BeoVision 5 Guide
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.
The User’s guides This Guide contains information about daily use, more advanced operations, setting-up and connecting BeoVision 5, editing and fine-tuning channels, adjusting settings, and maintenance of your BeoVision 5. BeoVision Avant Guide Should you lose or damage the BeoVision 5 CD-rom, the information can also be found on the Bang & Olufsen web-site; www.bang-olufsen.com or you can contact your retailer.
Contents Daily use, 6 Find out how to use BeoVision 5 and the Beo4 remote control, watch and select channels, adjust sound, and – if your BeoVision 5 is equipped with a motorised stand – turn the television left and right.
Introducing BeoVision 5 and Beo4 6 The Beo4 remote control integrates remote operation of BeoVision 5 with any supported source you choose to connect to your BeoVision 5. The Beo4 display – shows the current source, TV, or extra sources or buttons called up via the LIST button Buttons on the Beo4 remote control Look through the basic principles of the Beo4 remote control and try them out. Each button on Beo4 is explained below. Switch on BeoVision 5 and your TV channels.
Displayed information and screen menus TV SETUP 1 SOUND 2 PICTURE Information about selected sources is displayed at the top left corner of your screen. On-screen menus allow you to switch on, adjust or switch off additional functions. 3 STAND POSITIONS 4 CLOSED CAPTIONING 5 PARENTAL CONTROL 6 RECORD LOCK 7 EXTERNAL SOURCES CLOSED CAPTIONING DISPLAY OFF TYPE CC1 8 FIRST TIME SETUP TV ANT 12 SPEAKER 5 VOL 30 A selected source is shown briefly when activated.
On-screen menus 8 In order for you to find your way through the on-screen menus your BeoVision 5 offers, this chapter shows you the overall structure of the menu system. Refer to On-screen menus on the CD-rom for further information about the individual menus.
Watch TV or Satellite programmes 10 Switch on the TV or Satellite source of your choice and step through your channels. If you watch your programmes via digital receivers or cable boxes, you can operate the available channels and services they may offer via the Beo4 remote control. Specific menu overlays* are available for each of the receivers or boxes which are registered and compatible with BeoVision 5.
Turn the TV to the left or right Selected functions for TV or SAT If your BeoVision 5 is equipped with a motorised stand, you can turn the television to the left or right with the Beo4 remote control. When you switch the system on and off, then it automatically returns to a preset position which can be adjusted via the on-screen menu system. Use the Beo4 remote control to operate selected functions via menu overlays. Each menu overlay is not explained in detail.
Use a Video Cassette Recorder via Beo4 12 With Beo4, you can switch on and operate a VCR you have connected to BeoVision 5 and registered in the EXTERNAL SOURCES menu*. All playback, wind, and stop functions can be operated with Beo4. Eject a video cassette via the close-up operation panel on the VCR. A set of functions available for your VCR can be seen on a menu overlay that you call up on the screen. You can then operate these functions via Beo4.
Selected VCR functions Selected functions offered by your VCR can be operated via Beo4 and the menu overlay for your VCR. Call up the menu to see a list of the Beo4 buttons that activate VCR functions and services. The buttons described below apply to all VCRs, but the functions activated will vary.
>> Use a VCR via Beo4 – recording 14 TV recording from the VCR Record lock a source The channels you wish to record must be stored in the VCR tuner, as well as in the BeoVision 5 tuner. The recording is controlled by the VCR. For further information about recording, please refer to the VCR’s own user’s guide. You can lock the VCR on to the source you want to record from, and in this way ensure that there is a signal between BeoVision 5 and your VCR.
Use a DVD player via Beo4 You can switch on and operate a connected DVD player with the Beo4 remote control, once the player has been registered in the BeoVision 5 EXTERNAL SOURCES menu. A subset of the functions which may be available for a particular DVD player* or available on a specific DVD disc can also be operated via Beo4 and a menu overlay which you call up on the screen.
Use BeoVision 5 in a BeoTheatre setup 16 Turn your family room into a BeoTheatre setup, using the BeoVision 5 surround sound setup and a large-screen projector, connected to BeoVision 5. If you have a home automation system connected, the screen, lights and curtains are equally adjusted when you switch to the BeoTheatre setup.
Speaker setup and sound system If you have connected loudspeakers to BeoVision 5, you can select a speaker mode. Determine which or how many loudspeakers you want to switch on when you watch, for example, the news or a movie. You can select alternative speaker modes at any time*. The number of available speaker modes depends on how many speakers you have in your setup. There are five speaker modes in all.
>> Speaker setup and sound system 18 Adjust speaker balance See the active sound system You can adjust the speaker balance between connected loudspeakers with the Beo4 remote control. Balance can be adjusted between the left and right loudspeakers, as well as the front and rear speakers. If the current programme or source contains a Dolby sound system, such as Dolby Digital, you can see the name of the active sound system on the screen. However, it is not possible to adjust or preset a sound system.
Adjust the picture format If the picture format on the screen is not to your satisfaction, you can instruct BeoVision 5 to optimise the picture format for you. You can also choose to change the picture format yourself. On BeoVision 5, picture formats are divided into three main groups: Format 1: For panorama and 4:3 picture format. For NTSC TV sources, choose Format 1. Format 2: For NTSC letter-box pictures. The picture is expanded, and can be moved up or down on the screen.
See two sources simultaneously 20 The Picture-in-Picture function allows you to watch two sources at the same time. One source, such as a TV channel, is shown in full size, and a second source is shown in a small window on the screen. You can insert, for example, VCR or DVD playback in the small window. Picture-in-Picture When you activate the Picture-inPicture function, a small window is super-imposed on the screen.
Select sound type Different sound types, such as stereo and mono sound, may be available for your TV channels. Different audio programs* may also be available. While you are watching a TV channel, you can select a Second Audio Program (SAP). Simply switch between the types of sound available. You can only select the sound channels which are actually being broadcast. 21 Select mono, stereo or SAP The available sound types will be displayed on the screen.
Apply closed captioning 22 You can apply subtitles or closed captioning to all your sources and channels. Select a type of closed captioning via the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu. You can, however, choose to turn closed captioning on or off at any time – for example, while watching a specific programme – even if you have preset BeoVision 5 to display closed captioning at all times.
Make BeoVision 5 start or stop at a specific time If your BeoVision 5 is integrated with a Bang & Olufsen audio system with a Master Link cable, you can – via this system – make BeoVision 5 start or stop automatically on a specific date and time, or at the same time and day every week. Switch on the Timer play function on BeoVision 5. You can then program the timed settings on the connected audio system.
Set up BeoVision 5 24 We recommend that you follow the procedure described below when you set up your BeoVision 5: – Unpack the BeoVision 5 and place it as described and illustrated to the right under Handling your BeoVision 5; – Consider the appropriate surroundings for your BeoVision 5. Guidelines are included to the right; – Connect the cables, additional equipment, and speakers as described on the following pages.
Connection panels on BeoVision 5 Source signals and external equipment you wish to connect to BeoVision 5 must be connected to the appropriate panel. Four panels are available: – A top panel with connections for RF antenna or cable A and B signal input, Master Link connection, an additional IR receiver, Digital TV input and connection of a projector; – A bottom connection panel on BeoVision 5 is for connection of additional equipment. There are sockets for extra video sources, such as a VCR or DVD player.
>> Connection panels on BeoVision 5 26 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO RIGHT COAX LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT VIDEO RIGHT VIDEO RIGHT VIDEO RIGHT VIDEO RIGHT LEFT COAX LEFT COAX LEFT COAX LEFT COAX LEFT FRONT CENTRE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER REAR SPEAKERS OPTICAL REC OUT CTRL V TAPE OPTICAL DVD Bottom connection panel Each signal or source has a dedicated area containing the necessary sockets.
Close-up connection panel PC connection socket The following sockets are available on the close-up connection panel: PC IN For connection of a video signal from a PC. You can connect the sound signal to the L/R sockets on the close-up connection panel described on this page, or to the RIGHT and LEFT sockets in the V AUX socket area on the bottom connection panel described on the previous page.
Register equipment connected to BeoVision 5 28 When you connect additional video sources or equipment to your BeoVision 5, you must register the equipment in an on-screen menu. This enables you to operate the equipment with your Beo4 remote control. Find the type of specific video equipment you have connected in the EXTERNAL SOURCES menu. If the specific equipment is not available, then choose one of the generic options that matches the type of equipment you have connected.
Edit and fine-tune channels 30 When you have connected BeoVision 5 to either a cable network or an antenna, and automatic tuning has been performed, all available channels are stored. However, it may be necessary to edit channels. Channels that do not broadcast meaningful signals may still get stored during tuning, or channels may be excluded from tuning because they were either out of reach or the signal was too weak.
Fine-tune channels If necessary, you can fine tune a channel. If you have both antenna and cable inputs, you must select the appropriate input before entering the channel number and starting fine tuning. In the FINE TUNE menu, you can also select a sound type, such as mono or stereo, or select a Second Audio Program (SAP).
Preset stand positions for BeoVision 5 32 If your BeoVision 5 is equipped with a motorised stand, you can turn the entire system to the left or right via your Beo4 remote control. You can preset a stand position for BeoVision 5 to turn to automatically when you switch it on and want to watch TV, and a position for it to turn to when you switch it off. Preset stand positions Determine a position for BeoVision 5 to turn to when you switch it off, and a position for it to turn to when you switch it on.
Adjust sound and picture settings You can adjust different aspects of sound and picture using the on-screen menu system and store the adjustments you have made. 33 Store sound adjustments Store picture adjustments You can store volume, bass, treble and subwoofer levels, and indicate whether the loudness function should be on or off. Store brightness, contrast, colour and tint levels for the BeoVision 5.
Maintenance 34 Normal maintenance, such as cleaning the BeoVision 5, is the responsibility of the user. To achieve the best result, follow the instructions to the right. Any defective parts are covered by the guarantee during the warranty period. Please consult your Bang & Olufsen retailer to determine recommendations for normal maintenance. Cleaning cabinet surfaces… Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth.
Index Beo4 remote control DVD player Changing the batteries, 34 Cleaning Beo4, 34 Introducing BeoVision 5 and Beo4, 6 Bottom connection panel – DVD sockets, 26 Register a DVD player connected to BeoVision 5, 28 Use a DVD player via Beo4, 15 BeoLink Headphones BeoVision 5 in a link room – link connection, CD-rom p. 14 Distribute sound, CD-rom p. 13 Use BeoVision 5 in a link room, CD-rom p.
Master Link Record Timer play BeoLink – distribute sound, CD-rom p. 13 BeoLink – BeoVision 5 in a link room, CD-rom p. 14 Connect BeoVision 5 to your audio system, CD-rom p. 11 Program the AV setup – option, CD-rom p. 11 Top connection panel – Master Link socket, 25 Use an integrated audio system, CD-rom p. 12 Record here and now, 12 Record lock a source, 14 Record TV programmes from the VCR, 14 Make BeoVision 5 start and stop at a specific time, 23 Tune RF setup Assign an access code, CD-rom p.
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