BLS-KB19-X07
You can modify the audio output of the BluOS Player by adjusting the audio settings in the BluOS Controller App.
To manage the audio output settings of the BluOS Player, perform the following steps:
- In the BluOS Controller App, select the Player Drawer
. The list of players connected to the BluOS Controller App is displayed. - Select the BluOS Player’s context menu (3 dots) and select Audio Settings to display the menu options.
The following Audio Settings menu options vary depending on the model of the BluOS Player:
Audio Clock Trim
When using an external DAC, Audio Clock Trim reduces jitter and increases audio clock timing precision. Not all DACs can handle this. If audible clippings or dropouts occur, disable Audio Clock Trim to avoid BluOS's accuracy setting from interfering with the DAC's firmware.
Bass
Adjust the Bass output levels of your player.
Crossover
Adjust the crossover setpoint between 40Hz and 200Hz; by default is set to 80Hz. When the Subwoofer switch is enabled,
- Everything above this crossover setpoint is filtered out and sent to the RCA and Speaker Output
- The player sends anything below this set crossover setpoint to the SUBW OUT
Deep Bass
When you don't pair the Subwoofer to the BluOS Player, enable Deep Bass to add additional bass to your listening experience. If you pair a subwoofer, you could enable Boost to add additional bass.
Enhanced Dialog
Change this setting to Low or High to increase the volume of the center channel. Movie and television soundtracks broadcast dialogs from the center channel.
Front Row
Enable this setting to create a custom-tailored filter to provide audio like hearing the music live. Enabling Front Row disables specific audio settings. For more information, refer to the Help Center article.
Late Night
Enable to turn on the Dynamic Range Compression. The Late Night feature prevents large spikes in volume when streaming audio. (Ideal for small areas such as apartments or condos)
Listening Mode (Off/Music/Movie/Late Night)
The BluOS Player has four separate configurable profiles. By adjusting settings within these listening modes, you can create a listening profile for Music, Movie, Late Night, or Off (default) - that you can quickly select to enjoy different listening experiences.
After configuring these Listening modes, you can change them directly from the Player Drawer in BluOS Controller App.
Listening Mode (TV/Music/Movie)
The BluOS Player has three separate configurable profiles. By adjusting settings within these listening modes, you can create a listening profile for TV, Music, and Movie that you can quickly select to enjoy different listening experiences.
After configuring these Listening modes, you can change them directly from the Player Drawer in BluOS Controller App or program an IR remote to select different listening modes.
MQA external DAC
Enable this option when using an external DAC that is MQA certified with the BluOS device and choose to have the external DAC handle MQA unfolding rather than the BluOS device.
Note: To enable MQA external DAC, you should enable the Output level fixed, disable – Tone Controls, and Replay-gain.
Output level fixed
Enable this option to fix the volume of the BluOS Player by default at the maximum level. This is useful when connecting to an external device to the BluOS Player, where you require to control the volume outside of the BluOS Controller App.
Output mode
Select any of the following to configure the channel output on the BluOS Player.
- Left/Right – Outputs only the Left or Right audio channel
- Mono – Outputs single-channel audio out of all the available outputs
- Stereo – Outputs both audio channels (Left and Right)
Replay-gain
The BluOS uses the metadata of the selected audio track to configure consistent volume levels between tracks in the play queue. Select any of the following:
- Track gain – To use the track gain value from the song's metadata to have the current track's volume be more consistent with other tracks.
- Album gain – To use the album gain value from the metadata to provide a consistent volume level between all audio tracks on a particular album.
- Smart gain – To allow the BluOS to automatically choose between track gain and album gain values to provide the best replay gain option for your current listening.
Reset All
Restore the audio settings of the selected Listening Mode to default factory settings.
Stereo Surround
When enabled, Stereo Surround mixes two-channel sources into the rear surrounds of a home theater group, generating an immersive and natural-sounding surround experience.
Subwoofer
ON: apply a high pass filter to the RCA and Speaker Out (where applicable) based on the crossover set.
OFF: send full range out of the RCA and Speaker Outs. Note that the SUBW OUT output is not affected by this nor, will it set a filter on the digital outputs (applicable to NODE and VAULT only)
When you pair a PULSE SUB+ with PULSE SOUNDBAR, selecting Subwoofer displays the PULSE SUB+ Audio Settings.
Surround Upmixer
Enable for Stereo Surround in a Home Theater Group. Surround Upmixer turns channel-based audio (from 2-channel up to 7.1) into a virtualized surround sound environment.
Tone Controls
Enable Tone Controls to adjust the Treble and Bass output levels of your player. Enabling this setting brings down the total volume of your player by 6dB to allow adjustment of the bass and treble outputs from -6dB to 6dB.
Notes:
- BluOS enables Tone Controls for the PULSE models by default.
- Tone Controls is disabled and not displayed when MQA external DAC is enabled.
Treble
Adjust the treble output levels of your player.
Virtualizer
Virtualizer expands the audio soundstage of any source. Should be enabled for the entire virtual experience of Dolby Atmos content. Enable along with Surround Upmixer for the most expansive soundstage with a stereo source.
Volume Leveler
Volume Leveler maintains consistent playback levels regardless of the source selection or content.
Volume limits
Set the upper and lower limit of volume controls in the BluOS Controller App. Modifying the upper or lower volume limits of the BluOS Player allows more fidelity when adjusting the volume.
Wide Mode
Adjust the BluOS player's audio output to add depth and match the viewing/listening area in three selectable modes – Off, Wide, Wider.