BeoVision MX 8000 Guide
The User’s guides BeoVision Avant This Guide contains information about daily use, more advanced operations as well as basic setup and maintenance of your product. Guide Should you lose or damage the BeoVision MX 8000 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 of the Guide Daily use, 4 Find out how to use BeoVision MX 8000 and the Beo4 remote control, watch and select programs, adjust sound, look up Teletext information, and use and create program Groups. Setting up and socket overview, 14 Find out how to handle and place BeoVision MX 8000, what can be connected and where to connect it. First time set up, 18 How to make first time selections and tune in all available programs automatically.
Your key to using BeoVision MX 8000 4 Using the Beo4 remote control Look through the basic principles of the Beo4 remote control and try them out. Each button is explained below. Switch on to TV programs Switch on a connected source and the BeoVision MX 8000 to watch set-top box programs, videotapes or DVDs Use the number buttons to select programs, Teletext pages, DVD chapters and titles, and CD tracks Enter information in on-screen menus. Press ss or tt while e.g.
Use the menus The on-screen display The menus on the BeoVision MX 8000 screen gives you access to a number of different options. When you enter the menu system, the first available menu is the SETUP menu. The on-screen display keeps you informed of the source you have selected, etc.
Watch television 6 You can find a TV program which is tuned into your BeoVision MX 8000 in four ways… – By stepping through all tuned programs; – By using the number keys to key in the number of the program you want; – By calling up a program list of all the tuned programs; – By selecting a program Group. Refer to the chapter Use program Groups on page 12 for more information.
Adjust the picture format The picture format you choose is changed on the screen accordingly, either to a 16:9 widescreen picture or a standard 4:3 picture. The picture format you choose is not stored, when you switch to a different program or switch off BeoVision MX 8000, the standard 4:3 picture format is restored. LIST TV PROGRAM LIST FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 DR2 TV2 ........ EUROSPRT ZDF RTL7 ........ BBC ........ ........ ........ CNN N3 ........
Adjust sound 8 Several sound adjustments possibilities are available in your BeoVision MX 8000. You can adjust the volume or mute the sound completely at any time. If programs are broadcasted with different sound types or languages, you can choose between the sound types or languages. If speakers are connected to your BeoVision MX 8000, you may choose the speaker combination you prefer.
Adjust speaker balance and choose speaker combination When you connect loudspeakers to your BeoVision MX 8000, you can adjust speaker balance and choose a speaker combination at any time. LIST SPEAKER ss tt Press repeatedly until SPEAKER is shown in the Beo4 display Press to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers 1–3 Press to select a speaker combination EXIT Press to exit the SPEAKER function Speaker combinations SPEAKER 1 Sound in the television speakers only.
Look up Teletext information 10 Teletext offers you a wealth of information. BeoVision MX 8000 helps you find it fast. The arrow keys on Beo4, the menu bar at the top of the screen and the highlighted cursor help you move to the page you want in a single step. When you get there, you can pause the turning of subpages to read them at your own pace.
Create or delete MEMO pages Use MEMO pages Your most frequently viewed Teletext pages can be saved as MEMO pages, making them easier to call up when viewing a Teletext service. You can save 9 favourite MEMO pages. If you have made favourite MEMO pages, you can step between them directly.
Use program Groups 12 If you have stored a lot of programs and want to get to your favourites quickly without going through the list each time, put them in a Group. You no longer need to step through programs you do not use. Name the Groups after the people who watch them – ‘Dad’ or ‘Mary’ – or according to the types of programs included, like ‘News’ or ‘Sports’. When you have created and selected a particular Group, you only step through the TV or STB* programs belonging to this particular Group.
Move programs within a Group You can rearrange the order in which your programs appear within a Group and delete programs in a Group. > Press TV to switch on the television. > Press MENU to call up the TV SETUP menu, PROGRAM GROUPS is already highlighted. > Press GO to call up the PROGRAM GROUPS menu. > Press ▼ to move the cursor to an empty Group and press the green button to be able to name a new Group. > Press ▲ or ▼ for characters and ss or tt to move to the next or previous character space.
How to set up BeoVision MX 8000 14 We recommend that you follow the procedure below when you set up your BeoVision MX 8000: – Unpack BeoVision MX 8000 and place it as illustrated and described to the right; – Consider the appropriate surroundings for BeoVision MX 8000. Guidelines are included to the right; – Connect the cables to BeoVision MX 8000 as described on the facing page.
Connect your TV cables Refer to the diagram and the graphics imprinted on the socket panel when locating the sockets. The sockets on the rear are explained in detail in Socket panel on the rear on page 16. Socket panels 15 Standby indicator BeoVision MX 8000 Secure the cables on the back of BeoVision MX 8000 with the cable band, as illustrated to the far right. Please note that the supplied mains lead and plug are specially designed for BeoVision MX 8000.
The V.TAPE and AV sockets are available for connection of extra equipment. Any equipment you choose to connect to these sockets must be registered in the BeoVision MX 8000 CONNECTIONS menu. Refer to BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and the chapter Register extra equipment for further instruction. The presence or absence of the sockets depends on which optional extras are built into your BeoVision MX 8000. STAND For connection of a motorised stand.
Close-up operation and socket panel BeoVision MX 8000 has a small close-up operation and socket panel on the front, just below the television screen. Here you can switch the system on or off completely. If you switch the system off, the indicator light on the front of BeoVision MX 8000 will also be switched off. You can connect headphones or a Camcorder via the close-up socket panel on BeoVision MX 8000.
First-time setup of BeoVision MX 8000 18 The setup procedure described here is activated only when the BeoVision MX 8000 is connected to the mains and switched on for the first time. This procedure involves menu language selection, automatic tuning of TV programs, determination of the centre position for a motorised stand, if your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with such a stand and registration of any extra equipment you may have connected.
Register extra equipment before auto tuning Determine the centre position for the television If a video tape recorder, decoder or any other extra equipment is connected to your BeoVision MX 8000, the connection is detected by BeoVision MX 8000. You are given an opportunity to check and confirm the registration of the equipment involved. If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the optional motorised stand, the STAND ADJUSTMENT menu will appear on the screen.
Edit programs – move, name, delete or tune 20 If automatic tuning of all programs has not stored the programs on your preferred program numbers or has not named all the stored programs automatically, you can rearrange the order in which the programs appear and provide them with a name of your own choice. If the tuned programs require additional editing such as fine tuning or any specific settings regarding decoder etc., use the MANUAL TUNING menu.
Name tuned programs Once the automatic tuning of programs has been completed, the EDIT PROGRAMS menu appears and you can name the TV programs that have been tuned in. TV SETUP PROGRAM GROUPS TUNING TV TUNING TIMER RECORDING EDIT PROGRAMS PLAY TIMER ADD PROGRAM OPTIONS AUTO TUNING STAND POSITIONS MANUAL TUNING LINK FREQUENCY EDIT PROGRAM ADD PROGRAM AUTO TUNING back 1 DR1 2 TV2 3. . . select GO back select EDIT TV PROGRAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .. .. 17 18 DR1 A ZDF RTL7 ........
>> Edit programs – move, name delete or tune 22 Delete tuned programs Adjust tuned TV programs Once the automatic tuning of programs has been completed, you can delete your unwanted tuned TV programs. You can manually edit aspects of your tuned TV programs. You can set DECODER to ON, choose a specific type of sound or language or tune in a local program separately.
> Press TV to switch on the television. > Press MENU to call up the TV SETUP menu and press ▼ to highlight TUNING. > Press GO to call up the TV TUNING menu and press ▼ to highlight to MANUAL TUNING. > Press GO to call up the MANUAL TUNING menu. > Press ▼ or ▲ to move to the menu option you wish to change. > Press tt or ss to change the information for the menu option you have chosen. > If you choose NAME, then press the green button to start the naming procedure.
Re-tune or add programs 24 There are two ways to tune in TV programs: – Let BeoVision MX 8000 tune in all available programs automatically; – Update your tuning – if programs have been moved to a different frequency or new programs are available, they will be tuned in as well. You can edit the tuned programs by making them appear in a different sequence, providing them with a different name or deleting programs. Refer to pages 20–22 for further instruction.
Add a new TV program You can add a new program or update a tuned program which for example has been moved. Select TV as your source before you start update tuning. TV SETUP PROGRAM GROUPS TUNING TV TUNING TIMER RECORDING EDIT PROGRAMS PLAY TIMER ADD PROGRAM OPTIONS AUTO TUNING STAND POSITIONS MANUAL TUNING LINK FREQUENCY EDIT PROGRAM ADD PROGRAM AUTO TUNING back 19 . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . select GO back select ADD TV PROGRAM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ..
Settings for TV position 26 If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the optional motorised stand, you can turn it via the Beo4 remote control. You can also store positions for the television to turn to when it is switched on and when it is switched to standby. You can also turn your BeoVision MX 8000 manually. Set a position for BeoVision MX 8000 to turn to You can set a position for BeoVision MX 8000 to turn to when you switch it on and off.
Set the time and date If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the optional Master Link module, you can enter settings for the built-in clock. When you preset BeoVision MX 8000 to switch itself on or off at a particular time, the clock ensures that this feature is switched on and off at the right times. If the clock is not updated in the transition between summer and winter time, simply select the program with which you originally synchronised the clock.
Switch BeoVision MX 8000 on or off automatically 28 If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the optional Master Link module, you can make it switch itself on or off automatically by programming a Timer. If you have connected an audio system or another Bang & Olufsen television to BeoVision MX 8000 with a Master Link cable, you can program these systems to switch themselves on or off as well. Timed play and timed standby Preset BeoVision MX 8000 for timed play if e.g.
TV SETUP PROGRAM GROUPS TUNING TIMER RECORDING TIMER SETUP PLAY TIMER OPTIONS STAND POSITIONS TIMER ON / OFF TIMER INDEX TIMER ON / OFF PLAY TIMER PROGRAMMING TIMER INDEX PLAY TIMER PROGRAMMING 15:40-16:40 TV 18 BBC M . . TF . . back select GO back select GO PLAY TIMER INDEX 15:40-16:40 BBC TV 18 M . . TF . . 6:00 - 7:00 ZDF TV 3 MTWTF . . 20:00-22:00 CNN TV 15 MT . . . S .
Looking after BeoVision MX 8000 30 Normal maintenance, such as cleaning the BeoVision MX 8000, is the responsibility of the user. To achieve the best result, follow the instructions included. Cleaning BeoVision MX 8000 Regarding surfaces… Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, remove grease stains or persistent dirt with a lint-free firmly wrung cloth, dipped in a solution of water containing only a few drops of mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid.
Index 31 Introducing Beo4, 4 Using Beo4, 4–5 Set-top box – IR transmitter, CD-rom p. 4 Socket panel on the rear, 16 What’s on the CONNECTIONS menu, CD-rom p. 40 BeoLink Contact BeoVision MX 8000 in a link room, CD-rom p. 13 Link connections, CD-rom p. 14 Link frequency, CD-rom p. 12 Link room operation, CD-rom p. 14 Link socket, 16, CD-rom p. 11 Link systems throughout your home, CD-rom p. 11 System modulator, CD-rom p. 12 What’s on the LINK FREQUENCY menu, CD-rom p.
What’s on the SPEAKER LEVEL menu, CD-rom p. 42 What’s on the SPEAKER TYPE menu, CD-rom p. 42 Maintenance How to set up BeoVision MX 8000, 14 Looking after BeoVision MX 8000, 30 Socket panels Timer Close-up operation and socket panel, 17 Connect additional equipment, 16, CD-rom p. 7 Overview of socket and connection panels, 16–17 Socket panel on the rear, 16 Speaker and digital input socket panel, 16, CD-rom p. 16 What’s on the CONNECTIONS menu, CD-rom p.
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