Bang & Olufsen BeoSystem 4 User manual

BeoSystem 4

This Getting Started contains information about the daily use of your Bang&
Olufsen product and connected equipment. We expect your retailer to deliver,
install and set up your product.
Your system offers more features and functions than described in this Getting
Started. Among other things; HomeMedia and WebMedia functions and auto
standby, editing and naming channels. These and other features are described in
more detail in the product’s online guide.
The guides are found on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides.
The guides are also kept up to date if new software introduces new or modied
features and functions in your system.
On www.bang-olufsen.com you can also nd more information and relevant FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) about your product.
Your Bang& Olufsen retailer is your rst stop for all your service queries.
To nd your nearest retailer, visit our website…
www.bang-olufsen.com
Dear Customer
Technical specications, features and the use
thereof are subject to change without notice.
Version 1.0 1308

Cautions
– To prevent injury, use Bang & Olufsen approved
stands and wall brackets only!
– Place your product on a rm, stable surface.
– Do not place any items on top of your product.
– Do not subject the product to rain, high humidity
or sources of heat.
– The product is intended for indoor use in dry,
domestic environments only. Use within a
temperature range of 10–40°C (50–105°F), and
at an altitude of no more than 1,500m (5,000ft).
– If the product has been exposed to
temperatures below 5°C (40°F), leave it at room
temperature and wait until the product has
regained normal room temperature before it is
connected to the mains and switched on.
– Do not place the product in direct sunlight or
direct articial light, such as a spotlight, as this
may reduce the sensitivity of the remote control
receiver.
– WARNING: Do not expose this equipment to
dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects
lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on
the equipment.
– Leave enough space around the product for
adequate ventilation.
– Connect all cables before connecting or
reconnecting any of the products in your system
to the mains.
– No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles
should be placed on the apparatus.
– To prevent the spread of re, keep candles or
other open ames away from this product at all
times.
– Do not attempt to open the product. Leave
such operations to qualied service personnel.
– The product can only be switched off
completely by disconnecting it from the mains
socket. The mains socket must always be
accessible.
– Follow instructions to ensure correct and safe
installation and interconnection of equipment in
multimedia systems.

Contents
Daily use
6 How to use your remote control
8 How to navigate in menus
10 Watch television
12 Watch 3D television
14 HomeMedia
15 Change picture and sound settings
Installation and setting up
18 Set up your system
19 Cleaning
20 Connection panel

TV LIGHT RADIO
DTV DVD CD
V.MEM TEXT A.MEM
7 8 9
4 5 6
LIST 0 MENU
1 2 3
STOP PLAY
BACK
How to use your remote control
Important – guides and FAQs are found on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides
Select colour specic functions
Adjust volume
To mute, press the middle of the button
The Beo4 display shows you the activated source or function
Navigation button left, right, up and down , , and . Move in menus by pressing
the button in the direction you need
Centre button is used for selecting and accepting
Start playback from built-in or connected equipment
Switch on WebMedia (requires Internet connection). See the online guide for more
information
Standby
Bring up the main menu of the active source
Pause and stop playback
Switch on the TV*1
Select channels and enter information in on-screen menus
Step through channels
Move backwards through menus and the Beo4 list. Long press to exit menus
completely
Beo4 operation
Your television can be operated with the Beo4 with navigation button as
described in this Getting Started and the online guide, available on www.
bang-olufsen.com/guides.
1*Beo4 buttons
2*LIST
Digital Text
MODE settings
Some buttons can be recongured during the setup process. See the online guide for more information.
NOTE! For general information about remote control operation, see the guide enclosed with your remote control.
In the Beo4 LIST, you nd many of the buttons found under the button on Beo6.
Some countries and CA modules require activation of Digital Text. Consequently, some differences apply for Beo4.
When no menu is shown on the screen, you must press MENU before a coloured button. See the online guide for
more information.
Check that your Beo4 remote control is in MODE1. See your Beo4 online guide.
Switch on teletext
Display extra “buttons” for functions or sources in the Beo4 display. Use or to
step in the list*2
TV
PLAY
TV
DTV
0 – 9
STOP
MENU
BACK
TEXT
LIST
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STOP
PLAY
BACK
Living Room
TV V.MEM RADIO
DTV N.MUSIC N.RADIO
PC DVD CD
Daily use
Light grey buttons indicate that you have to press a text in the display. Dark grey buttons indicate that you have to
press a hard button.
Press the wheel next to the colour to activate a coloured button.
Indicates the actual zone on Beo6 as it was named during the setup process.
Depending on the activated source, different soft buttons appear on the screen. Touch the screen to activate the
function.
3*About buttons
4*Coloured buttons
Actual zone
Soft buttons on Beo6
Start playback of built-in or connected equipment
Step through channels
Navigation button left, right, up and down. Move in menus by pressing the
button in the direction you need
Standby
Pause and stop playback
Soft button, touch screen to select*3
Switch on a source or select a function
Centre button is used for selecting and accepting
Turn to adjust volume
To mute, turn quickly counter-clockwise
Bring up Scene buttons, such as Zones or Speaker
Press again to return
Select colour specic functions*4
Press volume wheel next to the colour
Bring up digits to select channel or enter data
Press again to return
Back up through Beo6 displays
Move backwards through menus. Long press to exit menus completely
Beo6 operation
You can also operate your television with a Beo6 remote control.
When Beo6 operation is different from Beo4 operation, it is described
separately.
PLAY
STOP
TV
BACK
+
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Navigate in menus and select settings using your remote control. Pressing MENU
brings up the menu for the selected source.
Select source and select settings.
Display and menus
How to navigate in menus
Information
Getting Started and guide
Main menu
This Getting Started and the online guide are primarily described with Beo4 remote control operation.
You can always bring up the main menu including a menu overlay of the active source if you press MENU.
Some menus take up more space than available
on the television screen. This is indicated by half a
menu item at the bottom or top of the screen. To
easily step from the top of a list to the bottom,
use the navigation button up.
Step between menu pages
Step in pages Scroll through menu items
A solid line indicates
that selection must
be made using the
centre button
A gradient line
indicates that you can
edit settings using the
navigation button left
and right
When a menu is on the screen, you can move
between menu options, reveal settings or enter
data.
Navigate in menus
Highlight menu
/change setting
Enter data Bring up sub-
menu/store
setting
Select option Move
backwards
through
menus
or
Press and hold
to exit menus
Show menuSwitch on TV
CHANNEL LIST
CNN 1
TV 2 NEWS 2
DISCOVER 3
CWNBC 4
BBCWORLD 5
… 6
… 7
SUPER CH 8
… 9
CRIME TV 10
CINEMA 11
Wednesday 09 November, 2011
PIN CODE
PIN CODE OFF
NEW PIN CODE
Wednesday 09 November, 2011
BACK BACK
TV MENU
0–9
8
Example of channel list.

Daily use
You can bring up help texts with explanations of
features and functions when available in menus
and submenus.
General features and functions are also explained
in the NICE TO KNOW menu.*1
Bring up help texts
Help texts
1*NICE TO KNOW menu
In the SETUP menu, you can show/hide help texts using the blue button. For some languages, help texts are only
available in English.
Access the menu from the SETUP menu. You can read about basic features and functions. When your television
receives software updates (requires Internet connection), new features and functions will be explained here.
Show/hide help textsBring up main menu Select optionBring up the SETUP
menu
You can select a source just by pressing the
dedicated button on the remote control, or you
can select a source via the menu.
Select source
Select sourceBring up main menu Select SOURCE LIST
The standby indicator is solid green shortly and the TV is ready to be used. To reduce
start up time, see the online guide regarding power settings.
The TV is in standby but leave it connected to the mains supply due to software
downloads.
The TV has been disconnected from the mains supply and you must enter the pin
code. See the online guide for more information on the pin code system, available on
www.bang-olufsen.com/guides.
Do not disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Could be due to new software being
activated or too many failed pin code attempts.
The TV is in standby and you can disconnect it from the mains supply if you want.
However, this activates the pin code system.
Green
Solid red
Slowly flashing red
Quickly flashing red
Off
The standby indicator on the system will provide
you with information about the television state.
Standby indicator
MENU
MENU
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Watch television
Watch analogue and digital terrestrial, cable and satellite
channels depending on your tuner options. Make channel
groups, and turn the TV.
Switch on the TV
Select a channel
Bring up and use the menu overlay
Turn the TV
Use teletext
Information
If your TV is equipped with a motorised stand, you can turn it by
means of the remote control.
1*Coloured functions
Programme Guide and information
Radio
You can also activate coloured functions without pressing MENU rst if Digital Text/HbbTV is disabled.
For information about Programme Guide and information, see the online guide on www.bang-olufsen.
com/guides.
To access RADIO mode, radio stations need to be tuned in rst. See the online guide.
Operation
If available from your programme provider, you can bring up teletext
for the selected channel.
SOURCE LIST
SETUP
PROGRAMME GUIDE
CHANNEL LIST
INFORMATION
CHANNEL GROUPS
SUBTITLES LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
ACCESS CA MODULES
1
2
3
4
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TV function
Beo4/Beo6 button
Automatic Colour Management:
Upon pressing the standby button, an automatic colour
calibration on supported Bang& Olufsen plasma screens
may be initiated, with a sensor arm swinging out from the
television frame. Automatic Colour Management
automatically compensates for colour changes on the
screen for every 100 hours of use approximately. Do not
switch off the television or disconnect it from the mains
during the calibration.

Daily use
Press
Press to bring up
STAND
Turn TV Select position
NOTE! To use the motorised stand function, you
have to calibrate the stand rst, see the online
guide. To preset positions for the TV to turn to,
see the online guide.
Press*2
or
Select Select channel
or
Select previous channel (Beo6: Press Previous)
Press Activate the desired function*1
or
Bring up SOURCE LIST Select TV
or
Press
Enter page numberMove to PAGE and stepStep up or down in
pages
Short press to go to previous page.
Long press to exit teletext
Press repeatedly to
change screen mode
or or
2*Stand When you press LIST it is also possible to turn the TV without pressing the
centre button rst.
BACK
MENUTV
0–9 0
1–9
0–9
LIST 0–9
MENU
TEXT
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Watch 3D television
Activate 3D or 2D TV
To watch lms or other programmes suited for 3D,
you must activate the 3D function and put on the
activated 3D glasses that are available from your
retailer. Switch to 2D mode again to watch TV
that is not suited for 3D, for example, the news.
You can enhance the experience of watching television with 3D technology, for
example, when you want to watch movies, sports or nature films.
Viewing conditions
Place yourself in front of the screen, a little closer
than when you normally watch 2D TV, and use
the 3D glasses. The recommended distance
between your viewing position and the screen
depends on the size of the screen and the picture
resolution. If you move too far to the left or right
of the centre of the screen, or if you move too far
up or down, the quality of 3D TV decreases.
Bring up the PICTURE
menu and select 3D
DISPL AY
Bring up the main
menu and select
SETUP
Select 3D or 2D Accept and watch 3D or 2D
respectively, or select mode
If automatic 3D signalling is available, the TV automatically switches to 3D
when you select 3D and to 2D when you select 2D. If automatic 3D signalling
is not available, a menu for 3D or 2D mode selection appears on the screen.
See the next page for information about modes.
Important
You will get the best 3D
experience if you darken
the room, for example,
switch off the lights and
draw the curtains.
Especially lights behind
and around the screen
can cause an irritating
effect. We recommend
not to watch 3D TV in
direct sunlight or bright
surroundings.
Television screens and projectors
Dual screen
Subtitles
Not all connected television screens and projectors support 3D technology. If a television screen or a
projector connected to the system does not support 3D, 3D in the 3D DISPLAY menu is greyed out.
If two sources are brought up on the screen at the same time or if teletext is brought up on one side
and a source on the other, the system will always display a 2D mode.
Subtitles may not always be supported.
3D/2D
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Daily use
Converts side-by-side 3D
signal into full screen 3D
representation by scaling
two pictures horizontally
Converts top/bottom 3D
signal into full screen 3D
representation by scaling
two pictures vertically
SIDE BY SIDE 3D TOP/BOTTOM 3D
Converts side-by-side 3D
signal into full screen 2D
representation by scaling
one picture horizontally
Converts top/bottom 3D
signal into full screen 2D
representation by scaling
one picture vertically
Shows an ordinary 2D
TV picture without any
conversion.
STANDARD 2D SIDE BY SIDE 2D TOP/BOTTOM 2D
3D modes
Select the 3D mode that matches the signal sent
out by the programme provider.
2D modes
Select the 2D mode that matches the signal sent
out by the programme provider.
Automatic change of mode
If automatic 3D signalling is no longer available,
the TV automatically switches to the last used
mode for the current source. At channel and
source change, the TV switches to STANDARD 2D.
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1*Beo4 LIST
Storage devices
Access HOMEMEDIA source
Supported format
Bring up H.MEDIA in the Beo4 LIST. If you do not have the button, you can dedicate another button to
HomeMedia in the SETUP menu.
You can connect, for example, USB devices and hard disks connected via USB or Ethernet.
You can bring up the main menu, select SOURCE LIST, highlight HOMEMEDIA, and press the centre
button to activate HomeMedia.
Supported formats are listed on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides.
HomeMedia
You can play music and video files and browse photos stored either on a storage
device or product connected via a DLNA/UPnP enabled media server. For more
information about connections and functions, see the online guide available on
www.bang-olufsen.com/guides.
Browse photos
Listen to music
Use HomeMedia
Bring up H.MEDIA in your Beo4 display*1
Select storage
device with music
Select storage
device with photos
Step between
previous and next
photo
Browse les and
folders and press
to start slideshow
Browse in les or
step in tracks.
Select a music le
to start playback
Pause Resume playback Back up through
menus or hold to
return to the media
browser main menu
Select the folder with the music you wish to listen
to.
Select the folder with the photos you wish to
watch.
When you connect a storage device to your
system, it detects the source automatically and
asks if you want to browse the content.
You can also access the HOMEMEDIA menu via
the SETUP menu.
Play back video les
Select storage
device with video
les
Step minute by minute. Press and hold
to cue. Press again to change speed
Browse les and
folders and press
to open
Select the folder with the video les you wish to
watch
Information
Pause
Resume playback
STOP PLAY BACK
H.MEDIA
STOP
PLAY
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Daily use
Change picture and sound settings
While you watch television, you can adjust the sound and picture settings. See the
online guide on www.bang-olufsen.com/guides for more information about these
settings.
Select picture format
In the SOURCE LIST SETUP menu, you can, for
each source, set up a picture format to be used
each time you activate this source. You can also
select a different picture format temporarily.
On Beo6, select between available
picture formats, for example Auto
Select picture modes
You can activate different picture modes to use for
different types of programmes. When you select a
picture mode for a source, it is only saved until
you switch off the television or switch to a
different source.
In the SOURCE LIST SETUP menu, you can, for
each source, set up a picture mode to be used
each time you activate this source.
Select sound modes
The television has several sound modes optimised
for different types of programmes.
In the SOURCE LIST SETUP menu, you can, for
each source, set up a sound mode to be used
each time you activate this source.
Bring up sound modes on the
television screen and select mode.
If you remember the number of the
mode you want, press 1-9 after
SOUND
Bring up picture modes on the
television screen and select mode.
If you remember the number of the
mode you want, press 1-3 after
PICTURE
On Beo6, select between available
picture modes, for example, Movie
On Beo6, select between available
sound modes, for example Speech
Bring up picture formats on the
television screen and select format.
If you remember the number of the
format you want, press 1-6 after
FORMAT
Step
between
formats
Move the
picture, if
possible
Step between modes
Step between modes
Sound, picture and format When you press LIST it is also possible to select sound mode, picture mode or picture format without
pressing the centre button rst.
Speech
Picture…
LIST SOUND
LIST PICTURE
1–9
1–3
P.Format
LIST FORMAT 1–6
Sound …
Movie
Picture… Auto
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16

Installation and setting up
18 Set up your system
19 Cleaning
20 Connection panel
Contents – Installation and setting up 17

Set up your system
Important
If you have connected a projector, you must switch off the system after rst-
time setup and then switch it on again for your settings to take effect.
To prevent a permanent after-image to remain on the screen, minor picture
movements can be experienced from time to time.
Projector
Picture movements
Follow the guidelines for placement and connection described on this and the
following pages.
Mount the prole cover
NOTE! Do not allow still pictures, such as logos,
video games, computer images, and images
displayed in 4:3 format, to be displayed on the
screen for an extended period of time. This can
cause a permanent after-image to remain on the
screen.
Mount the enclosed prole cover on the front of
the system.
– Insert the hooks on the prole cover in the two
holes on the system as illustrated and press the
bottom of the cover towards the system until
you hear a click.
– To release the cover again, turn the system
upside down, press down the two snap locks as
illustrated and take off the cover by pulling the
side closest to the snap locks.
A
B
B
A
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Installation and setting up
Your system can stand alone or you can mount it
on the enclosed wall brackets, see the enclosed
guide for the wall brackets.
It is also possible to mount the system on the
enclosed 19” rack mounts in different positions.
See the enclosed rack guide.
Maintenance
Cabinet and controls
Never alcohol
Regular maintenance, such as cleaning, is the responsibility of the user.
Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. To remove stains or dirt, use a soft, damp cloth and a solution of water
and mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid.
Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any parts of the system.
Cleaning
When the system is switched on for the rst time, follow the on-screen instructions
to perform a rst-time setup.
Wall brackets and racks
Ventilation
To ensure proper ventilation, allow enough space
around the screen and system. At overheating
(ashing standby indicator and an on-screen
warning), switch the TV to standby, not off, in
order for the TV to cool down. You cannot
operate the TV during this time.
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Connection panel
Any equipment you connect to the connection panel must be registered in the
SOURCE LIST SETUP menu.
Information
Connect the ~socket on the connection panel of your system to the wall
outlet. The system is in standby mode and ready to be used.
The supplied plug and mains cord are specially designed for the product. Do
not change the plug, and if the mains cord is damaged, you must buy a new
one from your Bang& Olufsen retailer.
~ –Mains supply
Connection to the mains supply.
PL1–6 (Power Link)
For connection of external speakers in a surround
sound setup. See the online guide for more
information. Depending on the television screen,
a PLsocket, for example PL6, can also be used for
connection of a television screen’s build in centre
speaker.
MONITOR CONTROL
For connection of a Bang& Olufsen television
screen.
PUC1–3 A+B
For IR control signals to external equipment
connected to an HDMIIN, HDMIOUT or AV IN
socket. Allows you to control non-Bang& Olufsen
equipment with your Bang& Olufsen remote
control.
CTRL(1–2)
For future use.
EXT.IR
For connection of a secondary external IR-receiver.
HDMIIN (1–5)
The High Denition Multimedia Interface allows
you to connect many different video sources, such
as set-top boxes, multimedia players, Blu-ray
players, or a PC.
AVIN
For connection of analogue video equipment.
S/P-DIFIN
Digital audio input socket, for example, a PC.
USB ()
For connection of a USB device to browse digital
photos, video or music les.
Ethernet*1
For connection to the Internet. For software
updates, access to WebMedia and PUC
downloads.
1*Make sure the cable connection between the
product and the router does not exit the building
to avoid contact with high voltage.
Mains cord and plug
CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3
PUC 3 A+B PL 1 PL 2 PL 3
EXT IR PUC 1
A+B
CTRL 4
PUC 2
A+B
CTRL 5
NOT
USED
PL 4 PL 5
1 2 3 45
HDMI IN
AV
IN
S/P-DIF
IN
5V
0,5A
12V=1.0A
STAND
COMMON INTERFACE
CHIPSIDE
CHIPSIDE
5V=50mA
AERIAL
14/18V=0.4A
SATELLITE
HDMI
OUT
MONITOR
CONTROL
IR/AUTO
CONTRAST
PL 6
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