Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Essence 2nd Gen - Sound System Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Instructions For Use
3 Setup
4 Connections
- 4.1 Cable cover
- 4.2 Wall mounting
5 IR-receiver
6 Daily use
7 Documents / Resources
- 7.1 References
- 7.2 Download manual

Introduction

Features

BeoSound Essence Remote

BeoSetup App & BeoMusic App

BeoSetup App

BeoMusic App

Instructions For Use

Use the correct size and type of screws and wall anchors – taking into account the construction and condition of the wall. Use 2 round-head screws with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16") and wall anchors each with a minimum load rating of 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).

Special notice about light partition walls
If you intend to hang the product on a gypsum wall (also known as drywall or wallboard), the wall bracket must be fastened to a vertical stud. Mounting was evaluated for use on a drywall surface.

Use 2 round-head screws with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16") and a length of 50 mm (2"). 1 screw must penetrate the gypsum and be screwed a minimum of 25 mm (1") into a vertical stud. Furthermore mount 1 screw and 1 suitable anchor of a type intended for gypsum walls.

The screws should be tightened until the distance between the bottom of the head and the drywall surface is 4 mm (0.16").

Setup

Remove cable cover on BeoSound Essence. Then run cables through the cover.
Connect your speakers to the sockets marked 'PL 1' and 'PL 2' on BeoSound Essence.
Connect BeoSound Essence to the mains supply.
The network indicator flashes white. Wait until the network indicator flashes orange and you hear a sound prompt.

Setup using iOS ≥ 7.0

On your iOS device, select 'Settings', then 5 select 'Wi-Fi' and select your home network. In the menu 'SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER', select 'BeoSound Essence_xxxxxxxx'.
When the 'AirPlay Setup' menu appears, press 'Next'. The network indicator flashes white and when it becomes solid white, your BeoSound Essence is connected to your network. When the 'Setup Complete' menu appears, press 'Done'.

Setup using Android /iOS < 7.0

Enable Wi-Fi on your iOS or Android or iOS 5 device. Select 'BeoSound Essence_xxxxxxxx' as your wireless network. Download the BeoSetup App from App Store or Google Play.
Open the BeoSetup App and select 6 'BeoSound Essence_xxxxxxxx' under 'PRODUCTS FOUND ON YOUR NETWORK' and select 'OK' to accept automatic software updates as well as log information.
Select the menu 'NETWORK' and select your home network from the 'Network name (SSID)' dropdown list. Enter the network password if required. Then press 'APPLY CHANGES'. Follow any other onscreen instructions and then close the app. The network indicator flashes white and when it becomes solid white, your BeoSound Essence is connected to your network.

Pair BeoSound Essence Remote^*1

Press and hold the button on BeoSound 8 Essence Remote for 10 seconds. The indicator on your remote flashes green. Press the PAIRING button on BeoSound Essence for 2 seconds. The pairing status indicator flashes blue. When you hear a sound prompt, your BeoSound Essence and BeoSound Essence Remote are paired.
To pair BeoSound Essence with your device, 9 switch on Bluetooth on the device. BeoSound Essence is always open for pairing with other Bluetooth devices.^*²
Find the Bluetooth device list and select 'BeoSound Essence_xxxxxxxx'. Wait for your device to confirm that BeoSound Essence and your device are paired.

Use BeoMusic App

Download BeoMusic App from App Store or 10 Google Play. Use the app to browse, search and play music from a hand-held device, such as an iPhone/iPad or Android device, to your BeoSound Essence.

BeoMusic App

¹^* BeoSound Essence Remote may have to be purchased separately.
^2* If you no longer want BeoSound Essence to be open for Bluetooth pairing, you can change this using the BeoSetup App.

Connections

You can connect multiple sources to your BeoSound Essence, either using the connection panel or wirelessly through your network. However, only one source can be active at a time.

Connections

~ Mains supply
Use the enclosed mains cord only.
Network setup button
To set up a wireless connection to a new network, press the network setup button and wait for the network status indicator to flash orange.
Network status indicator
- Off: Product is switched off.
- White (flashing): Product is starting up.
- White (solid): Connected to your network. The wireless signal strength is strong.
- Orange (solid): Connected to your network. The wireless signal strength is poor. Move BeoSound Essence closer to your router.
- Orange (flashing): In network setup mode.
- Red (solid): Connected to your network. The wireless signal strength is very poor.
- Red (flashing): Searches for a wireless network.
ETHERNET
Ethernet socket for a wired connection. No setup is required.
LINE IN (R/L)
Phono sockets for connection of external audio sources, for example, an MP3 player or a computer.
SPEAKERS (PL 1/PL 2)
Speaker sockets for connection of Bang & Olufsen speakers. To connect BeoSound Essence to an existing Bang & Olufsen setup, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
IR-IN
IR socket for connection of an optional IR-receiver.
RESET
To return to factory settings, you can reset your BeoSound Essence.
- Use a small pin, such as a straightened paper clip to press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds until the product indicator flashes red shortly.
- BeoSound Essence restarts automatically and is reset to factory settings.
Product indicator
- Off: Product is in network standby.
- Green (flashing): Product is starting up.
- Green (solid): The indicator is solid green during playback, when BeoSound Essence switches on, and when using BeoSound Essence Remote. When muted or paused, the indicator is also solid green.
- Red (flashing): A software update is in progress during which the connected speakers cannot play. Do not disconnect from the mains.
Power off/network standby
When in network standby, press the button to switch BeoSound Essence off. Press again to switch BeoSound Essence back to network standby.
PAIRING
To use your BeoSound Essence Remote, it must be paired to your BeoSound Essence.
Pairing status indicator
- Blue (flashing): Product is in pairing mode.
- Blue (solid): A remote control is paired.
- Red (solid): A pairing has failed. Make sure that your BeoSound Essence is within range of your BeoSound Essence Remote.

Cable cover

Run cables using the cable cover. Ensure that cables are not placed in front of the buttons. To release the cable cover, press on both sides.

Wall mounting

Use the cable cover for mounting on the wall.

To set up BeoSound Essence in a wireless network via your computer, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on www.bang-olufsen.com/faq for more information.

Make sure the cable connection between the product and the router does not exit the building to avoid contact with high voltage.

Technical specifications, features and the use thereof are subject to change without notice.

IR-receiver

Optional IR-receiver to operate your BeoSound Essence with BeoRemote One. For remote control operation, see the guide for BeoRemote One.

Contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer for more information.

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on www.bang-olufsen.com/faq.

Daily use

Browse and select from your digital music collection directly from your hand-held device or start playback with BeoSound Essence Remote.*^¹

When connected to a network, BeoSound Essence is continuously ready to play music. The device from which you stream music, for example a computer or a hand-held device, must be connected to the same network. Bluetooth and line-in does not require a network to play music on BeoSound Essence.

When BeoSound Essence is set up in a network, you can use the BeoSetup App to change different settings. For example, you can change the name of BeoSound Essence appearing on your device, or change the maximum speaker volume level. For more information on BeoSetup App, see www.bang-olufsen.com/ beosetup.

¹^* BeoSound Essence Remote may have to be purchased separately.

Playback sources

Select a specific music source using BeoMusic App or select music favourites using BeoSound Essence Remote.
Playback sources
Pair your BeoSound Essence with up to three remote controls.

Press the button on BeoSound Essence Remote to start playback or unmute. Press again to switch between available music sources. Press the button to pause or mute. Turn the wheel to adjust volume.
BeoSound Essence will go to standby after approx. 20 minutes of silence.

When you switch on a source, it may take a couple of seconds before sound is heard in the connected speakers.

Internet radio

If you have a TuneIn account, you can listen to internet radio stations from all over the world. Start streaming from the list of favourite radio stations with BeoSound Essence Remote or your BeoMusic App. Enter your credentials in BeoSetup App and use BeoMusic App to browse and edit in your favourites list.

Music services

Your BeoSound Essence supports Spotify Connect®, Deezer and QPlay®. Enter your credentials to the accounts in BeoSetup App and use BeoMusic App to select the music services and stream music. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sectionon www.bang-olufsen.com/faq for more information.

Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to stream from any music source or directly from your hand-held device, Connect your device to the BeoSound Essence via Bluetooth).

AirPlay^® or media servers

Connect BeoSound Essence to your network and use an AirPlay^*2 app to stream from your hand-held device or computer to BeoSound Essence. Press the icon on your device and select 'BeoSound Essence_xxxxxxxx' in the list. You can also use your BeoMusic App to stream from digital sources, such as media servers, to BeoSound Essence.

^2*AirPlay can be used with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

Google Cast ^TM

With Google Cast built into BeoSound Essence, you can easily cast music to the product, just tap the Cast button from your favorite mobile music apps to instantly start playing on the speakers. Then control the speakers right from your phone – search, play, pause, and turn up the volume – anywhere in the house.*^¹

¹^*To use Google Cast, the feature must be enabled. If not enabled during first-time setup, use the BeoSetup App, enter 'YOUR CONTENT' – 'GOOGLE CAST' to enable or disable the feature.

Line-in

Connect a source via line-in and use the connected equipment's operation panel. If you stop playback, BeoSound Essence will go to standby after 3 minutes. If another source is selected, line-in will stop playing.

BeoLink

Use the BeoMusic App to join and operate BeoLink sources being played in your network. While a source is playing, you can also use the BeoSound Essence Remote to join the music, press the button to join. If several sources are playing, press the button to switch between them. For more information, see www.bang-olufsen.com/beolink.

Software update

In order to ensure that your product has the latest features and improvements, automatic system software updates are enabled by default, and this is the recommended setting. You may change this at any time in the UPDATE PRODUCT SOFTWARE menu using the BeoSetup App. During a software update, both the network indicator and product indicator flash red and the connected speakers cannot play. Do not disconnect from the mains. A stable Internet connection is required and the wireless network signal strength must be strong.

Log information

To help us improve our range of available products and services offered to you, we may request certain information from your product about its performance and usage patterns. The information will at all times be provided on an anonymous basis only. You can at any time easily disable this function in the STATUS menu using the BeoSetup App.

Cleaning

Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. To remove stains or dirt, use a soft, damp cloth and a solution of water and mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid.