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Look through the basic principles of the Beo4 remote control and try them out. Each button is explained below.
Refer to Beo4's own Guide for information about how to add extra functions to those shown in the Beo4 display.
TV
Switch on to TV programs
SAT V TAPE
Switch on a connected source and the BeoCenter 1 to watch e.g. set-top box (STB) programs or videotapes
0-9
Use the number keys to select programs, Teletext pages, DVD chapters and titles, and CD tracks
Enter information in on-screen menus. Press or while e.g. TV is on to select a program Group you have created
Press to select a subtitle language*
Press to select another audio language*
GO
Press GO to call up a menu or store settings, press and hold to call up program lists, or a DVD disc menu
Step up or down through programs, menu items or DVD chapters
LIST
Reveal additional functions in the Beo4 display, e.g. FORMAT
The Beo4 display shows the source you have selected, or extra functions available when you press the LIST button
RADIO
Press RADIO to switch on and operate the radio
DVD
Switch on DVD and play a loaded disc
MENU
Press MENU to call up the main SETUP menu. If you have selected STB as your source, pressing MENU calls up the Set-top Box Controller menu. Press MENU a second time for the main SETUP menu
TEXT
Press to call up Teletext
Press to bring up the DVD disc menu
Press to bring up the DVD on-screen tool bar
Adjust volume – press the middle to mute ∨ sound EXIT Exit on-screen menus
Switch BeoCenter 1 to standby
*NOTE! Alternative subtitle and audio languages are only available on some discs.
The menus on the BeoCenter 1 screen gives you access to a number of different options. When you enter the menu system, the first available menu is the SETUP menu.
When you choose a source, such as TV, or a function, such as Teletext, the display changes accordingly as you make your selections.
You can find a TV program which is tuned into your BeoCenter 1 in four ways...
While watching television you can also adjust picture format and turn the BeoCenter 1 to the left or right.
To start watching television, press TV on the Beo4 remote control. The television automatically switches on to the last program you watched.
Pressing 0 will swap between the current and previous TV programs.
Choose a source, for example TV, and press and hold GO on the Beo4 remote control to call up a complete list of the available TV programs. You can also call up a program list for Groups of programs.
Call up the program list for a specific Group...
NOTE! Refer to the separate Reference book for information about how to tune in TV programs. STB programs are only available if BeoCenter 1 is equipped with a built-in Set-top Box Controller and a set-top box is connected.
The picture format you choose is changed on the screen accordingly, either to a 16:9 widescreen picture or a standard 4:3 picture. The picture format you choose is not stored, when you switch to a different program or switch off BeoCenter 1, the standard 4:3 picture format is restored.
The program list for TV is now called up. It provides you with an overview of all your available TV programs.
Groups list... TV programs selected for a Group also appear in the program lists for all tuned TV programs.
If your BeoCenter 1 is equipped with the motorised stand, you can turn BeoCenter 1 to the left or to the right via Beo4. You can also turn BeoCenter 1 manually.
Refer to 'Settings for TV position' in the separate Reference book for more information about how to preset viewing positions for BeoCenter 1.
NOTE! When Beo4 is in radio mode, you cannot call up STAND in the Beo4 display.
Several sound adjustments possibilities are available in your BeoCenter 1.
You can always adjust the volume or mute the sound completely.
If programs are broadcasted with different sound types or languages, you can choose between them.
If speakers are connected to your BeoCenter 1, you are free to choose the speaker combination you prefer.
When you switch on BeoCenter 1 or one of the sources connected to it, the speakers you may have connected, can be cut in or out, depending on what kind of sound suits the source you are using.
While you are watching television, you can adjust the sound volume at any time or mute the sound completely.
If different sound types or languages are available, you can store your favourite sound type when tuning in your TV programs. However, it is also possible to choose between sound types or languages when watching a program.
*In order to display SOUND on Beo4, you must first add it to the Beo4 list of functions. Refer to Beo4's own Guide for further information.
When you connect loudspeakers to your BeoCenter 1, you can adjust speaker balance and choose a speaker combination at any time.
SPEAKER 1
Sound in the television speakers only. For programmes with dialogue, e.g. TV news.
SPEAKER 2
Stereo sound in the two external front speakers. The BeoLab 2 subwoofer is active. For music CDs.
SPEAKER 3
The television speakers, external front speakers and the BeoLab 2 subwoofer are active. For TV programmes in stereo.
Refer to the chapter Adjust sound settings in the separate Reference book for further information on presetting a speaker combination.
NOTE! Refer to the chapter Socket panel on the rear in the separate Reference book for more information about how to connect speakers to BeoCenter 1 and to the Guide supplied with the surround sound module for information on surround sound.
Teletext offers you a wealth of information. BeoCenter 1 helps you find it fast.
The arrow keys on Beo4, the menu bar at the top of the screen and the highlighted cursor help you move to the page you want in a single step. When you get there, you can pause the turning of subpages to read them at your own pace.
BeoCenter 1 can remember your favourite pages, bring you back to the previous page, reveal hidden messages or help you switch to another program's Teletext service.
Via the SETUP feature, you can make as many as 9 favourite MEMO pages on each available Teletext service. Save a page with Teletext subtitles as MEMO page number 9, and Teletext subtitles appear automatically when this program is shown.
Navigate through Teletext pages by using the menu bar at the top of the Teletext page.
Press TEXT to gain access to Teletext and EXIT to leave Teletext.
If you press EXIT and leave Teletext before the page you want is found, the display TEXT advises you when the page is found. Press GO to see the page. Please note that no such notification will appear if you e.g. change programs or leave Teletext by selecting a new source, such as V.TAPE.
To move to a new page...
To switch using visible page references...
To go back to the previous page...
RETURN will only bring you one step back. Go back to other previously viewed pages by using the PAGE or MEMO functions.
To move to another Teletext service...
To stop subpages from turning...
To reveal hidden messages and the like...
Your most frequently viewed Teletext pages can be saved as MEMO pages, making them easier to call up when viewing a Teletext service. You can save 9 favourite MEMO pages.
To create a MEMO page...
If you would like available Teletext subtitles to appear automatically for a particular program, store the Teletext subtitles page as MEMO.
To delete a MEMO page...
If you have made favourite MEMO pages, you can step between them directly.
To view MEMO pages...
If you have stored a lot of programs and want to get to your favourites quickly without going through the list each time, put them in a Group. You no longer need to step through programs you do not use.
Name the Groups after the people who watch them – 'Dad' or 'Mary' – or according to the types of programs included, like 'News' or 'Sports'.
When you have created and selected a particular Group, you only step through the TV or STB* programs belonging to this particular Group. Switch to a different Group to watch a different set of programs or switch from GROUPS to TV to see all the tuned TV programs.
You can gain access to your Groups by activating Groups mode. Press the arrow keys to select the Group you are looking for, then step through the programs in this Group.
Press and hold GO in Groups mode to view a program list for the current Group.
It is possible to put together 8 different program Groups in BeoCenter 1, grouped either by user or by program type. Each Group can contain up to 18 programs. 'Copies' of the same program can be stored in different Groups.
*NOTE! In order to receive set-top box (STB) programs, your BeoCenter 1 must be equipped with a built-in Set-top Box Controller and a set-top box must be connected.
You can rearrange the order in which your programs appear within a Group and delete programs in a Group.
Set-top box programs cannot be combined with TV and radio programs in the same Group. For more information about how to make STB program Groups, please refer to the chapter in the separate Reference book entitled If you have a Set-top Box Controller.
BeoCenter 1 allows you to play
DVDs, video CDs and audio CDs.
Loading is done via the LOAD bar below the television screen, and playback functions such as cueing, changing chapters, opening the DVD disc menu, pausing playback and slow motion are performed via the Beo4 remote control.
When playing an audio CD, the BeoCenter 1 screen is blank.
Loading a disc in the DVD player is done via the LOAD bar on the close-up operation panel on BeoCenter 1, just below the television screen.
To load a disc and begin playback...
If you restart playback of a loaded disc after an interruption, BeoCenter 1 will prompt you to resume playback at the point of interruption. A window at the top left corner of the screen shows RESUME. Press GO to resume playback. Playback begins automatically from the beginning of the disc if GO is not pressed while the window is shown. Place a disc in the loader so that the side edges of the disc rest on top of the loader's side pads while the front edge rests under the loader's front pad.
*NOTE! If the DVD player can not recognise the format of a loaded disc, the disc is ejected and DVD LOAD is shown in the display window. This may be due to disc faults such as dust, dirt, fingerprints or scratches. Refer to the chapter Looking after BeoCenter 1 in the separate Reference book for more information about handling DVDs.
You can start or stop playback completely, step between tracks, or cue back and forth at different speeds on a disc via the Beo4 remote control.
To change tracks on an audio CD...
To pause or stop playback of an audio CD...
To cue or wind through an audio CD...
You can start or stop playback, step between chapters, or cue back and forth without calling up the DVD on-screen menu.
To change chapters on a DVD...
To pause or stop playback of a DVD...
To cue or wind through a DVD...
DVDs may contain particular functions, such as selection of individual scenes or chapters, subtitle language, etc. which are available via a disc menu.
While DVD is selected...
Some DVDs offer special features which are temporarily available during playback, e.g. additional film sequences. These functions can be accompanied by a visual cue to let you know when they are available. In such situations, press GO twice in rapid succession to make a selection.
NOTE! BeoCenter 1 may be able to playback disc with other files formats. If such a disc is loaded operate the on-screen menu as if a DVD was loaded.
The main functions of the DVD player are accessible via the tool bar along the top of the screen.
The on-screen tool bar gives you quick access to additional DVD functions. Zoom in on a paused screen picture, play in slow motion or start playback from a specific moment in elapsed time.
To find out more about the individual functions and how to use them, refer to the following pages.
The Feedback window at the far left end of the tool bar informs you of the current status of particular features.
Move between the tool bar symbols and see the options for each function. The current settings are shown under the tool bar symbols.
The Feedback window at the far left end of the tool bar informs you of the current status of particular features.
The Feedback window
Alternate camera angle in use. This is a disc feature which is only available on certain DVDs.
Parental Control active. Refer to locked Access Control in the Reference Book for more information about Parental Control.
Child safe. The disc has been safe checked for offensive scenes and deemed suitable for children.
Playback of a disc resumes from the resume point where playback was previously interrupted.
Action is not valid. Indicates that the function in question cannot be activated at this point in time.
To use the tool bar during playback...
Below is a list of all the symbols on the tool bar and an explanation of the functions each symbol activates. Beo4 shortcuts are also indicated.
User Preferences Settings
You can change settings for picture, sound, language and the Parental Control feature via this menu. Refer to the chapter, Change picture, sound or language settings, for more information about the User Preferences menu.
Subtitle language*
Subtitles in different languages are often available on DVDs. You can choose between the subtitle languages available on your DVD. To change subtitles during playback directly, press the green button on Beo4.
Playback language*
The dialogue in a DVD film may be dubbed in several different languages, all stored on the disc. You can choose between the languages available on your particular disc. To change the playback language during playback directly, press the red button on Beo4.
Sound mode
You can choose between the different sound modes available on your disc.
Pause
Pauses playback on a particular frame and allows you to move to the previous or following frames.
Slow motion
Allows you to slow playback down to a chosen speed.
Fast motion
Allows you to increase playback speed to a chosen level.
Camera angle*
It is possible on some DVDs to change to a different camera angle.
Zoom
Allows you to zoom in on a section of the picture, choose the magnification and pan back and forth.
Title number
You can choose between available titles on your disc.
Chapter number
Each chapter in a DVD film consists of one scene, much like individual tracks on an audio CD.
Time search
Allows you to start playback from a point in elapsed time on the disc.
Favourite Track Selection (fts)*
Allows you to identify favourite titles, chapters or tracks on a particular disc and store them in the player's memory. When the function is activated, you will only see or hear the selected titles, chapters or tracks on this disc when it is played back.
Below is a list of all the symbols on the tool bar and an explanation of the functions each symbol activates. Beo4 shortcuts are also indicated.
*NOTE! If a function is inactive for your player setup, or if the disc does not contain a particular option, the function symbol and current setting will be dimmed, and it will not be possible to access the function.
>> The tool bar on the screen
First call up the tool bar by pressing the blue button. Once the tool bar is available, refer to the below instructions. They will guide you through all the functions available on the tool bar.
To change subtitle language...
To change audio language...
To change sound mode...
To move between single frames...
To watch the film in slow motion...
To cue forwards or backwards...
To change camera angle...
To zoom in on a section of the picture...
To switch to a different title on the disc...
To switch to a different chapter or track...
Playback begins automatically.
To move to a specific point in time on the disc...
Select your favourite titles or chapters (fts) to be played only...
To play the entire DVD and deactivate the 'Favourite Track Selection (fts)' function...
To delete a 'Favourite Track Selection'...
To delete all 'Favourite Track Selections'... > Press tt to move the cursor to the symbol.
NOTE! When the memory of the BeoCenter 1 is full, the oldest Favourite Track Selection (fts) entry is removed.
BeoCenter 1 tunes in available radio programs automatically when it is installed for the first time.
Once the programs are tuned in, you can either activate the radio and step through the tuned programs, key in the number of the program you want, or you can bring the entire list up on the screen and find the desired program there.
If you have created program Groups you can also call up program lists for your Groups.
To activate the built-in radio, choose RADIO as your source. The last program you listened to is switched on automatically.
Pressing 0 will swap between the current and previous radio programs.
Choose RADIO as your source and call up a program list to get a complete overview of the available radio programs.
Call up the program list for a specific Group...
NOTE! Refer to the chapter entitled Re-tune or add programs in the separate Reference book for more information about how to tune in additional programs.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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