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Bang & Olufsen BeoLink NL/ML Installation Manual

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BeoLink Converter NL/ML
Type 1790
Installation Guide
English - version 1.4
37.2
4.0
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  • Page 1 BeoLink Converter NL/ML Type 1790 Installation Guide English - version 1.4 37.2 17.0...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The BeoLink Converter NL/ML is a converter between the Network Link and the Master Link system and makes it possible to integrate Network Link products and Master Link products. The BeoLink Converter NL/ML is designed to convert control signals and audio signals between Master Link products and Network Link products. Analog audio signals from products in the Master Link system are converted to digital signals by the BeoLink Converter NL/ML and transferred to the products connected on the Network Link.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Installation Guide

    How to use this installation guide How to use this installation guide Introduction This installation guide gives step by step instructions on how to: How to use this installation guide - Connect the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Connector socket panel - Setting up and configure the BeoLink Converter NL/ML LED Indications - Connect and setting up an NL/ML Delay Box - setting up and understand different Network Link and Master Link setups...

  • Page 4: Connector Socket Panel

    Connector socket panel Connector socket panel IR IN - RS232 IR IN - RS232 The IR IN - RS232 socket is used to connect an IR Receiver to the AUX IN BeoLink Converter NL/ML. POWER LINK The USB sockets are for future use. 0.5A NETWORK LINK The NETWORK LINK socket is for the connection to the Network Link router.

  • Page 5: Led Indications

    LED Indications LED Indications The LED on the socket panel is used to give feedback about the system status of the BeoLink Converter NL/ML. The LED gives information about: - Booting/System Boot, Master Link start up, network start up and product configuration. - Critical error - for instance no communication with the H8 microcomputer or an application error. - Normal operation/streaming.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Beolink Converter Nl/Ml

    Connecting the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Connecting the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Library Living room Bedroom Connecting cables BeoVision 11 BeoPlay V1 Network Link Network Link - Disconnect all existing products in the system from the mains before connecting any cables. Connect the following cables: Technic room Kitchen - Master Link cable from the BeoLink Converter NL/ML...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Network

    Setting up the Network BeoPlay V1 (Bedroom) - LINK TO OTHER PRODUCTS: Select BeoLink Converter NL/ML (Select the product to be distributed from. In this setup the sources are distributed from the Audio Master (BeoMaster5) via the BeoLink Converter NL/ML). - IS BeoLink Converter NL/ML IN THE SAME ROOM AS THIS TELEVISION?: Select NO.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Beolink Converter Nl/Ml

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML DHCP setting The BeoLink Converter NL/ML is delivered from the factory with DHCP enabled to be able to obtain the IP-address automatically. Access the web interface For setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML the Web Interface have to be accessed. The Web Interface can be accessed in following four ways: Direct connection.

  • Page 9: Software Update - Settings

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Tools > Software update To update the software on-line in the BeoLink Converter NL/ML, it must be connected to the Internet via a router. Software status (Check available version/Update) Shows the actual software version. It is possible to check the available software version and if required to download the latest version. The Check available version button is used to check the latest software version.
  • Page 10 Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML The IR option is only relevant if Power Link speakers and IR receiver are connected to the BeoLink Converter NL/ML. IR option can be set to 1, 2 and 4. NetworkLink NL alias is an alias which is required for the product connected via the Network Link e.g. a BeoVison 11. The alias identifies the BeoLink Converter NL/ML and makes it possible to communicate with products on the Network Link and the Master Link.

  • Page 11: Sources Visible On Ml (Ml Role Is V Master)

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > Sources visible on ML (ML Role is V Master) Here is chosen, which network link source that is desired to be distributed to Master link. ML source Shows a list of available sources on Master Link retrieved from Network Link. Source mapping of Beo4 buttons from Master Link rooms to sources on the Network Link.

  • Page 12: Sources Visible On Ml (Ml Role Is A Master)

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > Sources visible on ML (ML Role is A Master) Here is chosen, which network link source that is desired to be distributed to Master link. ML source Shows a list of available sources on Master Link retrieved from Network Link. Source mapping of Beo4 buttons from Master Link rooms to sources on the Network Link.

  • Page 13: Sources Visible On Ml (Ml Role Is Av Master)

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > Sources visible on ML (ML Role is AV Master) Here is chosen, which network link source that is desired to be distributed to Master link. ML source Shows a list of available sources on Master Link retrieved from Network Link. Source mapping of Beo4 buttons from Master Link rooms to sources on the Network Link.

  • Page 14: Sources Visible On Ml (Ml Role Is A Slave)

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > Sources visible on ML (ML Role is A Slave) In a setup where the BeoLink Converter NL/ML must have the ML Role A Slave, it will not be able to distribute any source on Master Link. ML source None is available due to the ML Role.

  • Page 15: Sources Visible On Ml (Ml Role Is Source Center)

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > Sources visible on ML (ML Role is Source Center) Here is chosen, which network link source that is desired to be distributed to Master link. See example 8 (Network Link and Master Link setup) on page 28 for further information about the ML role Source Center.

  • Page 16: Ir Mapping - Home Automation

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > IR mapping Maps Local IR to any source - either Master Link or Network Link product. IR command. A list of IR commands. NL product name Products connected to the Network Link will be visible in NL product name list. NL Source NL sources connected to the Network Link.

  • Page 17: Management - Backup/Restore

    Setting up the BeoLink Converter NL/ML Configuration > NL management NL delay Network delay, wired is a streaming delay that is caused by wired network. Used only if all Network Link products are connected with a wired connection. Network delay, wireless is a streaming delay that is caused by wireless network. Used when at least one of the Network Link products is connected via wireless connection.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Nl/Ml Delay Box

    Setting up NL/ML Delay Box Setting up NL/ML Delay Box To prevent echo in a Network Link/Master Link setup, with a Master Link Audio Master in the living room (main room) and other Master Link products, it is possible to mount a NL/ML Delay Box. The sound can be synchronized by connecting an NL/ML Delay Box between the Audio Master and the Master Link products.

  • Page 19: Option Settings - Delay Overview

    Setting up NL/ML Delay Box ! Known limitation in functionality: No solution for option 1-1 and 2-2 (speakers on Audio Master). Use setup from Example 4 for an echo free audio source solution. To install an NL/ML Delay Box (8052438), remember to order a SMPS adaptor. EU SMPS: 8040002 GB SMPS: 8040004 AUS SMPS: 8040006...

  • Page 20: Beolink Converter Nl/Ml Setup Examples

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Library Living room Bedroom Example 1 (Network Link without Master Link setup) Sound synchronization in all rooms. BeoVision 11 BeoPlay V1 Network Link Network Link BeoLink Converter Could also include a Master Link Gateway for home NL/ML automation and BeoLink App control.

  • Page 21: Example 2 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 2 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom Multiple Network Link products in a system setup. BeoVision 11 BeoPlay V1 Network Link All sources are synchronized across systems. Network Link BeoLink Converter NL/ML In this setup the BeoLink Converter NL/ML will be Technical room...

  • Page 22: Example 3 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 3 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom Synchronized sound distribution between all link rooms. BeoVision 11 BeoPlay V1 Network Link Network Link ! The NL/ML Delay Box is optional. Mount a NL/ML Delay Box for echo free audio source distribution.

  • Page 23: Example 4 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 4 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom BeoVision 11 BeoPlay V1 Network Link Echo if the speakers are connected to Audio Master, Network Link BeoLink Converter NL/ML also when use of NL/ML Delay Box. Echo free when using audio speakers on BeoLink Technical room Kitchen...
  • Page 24 BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Primary Secondary Comments Example 4 BLC Library BV11 BLC Living To Power Link: room - Video sources from living room (BV11) - Audio sources from living room (BS5) - AUX (line in) from local product To Network Link: - AUX (line in) from local product To Master Link...

  • Page 25: Example 5 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 5 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom With a Master Link product in the main room, you BeoPlay V1 get synchronized sound from audio sources in all link Network Link BeoVision 12 BeoLink Converter Beosystem 3...

  • Page 26: Example 6 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 6 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom Synchronized sound distribution between all link rooms. BeoVision 7 Master Link Technical room Kitchen BeoVision 7 Internet Master Link Network Link = Green Power Link = Yellow Master Link = Red ISP Router...

  • Page 27: Example 7 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 7 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Synchronized sound distribution between all link Library Living room Bedroom rooms. BeoVision 11 Network Link ! Be aware of that it is necessary to have a ML Power Master on Master Link, when the BeoLink Converter NL/ML has the ML role AV Master (Audio Video Technical room...

  • Page 28: Example 8 (Network Link And Master Link Setup)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples Example 8 (Network Link and Master Link setup) Library Living room Bedroom ! Be aware of that in some situations there will be BeoVision 12 BeoPlay V1 echo. See the table below. Master Link Network Link Network Link Master Link Technical room...

  • Page 29: Beolink Converter Nl/Ml Setup Guide (Example 3)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 3) BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 3) This is a setup guide to Example 3 (Network Link and Master Link setup) page 22, just without the Master Link Gateway. This setup with the specific settings is not a complete finish setup. This setup can be customized depending on the products and sources the customer has connected.
  • Page 30 BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 3) Go to the menu: Configuration > Experience mapped to NL - Name used on NL: Select the name N.RADIO for N.RADIO, N.MUSIC for N.MUSIC and A.MEM for A.MEM (Select a source name. This will be visible on the TV screen when a button is pressed).

  • Page 31: Beolink Converter Nl/Ml Setup Guide (Example 7)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 7) BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 7) This is a setup guide to Example 7 (Network Link and Master Link setup) page 27. This setup with the specific settings is not a complete finish setup. This setup can be customized depending on the products and sources the customer has connected. ! Set up sources in other NetWork Link products before setting up BeoLink Converter NL/ML.
  • Page 32 BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup guide (Example 7) Set up the Living room TV (BeoVision 11) Select option 2 in BeoVision 11. (This setting is only relevant for Beo4 remote). Set up the kitchen TV (BeoVision 7) Select option 6 in BeoVision 7. Set up the office product (BeoLink Active) Select option 6 in BeoLink Active.

  • Page 33: Beolink Converter Nl/Ml (Additional Menus)

    BeoLink Converter NL/ML (additional menus) BeoLink Converter NL/ML (additional menus) Info > Product Info The Product Info contains the following information: - Product ID - Serial number - Item number - Type number - Product HW info (Contains information about the hardware). - Name: BeoLink Converter NL/ML - HW variant: Version F - Small Engine HW info (Hardware information about the Small Enigne).
  • Page 34 BeoLink Converter NL/ML (additional menus) Info > SW Versions SW Versions gives information about the actual software in the BeoLink Converter NL/ML. - Build The build is a packet containing all the software. - Main application Software version of the application software. - SmallEngine Software version of the software for the Small Engine.
  • Page 35 BeoLink Converter NL/ML (additional menus) System > Network The Network menu is used to set up the network settings to adapt to the actual network to which the BeoLink Converter NL/ML is connected. The BeoLink Converter NL/ML is delivered from the factory with DHCP enabled to be able to obtain the IP-address automatically.
  • Page 36 BeoLink Converter NL/ML (additional menus) Tools > System Log The System Log is able to show system messages such as application errors and critical system errors concerning the interaction between the BeoLink Converter NL/ML and devices connected. The menu can be used to: - verify the connection to connected devices, errors will be shown.

  • Page 37: Servicetool

    ServiceTool ServiceTool The PC with the ServiceTool application must be connected directly to the BeoLink NL/ML Converter with an Ethernet cable. The ServiceTool is able to detect the BeoLink NL/ML Converter automatically. It is also possible to enter the IP address 169.254.11.22 and make a manual connection to BeoLink NL/ML Converter.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Setup button function & LED feedback The setup button can be used for several functions during normal operation of the BeoLink Converter NL/ML. - To select a function, the setup button must be pressed and held until the desired function has been reached. The number of times the LED flashes red is corresponding to the actual function. When the setup button is released and the LED starts flashing red, the setup button must be pressed once within 3 seconds to confirm the function. (Some functions do not require confirmation). The LED will change to orange to indicate that the selected function is being carried out. The LED goes off for one second, then the LED flashes green <N> times corresponding with the function number just performed and at last the LED goes off (normal operation). Example no.

  • Page 39: Ml Roles Description And Overview

    Appendix ML Roles description and overview The selection of ML Role depends on which products (roles) is already on the Master Link. Master Link can only have one Audio Master (A Master) and one Video Master (V Master). The A Master is solely responsible for distributing audio sources on Master Link and the V Master is solely responsible for distributing sound from video sources on Master Link.
  • Page 40 Appendix Example: A Slave If customers wants to add a BeoPlay V1 on Network Link. Then it should be connected to the Master Link system through a BeoLink Converter NL/ML. (See fig. 4). Fig. 4 Library Living room Bedroom As both BeoVision 7 (the V Master) and BeoMaster/ BeoSound 5 (the A Master) is retained on the Master BeoPlay V1 Network Link...
  • Page 41 Appendix Example: V Master If customers wants to replace the BeoVision 7 with a BeoVision 11 on Network Link. Then BeoVision 11 should be connected to the Master Link system through a BeoLink Converter NL/ML. (See fig. 7). Fig. 7 As BeoVision 7 (the V Master) is removed from the Library Living room Bedroom...
  • Page 42 Appendix Example: A Master If customers wants to replace the BeoMaster/BeoSound 5 with a BeoSound Moment. Then BeoSound Moment should be connected to the Master Link system through a BeoLink Converter NL/ML. (See fig. 10). Fig. 10 As BeoMaster/BeoSound 5 (the A Master) is removed Library Living room Bedroom from the Master Link, then the BeoLink Converter BeoVision 7 NL/ML can take the A Master role to be able to...
  • Page 43 Appendix Example: AV Master If customers do not have any Audio Master in their setup, but wants to replace the BeoVision 7 with a BeoVision 11 on Network Link. Then BeoVision 11 should be connected to the Master Link system through a BeoLink Converter NL/ML. (See fig. 13). Fig. 13 As BeoVision 7 (the V Master) is removed from the Library Living room Bedroom...
  • Page 44 Appendix Example: Source Center If customers have an Audio Master (i.e. BeoSound 4) which is able to use N.MUSIC and N.RADIO from a connected BeoMaster 5 set to AudioMaster = No (Source Center role), then BeoLink Converter NL/ML can replace this BeoMaster 5 and use N.MUSIC and N.RADIO to distribute two Network Link sources to Master Link. (See fig. 16).

  • Page 45: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Setting up NL/ML Delay Box ............... 18 Introduction ................... 2 Installation ..................18 Navigation in this guide ................ 2 Option settings - Delay overview ............19 How to use this installation guide ............3 Navigation TIP ..................3 BeoLink Converter NL/ML setup examples .........

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