PULSE

SOUNDBAR+
WIRELESS STREAMING SOUND SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL
WELCOME TO #LIVINGHIFI
Thank you for purchasing your PULSE SOUNDBAR+. It’s the ultimate audiophile-grade soundbar for all
your home entertainment needs, designed to fit perfectly under your HD TV and offer a fully immersive sonic
experience.

IMMERSIVE AUDIO ENGINE. With an innovative virtual Dolby Atmos implementation, find yourself
immersed in the recording studio or in the middle of the action, with every sound precisely positioned around
you. Experience a wider, higher, and more enveloping soundstage with the PULSE SOUNDBAR+.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SOUND. Featuring 24-bit audio processing, audiophile-quality drivers, and
120 watts of total power, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is the audio centerpiece of your home. Capable of deep
and crisp bass on its own, the SOUNDBAR+ can also be paired with the PULSE SUB+ to create dramatic
soundscapes. Simply add a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers as rear surround channels for a completely
wireless surround sound experience.

THE INS AND OUTS. Connect nearly any audio source to the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ via its array of wired and
wireless, digital and analog connection options. All of your audio can be accessed through HDMI eARC, Apple
AirPlay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, TOSLINK optical, RCA, and our proprietary BluOS music streaming
system.

This Owner’s Manual will provide you with a more detailed overview of your PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and its
features. It also includes some troubleshooting tips and tricks and networking best practices. The Quick Setup
Guide included with your SOUNDBAR+ will help you get it on the network and ready to listen to your music,
movies, shows, and games.

If you need more help or information please visit support.bluesound.com or send us an email at
[email protected]

Included Accessessories

120V AC Power Cord HDMI Cable

Wall Mount Bracket

230V AC Power Cord
Wall Mount Bracket Template

Ethernet Cable Spacers x8

Optical Audio Cabl e Two Kickstand F eet

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 100-240V~50/60Hz STANDBY LAN USB OPTICAL IN USB R AUDIO IN L SUBW OUT

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SUBW OUT R AUDIO IN L OPTICAL IN USB USB LAN STANDBY 100-240V~50/60Hz

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1 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 Hotspot Mode
Flashing green Connecting to Network
White pulse Software update available
Solid red Upgrade Mode
Alternate flashing red and green Upgrading
Flashing blue Mute Mode
Solid white Indexing
Solid blue Connected to Network – ready to use with BluOS App
Flashing red Factory Reset in process
Solid purple Hotspot Mode timed out

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2 PLAY/PAUSE: 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 #1 – 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 Player’s LED will flash blue when muted. This button is also used for Factory Reset
functions. See steps for Factory Reset later in this manual.

3 +/- VOLUME: Toggle the • buttons to vary volume level. The SOUNDBAR+ is equipped with an internal accelerometer, so
that no matter which direction the Player is mounted, the volume buttons will always function the same way: pressing the
upper button will increase volume; pressing the lower button will decrease volume.

4 KICKSTAND FEET (REMOVABLE) : When placing the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ on its own, attach the supplied
Kickstand Feet for support.

5 HDMI eARC: Using the HDMI cable provided, connect one end to the eARC input of the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ 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 HDMI source will appear as HDMI ARC in the BluOS App.

6 SUBW OUT : The SUBW OUT connection can be used with a subwoofer cable (not provided). This is an optional
connection since the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ can be connected to a Bluesound PULSE SUB+ using a built-in wireless connection.
For wired subwoofers, use the SUBW OUT port. Connect one end of a subwoofer cable to the SUBW OUT on the PULSE
SOUNDBAR+ and the other end to the corresponding input on the subwoofer. The SUBW OUT crossover is set at 80Hz.

7 ANALOG AUDIO IN : Using a 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug to RCA cable (not provided) connect one end to the Audio In of the
PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and the other end to the corresponding RCA output of a television or other audio source.
The source will show as an Analog Input in the BluOS App.

8 OPTICAL IN : Using the Digital Optical Audio Cable provided, connect one end to the Optical In of the
PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and the other end to the corresponding digital optical output of a television. The source will
show as an Optical Input in the BluOS App.

9 USB (TYPE B) : Use the SERVICE port in conjunction with USB (Type B Mini) to initially load firmware on the Player.
This is not for consumer use. Only Authorized Bluesound Service personnel can access this USB port and
SERVICE control button.

10 USB (TYPE A) : Connect a USB mass storage device to the USB input. Typical USB mass storage devices
compatible with the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ include portable flash memory devices and external hard drives
(FAT32 and NTFS formatted).

11 LAN PORT : The LAN PORT connection can be used with the Ethernet cable provided. This is an optional
connection since the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ can be connected to the network through a Wi-Fi connection to your router.
To setup the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ 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 PULSE SOUNDBAR+’s LAN port.

12 SERVICE : Use the SERVICE port in conjunction with USB (Type B Mini) to initially load firmware on the Player.
This is not for consumer use. Only Authorized Bluesound Service personnel can access this USB port and
SERVICE control button.

13 AC MAINS INPUT : The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ 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 PULSE SOUNDBAR+’s 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 PULSE SOUNDBAR+’s AC Mains input socket.

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CHOOSE PLACEMENT
The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is designed to give you options and flexibility when positioning within your home.

WALL MOUNT. For wall mount installations, the SOUNDBAR+ comes with a mounting bracket and mounting
template included in the box. Follow the mounting instructions on the mounting template to secure your
SOUNDBAR+ to the wall. Typically it will be wall-mounted directly below your TV, but other placements are
possible. Note that the SOUNDBAR+ can be attached to the wall mount bracket with the back panel facing up
or down, allowing you to run the attached cables in your preferred direction. The SOUNDBAR+ is equipped
with an internal accelerometer which ensures the left-right audio channels and the up/down volume buttons
are always oriented correctly, no matter which direction it is positioned.

TABLETOP. For tabletop installations, the SOUNDBAR+ comes with two kickstand feet that slot into tooled
keyholes on the back of the Player. Typically the SOUNDBAR+ will be table-mounted directly below your
wall-mounted TV, but other placements are possible. Note that the SOUNDBAR+ can be positioned with
the back panel facing up or down, allowing you to run the attached cables in your preferred direction. The
SOUNDBAR+ is equipped with an internal accelerometer which ensures the left-right audio channels and the
up/down volume buttons are always oriented correctly, no matter which direction it is positioned.

TS100 TV STAND (sold separately). For installations where the SOUNDBAR+ is taller than the support legs
supplied with your TV, and no wall-mounting is available, the TS100 is a dual-mounting, universal TV stand
that holds both the TV and the SOUNDBAR+. Using a TS100 ensures precise placement and spacing, so that
the height of your SOUNDBAR+ is never higher than the bottom of the TV. The TS100 is sold separately.

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR DOLBY ATMOS. For ideal results, place the PULSE SOUNDBAR+
below your television at approximately ear level and orient your seating position so that it directly faces
the television. Avoid placing any obstructions between the SOUNDBAR+ and the listening position. The
Dolby height virtualizer implementation in the SOUNDBAR+ is extremely flexible and does not require any
additional or special room considerations to work. All viewers within the seating area will experience an
enhanced height sensation.

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 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!

Steps to Factory Reset:

1. Disconnect the player from electrical power.

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 Standby 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).

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