Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 - Sound System Manual

Setup

Mount the rear feet on the BeoSound and make sure the front feet are mounted, unless you want to use the wall bracket.
Place BeoSound 8 on a flat, stable surface, connect the power cable and dock your iPod/iPhone/iPad™.
Your iPod/iPhone/iPad is charged when connected.

As well as listening to music stored on your iPod/iPhone/ iPad, you can use your BeoSound 8 to:

• Connect and listen to an external audio source, such as an MP3 player or music phone via line-in.
• Play audio stored or streamed on your computer via USB.

For more information see the BeoSound 8 section under: www.bang-olufsen.com/faq

Adjust docking

You must adjust the part of the docking station that supports your iPod/iPhone/iPad by turning the round back part (left or right). Align the front of the iPod/iPhone/ iPad with the front of the BeoSound.

Adjust the part of the docking station that supports your iPhone/ iPod/iPad.

Dock and undock

To dock and undock your iPhone/ iPod/iPad safely you must use a parallel upwards or downwards movement aligned with the part of the docking station that supports your device.

Never use force and never tilt your iPhone/iPod/iPad when you dock/ undock.

Indicator light

The light is green when the BeoSound is switched on. It is orange when playback is paused or muted. When the BeoSound is switched to standby, the light flashes red once.

How to operate your Device

Browse and select music from your digital music collection directly on the iPhone/iPod/ iPad. Use the operation panel or the dedicated remote to perform basic operation.

The dedicated remote control can be used in the same way as the operation panel on the BeoSound.

Play/Pause
Press and hold for standby
Press and hold for more than 5 seconds for 'deep sleep'*

*In 'deep sleep', the power consumption is very low, however a docked iPod/iPhone or iPad is not charged. This function can only be obtained by close-up operation.

A Beo4 or Beo5/Beo6 remote control can also be used, see the BeoSound 8 section under www. bang-olufsen.com/faq for more information.

Connections

To access the connection panel, you must remove the back cover. Pull out the cover at the bottom to release the locks, then lift it off.
The approval labels are placed behind the back cover.

Priority of connections;

1. iPod/iPhone/iPad dock
2. USB
3. AUX

This means that AUX cannot be activated if an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected, or other equipment is connected via USB

Power input socket (right side)
Use the enclosed mains cord only.

Mini-USB socket
For connection to a computer.

AUX
Phono sockets for connection of, for example, an MP3 player. Can also be used for connection to the AirPort Express to allow for wireless transmission of iTunes music to the BeoSound.

For safety reasons fasten the mains lead behind the small peg, before running it out from the connection panel.

Position switch (left side)
Free
Use this setting if the BeoSound is placed on a table or shelf not close to a wall.

Wall
Use this setting if the BeoSound is placed close to the wall, for example mounted on the wall bracket.

Corner
Use this setting if the BeoSound is placed in a corner.

Replace the speaker cover

• Remove the front foot.
• Insert a small pin, such as a straightened paper clip in the hole under the front foot and push the speaker cover off.

Important

• 
  Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause hearing damage.
• Avoid placing the product in direct sunlight or direct artificial light, such as a spotlight.
• Make sure that the product is set up, placed and connected in accordance with the instructions.
• Place your product on a firm surface or stand where you want it placed permanently. Use Bang & Olufsen approved stands and temperature range of 10–40°C (50–105°F).
• Leave enough space around the product for adequate ventilation.
• Do not attempt to open the product. Leave such operations to qualified service personnel.
• The product can only be switched off completely by disconnecting it from the wall socket.

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.

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

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 - Sound System Manual