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  • Page 1 BeoSystem 3 ...
  • Page 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.  The Guides are also kept up to date if new software introduces new or modified  features and functions in your television.  On www.bang-olufsen.com you can also find further information and relevant  FAQs about your product.  Your Bang & Olufsen retailer is your first stop for all your service queries.  To find your nearest retailer, visit our website …   www.bang-olufsen.com  Technical specifications, features and the use  thereof are subject to change without notice.  3510767     1102...
  • Page 4 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  Read these instructions.  electric shock, do not expose this  appliance to rain or moisture. Do not  Keep these instructions.  expose this equip  m ent to dripping or  Heed all warnings.  splashing and ensure that no objects  filled with liquids, such as vases, are  Follow all instructions.  placed on the equipment.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  Do not use this apparatus near water.  table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  To completely disconnect this equipment  the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  from the AC Mains, disconnect the mains  Clean only with dry cloth.  when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  plug from the wall socket. The disconnect  avoid injury from tip-over.  device shall remain readily operable.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  The lightning flash with arrowhead  when unused for long periods of time.  symbol within an equilateral triangle,  Do not install near any heat sources such as  is intended to alert the user to the  radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  presence of un  i nsulated “dangerous  apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  voltage” within the product’s en- damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord ...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents     Daily use  Cautions –  Ensure that the television is positioned, set up  and connected in accordance with the  6   How to use your remote control  instructions in this Getting Started. To prevent  injury, use Bang & Olufsen approved stands and  8   Introduction  wall brackets only!  –   Place your television on a firm, stable surface.  10  Watch television  –   Do not place any items on top of your television.  –  Do not subject the television to rain, high  humidity or sources of heat.  12  Watch television via the digital tuner  –  The television is developed for indoor use in dry,  domestic environments only. Use within a  14  Watch 3D television  temperature range of 50–95°F (10–35°C), and  at an altitude of no more than 5,000 ft (1,500 m).  16  –  Do not place the television in direct sunlight or  Change sound type and picture format  direct artificial light, such as a spotlight, as this ...
  • Page 6: How To Use Your Remote Control

    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.  Soft button, touch screen to select* 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  Living Room Bring up digits to select channel V.MEM RADIO Press again to return ...
  • Page 7 Beo4 operation 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 Switch on the TV* Switch on the digital tuner Switch on a connected recorder V.MEM LIGHT RADIO Activate Closed Captioning TEXT V.MEM TEXT A.MEM Select channels and enter information in on-screen menus 0 –...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Navigate in menus and select settings using your remote control. Pressing Menu  brings up the menu for the selected source.  Display and menus Tv Area Menu Select TV’s  Switch on TV  Show menu  Information about the selected source is shown in  zone*   the display on the remote control. On-screen  menus allow you to adjust settings.  Menu name TV SETUP CHANNEL SETUP 3D DISPLAY Menu options SLEEP TIMER PLAY TIMER OPTIONS Information field select Example of on-screen menu  Important Zones are named in the Beo6 configuration. *Zone...
  • Page 9 Navigate in menus 0 – 9 BACK BACK Select option/ Enter data  Bring up  Select option  Move  Press and hold to  When a menu is on the screen, you can move  setting  sub-menu/ backwards  exit menus  between menu options, reveal settings or enter  store  through menus  data.  setting  Remote control This Getting Started and the Guide describe operation with the REMOTE CONTROL menu set to  NAVIGATION BUTTON. 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 first-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. ...
  • Page 10: Watch Television

    Watch television Beo6 operation Choose a TV channel by its number, switch to another  channel or adjust the sound volume.  Switch on the TV Activate the TV source to use these functions Channel name Select a TV channel Channel number TV CHANNEL LIST … Bring up a channel list DISCOVER CWNBC BBCWORLD … … …...
  • Page 11 Beo4 operation Press  Press  0–9 Previous 0–9 Select  Activate  Select channel  Select previous channel  Select  Select  Previous channel  numbers  channel  0–9 Hold for  Select page  Select  Activate numbers  Accept  Hold for  Select page or channel and accept  channel list  channel  channel list  Adjust volume. To mute, turn quickly  Turn either way to bring back the sound  Adjust  Press in the  Press in the middle to  counter-clockwise  volume up  middle to  bring sound back  or down  mute sound  Record Record STOP STOP RECORD...
  • Page 12: Watch Television Via The Digital Tuner

    Watch television via the digital tuner Beo6 operation When you select the built-in ATSC tuner, you can receive  digital terrestrial and open cable programmes.  Switch on the ATSC tuner Activate the digital tuner Activate the built-in ATSC tuner.  Bring up the tuner menu Channel number Bring up the menu to make or change settings.  Channel name Programme name Time and date Bring up a channel list While you watch TV, you can bring up a Channel list or a list of your ...
  • Page 13 Beo4 operation Press  Press  Setup MENU Press  Press  List 0…9 Show  Select page  Select channel  Accept Hold to  Select page or channel and accept  channel list  activate  TEXT Press Press Infor- mation Press Press Progr. Guide Press Move up/ Step in  Select  Bring up  Specific  Press  Navigate and select programme  down  pages programme 7-day list programme  information ...
  • Page 14: Watch 3D Television

    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. Viewing conditions Place yourself in front of the screen, a little closer  You will get the best 3D  than when you normally watch 2D television, and  experience if you darken ...
  • Page 15 3D modes Select the 3D mode that matches the signal sent  SIDE BY SIDE 3D TOP/BOTTOM 3D out by the progamme provider.  Converts side-by-side 3D  Converts top/bottom 3D  signal into full screen 3D  signal into full screen 3D  representation by scaling  representation by scaling  two pictures horizontally  two pictures vertically  2D modes Select the 2D mode that matches the signal sent  STANDARD 2D SIDE BY SIDE 2D TOP/BOTTOM 2D out by the progamme provider.  Shows an ordinary 2D  Converts side-by-side 3D  Converts top/bottom 3D  TV picture without any  signal into full screen 2D  signal into full screen 2D  conversion.  representation by scaling  representation by scaling  one picture horizontally  one picture vertically ...
  • Page 16: Change Sound Type And Picture Format

    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 Sound Sound Switch between available sound types and  Bring up sound type*   Press repeatedly to switch  between available sound  languages.  types  Select picture format 1–3 Bring up Scene  Select Picture  display on Beo6  display*   Move picture up or down* Select format*   3  The TV automatically adapts the picture to fill out  as much of the screen as possible when you select  a source, but you can select a format yourself.  FORMAT 1 FORMAT 2 FORMAT 3 Standard*...
  • Page 17: Use The Adaptive Sound Technology

    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. Select listening preset … Preset  Rotate Rotate  and/or Press Press...
  • Page 19 Contents – Installation and setting up 20  Set up your television  21  Cleaning  22  Connection panels    2 4  First-time setup of your television ...
  • Page 20: Set Up Your Television

    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 first, 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 fit 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 fingers.  click click Important Ventilation To ensure proper ventilation, allow for at least 2” (5 cm) of space on each side  NOTE! Do not allow still pictures, such as logos,  of the TV and 4” (10 cm) above it. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the  video games, computer images, and images  rear. At overheating (flashing standby indicator and an on-screen warning), ...
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    IR-receiver for a projector If you have both a television screen and a  projector, and the projector screen covers the IR- receiver 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 IR- receiver 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.  Green Yellow Brown Cleaning Maintenance Regular maintenance, such as cleaning, is the responsibility of the user.  Cabinet and controls 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 alcohol Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any parts of the TV. ...
  • Page 22: Connection Panels

    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 VIDEO S VIDEO L IN R IN SPDIF CTRL L IN R IN SPDIF CTRL AV 5 AV 6 VIDEO IN L IN R IN SPDIF VIDEO IN L IN R IN SPDIF VIDEO IN L IN R IN VIDEO IN L IN...
  • Page 23 Some sockets on the illustration of the main connection panel may be occupied by internal connections. Do not disconnect  the cables from these sockets!  HDMI OUT (DISPLAY 1 - 2)  1 (SUB)  Connect a plasma screen and/or a projector. If you  For connection of up to two Bang & Olufsen  only connect a screen or a projector, connect it to  subwoofers. A cable splitter for such connections  DISPLAY 1, otherwise connect the screen to  is available from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.  DISPLAY 1 and the projector to DISPLAY 2. You  cannot connect two screens or two projectors at  IR IN (9-pin)  the same time.  For the screen’s IR-receiver enabling remote  control operation.  HDMI IN (A–D)  MONITOR For High Definition Multimedia Interface video  For access to the sockets for temporary source or PC. An HDMI socket may be occupied  For a plasma screen.  connections, press the button (B) on the right side by built-in video equipment. The sources can be ...
  • Page 24: First-Time Setup Of Your Television

    First-time setup of your television This first-time setup procedure is activated when the TV is connected to the mains  and switched on for the first 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 Switch on  It takes the TV approx. 20 seconds to start up and  become ready for use.  Select settings Select setting  Accept and go to next menu item  You are led through the following settings only  when you switch on the TV for the first time.*   However, the sequence of menus depend on the  connections and settings you make.  REMOTE CONTROL Disable or enable the navigation button on your remote control* Disable or enable internal TV tuner or ATSC TUNER SETUP Register connected equipment CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 25 Calibrate the speakers Disable or enable Adaptive Sound Technology AST ON/OFF 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.  AST ON: AST OFF: SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER TYPES First-time setup of loudspeakers TV LISTENING PRESET SPEAKER ROLES applies only to speakers for TV viewing. See the Guide for further information. CINEMA LISTENING PRESET SPEAKER DISTANCE SPEAKER LEVEL...
  • Page 26 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Electrical and electronic equipment, parts and  Collecting electrical and electronic equipment,  (WEEE) – Environmental protection batteries marked with this symbol must not be  batteries and waste prevents the potential  disposed of with normal household wastage; all  contamination of nature with the hazardous  electrical and electronic equipment, parts and  substances which may be present in electrical and  batteries must be collected and disposed of  electronic products and equipment.  separately.  Your Bang & Olufsen retailer will advise you of the  When disposing of electrical and electronic  correct way of disposal in your country.  equipment and batteries by use of the collection  systems available in your country, you protect the  If a product is too small to be marked with the environment, human health and contribute to the  symbol, it will appear in the User Guide, on the prudent and rational use of natural resources. ...

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