle:

Rest your palm on the top of the cabinet and insert your fingers inside the port to carry. Do not obstruct the bass port otherwise.

Mute : Press briefly to mute the audio. The LEDs will flash amber. Press again to unmute.

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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.

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

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment .

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator &you body.

For more detailed instructions, download the complete Como Blu owner’s manual from our website:
www.comoaudio.com/support/owners-manual/
Questions? Contact us at info@comoaudio.com or 1.844.644.8606