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  • Page 1 BEOLINK Master Control Link Handbook...
  • Page 2 These requirements must ensure the optimal operation of the system after installation. The same applies to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLink System and AV system. Although the requirements are not many, it is essential that they be known since compliance with the basic requirements often determines whether or not the system is able to operate once the installation has been completed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How should I read the handbook? GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BEOLINK SYSTEM AND AV SYSTEM What is a BeoLink System/AV system, and what can they do for me? TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Description of various cables which are typically used in AV &...

  • Page 4: Reading Instructions

    MASTER CONTROL LINK READING INSTRUCTIONS The hardware (plugs, cables, X-tra kits, etc.) used for connecting Bang & Olufsen’s products into a system is always the same, no matter if it is a Beocenter 9500 and an MX 6000 that have to be connected or if it is a Beomaster 7000 and an MX 6000, for example.
  • Page 5 The obligatory 7-conductor Master Control Link cable (MCL cable), X-tra kit, relay boxes, MCL 2 AV panel and IWS 2000. So, with a centrally placed audio system and a BeoLink System it is possible to listen to and operate e.g. a radio, CD player, tape recorder, etc.

  • Page 6: Technical Description

    MASTER CONTROL LINK TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The following section contains a brief description of the cabling typically used in connection with an AV and Master Control Link System installation. Pictures (satellite, video tape recorder and ordinary TV broadcasts) are distributed through a 75 ohm coaxial cable. All plugs and sockets are illustrated from the solder side.
  • Page 7 MASTER CONTROL LINK Master Control Link cable MCL cable between audio system and 8-pin wall socket: pin 1 = yellow = signal, left channel pin 2 = pink = DC supply pin 3 = grey = ground, left channel pin 4 = green = signal, right channel pin 5 = brown = ground, right channel pin 6 = white = Datalink pin 7 = shield = data shield...
  • Page 8 MASTER CONTROL LINK Coaxial cable Run the coaxial cable direct to the TV-set in the local room via an aerial splitter or an aerial amplifier.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Beolink 1000 wall fixture and fittings for installation. Application The X-tra speaker kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound via passive speakers. The Beolink 1000 wall fixture is intended as a storage place for the remote control terminal. Miscellaneous In addition to the content of the X-tra kit and the passive speakers, some MCL cable and perhaps some plugs and connection boxes are required.
  • Page 10 The X-tra active speaker kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound through active speakers. The mains adaptor supplies power to the MCL 2AV panel. The Beolink 1000 wall fixture is intended as a storage place for the remote control terminal.
  • Page 11 X-TRA TV KIT The X-tra TV kit contains an MCL 2AV panel, a mains adaptor, a 7-pin AV cable, a Beolink 1000 wall fixture as well as fittings for installation. Application The X-tra TV kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound and picture via a Bang &...
  • Page 12 MASTER CONTROL LINK Content BeoLab 3500 (LCS 9000) The BeoLab 3500 is an integrated link room speaker consisting of an active speaker with Master Link (ML) connection, an IR receiver and a display. BeoLab 3500 also has Master Control Link (MCL) connection. Furthermore, the BeoLab 3500 has a built-in clock.
  • Page 13 MASTER CONTROL LINK Content IWS 2000 The IWS 2000 kit consist of 2 Beovox IWS 2000 and an x-tra speaker kit. Application The IWS 2000 kit is for building-in in light partition walls, e.g. plasterboard or wooden walls. The IWS 2000 kit is an integrated solution with loudspeakers and MCL, where the X-tra speaker kit is mounted in one of the IWS 2000 loudspeakers.
  • Page 14 BeoLink Converter is used when audio system and video products with Master Link and Audio Aux Link (datalink) have to be interconnected. BeoLink Converter can be used in conjunction with both a video and an audiomaster. BeoLink Converter features autoconfiguration, meaning that it is able to detect automatically whether it is installed in a Master Link audio or in a Master Link video system.
  • Page 15 MASTER CONTROL LINK Content AV 9000 Audio Kit The AV 9000 Audio Kit consists of a control box and a mains lead. Application The AV 9000 Audio Kit is used to obtain compatibility between Beosystem AV 9000 and products without Master Link connection (see the section on recommended setups, Beosystem AV9000, page 17).
  • Page 16 MASTER CONTROL LINK Content ML/MCL Converter ML/MCL Converter consists of an amplifier including a control unit and a mains lead. Application ML/MCL Converter is used where a conversion from Master Link (ML) to Master Control Link (MCL) is wanted. Such a conversion is required if you want to maintain the existing Master Control Link system although the audio system in the main room is replaced with a Master Link driver, for example a BeoSound Ouverture.

  • Page 17: Setups

    The point of the above is that things must be put together in the way they were designed to be put together if they are to perform optimally. The same applies to Bang & Olufsen’s AV and BeoLink Systems. In theory, Bang & Olufsen’s products may be connected in many thousands of different ways.
  • Page 18 MASTER CONTROL LINK For the Beo4 terminal the key sequence is the following: Press and hold then Press to access the setup function. The Beo4 display reads [OPTION?] - let go of both buttons Press to access Option-programming Press to display [V.OPT] BeoVision, or [A.OPT] Beomaster/BeoSound, or [L.OPT] link room products then...
  • Page 19 MASTER CONTROL LINK Recommended AV systems AV system in one room Option programming Beovision Ready for use Factory setting Beovision Option 1 Option programming Beomaster Ready for use Factory setting Beomaster Option 1 AV system in two rooms Option programming Beovision Option 2 Factory setting Beovision Option 1...
  • Page 20 MASTER CONTROL LINK Recommended AV 9000 Systems AV system in one room Option programming AV 9000 Ready for use Factory setting setting AV 9000 Option 2 Option programming Master Panel Ready for use Factory setting Master Panel Option 2 Option programming AV 9000 Ready for use Factory setting AV 9000 Option 2...
  • Page 21 Ready for use Factory setting BeoVision Option 1 Option programming Beomaster Ready for use Factory setting Beomaster Option 1 NOTE! Information as to which Beomasters and BeoVisions can be connected to BeoLink Converter, see Bang & Olufsen's Product Configuration Guide.
  • Page 22 Option programming BeoVision Option 2 Factory setting BeoVision Option 1 Option programming Beomaster Option 2 Factory setting Beomaster Option 1 NOTE! Information as to which Beomasters and BeoVisions can be connected to BeoLink Converter, see Bang & Olufsen's Product Configuration Guide.
  • Page 23 MASTER CONTROL LINK Setups with ML / MCL Converter This product is used where the customer wishes to maintain his current MCL system and to replace the audio system in the main room with a Master Link driver. The ML/MCL Converter can be connected to all recommended MCL link room setups.
  • Page 24 MASTER CONTROL LINK Recommended One or several recommended Link room setups may be connected to the Link Room setups above-mentioned Main room. NOTE! If the audio system in the Main room is a BS 2300 or a BS 2500, see the section on special setups.
  • Page 25 LINK key is actuated prior to a source LINK AV TV = sound from TV in the extra selection (CD, radio, a.tape, etc.). listening area - The extra listening area CANNOT be operated with a Beolink 1000 mk.I.
  • Page 26 Beosystem 2300/2500 do not have a built-in output amplifier, and consequently a BeoLink System cannot be immediately connected to a Beosystem 2300/2500. If a BeoLink System is to be connected to a Beosystem 2300/2500, the solution shown below must be employed. (MCL 2P is used as output amplifier).

  • Page 27: Setups With Light Control

    Furthermore, the light in the entire house may be controlled via the BeoLink System. You may sit in any room in the house and control the light in the rest of the house (link light control). This can be done either by means of the Beolink terminal or through timer programming.
  • Page 28 MASTER CONTROL LINK DIMENSIONING It is possible to connect four MCL 2A’s or 2AV’s to a Beomaster or a Beocenter, and a maximum of 150 m of MCL cable may be used. If the number of MCL 2 units is increased, or if more than 150 m of cable is used, it is necessary to insert an MCL 2 Expander.
  • Page 29 MASTER CONTROL LINK The cable between the transceiver and the relay box must not exceed 10 m. 5 m is mounted ex factory. If more than 10 m is used, there is a risk of malfunction. The 7-pin datalink cable which is used between the audio and video system or MCL 2AV and the TV should not exceed 25 m.

  • Page 30: Installation Types

    MASTER CONTROL LINK INSTALLATION TYPES The following section gives a brief introduction to two typical installation types, namely the visible and the invisible installation. The examples will also include various applications of Bang & Olufsen’s installation accessories, which are shown at the end of the handbook. The illustrations give only a few installation examples.
  • Page 31 MASTER CONTROL LINK Hidden installation It applies to this type of installation that it is possible to hide the cables and installation materials in the walls and/or in the attic. The illustration shows an invisible installation. In this example the following has been used: 1.

  • Page 32: Installation Tips

    Placing of transceiver The transceiver must be placed so that nothing prevents it from receiving the signals from a Beolink terminal or an MCP. When deciding on the position of the transceiver, remember that it should not be possible to activate more than one transceiver at a time using a remote control terminal.
  • Page 33 MASTER CONTROL LINK Placing of MCL 2A relay box Examples of placing: The relay box is not designed to function at temperatures above 65°C or below 0°C. If it is placed in the attic, it must be wrapped in insulating material.
  • Page 34 MASTER CONTROL LINK Placing of MCL 2AV panel The socket panel may be placed inconspicuously, e.g. at the skirting of a wall. The socket panel is not designed to function at temperatures above 40°C or below 10°C. Due to the cable length, it must be placed within reach of an AC outlet and local sources, if any.* * This applies to active speakers, too.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Guide

    MASTER CONTROL LINK TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE X-tra speaker kit Trouble Possible cause The sound cannot be Is supply voltage available at the terminal strip in the relay box? muted in the link room. This can be checked by seeing if there is light in the timer button. Operation from link Error in transceiver or relay box.
  • Page 36 MASTER CONTROL LINK X-tra active speaker kit Trouble Possible cause Operation from the link room is A) The active speakers are not connected to the mains. possible, but no sound in the link room. The switches on the active speakers are not set properly. MCL cable is mounted incorrectly in the terminal strip on the MCL 2AV panel.
  • Page 37 MASTER CONTROL LINK X-tra TV kit Trouble Possible cause Use of the TV as an independent TV A) The MCL 2AV panel is not connected to the mains. is OK but operation of the centrally placed system from the link room is The AV cable between the MCL 2AV panel and the TV is not mounted not possible.

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Option programming Option programming is executed via a Beolink terminal and with the products concerned in stand-by. Upon completed option programming, the products “know” what kind of environment they are placed in, and they can then be operated and function optimally.
  • Page 39 8-pin DIN cable containing all necessary signals and data required for operating an active speaker (or an external output amplifier). Speaker link 4-pin screened speaker cable. Video master Designation of a Beolink-compatible Beovision TV set, e.g. Beovision video product/system MX 4000, Beovision LX 6000.
  • Page 40 MASTER CONTROL LINK ACCESSORIES For information about other spare parts, see the "Accessories" handbook. Signal and control cable between audio Datalink cable (7/7 pin A/V and videosystems (7-pin). cable) Black Grey Lenght 6270222 6270393 1.5 m 6270639 6270640 3.0 m 6270353 6270394 5.0 m...
  • Page 41 MASTER CONTROL LINK Used for connection between two Master Link cable products or between a wall socket and a product. Junction box included. Ø 6.5 mm. 6270632 3.0 m with one plug, black 6270631 3.0 m with two plugs, black 6270633 10.0 m with two plugs, black 6270635...
  • Page 42 MASTER CONTROL LINK Cable for Beolab Penta, with 4 pin socket. Speaker Link cable 6270336 6270352 10 m Double screen cable without plugs 6250504 50 m, grey, 2 x 0.14 mm² 6250501 50 m, grey, 2 x 0.75 mm² 7220440 Plug, female 7229085 Extension, 4 pin SP female/...
  • Page 43 MASTER CONTROL LINK Used with Datalink and Power Link cables. DIN plug, male 7220345 8-pin, grey (1) 7220573 8-pin, black (1) 7220163 7-pin, black (2) 7220688 7-pin, grey (2) 7220701 7-pin, grey, angle (2) 7220586 6-pin, grey (3) 7222017 5-pin, grey (4) 7220404 5-pin, black (4) 7210237...
  • Page 44 MASTER CONTROL LINK For the MCL 2 AV. Transceiver Note! If a BeoLink compatible TV-set is connected to the MCL 2 AV, the transceiver may be dispensed with. 8920215 Table-top mount for MCL transceiver. Table-top mount 7219060 Box for flush-mounting MCL Flush-mount box transceiver in solid walls.
  • Page 45 MASTER CONTROL LINK Flush-mount box for relay box (solid Flush-mount box and light partition walls). Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 50 mm 7219064 Supplied with special terminal strip Connection box and seven cable entries. Dimensions: 90 x 90 x 42 mm 3152431 Converting plate for adapting the MCL Converting plate...
  • Page 46 MASTER CONTROL LINK Mounting base (patress) for wall Mounting base, DK socket. Used for mounting on the outside of e.g. a brick wall. 7210681 White, 49 x 49 x 24 mm 7210474 Grey, 49 x 49 x 24 mm 7210899 White, 75 x 49 x 24 mm 7210898 Grey, 75 x 49 x 24 mm...
  • Page 47 MASTER CONTROL LINK Wall socket with 8-pin DIN socket with Wall socket solder terminals. Used for plug connection between audio system and wall socket. 7210675 49 x 49 x 24 mm, white, 7210473 49 x 49 x 24 mm, grey, 7210512 80 x 80 x 24 mm, white, EURO...
  • Page 48 MASTER CONTROL LINK Professional tools for terminating. Tools 3629127 For terminating in ML wall socket. 3629132 For terminating in ML junction box.
  • Page 49 MASTER CONTROL LINK Notes :...
  • Page 50 BANG & OLUFSEN DK - 7600 STRUER DENMARK TELEPHONE 97851122* CABLE ADDRESS BANGOLUF TELEFAX 97853911 3540261 08-95...

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