Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 12-2 User Manual

BeoLab12

BeoLab12–2
BeoLab12–3

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.

To completely disconnect

this equipment from the AC
Mains, disconnect the mains
plug from the wall socket.

The disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

The lightning flash with

arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of un­insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point

within an equilateral

triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main­tenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
product.

For the US -market only!

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 harm ful
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. However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the
equip ment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.

– Consult the retailer or an

experienced radio/ TV technician
for help.

This device complies with part 15

of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Changes or modications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For the Canadian market only!

This Class B digital apparatus

complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Technical specications, features
and the use thereof are subject to
change without notice.

3511047 Version 1.0 1201

Daily use

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When you have nished setting
up the loudspeakers as described
on the following pages,
connect the entire system to
the mains supply. When in

standby, the indicator light is
switched off. The loudspeakers

are designed to be lef t in

standby mode when not in use.

The loudspeakers comprise the
‘Acoustic Lens Technology’ system

that ensures better balance in the
high tone frequencies coming
directly from the loudspeaker, and
the sound reected by the room.

The system also ensures correct

tonal balance in the whole area in
front of the loudspeaker.

Switching on and off –
indicator light

When you switch on your Bang&
Olufsen system, the loudspeakers
switch on simultaneously. The
indicator light turns green,
indicating that the loudspeakers are
switched on. After some time, the
indicator light will fade down.

When you switch off your system,
the red indicator light appears,
indicating that the loudspeakers are
not in use.

Loudspeaker protection

If an active speaker unit becomes
over heated, the affected
loudspeaker will instantly reduce
the sound level. Once the situation
has stabilised, the sound level is
slowly returned to normal.

If the indicator light is solid orange,
turn down the volume or allow
your loudspeakers to cool off.

Indicator

Cleaning the loudspeakers

Wipe dust off the surfaces using a
dry, soft cloth. If necessary, remove
stains or dirt with a soft, damp
cloth and a solution of water and
mild detergent such as washing-up
liquid.

Never use alcohol or other solvents
to clean any part of the loudspeakers!

NOTE! Prolonged listening at high

volume levels may cause hearing

damages.

If your loudspeakers detect a fault,
an orange indicator light will ash
until your loudspeakers are
disconnected from the mains supply.

Should the problem persist, contact

your Bang& Olufsen retailer.

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Set up the loudspeakers

We recommend that you follow
this procedure:

– Disconnect your system from the

mains supply.

– Place the loudspeakers according

to the guidelines in ‘Connections
and settings’, see page6. For
information on how to fasten
the loudspeakers to the optional
accessory, refer to the guide
enclosed with the accessory.

– Set the switches to the correct

settings. This is explained in

‘Connections and settings’,

see pages5–6.
– Connect your speaker system.
– Connect the entire system to the

mains supply again.

Cautions

– Make sure that the loudspeakers

are placed and connected in
accordance with the instructions
in this Guide. To prevent injury,
use Bang & Olufsen approved
wall brackets only!

– The loudspeakers can only be

switched off completely by
disconnecting them from the
mains supply.

– Do not expose this equipment to

dripping or splashing and ensure
that no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, are placed on the
equipment.

– No naked ame sources, such as

lighted candles should be placed
on the apparatus.

– The loudspeakers are intended

for indoor use in dry, domestic
environments only, and for use
within a temperature range of

10–40º C (50 –105º F).

– Remember that all loudspeakers

in a setup must be connected to
a mains outlet, and that they are
designed to be connected to the
mains at all times, as this allows
them to switch on automatically.

– Do not attempt to open the loud-

speaker. Leave such operations to
qualied service personnel!

– The supplied mains cord and

plug are specially designed for
the product. If you change the
plug or damage the mains cord,
you must buy another from your
Bang& Olufsen retailer!

The product identification label is

placed on the rear part of the
loudspeaker.

Connections and settings

POWER LINK

LEFT

RIGHT

FREE

WALL

CORNER

POWER LINK

LINE 1

LINE 2

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The loudspeakers can be used

with Bang& Olufsen audio,
video and link systems. They
may also be used with non­Bang& Olufsen systems.

The loudspeakers are designed

for wall placement. The most
natural sound is obtained if
they are set up as explained on
these pages.

You can access to the socket

panel from the rear part of the
loudspeaker.

For service
use only

Mains supply

POWER L INK and LINE1–2

switch

Connect to a Bang& Oluf sen
system:

You have two options for
connecting your loudspeakers to
your Bang& Olufsen system:

1) Run a Power Link cable from
your Bang& Olufsen system
directly to each loudspeaker.

You can use either of the two

sockets.

2) Run a Power Link cable from
your Bang& Olufsen system to
the rst loudspeaker, and then
run another Power Link cable to
the next loudspeaker.

Choose the option that suits your
setup best. Set the switch to
POWER LINK.

Connect to a non-Bang&
Olufsen system:

Use a special cable with an
ordinary stereo mini jack plug in
one end, and an RJ45 PL plug in
the other (optional accessory*

Switches

Power Link sockets

Mains cord bracket

For safety reasons you must fasten

the mains cord behind the mains

cord bracket.

Set the switch to LINE1 or LINE2:
– Use LINE1 as default setting.
– Use LINE2 if your loudspeaker

does not switch off or if the
volume is too loud. The sound
volume will be reduced.
Loudspeakers must use the
same line setting.

LEFT/RIGHT switch

This switch sets the loudspeaker to

play either the left or the right
sound channel on a Bang&

Olufsen system.

Set the switch to LEFT or RIGHT,

respectively, when connecting the
loudspeaker using any of the
sockets marked POWER LINK.

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*Accessories are available from

your Bang& Olufsen retailer.

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>>Connections and settings

The position switch

The position switch has three

settings and is located on the
socket panel. The purpose of the
switch is to ensure that the bass
level suits the placement of the
loudspeaker. The appropriate
switch setting depends on the
distance from the loudspeaker to
the walls and corners of the room.

The distances are meant as

guidelines, and you may, of course,
set the position switch to any of
the settings you prefer.

• WALL

Use this setting if the loudspeaker
is placed more than 65cm (25")
from a corner. Shown by the grey
areas along the walls in the
illustration.

• CORNER

Use this setting if the loudspeaker
is placed in a corner. Shown by the
dark grey areas in the illustration.

However, we do not recommend
that you place the loudspeaker
closer to the corner than 20cm
(8"). Shown by the black areas in
the illustration.

• FREE

Not for use.

Placement: If the loudspeakers
are mounted higher than 78cm
(31") above the oor, they must
be mounted with the acoustic lens
downwards to ensure the best
possible sound performance. In
this case, we recommend that you
place the wall bracket as follows:

– BeoLab 12–2: 59–165cm

(23"– 65" ) above the oor.

– Be oL ab 12–3: 87–192cm

(34"–75.5") above the oor.

If the loudspeakers are mounted
on the wall with the acoustic lens
upwards, we recommend that you
place the wall bracket as follows:

– BeoLab 12–2: 19–114cm

(7.5"– 45" ) above the oor.

– Be oL ab 12–3: 20–78cm

(8"–31") above the oor.

The distance is measured from the

oor to the lower holes of the wall
bracket.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) –
Environmental protection

Electrical and electronic
equipment, parts and
batteries marked with
this symbol must not be

disposed of with
normal household wastage; all
electrical and electronic equipment,
parts and batteries must be
collected and disposed of
separately. When disposing of

Hereby Bang & Olufsen

declares compliance

with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of
ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD
Directive 2006/95/EC.

electrical and electronic equipment
and batteries by use of the collection
systems available in your country,
you protect the environment, human
health and contribute to the prudent
and rational use of natural resources.
Collecting electrical and electronic
equipment, batteries and waste
prevents the potential contamination
of nature with the hazardous
substances which may be present
in electrical and electronic
products and equipment.

All Bang& Olufsen products

comply with applicable
environmental legislation

throughout the world.

Your Bang & Olufsen retailer will

advise you of the correct way of
disposal in your country.

If a product is too small to be

marked with the symbol, it will
appear in the User Guide, on the

Guarantee certicate, or on the

packaging.

Cet appareil numérique de la

classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB- 003 du Canada.