Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 7-1 - Loudspeaker Manual

Safety

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No User-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment 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 power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
This symbol indicates that a dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Daily use

When you have fi nished setting up the loudspeaker as described on the following pages, connect the entire system to the mains.

Loudspeaker protection
The loudspeaker is equipped with a thermal protection system which prevents damage from overheating. If an error occurs – or the speaker units become overheated – the system automatically switches the loudspeaker to standby.

To restore the sound:

• Disconnect the loudspeaker from the mains.
• Allow the system time to reset or cool down (approximately 3–5 minutes).
• Reconnect the loudspeaker to the mains.

Should the problem persist, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.

Cleaning the loudspeaker
Clean dusty surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, remove grease stains or persistent dirt with a lint-free, fi rmly wrung cloth, dipped in a solution of water containing only a few drops of mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid.
The loudspeaker front grill may be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle, and set to the lowest level.
Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any parts of the loudspeaker!

Switching on and off
When you switch on your Bang & Olufsen system, the loudspeaker switches on simult aneously, and when you switch the system off again the loudspeaker also switches off.
NOTE! Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause hearing damages.

Set up the loudspeaker

We recommend that you follow this procedure:

• Disconnect your Bang & Olufsen system from the mains.
• Place the loudspeaker according to the guidelines on this page.
• Use the enclosed accessories to mount the loudspeaker to the BeoVision stand or wall bracket.
• Connect the loudspeaker as explained in 'Cable connections'.
• Set the POSITION switch to the correct setting. This is explained in 'Adapt the loudspeaker to your room'.
• Connect the entire system to the mains again.

• Make sure that the loudspeaker is placed and connected in accordance with the instructions in this Guide.
• The loudspeaker must be fastened to the enclosed bracket and on a suitable Bang & Olufsen stand or wall bracket.
• Do not attempt to open the loud-speaker. Leave such operations to qualifi ed service personnel!
• The loudspeaker is designed for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only, and for use within a temperature range of 10–40º C (50–105º F).
• In order not to block the sound emitting from the rear bass refl ex ports and the bass units on the bottom, leave a minimum of 6 cm (2½") free space behind and below the loudspeaker.
• Always place the loudspeaker in a horisontal position.
• Do not place any items on top of the loudspeaker.

To attach the loudspeaker front grill
Do not mount the front grill upside down (marked on the rear by ):

• Place the grill on the front of the loudspeaker shifted approximately 10 mm (½") to the left.
• Push the grill to the right (make sure that all fi ve 'attach-points' engage with the corresponding brackets on the loudspeaker).

Adjustments: First, make sure that the television is adjusted to a level position on its stand or wall bracket. Then use the two screws (d) to adjust the loudspeaker so that it is parallel to the lower edge of the television. Align the loudspeaker front with the television and tighten the two screws (c).
*NOTE! BeoVision 7 and its accessories are not available on all markets.

Cable connections

The loudspeaker is primarily intended to be used in a setup with BeoVision 7*. It may, however, be used with other Bang & Olufsen systems as well.
If used in a setup not including BeoVision 7, you will require a mains cord and a Power Link cable. These cables are available as optional accessories from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
*NOTE! BeoVision 7 and its accessories are not available on all markets.

The socket panel is located on the rear of the loudspeaker.

Mains connections
The loudspeaker has two sockets concerning mains supply.
The socket marked ~ is for mains supply input (connection from the wall outlet), and the other is a mains supply output to the television.
Note: The mains cord from the wall outlet must be fastened to the cable clamp on the loudspeaker.

POSITION switch
This switch has two settings: F (Free-standing position) and W (Wall position).
Which setting to use is explained in 'Adapt the loudspeaker to your room'.

POWER LINK socket
Use this socket to connect the loudspeaker to one of the Power Link sockets on the Bang & Olufsen system.

Power Link cable:
Do not use a cable of the older type, as this will cause noise, and therefore not give optimum sound quality! The new type has a triangular mark on the plug.

Connection to other Bang & Olufsen systems...
Use a Power Link cable of the correct type to connect the loudspeaker to a Power Link socket on the Bang & Olufsen system. For further information, refer to the Guide enclosed with the system.

Adapt the loudspeaker to your room

When a loudspeaker is placed in a corner or close to a wall, the bass level is boosted compared to the bass level from a loudspeaker placed in a more free-standing position.
To remove this excessive bass boost, use the POSITION switch to ensure that the bass level suits the placement of the loudspeaker. The appropriate switch setting depends on the distance from the loudspeaker to the walls and corners of the room.

The POSITION switch
The POSITION switch has two settings – F and W:

The POSITION switch is located on the socket panel.

• F (Free-standing position) Use this setting if the loudspeaker is placed so that the front grill is more than 50 cm (20") from the rear wall, for example on the Floor Stand, on the Motorised Table Stand, or on the Table Stand.
• W (Wall position) Use this setting if the loudspeaker is placed so that the front grill is less than 50 cm (20") from the rear wall.

Always use this setting if the loudspeaker is placed on any of the wall brackets, but also when placed on the stands mentioned above – close to the rear wall.

How to measure...

The distance is measured as shown here – the loudspeaker seen from above.