BeoLab 5
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. The product can only be switched off completely by disconnecting it from the mains socket. The mains socket must always be accessible.
Contents This Guide describes how to set up a pair of BeoLab 5 loudspeakers and prepare them for use. The Guide provides useful information when you set up the loudspeakers for the first time, and later, if you have to move or rearrange your setup. Daily use, 4 Find information about how to use BeoLab 5, about the built-in loudspeaker protection system, and how to clean BeoLab 5. Set up BeoLab 5, 6 Important information to consider before setting up BeoLab 5.
Daily use 4 When you have finished setting up the loudspeaker as described on the following pages, connect the entire audio or video system to the mains. The loudspeaker is designed to be left in standby when not in use – so do not switch off the power The Adaptive Bass Control system ensures that the bass level suits the placement of the loudspeaker. Therefore, if you move the loudspeaker to a new position, you must perform a new calibration, as explained in Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room (pp. 12–13).
Use BeoLab 5 with a non-Bang & Olufsen system Option 1 Option 4 The loudspeakers must be connected as explained on page 10, and the Option number set to 1 or 4, as explained on page 11. If BeoLab 5 is programmed to Option 1 To switch BeoLab 5 on/off… > Press RADIO to switch on. > Press • to switch off. To turn the volume level up/down... > Press to turn the volume up. > Press to turn the volume down. Operate your non-Bang & Olufsen system as you normally would.
Setting up BeoLab 5 6 We recommend that you follow this procedure: – Disconnect your audio or video system from the mains; – Make all the connections as described in Cable connections (pp. 8–10); – Connect the loudspeakers to the mains; – If necessary, program the loudspeakers to your audio or video system, as described in Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system (p. 11); – Let the loudspeakers perform the Adaptive Bass Control calibration, as described in Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room (pp.
1 2 3 12 4 5 6 11 9 The illustration to the left shows the placement of different parts: 1 Touch field 2 Indicator light 3 High frequency speaker dome – do not touch! 4 Mid frequency speaker dome – do not touch! 5 Receiver for Beo4 remote control signals 6 Upper bass speaker unit 7 Moving microphone for the Adaptive Bass Control system 8 Lower bass speaker unit 9 Cover for socket panel 10 Base 11 Beo4 remote control (optional accessory) 12 Product label 10 7 8 Cover for socket panel: To get acce
Connect cables 8 The loudspeaker can be connected to Bang & Olufsen audio and video systems as explained on page 9. It may also be connected to non-Bang & Olufsen systems as explained on page 10. Use the illustrations and the graphics imprinted on the socket panel when locating the sockets and the switch. For specific information about the sockets on your audio or video system, please refer to the Guide enclosed with the system.
Connection to Bang & Olufsen systems The loudspeaker can be connected to all Bang & Olufsen audio and video systems equipped with Power Link sockets. It can also be connected to Bang & Olufsen systems that have a digital output socket. IN OUT IN Remember to set the switch marked RIGHT–LEFT to the correct position on each loudspeaker! POWER LINK POWER LINK DIGITAL DIGITAL POWER LINK connections Use Bang & Olufsen Power Link cables to connect the loudspeakers to your system.
>> Connect cables 10 Connection to non-Bang & Olufsen systems IN The loudspeaker may also be connected to most systems with a digital output socket (SPDIF). OUT IN The loudspeaker may be connected to most non-Bang & Olufsen audio or video systems equipped with a non-regulated LINE level output (volume levels are adjusted in the built-in loudspeaker amplifiers, not in the audio or video system). 'Sync.
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system The loudspeaker is set to Option number 0 from the factory. Therefore, when you connect the loudspeaker to a Bang & Olufsen audio or video system, it is not necessary to change the Option setting. In this case, the loudspeakers are controlled via the Bang & Olufsen system. However, when the loudspeaker is connected to a non-Bang & Olufsen system, you must change the Option setting. In this case, the Beo4 remote control signals are received and processed by the loudspeakers.
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system 12 The Acoustic Lens Technology system in BeoLab 5 ensures better balance between sound in the high and mid tone frequencies coming directly from the loudspeaker, and sound reflected by the room. The Acoustic Lens Technology system also ensures correct tonal balance in the whole area in front of the loudspeaker. The BeoLab 5 Adaptive Bass Control system and the Acoustic Lens Technology system ensures optimum freedom in the placement of your loudspeakers.
To calibrate BeoLab 5 Perform the calibration for each loudspeaker in your setup separately. The calibration takes a couple of minutes for each loudspeaker. You cannot start the calibration if the loudspeaker has been locked by the PIN code system*. > Make sure that the loudspeaker is in standby. If necessary, switch the loudspeaker to standby as explained in the chapter ‘Daily use’ (pp. 4–5). > Press and hold the touch field for more than three seconds, then let go of the panel.
Use the PIN code system 14 The loudspeaker has a built-in PIN code protection system. You decide whether or not to activate it. If you choose to activate the PIN code system, and if the loudspeaker is disconnected from the mains for more than 15–30 minutes, it will only play for a five minute period upon reconnection – and then automatically switch to standby.
To change your PIN code In order to change the PIN code, you must first key in your previously chosen four-digit code, and then key in a new code. However, you can only do so five times within a three-hour time period! If you have forgotten your PIN code You will need a five-digit master code in order to unlock the loudspeaker. Please contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer to get a master code from Bang & Olufsen.
>> Use the PIN code system 16 If you have used the same four-digit PIN code for all your Bang & Olufsen products, you can easily unlock them in one step – just remember to place yourself in a position so all units are able to receive the Beo4 remote control signals. The PIN code in ‘daily use’… In daily use you will not notice the PIN code system.
Indicator lights and sound signals In daily use, you will see that the indicator light shines either red for a while (standby) or green (playing). In different situations, you may see other indications, such as a flashing red or green light, and combinations of these colours. When setting up the PIN code system, you will also hear sound signals from the loudspeaker.
Index Acoustic Lens Technology Indicator lights and sound signals Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13 Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13 Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11 Daily use, 4 Indicator lights and sound signals, 17 Setting up BeoLab 5, 7 Use the PIN code system, 14–16 Adaptive Bass Control Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12-13 Daily use, 4 Indicator lights and sound signals, 17 Loudspeaker protection Audio or video system Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11 Connection to Bang & Olufsen systems,
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