Bang & Olufsen BeoSystem 3 User Manual

BeoSystem 3 

Dear Customer

This Getting Started contains information about the daily use of your Bang& 

Olufsen product and connected equipment. We expect your retailer to deliver, 
install and set up your product.

Your television offers more features and functions than described in this Getting 

Started. Among other things; Timer functions and auto standby, editing and 
naming channels. These and other features are described in more detail in the 
product’s Guide.

The Guides are found on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides. 

All DVB functions are described in separate Guides. The Guides are also kept up to 
date if new software introduces new or modied features and functions in your 
television.

On www.bang-olufsen.com you can also nd further information and relevant 
FAQs about your product.

Your Bang& Olufsen retailer is your rst stop for all your service queries. 

To nd your nearest retailer, visit our website…

  www.bang-olufsen.com 

Technical specications, features and the use 

thereof are subject to change without notice. 

3510853  Version 1.0   1106 

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or 

electric shock, do not expose this 
appliance to rain or moisture. Do not 
expose this equip ment 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 un insulated “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 equi-

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

Cautions

–  Ensure that the television is positioned, set up 

and connected in accordance with the 
instructions in this Getting Started. To prevent 
injury, use Bang & Olufsen approved stands and

wall brackets only! 
–  Place your television on a rm, stable surface. 
–  Do not place any items on top of your television. 
–  Do not subject the television to rain, high

humidity or sources of heat. 
–  The television is developed for indoor use in dry,

domestic environments only. Use within a 

temperature range of 10–35°C (50 –95°F), and 

at an altitude of no more than 1,500m (5,000ft).
–  Do not place the television in direct sunlight or

direct articial light, such as a spotlight, as this 

may reduce the sensitivity of the remote control 

receiver. Also if the screen is overheated, black 

spots may appear in the picture. These spots 

disappear again, once the television cools down 

to normal temperature. 
–  Leave enough space around the television for

adequate ventilation. 
–  Connect all cables before connecting or

reconnecting any of the products in your system 

to the mains. 
–  No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles

should be placed on the apparatus. 
–  To prevent the spread of re, keep candles or

other open ames away from this product at all 

times. 
–  Do not attempt to open the television. Leave

such operations to qualied service personnel. 
–

Do not strike the glass with hard or pointed items.
–

The television can only be switched off completely

by disconnecting it from the wall socket. 
–  The disconnect device shall remain readily

operable. 
–  The supplied plug and mains cord are specially

designed for the product. Do not change the 

plug and if the mains cord is damaged, you 

must buy a new one from your Bang& Olufsen 

retailer. 

Contents

    Daily use 

6   How to use your remote control 

8   Introduction 

10  Watch television 

12   Look up teletext 

14  Watch television via the DVB module 

16  Watch 3D television 

18  Change sound type and picture format 

19  Use the Adaptive Sound Technology 

Daily use

    Installation

22  Set up your television 

23  Cleaning 

24  Connection panels 

26  First-time setup of your television 

6

How to use your remote control

Beo6 operation

Your television can be operated with the Beo6 remote control as 

described in this Getting Started and the Guide, but you can also 
operate your television with Beo5 which is operated similarly to Beo6.

Living Room

TV V.MEM RADIO

DTV N.MUSIC N.RADIO

PC DVD CD

STOP

BACK

PLAY

Soft button, touch screen to select*

TV

Switch on a source or select a function 

Back up through Beo6 displays

Bring up Scene buttons, such as Zones or Speaker

Press again to return 

Bring up digits to select channel

+

Press again to return 

Pause and stop playback or recording

STOP

Start playback of a disc or recording

PLAY

Move backwards through menus. Long press to exit menus completely

BACK

Select colour specic functions*2

Press volume wheel next to the colour 

Turn to adjust volume

To mute, turn quickly counter-clockwise 

Centre button is used for selecting and accepting

1

Important

Soft buttons on Beo6

– for more information: www.bang-olufsen.com

1*

About buttons

2*

Coloured buttons

Actual zone

Light grey buttons indicate that you have to press a text in the display. Dark grey buttons indicate that you have to 
press a hard button. 
Press the wheel next to the colour to activate a coloured button. 
Indicates the actual zone on Beo6 as it was named during the setup process. 
Depending on the activated source, different soft buttons appear on the screen. Touch the screen to activate the 
function.

Navigation button left, right, up and down – move in menus by pressing the
button in the direction you need

Rewind or wind, search backwards or forwards

Step through channels or recordings

Hold for continuous step 

Standby

Beo4 operation

7

TV LIGHT RADIO

DTV DVD CD

V.MEM TEXT A.MEM

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3

LIST

MENU

0

TV

TV

DTV

V.MEM

TEXT

0 – 9

LIST

MENU

You can also operate your television with a Beo4. When Beo4 operation is 

different from Beo6 operation, it is described separately. 

The Beo4 display shows you the activated source or function

3

Switch on the TV*

Switch on the DVB module and watch digital television

Switch on a connected recorder

Switch on teletext

Select channels and enter information in on-screen menus

Display extra “but tons” for functions or sources in the Beo4 display. Use
step in the list

Bring up the main menu of the active source

Step through channels
Hold for continuous step

Rewind or wind, search backwards or forwards

or to

Daily use

STOP PLAY

BACK

3*

Beo4 buttons

Navigation button left, right, up and down

, , and – move in menus by

pressing the button in the direction you need

Centre button is used for selecting and accepting

Select colour specic functions

Adjust volume

To mute, press the middle of the button 

Pause and stop playback or recording 

STOP

Start playback of a disc or recording

PLAY

Move backwards through menus and the Beo4 list. Long press to exit menus

BACK

completely

Standby

Some buttons can be recongured during the setup process. See the Guide for further information. 
NOTE! For general information about remote control operation, see the guide enclosed with your  
remote control.

8

Display and menus

Information about the selected source is shown in 
the display on the remote control. On-screen 
menus allow you to adjust settings.

Introduction

Navigate in menus and select settings using your remote control. Pressing Menu 
brings up the menu for the selected source.

Living
Room

Select TV’s 
zone*1

TV

Switch on TV 

Menu

Show menu 

Menu name

Menu options

Information eld

TV SETUP

TUN ING

3D DISPL AY

SLE EP TIM ER

PLAY T IMER

OPT IONS

sel ect

Example of on-screen menu 

Important

1

*Zone

Zones are named in the Beo6 conguration.

9

Daily use

Navigate in menus

When a menu is on the screen, you can move 
between menu options, reveal settings or enter 
data.

Select option/
setting

+

Enter data  Bring up 

0 – 9 BACK

sub-menu/
store 
setting

Select option  Move 

backwards 
through menus

or

BACK

Press and hold to 
exit menus

Remote control

This Getting Started and the Guide describe operation with the REMOTE CONTROL menu set to 

NAVIGATION BUT TON. In the OPTIONS menu, you can bring up the REMOTE CONTROL menu and set 
up your television to be operated with or without a navigation button. Remember to set your Beo4 
remote control to the correct mode. Do not change MODE during rst-time setup, as this will interrupt 
the sequence. See the guide enclosed with your remote control or contact your Bang& Olufsen retailer 
for further information.

10

Watch television

Choose a TV channel by its number, switch to another 
channel or adjust the sound volume.

Activate the TV source to use these functions

Channel name

Channel number

TV CHANN EL LI ST

CNN 1

… 2
DIS COVER 3
CWN BC 4
BBC WORLD 5
… 6
… 7
… 8
SUP ER CH 9
… 10
CRI ME TV 11
CIN EMA 12
… 13
MOVI E NW 14
… 15
… 16
… 17
… 18

mor e sele ct

Beo6 operation

Switch on the TV

Select a TV channel

Bring up a channel list

Indicates that more channels are
available

Useful hints

Automatic Colour Management If the screen turns black with a grey scale bar and a sensor arm that swings down from the television 

Adjust the volume

Switch off the TV

Automatic colour calibration may start automatically. 

frame upon pressing the standby button, an automatic colour calibration has started. Automatic Colour 
Management automatically compensates for colour changes on the 
approximately. Do not switch off the television or disconnect

 it from the mains during the calibration. 

screen for every 100 hours of use 

Beo4 operation

11

Daily use

TV

Press 

or

+

Select  Activate 

Hold for 
channel list

numbers 

Select page  Activate numbers  Accept 

0–9 0–9 0 Previous

Select channel 

or

Select 
channel

+

Select previous channel 

0–9

TV

Press 

Select 

Hold for 
channel list

or

Select 
channel

Select page or channel and accept 

Previous channel 

or

Adjust volume. To mute, turn quickly 
counter-clockwise

Press 

Turn either way to bring back the sound 

Adjust 
volume up 
or down

Press 

Press in the 
middle to 
mute sound

Press in the middle to 
bring sound back

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Look up teletext

Operate teletext through the menu bar at the top of the 
teletext page or the arrow buttons on your remote control.

Activate teletext to use these functions

Current page

Enlarge
teletex t pages

PAGE MEMO1 POINT HALT LARGE SETUP
P100 BBC S100 Wed 13 Oct 12:39:34

Beo6 operation

Start teletext

Access the start page of teletext. 

Move to page

Access teletext pages you wish to see. 

Point from one page to another

Navigate and point in the current or previous teletext page and bring 
up another.

Stop subpages from turning*

1

Stop subpage turning

The arrow indicates that more options are

available Make settings on SETUP and reveal

hidden text on REVEAL

Useful hints

MEMO pages

Dual screen

POINT

REVEAL

Enlarge teletext page

MEMO pages

MEMO is only available, when memo pages are stored. 

Exit teletext

To return to the previous page, press BACK. The point feature is only available if your remote control 
has a navigation button that is enabled. 
For quick access, store a teletext page as a MEMO page. See the Guide for further information. 
When teletext is activated, press Text to swap between dual screen and full screen mode. 
To reveal hidden text on a teletext page, move to REVEAL and press the centre button.

Text TEXT

Press repeatedly to change screen mode 

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Beo4 operation

Daily use

Press 

or

0–9

Step up or 
down in 
pages

or or

Move to 
POINT

STOP

Stop turning  Select subpage 

Move to LARGE  Press to switch between upper and lower half of page 

Press to switch between 
MEMO pages

Step into current page  Move between page 

or

Press Move to HALT 

and normal viewing 

Move to MEMO and switch between stored MEMO 
pages

Select page Move to PAGE and step 

references 

Go to index pages (100, 
200, 300…)

or

0–9

Select page 

Restart 
turning

oror

Step up or 

down in 
pages

POINT 

STOP 0–9

Stop turning  Select subpage  Restart 

Move to 
LARGE

Switch between MEMO 
pages

Move to PAGE and step 

Step into page Move to 

or

Switch between upper and lower half

oror

Move to MEMO and 
switch between pages

or

0–9

Select 
page

Move between 
page references 
and select page

turning 

BACK

Press 

Teletext subtitles

1

*Subpages

BACK

Press 

If you would like available subtitles to appear automatically for a particular 
channel, store the teletext subtitles page as MEMO page 9. 
Note that after channel change, teletext must register all subpages, before you 
can use HALT and step between subpages.

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Watch television via the DVB module

When your television is equipped with the optional DVB 

module, you can receive digital terrestrial, cable and satellite 
programmes depending on your module options.

Activate the DTV source to use these functions

DVB function

Beo4 button

RA DIO

PR OGR AMM E GUI DE

ME NU

IN FOR MATI ON

CH ANN EL GR OUP S

SU BTI TLE S LAN GUAG E

AUD IO LAN GUAG E

SE TUP

CH ANN EL LI ST

CA UN ITS

MU LTIF EED

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Beo6 operation

Switch on the TV and the DVB module

Select a DTV channel

Bring up and use the menu overlay*

Step between groups

2

Useful hints

DVB guide

Multifeed

Bring up a channel or station list

Switch off the TV

For more extensive and updated information, look up the DVB guide on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides. 
MULTIFEED is only available if supported by your programme provider.

Beo4 operation

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Daily use

DTV

Press 

+

or

Select  Activate numbers and select channel 

…

Select function 

Groups+ Groups-

Step between groups 

0–9

DTV

Press 

or

0–9

Select  Select channel 

MENU 0–9

Press 

Step between groups 

Activate the desired func tion 

or

Hold for 
channel list

Press 

or

Select page  Select channel Accept 

Hold for channel list, 
select page or channel

Press 

2

*NOTE! Press Menu twice to bring up the TV 

SETUP menu. 

Accept 

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Viewing conditions

Place yourself in front of the screen, a little closer 

than when you normally watch 2D television, and 

use the 3D glasses. The recommended distance 
between your viewing position and the screen 
depends on the size of the screen and the picture 
resolution. If you move too far to the left or right 
of the centre of the screen, or if you move too far

up or down, the quality of 3D T V decreases. Note 
that not all screens support 3D technology. 
Contact your retailer for further information.

Watch 3D television

You can enhance the experience of watching television with 3D technology, for

example, when you want to watch movies, sports or nature films, if the television
screen or projector supports 3D technology.

You will get the best 3D 

experience if you darken 

the room, for example, 

switch off the lights and 
draw the curtains. 
Especially lights behind 
and around the screen 
can cause an irritating 
effect. We recommend 
not to watch 3D TV in 
direct sunlight or bright 
surroundings.

Activate 3D or 2D television

To watch lms or other programmes suited for 3D, 

you must activate the 3D function and put on the 
activated 3D glasses that are available from your 
retailer. Switch to 2D mode again to watch TV 
that is not suited for 3D, for example, the news.

Important

Important health and

safety information

for 3D pictures

Some viewers may experience discomfort while watching 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches. If you experience such 
symptoms, stop watching 3D T V, remove the 3D glasses and rest. Watching 3D TV for an extended period of time may cause eye

strain. If you feel eye strain, stop watching 3D T V, remove the 3D glasses and rest. If you use eye glasses or contact lenses, wear the 
3D glasses over them. Do not use the 3D glasses for other purposes. Adults should supervise children watching 3D TV and ensure 
that they do not experience any discomfort as mentioned above. It is recommended that children under 6 years do not watch 3D T V.

Bring up Scene 
display on Beo6 or TV 
SETUP menu

3D/2D

Select 3D Display on 
Beo6 or bring up 3D 
DISPL AY menu

If automatic 3D signalling is available, the television automatically switches
to 3D when you select 3D and to 2D when you select 2D. If automatic 3D
signalling is not available, a menu for 3D or 2D mode selection appears on
the screen. See the next page for information about modes.

Select 3D or 2D 

Accept and watch 3D or 2D 
respectively, or select mode

3D modes

Select the 3D mode that matches the signal sent 
out by the progamme provider.

SIDE BY SIDE 3D

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Daily use

TOP/BOT TOM 3D

2D modes

Select the 2D mode that matches the signal sent 
out by the progamme provider.

Automatic change of mode

If automatic 3D signalling is no longer available, 
the television automatically switches to the last 
used mode for the current source. At channel and 
source change, the television switches to 
STANDARD 2D.

Converts side-by-side 3D 
signal into full screen 3D 
representation by scaling 
two pictures horizontally

STANDARD 2D

Shows an ordinary 2D 

TV picture without any 

conversion. 

Converts top/bottom 3D 
signal into full screen 3D 
representation by scaling 
two pictures vertically

SIDE BY SIDE 2D

Converts side-by-side 3D 
signal into full screen 2D 
representation by scaling 
one picture horizontally

TOP/BOT TOM 2D

Converts top/bottom 3D 
signal into full screen 2D 
representation by scaling 
one picture vertically

Television screens and projectors

Dual screen

Subtitles

Not all connected television screens and projectors support 3D technology. If a television screen or a 
projector connected to the system does not support 3D, 3D in the 3D DISPLAY menu is greyed out in

TV or CINEMA mode respectively. 

If two sources are brought up on the screen at the same time or if teletext is brought up on one side 
and a source on the other, the television will always display a 2D mode. 
Subtitles may not always be supported.

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Change sound type and picture format

While you watch TV through the television tuner, you can switch between available 
sound types and adjust the picture format.

Change sound type or language

Switch between available sound types and 
languages.

Select picture format

The TV automatically adapts the picture to ll out 

as much of the screen as possible when you select 
a source, but you can select a format yourself.

Sound Sound

Bring up sound type*

Bring up Scene 
display on Beo6

1

  Press repeatedly to switch 

between available sound 
types

Select Picture 
display*

FORMAT 1

4



For panoramic 
view or 4:3

1

FORMAT 2

The picture is 

adjusted ver tically 

1–3

Select format*

2

Move picture up or down*

3 

FORMAT 3

Wide Zoom Standard*

For a genuine 

16:9 widescreen 

picture 

Useful hints

1

*Sound and picture

2

3*

Move picture up or down

*Optimise

4

*Variation

On Beo4 bring up SOUND for sound types and FORMAT for picture formats via the LIST menu. In 

order to display SOUND and FORMAT on Beo4, you must rst add it to the Beo4 list of functions. 
The picture format is optimised, if you press Optimise on Beo6. On Beo4, press the centre button. 
The picture can only be moved up or down in Standard and Zoom.

In Standard, you can select variations of the format, if you press Variation on Beo6. On Beo4, press 

 or  . 

Use the Adaptive Sound Technology

To optimise the sound experience for your listening position, you can select a

customised listening preset and even rotate the sound to match the direction you
are facing.

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Daily use

Select listening preset

When you watch television or listen to music, you 
can select your own listening preset to optimise 
the sound for your listening position. You can also 
rotate the preset’s sound so that the sound is 
experienced as coming from directly in front of 
you. Adaptive Sound Technology must be enabled 
and set up. See the Guide for further information.

Press

Preset

Press

…

Select preset

and/or

Rotate Rotate

Rotate sound 

Remote control

Automatic selection of listening presets

To enjoy the advantages of this setup, several speakers and a Beo6 remote control are necessary. If you 

have only a few speakers or a Beo4 remote control, this setup is not recommended and you should 
choose the setup without Adaptive Sound Technology described in the Guide.

The sound automatically switches to the TV preset when you switch on the T V. You can set an AUDIO 

PRESET in the SOUND ADJUSTMENT menu to make sound switch to a specic customised listening 
preset automatically when you select an audio source.

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Contents – Installation and setting up

22  Set up your television 

23  Cleaning 

24  Connection panels 

 26  First-time setup of your television 

21

Installation and setting up 

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Set up your television

Follow the guidelines for placement and connection described on this and the 

following pages. 

Run cables

When you connect external equipment to the 
system, we recommend that you connect 
equipment to the sockets at the far ends of the 
socket panel rst, and work your way in towards 
the middle of the socket panel. This allows you 
access to the necessary sockets throughout the 
connection procedure.

1 Mount the left and right cable bracket on the 

system as shown. 

2 Open the cable brackets, make the necessary 

connections, run the cables down through the 
brackets, and close the brackets.

3 When connections are complete, attach the 

cable cover by sliding the cable cover down over 
the cable brackets. The tabs (A) should t the 
gaps in the cable cover.

4 Press the cable cover down lightly until it clicks 

into place. To remove the cable cover, press the 
tabs (A) inward with your thumbs while lifting 
the cable cover with your ngers.

1 2

3 4

click click

A A

Important

Ventilation NOTE! Do not allow still pictures, such as logos, 

To ensure proper ventilation, allow for at least 5cm (2”) of space on each side 

of the TV and 10cm (4”) above it. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the 
rear. At overheating (ashing standby indicator and an on-screen warning), 
switch the T V to standby, not off, in order for the T V to cool down. You cannot 
operate the T V during this time.

video games, computer images, and images 
displayed in 4:3 format, to be displayed on the 
screen for an ex tended period of time. This can 
cause a permanent after-image to remain on the 
screen.

IR-receiver for a projector

If you have both a television screen and a 
projector, and the projector screen covers the IR­receiver when in use, you must mount a second 
IR-receiver. 
The IR-receiver receives signals from your remote 
control and sends them to the system, which then 
sends control signals to the connected equipment. 
Make sure the IR-receiver is placed in such a way 
that it can receive remote control signals. If the IR­receiver is placed incorrectly, the light emitted by 
the connected equipment can impede remote 
control operation of your television. 
When you have mounted the IR-receiver as shown 
on this page, connect it to the IR-IN (mini-jack) 
socket on your system.

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B C D

Cleaning

B B

Installation and setting up 

Green
Yellow
Brown

A

D

D

C

C

B

Maintenance

Cabinet and controls

Never alcohol

Regular maintenance, such as cleaning, is the responsibility of the user. 
Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. To remove stains or dirt, use 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 parts of the TV.

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Connection panels

Any equipment you connect to the main connection panel must be registered in 
the CONNECTIONS menu. Equipment connected to the side connection panel can 
be registered in the CONNECTIONS menu.

VIDEO

IN

CTRLSPDIFCTRL Pb Pr

AV 1

DISPLAY 1

R INL IN

SPDIF CTRL

AV 5

YSPDIF

AV 2

DISPLAY 2 A B C D

S VIDEO

AV1 
Socket group for AV connection of a primary 
recorder or set-top box. You can also connect 
other types of extra video equipment.

AV2 
Socket group for AV connection of additional 
video equip ment.

AV3 
Socket group for AV connection of additional 
video equip ment.

The TV keeps a signal path open between a 

recorder connected to the AV1 socket and a 
recordable source connected to the AV3 socket.

This allows you to set the source on AV3 to switch 

on automatically, as well as set a recorder on AV1 
for timed recording of the source on AV3, 
provided your connected equipment supports 
these functions.

AV4

Socket group for AV connection of additional 
video equip ment.

VIDEO

IN

R INL IN

AV 6

YSPDIFCTRL Pb Pr

SPDIF CTRL

VIDEO IN

AV 4AV 3

VGA

L IN R IN

LINK TVS VIDEO

CTRLSPDIF

MASTER LINK

AV5 

Socket group for AV connection of additional 

video equip ment. You can also connect a 

BeoMaster, a camera or a camcorder. 

AV6

Socket group for AV connection of additional 

video equip ment. You can also connect a camera 

or a camcorder. 

CTRL (AV1 – AV6) 

For IR control signals to external equipment 

connected to an AV socket. 

L-IN, R-IN (AV4 – AV6) 

Right and left line input. AV5 and AV6 is for audio 

connection of, e.g., a camera or camcorder. 

VIDEO IN (AV4 – AV6) 

For video signal. On AV5 and AV6 you can 

connect a camera or a camcorder. 

Y – Pb – Pr (AV2 – AV3) 

For video signals from an external source, e.g. 

HDTV source. You can use the socket in 

conjunction with an AV socket or a digital audio 

socket. 

PCMCIA

SMARTCARD

CONTROL

1

DVB-T/C

2

DVB-S

3

ANALOGUE

ANTHDMI INHDMI OUT

DTV DATA

CENTRE 1

IR IN

1(SUB)

CINEMAMONITOR

2 3 4

POWER LINK

TTL

RS232

SPDIF (AV1 – AV6) 
Digital audio input socket, e.g. DVD player.

S VIDEO (AV4, AV6) 
For the connection of equipment with Y/C output, 
e.g., a game console.

HDMI OUT (DISPL AY1 - 2) 
Connect a plasma screen and/or a projector. If you 
only connect a screen or a projector, connect it to 
DISPL AY1, otherwise connect the screen to 
DISPL AY1 and the projector to DISPL AY2. You 
cannot connect two screens or two projectors at 
the same time.

HDMI IN (A–D) 
For High Denition Multimedia Interface video 
source or PC. An HDMI socket may be occupied 
by built-in video equipment. The sources can be 
registered to any of the AV socket groups. To 
expand the number of HDMI sockets, connect an 
HDMI Expander to the HDMIC socket.

ANT (1–3) 
Aerial input socket DVB T/C (1) from external 
aerial/cable TV network, DVB-S (2) from satellite 
dish, external aerial/cable TV network (3) from 
external aerial/analogue cable TV network.*

IR IN

IR 1+2

5 6

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Useful hints

Power saving

Mains cord

Master Link must not be connected if POWER SAVING is set to ON in the STANDBY SETTINGS menu.  

If POWER SAVING is set to ON and the TV is in standby, the socket MASTERLINK is deactivated. This 

means that you cannot access the T V from your link room audio or video system, while the main room 
TV is in standby. Furthermore, it is not possible to make recordings on sources connected to any AV

sockets. See the Guide for further information. 

Connect the ~socket on the main connection panel of your TV to the wall outlet. The T V is in standby 

mode and ready to be used. 

Some sockets on the illustration of the main connection panel may be occupied by internal connections. Do not disconnect 
the cables from these sockets!

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LINK TV 
Aerial output for distribution of video signals to 
other rooms.

DTV DATA

For future use. 

MASTER LINK

For a compatible Bang& Olufsen audio or video 
system. The socket is also used for BeoLink 
distribution of sound and picture throughout the 
house.

CENTRE 1 
For connection of a centre speaker, e.g. BeoLab 7. 
For further information, see the speaker’s own 
guide.

POWER LINK 1–6 
For connection of external speakers in a surround 
sound setup. See the Guide for further 
information.

1 (SUB) 
For connection of up to two Bang & Olufsen 
subwoofers. A cable splitter for such connections 
is available from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.

IR IN (9-pin) 
For the screen’s IR-receiver enabling remote 
control operation.

MONITOR

For a plasma screen. 

IR IN (mini-jack) 
For an extra IR-receiver when the TV is set up with 
a projector.

IR 1+2 
For an external IR-transmitter used with Home 
cinema setups or an HDMI Expander.

~ – Mains supply

Connection to the mains supply. 

VGA

Socket for connection of a High Denition video 
source or a PC. You can also use this socket for 
connection of a BeoMaster.

PCMCIA (CA module) 
For insertion of a card and module for access to 
digital channels. For further information about 
compatible card and module combinations, 
contact your Bang& Olufsen retailer.

SMARTC ARD 
For insertion of a card for access to digital 
channels. For further information about 
compatible card and module combinations, 
contact your Bang& Olufsen retailer.

B

For access to the sockets for temporary
connections, press the button (B) on the right side
of the system and the door opens automatically.

You can close the door manually.

PHONES 
For connection of stereo headphones. 
> To mute speakers turn the volume wheel quickly

counter-clockwise. (Beo4: Press in the middle of 

  button). 

the 

> Turn the volume wheel either way to adjust 

volume in headphones. (Beo4: Press  or ). 

> To restore sound in speakers, turn the volume 

wheel quickly counter-clockwise. (Beo4: Press 
the middle of the    button).

NOTE! Prolonged listening at high volume levels
can cause hearing damage!

The USB port ( ) is for software updates. Only

available if you have the optional DVB module. For
further information contact your retailer.

Installation and setting up 

CINEMA 
For a Home Automation system.

TTL /RS232

Only for use in Hotel setups. 

1

*DVB

The number and types of DVB sockets depend on which optional DVB module 

Copy-protected

programmes

is installed in the television. 
If distorted picture quality is observed while viewing copy-protected pay-per 
view programmes, connect the set-top box directly to the TV. Do not connect

through a VCR.

NOTE! Video recorders can only be connected to 

the AV1 and AV2 socket groups, as these are the 

only sockets groups for video output. Connect the 
primary recorder to AV1 and the secondary 
recorder to AV2.

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First-time setup of your television

This rst-time setup procedure is activated when the TV is connected to the mains 

and switched on for the rst time. If you want to change your setup at a later date, 

you can access the same menus and update your settings. 

Switch on the TV

It takes the T V approx. 20 seconds to start up and 
become ready for use.

Select settings

You are led through the following settings only 

when you switch on the TV for the rst time.*1 
However, the sequence of menus depend on the 
connections and settings you make.

TV

Switch on 

or

Select setting  Accept and go to next menu item 

MENU LANGUAGE
REMOTE CONTROL
TUNER SETUP
CONNECTIONS
AUTO TUNING

Set the on-screen menu language
Disable or enable the navigation button on your remote control*
Disable or enable internal TV tuner or DVB
Register connected equipment
Tune in TV channels automatically. Available only if the TV tuner is enabled.
See the Guide for further information.

2

Information

TV tuner

Connections

Power saving

The TUNING menu is only available if the TV tuner is enabled, see the Guide 

for further information. 
Select the type of equipment connected to each socket, the sockets used, the 
product name, and the source name. 
If you have other equipment connected to your television, set POWER SAVING 
to OFF. See the Guide for further information.

1

*NOTE! When you have selected the preferred 
settings in a menu, you may have to press the 
green button to continue to the next menu in the 
rst-time setup procedure. Follow on-screen 
instructions.

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Calibrate the speakers

Set up the speakers to optimise sound from your 
listening position. To enjoy Adaptive Sound 
Technology several speakers and a Beo6 remote 
control are necessary.

Make standby settings

Set the TV to switch itself to standby after some
time with no operation or switch power saving on
or off. See the Guide for further information.

AST ON/OFF

AST ON:

SPEAKER SETUP

TV LISTENING PRESET

CINEMA LISTENING PRESET

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

SOUND SETUP

STANDBY SETTINGS

Disable or enable Adaptive Sound Technology

AST OFF:
SPEAKER TYPES
SPEAKER ROLES
SPEAKER DISTANCE
SPEAKER LEVEL

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Make standby settings for the TV

First-time setup of loudspeakers
applies only to speakers for TV viewing.
See the Guide for further information.

Adjust volume, bass, treble and
loudness and preset two default
speaker combinations.

Make settings for each LISTENING
PRESET. See the Guide for further
information.

Installation and setting up 

2

*Navigation button

Projector

If you have a Beo4 without navigation button or if your Beo4 is not set to the 
correct mode, you cannot enable the navigation button. See the Beo4 guide 
or contact your Bang& Olufsen retailer for further information. 
If you have connected a projector and not a screen, you must switch off the 
television after rst-time setup and then switch it on again for your settings to 
take effect.

NOTE! For further information about remote 
controls and rst-time setup, see the Guide.

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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 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.

All Bang & Olufsen products comply with applicable environmental legislation throughout the world. 

This product is in conformity with 
the provisions of the Directives 
2004/108/EC and 2006/95/ EC.

If the product is equipped with a grounded mains 
lead and 3-pin plug, the product shall be 
connected to a mains socket wall outlet with a 
protective earth connection. The ground pin of 
the mains plug must not be removed, due to the 
danger of electric shock. If a wall outlet with 
protective earth is not available, an electrician 
should be contacted.

This product incorporates copyright protection 

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights. Use of this 
copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and 
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or 
disassembly is prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Denition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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. 
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.

Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic,
and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works.
Copyright 1992–2003 Dolby
Laboratories.

All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license
under U.S. Patent # ’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872
& other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued & pending.
DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES,
and Neo:6 are registered
trademarks and the DTS logos,
and Symbol are trademarks of
DTS, Inc.
© 1996–2008 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

U.S. Patent’s 6,836,549; 
6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; 
and 5,583,936

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