Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 User manual

BeoLab 5
Guide
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
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this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
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Contents
This Guide describes how to set up a
pair of BeoLab 5 loudspeakers and
prepare them for use. The Guide
provides useful information when
you set up the loudspeakers for the
first time, and later, if you have to
move or rearrange your setup.
For a description of the Beo4 remote
control (optional accessory), please
refer to the Guide enclosed with the
Beo4 remote control – or to the
Guides for your Bang & Olufsen
audio or video system.
Follow the instructions in this Guide
carefully.
Daily use, 4
Find information about how to use BeoLab 5, about the built-in loudspeaker
protection system, and how to clean BeoLab 5.
Set up BeoLab 5, 6
Important information to consider before setting up BeoLab 5.
Connect cables, 8
Find information about the sockets, and how to connect BeoLab 5 to your audio or
video system.
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11
Find out how to select an Option setting suitable to your particular setup, and
how to change the LINE input level setting.
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12
Read about the unique Adaptive Bass Control system, and how to calibrate BeoLab 5
to your particular room.
Use the PIN code system, 14
Find out about the PIN code system.
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
An overview of the indicator lights and the sound signals.
Index, 18
Find the specific subject you want to know more about.
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4Daily use
When you have finished setting up
the loudspeaker as described on the
following pages, connect the entire
audio or video system to the mains.
The loudspeaker is designed to be
left in standby when not in use – so
do not switch off the power.
The Adaptive Bass Control system ensures
that the bass level suits the placement of
the loudspeaker. Therefore, if you move
the loudspeaker to a new position, you
must perform a new calibration, as
explained in Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room
(pp. 12–13).
Switching on and off
When you switch on your Bang & Olufsen
system, the loudspeaker switches on
simultaneously. The indicator light shines
green*, indicating that the loudspeaker is
switched on.
When you switch off your Bang & Olufsen
system, the indicator light switches to red,
indicating that the loudspeaker is not in use.
If the loudspeaker is connected to a non-Bang &
Olufsen system, refer to the next page for
information about switching on and off, turning
the volume up and down, shifting the sound
balance, and presetting the volume level.
Loudspeaker protection
The loudspeaker is equipped with a thermal
protection system which prevents the units
from overheating. Should an error occur, the
system automatically switches the loudspeaker
to standby – and the indicator light flashes
red.
To restore the situation:
> Disconnect the loudspeaker from the mains.
> Allow the system time to reset (approx. 3–5
minutes).
> Reconnect the loudspeaker to the mains again.
Should the problem persist, contact your Bang &
Olufsen retailer.
Do not touch the two speaker domes. When
cleaning is required, use the enclosed brush only!
Cleaning
Clean the loudspeaker surfaces using a soft,
lint-free cloth which you have wrung firmly in
lukewarm water.
Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean the two
domes. However, the front speaker cloth may
be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner with a
brush nozzle, and set to the lowest suction
level.
Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean
any parts of the loudspeaker.
Indicator light
*NOTE! If the Adaptive Bass Control system has
not yet been calibrated, the indicator light slowly
flashes green. The calibration is explained in Adapt
BeoLab 5 to your room (pp. 12–13). If the
loudspeaker has been locked by the PIN code
system, the indicator light shines intermittently red
and green. The PIN code system is explained in
Use the PIN code system (p. 14).

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Use BeoLab 5 with a non-Bang &
Olufsen system
The loudspeakers must be connected as
explained on page 10, and the Option number
set to 1 or 4, as explained on page 11.
Operate your non-Bang & Olufsen system as you
normally would. However, you will have to use a
Beo4 remote control (optional accessory) to do the
following:
– Switch the loudspeakers on and off;
– Turn the volume level up or down;
– Adjust the left–right sound balance (when you
switch on the loudspeakers, the balance is
always neutral);
– Store and reset sound levels;
– Use the PIN code system;
– Change Option setting and LINE input level.
Although BASS, TREBLE, LOUDNSS are available in
the Beo4 display you cannot adjust these levels
using Beo4. We recommend that you keep any
tone control settings neutral.
For specific information about the Beo4 remote
control, please refer to its enclosed Guide.
Option 1 Option 4
If BeoLab 5 is programmed to Option 1
To switch BeoLab 5 on/off…
> Press RADIO to switch on.
> Press • to switch off.
To turn the volume level up/down…
> Press
∧ to turn the volume up.
> Press
∨ to turn the volume down.
To reset the sound level…
> Press LIST until RESET* is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to reset sound level.
To shift the left–right sound balance…
> Press
ss to shift the sound towards the left, and
press
tt to shift the sound towards the right.
To store a new start up sound level…
> Press ∧∨ until you reach your preferred start
up sound level.
> Press LIST until A.SETUP* is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to accept.
> Press LIST until S.STORE is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to store the new start up level.
If BeoLab 5 is programmed to Option 4
To switch BeoLab 5 on/off…
> Press LIST until LINK* is shown in the Beo4
display, and then RADIO to switch on.
> Press • to switch off.
To turn the volume level up/down…
> Press
∧ to turn the volume up.
> Press
∨ to turn the volume down.
To reset the sound level…
> Press LIST until RESET* is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to reset sound level.
To shift the left–right sound balance…
> Press
ss to shift the sound towards the left,
press
tt to shift the sound towards the right.
To store a new start up sound level…
> Press ∧∨ until you reach your preferred start
up sound level.
> Press LIST until A.SETUP* is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to accept.
> Press LIST until S.STORE is shown in the Beo4
display.
> Press GO to store the new start up level.
*Must be added to the Beo4 LIST-function. To do
so, refer to the Beo4 Guide.
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6Setting up BeoLab 5
We recommend that you follow this
procedure:
– Disconnect your audio or video system from
the mains;
– Make all the connections as described in
Cable connections (pp. 8–10);
– Connect the loudspeakers to the mains;
– If necessary, program the loudspeakers to
your audio or video system, as described in
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system (p. 11);
– Let the loudspeakers perform the Adaptive
Bass Control calibration, as described in
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room (pp. 12–13);
– If you wish to activate the PIN code system,
you may now do so. This is explained in
Use the PIN code system (pp. 14–16);
– Connect your audio or video system to the
mains again.
Cautions
– Do not attempt to open the loudspeaker. Leave
such operations to qualified service personnel!
– Make sure that the loudspeaker is placed and
connected in accordance with the instructions
in this Guide.
– Place the loudspeaker on the floor.
– Do not place any items on top of the
loudspeaker.
– Do not touch the two speaker domes! Use the
enclosed brush only when cleaning – please
refer to Cleaning BeoLab 5 (p. 4) for further
information.
– 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).
Before you start…
– If you connect the loudspeaker to a non-Bang &
Olufsen system, you will need a Beo4 remote
control (optional accessory), in order to be able
to operate the loudspeaker, e.g. switching on
and off, turning the volume level up or down,
etc.
– Volume levels are adjusted in the built-in
loudspeaker amplifiers, not in your audio or
video system, and we recommend that you keep
any tone control settings neutral.
– Remember that all loudspeakers in a setup must
be connected to the mains.
Warning
– Prolonged listening at a high volume level may
cause hearing damages!
Handling BeoLab 5: Due to its heavy weight, any
moving or lifting should always be done by two
persons. ‘Safe areas’ to hold when moving/lifting
the loudspeaker are indicated in the illustration.
Do not move the loudspeaker without lifting it
clear of the floor, as damage to the floor may
result!

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3
4
5
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9
10
11
8
6
1
Cover for socket panel: To get access to the
sockets and the RIGHT–LEFT switch, you will have
to remove the cover. To do so, pull out the bottom
edge of the cover, as illustrated above.
Cable cover: Place the mains lead and the signal
cables inside the enclosed cable cover, and then
use the special tool to seal the cover.
Cable clamp: For safety reasons the mains lead
must be secured to the loudspeaker. To do so,
place the cable cover with the cables behind the
clamp, and tighten the two screws.
The illustration to the left shows the placement
of different parts:
1Touch field
2Indicator light
3High frequency speaker dome – do not touch!
4Mid frequency speaker dome – do not touch!
5Receiver for Beo4 remote control signals
6Upper bass speaker unit
7Moving microphone for the Adaptive Bass
Control system
8Lower bass speaker unit
9Cover for socket panel
10 Base
11 Beo4 remote control (optional accessory)
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The loudspeaker can be connected to
Bang & Olufsen audio and video
systems as explained on page 9. It
may also be connected to
non-Bang & Olufsen systems as
explained on page 10.
Use the illustrations and the graphics
imprinted on the socket panel when
locating the sockets and the switch.
For specific information about the
sockets on your audio or video
system, please refer to the Guide
enclosed with the system.
To get access to the panel, remove the
cover on the rear of the loudspeaker as
explained on page 7.
Connect cables
Socket and switch panel
DIGITAL OUT
Phono socket/RCA socket used to forward the
digital signal from the first loudspeaker to the next
(SPDIF unbalanced).
Digital connections carry both the right and left
sound channels.
DIGITAL IN
Phono socket/RCA socket used for connection to a
system with a digital output (SPDIF unbalanced).
Digital connections carry both the right and left
sound channels.
~
Socket for connection to the mains supply.
RIGHT – LEFT
This switch sets the loudspeaker to play either the
right or the left sound channel. Set this switch to
RIGHT or LEFT respectively, when connecting the
loudspeaker using any of the sockets marked
POWER LINK, or the sockets marked DIGITAL.
When you connect the loudspeaker using the socket
marked LINE only, you may leave the switch in either
position.
POWER LINK
RIGHT
LEFT
LINE
'Syncr.'
2
1
DIGITAL
OUT IN
The ‘Syncr. connection’ is hidden beneath a small
cover. To get access, just pry the cover off.
POWER LINK 1 – 2
Sockets for connection to Bang & Olufsen audio or
video systems.
Power Link connections carry both the right and
left sound channels.
LINE
Phono socket/RCA socket for connection to
non-Bang & Olufsen audio or video systems.
The LINE signal must be a non-regulated line
signal (≤2 V RMS). If the LINE output level exceeds
2 V RMS, you must change the LINE input level on
each loudspeaker – as explained in Adapt
BeoLab 5 to your system (p. 11).
’Syncr. connection’
Socket for connection between two BeoLab 5
speakers in a setup. Used when connecting to
non-Bang & Olufsen systems only. The connection
ensures that both loudspeakers always play at the
same volume level.
Power Link cables may be run in two ways, as
illustrated here.

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POWER LINKPOWER LINK
DIGITALDIGITAL
OUT
IN
IN
POWER LINK POWER LINK
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
IN IN
OUT
For connections in other Bang & Olufsen digital
systems, please refer to the Guide enclosed with
those systems.
Connection to Bang & Olufsen
systems
The loudspeaker can be connected to all
Bang & Olufsen audio and video systems
equipped with Power Link sockets. It can also
be connected to Bang & Olufsen systems that
have a digital output socket.
Remember to set the switch marked RIGHT–LEFT
to the correct position on each loudspeaker!
POWER LINK connections
Use the enclosed Power Link cables to connect the
loudspeakers to your system. Power Link
connections may be run in two ways as explained
on page 8.
Longer cables are available from your Bang &
Olufsen retailer. However, you should not use
longer cables than necesassary.
IMPORTANT: Use fully mounted Power Link cables
only – not the very thin type! If the wrong type of
Power Link cables are used, the loudspeaker will
not play. If in doubt, ask your Bang & Olufsen
retailer.
DIGITAL connections
If your Bang & Olufsen system has a digital output
socket, we recommend that you connect the
loudspeakers directly to this socket as well. This
ensures optimal sound quality when playing digital
sources (CD’s). Use Bang & Olufsen approved
phono cables to connect the loudspeakers to your
system.
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10 >> Connect cables
Connection to non-Bang & Olufsen
systems
The loudspeaker may be connected to most
non-Bang & Olufsen audio or video systems
equipped with a non-regulated LINE level
output (volume levels are adjusted in the
built-in loudspeaker amplifiers, not in the
audio or video system).
The loudspeaker may also be connected to
most systems with a digital output socket
(SPDIF).
When connecting to non-Bang & Olufsen systems,
remember to change the ‘Option’ setting to either
1 or 4, as explained in ‘Adapt BeoLab 5 to your
system’ (p. 11).
LINE
LINE
'Sync.'
DIGITALDIGITAL
OUT
IN
IN
LINE connections
Use ordinary phono cables to connect each
loudspeaker directly to your system.
If the LINE output level exceeds 2 V RMS, you must
set each loudspeaker to accommodate a higher
input level (> 2 V RMS ≤4 V RMS), as explained in
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system (p. 11).
‘Syncr.’ connection
Connection between the two loudspeakers. The
connection ensures that both loudspeakers always
play at the same volume level.
Use a Bang & Olufsen approved cable with a
mini-jack plug in each end to connect the two
loudspeakers in a setup.
DIGITAL connections
If your system has a digital output socket, we
recommend that you connect the loudspeakers to
this socket as well. This ensures optimal sound
quality when playing digital sources.
Use Bang & Olufsen approved phono cables to
connect the loudspeakers to your system.
When using digital connections, remember to set
the switch marked RIGHT–LEFT to the correct
position on each loudspeaker!

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Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system
The loudspeaker is set to Option
number 0 from the factory.
Therefore, when you connect the
loudspeaker to a Bang & Olufsen
audio or video system, it is not
necessary to change the Option
setting. In this case, the loudspeakers
are controlled via the Bang & Olufsen
system.
However, when the loudspeaker is
connected to a non-Bang & Olufsen
system, you must change the Option
setting. In this case, the Beo4 remote
control signals are received and
processed by the loudspeakers. Two
different Option settings are available
– which to use depends on your
setup.
If the LINE output level of your
non-Bang & Olufsen system exceeds
2 V RMS, you must set the loudspeakers to
accommodate a higher input level
(> 2 V RMS ≤4 V RMS).
Option 0
Option 1
Option 4
Option 0 (factory setup): Used if connected to a
Bang & Olufsen audio (or video) system.
Option 1: Used if connected to a non-Bang &
Olufsen system. You may have a Bang & Olufsen
television in the same room, if you wish.
Option 4: Used if connected to a non-Bang &
Olufsen system – and you have an extra Bang &
Olufsen audio system in the same room.
A Beo4 remote control is used to change the
‘Option’ and the LINE input level setting.
To change the Option setting:
> While holding down the • button, press LIST.
> Let go of both buttons.
> Press LIST repeatedly until OPTION? is shown in
the Beo4 display.
> Press GO.
> Press LIST repeatedly until L.OPT is shown in the
Beo4 display.
> Key in the appropriate Option number (0, 1
or 4).
The indicator light switches off briefly, confirming
that the new Option number has been stored. To
ensure that all loudspeakers are programmed to
the correct number, repeat the procedure for each
loudspeaker separately.
To change the LINE input level setting:
> Press LIST repeatedly until SOUND* is shown in
the Beo4 display.
> Press GO.
> Key in the appropriate LINE input level number
(1if LINE input level < 2 V RMS; 2if LINE input
level > 2 V RMS ≤4 V RMS).
The indicator light switches off briefly, confirming
that the new LINE input level has been stored. To
ensure that all loudspeakers are set to the same
LINE input level, repeat the procedure for each
loudspeaker separately.
*Must be added to the Beo4 LIST-function. To do
so, refer to the Beo4 Guide.

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The Acoustic Lens Technology system
in BeoLab 5 ensures better balance
between sound in the high and mid
tone frequencies coming directly
from the loudspeaker, and sound
reflected by the room. The Acoustic
Lens Technology system also ensures
correct tonal balance in the whole
area in front of the loudspeaker.
The BeoLab 5 Adaptive Bass Control
system and the Acoustic Lens
Technology system ensures optimum
freedom in the placement of your
loudspeakers. Performing a
calibration of the Adaptive Bass
Control system ensures that the
loudspeaker is optimally suited to its
placement and the surroundings –
and therefore, gives the best possible
sound quality.
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room
Adaptive Bass Control calibration
Normally, when a loudspeaker is placed in a
corner, the bass level is boosted compared to
the bass level in a loudspeaker placed in a
more freestanding position.
With other speaker systems, you have to
consider this when placing them. With
BeoLab 5, the Adaptive Bass Control system
– when calibrated – filters out this change in
the bass level.
During the calibration, the loudspeaker
generates a series of sound signals and
measures the response from walls, the floor,
the ceiling, large objects and other surfaces in
the room. Based on these measurements, the
loudspeaker automatically calculates optimal
settings for the Adaptive Bass Control filter.
Important!
– Before you start the calibration, place the
loudspeaker where you want it to be.
– Do not calibrate more than one loudspeaker at a
time. Otherwise, the sound emitted from one
loudspeaker interferes with the measurements
done in the other, and vice versa.
– Consider the ‘normal status’ of the listening
room: Will the doors be closed…?
The windows…? Will the curtains be drawn…?
Will there be many people in the room…?
– If you, later on, decide to move the
loudspeakers, rearrange your room, carpet the
floor, etc., we recommend that you perform the
calibration for each loudspeaker once again.
– We recommend that you keep any tone control
settings neutral.
During the calibration make sure that no noise
interferes with the sounds emitted by the
loudspeaker. Such noise might, for example, be:
a running vacuum cleaner, ventilation or air
conditioning systems, motor sounds nearby, etc.
Up to a certain level, the loudspeaker will try to
compensate for this noise, but eventually, the
noise may cause the calibration to fail – indicated
by a slowly flashing red light. Should this happen,
you must restart the calibration – perhaps later on,
when the noise has stopped…
The ‘Adaptive Bass Control’ calibration ensures
that the bass level suits the placement of the
loudspeaker, and thus the surroundings.
When you switch the loudspeaker on for the first
time, the indicator light flashes slowly green* –
signalling that it has not yet been calibrated.
Acoustic Lens Technology –
manufactured under license
from Sausalito Audio Works.

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To calibrate BeoLab 5
Perform the calibration for each loudspeaker
in your setup separately. The calibration takes
a couple of minutes for each loudspeaker. You
cannot start the calibration if the loudspeaker
has been locked by the PIN code system*.
> Make sure that the loudspeaker is in standby,
and that the indicator light shines red. If
necessary, switch the loudspeaker to standby as
explained in ‘Daily use’ (pp. 4–5).
> Press and hold the touch field for more than
three seconds, then let go of the panel.
When the calibration begins, the indicator light
flashes green.
Once started, and during the calibration, the
following occurs:
– The microphone extends a little, and the speaker
generates a series of sound signals, starting with
very low bass tones.
– After a while the microphone extends a little
further, and the sound signals begin again.
– When the calibration is complete, the
microphone retracts and the loudspeaker
switches to standby. The indicator light shines
red. You may now proceed with the next
loudspeaker.
If the indicator light flashes red, an error has
occurred during the calibration. To solve this, do
the following:
> Press and hold the touch field for more than
one second, then let go of the field.
The loudspeaker will switch to standby, and the
indicator light shines red.
> Check for any source of noise which may have
interferred with the calibration, and wait until
the noise has stopped.
> Press and hold the touch field for more than
three seconds to start the calibration again.
Press and hold the touch field for more than three
seconds on the loudspeaker you wish to calibrate
(while you are pressing, the indicator light quickly
flashes red).
If you wish to cancel an ongoing calibration, press
the touch field again – or press EXIT on the Beo4
remote control.
For an overview of the indicator lights, refer to
page 17.
The moving microphone is used during the
calibration. Make sure that there is always free
space in front of the microphone.
*NOTE! If the loudspeaker is locked by the PIN
code system, the indicator light shines
intermittently red and green when you switch on.
Unlock the loudspeaker as explained in Use the
PIN code system (p. 14).

14 Use the PIN code system
The loudspeaker has a built-in PIN
code protection system. You decide
whether or not to activate it.
If you choose to activate the PIN
code system, and if the loudspeaker
is disconnected from the mains for
more than 15–30 minutes, it will
only play for a five minute period
upon reconnection – and then
automatically switch to standby. In
this case, you must key in your own
personally chosen PIN code with a
Beo4 remote control, to unlock the
loudspeaker.
PIN code system setup
For your own convenience we suggest that
you choose the same four-digit PIN code for
all your Bang & Olufsen products. However,
you cannot use the code ‘0000’, as this is
reserved for use when deactivating the PIN
code system.
To activate the PIN code system
You activate the PIN code system for each
loudspeaker in your setup separately.
While BeoLab 5 is in standby…
> Press
ss , ss , and STOP in quick succession on
the Beo4 remote control.
The indicator light shines intermittently red
(0.5 sec.) and green (1 sec.).
> Within 10 seconds, press the touch field on top
of the loudspeaker you wish to activate.
The loudspeaker confirms your selection with a
sound signal.
> Key in a four-digit PIN code of your own
choice*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to accept your four-digit code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
> To confirm your chosen code, key in the four-
digit code again*.
The loudspeaker again confirms each digit with
a sound signal.
> Press GO to store your four-digit code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
If the PIN code is accepted, the indicator light
shines red again – indicating that the loudspeaker
is in standby and ready for use.
If it is not accepted, the loudspeaker emits a
sound signal, and you will have to start over again
with the four-digit code.
Press the touch field on the loudspeaker you wish
to activate (while you are pressing the field, the
indicator light quickly flashes red).
If you wish to skip an ongoing activation, you can
do so by touching the touch field again (or
pressing EXIT on the Beo4 remote control).
We recommend that you disconnect your other
Bang & Olufsen products in the room from the
mains while setting-up the PIN code system. This
prevents them from, for example, switching on,
when you press the buttons on the Beo4 remote
control.
For an overview of the indicator lights and the
sound signals, refer to page 17.
*NOTE! If you make a mistake, press STOP and
then start digit entry over again.

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To change your PIN code
In order to change the PIN code, you must first
key in your previously chosen four-digit code, and
then key in a new code. However, you can only do
so five times within a three-hour time period!
While BeoLab 5 is in standby…
> Press
ss , ss , and STOP in quick succession on
the Beo4 remote control.
The indicator light shines intermittently red
(1 sec.) and green (0.5 sec.).
> Within 10 seconds, press the touch field on top
of the loudspeaker you wish to change the PIN
code for.
The loudspeaker confirms your selection with a
sound signal.
> Key in your previously chosen four-digit PIN
code*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to be able to enter your new four-digit
code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
> Key in a new four-digit code of your own
choice*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to accept your four-digit code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
> To confirm your new code, key in the new four-
digit code again*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to store your new four-digit code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
If the PIN code is accepted, the indicator light
shines red again – indicating that the loudspeaker
is in standby and ready for use.
If it is not accepted the loudspeaker emits a sound
signal, and you will have to start over again with
the four-digit code.
To deactivate the PIN code system
In order to deactivate the PIN code system you
must first key in your previously chosen four-digit
code, and then key in the ‘0000-code’, which
disables the function.
While BeoLab 5 is in standby…
> Press
ss , ss , and STOP in quick succession on
the Beo4 remote control.
The indicator light shines intermittently red
(1 sec.) and green (0.5 sec.).
> Within 10 seconds, press the touch field on top
of the loudspeaker you wish to deactivate.
The loudspeaker confirms your selection with a
sound signal.
> Key in a your previously chosen four-digit PIN
code*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to enter your four-digit code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
> Key in the digits 0 0 0 0 on the Beo4 remote
control*.
> Press GO to deactivate the PIN code system.
The indicator light shines red again – indicating
that the loudspeaker is in standby and ready for
use.
If it is not accepted the loudspeaker emits a sound
signal, and you will have to start over again with
the ‘0000 code’.
If you have forgotten your PIN code
You will need a five-digit master code in order to
unlock the loudspeaker. Please contact your
Bang & Olufsen retailer to get a master code from
Bang & Olufsen.
When unlocked via a master code the PIN code
system is deactivated!
While BeoLab 5 is in standby…
> Press and hold
ss on the Beo4 remote control
for three seconds to enable master code input.
The indicator light shines intermittently red
(1 sec.) and green (0.5 sec.).
> Within 10 seconds, press the touch field on top
of the loudspeaker you wish to activate.
The loudspeaker confirms your selection with a
sound signal.
> Key in the five-digit master code you received
from Bang & Olufsen*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
sound signal.
> Press GO to enter the five-digit master code.
The loudspeaker confirms this with a sound
signal.
If the master code is accepted, the indicator light
shines red again – indicating that the loudspeaker
is in standby and ready for use.
If it is not accepted the loudspeaker emits a sound
signal, and you will have to start over again with
the five-digit master code.

16 >> Use the PIN code system
If you have used the same four-digit PIN code for
all your Bang & Olufsen products, you can easily
unlock them in one step – just remember to place
yourself in a position so all units are able to
receive the Beo4 remote control signals.
The PIN code in ‘daily use’…
In daily use you will not notice the PIN code
system. However, if the loudspeaker has been
disconnected from the mains for more than
15–30 minutes (or if there has been a longer
power failure in your area) the activated PIN
code system will only allow the loudspeaker
to play for approximately five minutes before
it automatically switches to standby.
In this case, in order to unlock the
loudspeaker, you must key in your personally
chosen PIN code with a Beo4 remote control.
Should you enter a wrong PIN code, you only
have four more attempts to key in the correct
code, after which the loudspeaker is switched
off and cannot be switched on for three
hours! During these three hours the
loudspeaker must remain connected to the
mains power.
To unlock BeoLab 5
If the loudspeaker is locked by the PIN code
system the indicator light slowly flashes red and
green when you switch on.
While BeoLab 5 is playing…
> Key in your four-digit PIN code on the Beo4
remote control*.
The loudspeaker confirms each digit with a
‘beep’.
If the PIN code is accepted, the indicator light now
shines green – indicating that the loudspeaker has
been unlocked.
If the PIN code is not accepted, the loudspeaker
emits a sound signal, and you will have to start
over again with the four-digit code.
*If you make a mistake, press STOP and then start
digit entry over again.

17
In daily use, you will see that the
indicator light shines either red
(standby) or green (playing).
In different situations, you may see
other indications, such as a flashing
red or green light, and combinations
of these colours. When setting up
the PIN code system, you will also
hear sound signals from the
loudspeaker.
These instances are explained in the
relevant chapters throughout this
Guide, but to give you an overview,
all instances are explained on this
page. In the overview, you will find
page references to relevant chapters.
Indicator lights and sound signals
Shines RED…
Shines GREEN…
Flashes intermittently RED/OFF
(1 sec./1 sec.)…
Flashes RED (very quickly)…
Flashes intermittently GREEN/OFF
(1 sec./1 sec.)…
Flashes intermittently RED/OFF
(0.5 sec./0.5 sec.)…
Flashes intermittently GREEN/OFF
(2 sec/0.5 sec.)…
Flashes intermittently RED/GREEN
(0.5 sec./1 sec.)…
Flashes intermittently RED/GREEN
(1 sec./0.5 sec.)…
Flashes intermittently RED/GREEN
(1 sec./1 sec.)…
Switches briefly OFF, and then shines red
again…
Indicator light: Loudspeaker status:
The loudspeaker is in standby (p. 4).
The loudspeaker is on (p. 4).
Internal loudspeaker error (p. 4).
You are pressing the touch field.
Adaptive Bass Control calibration in progress
(pp. 12–13).
An error occurred during Adaptive Bass Control
calibration (pp. 12–13).
Adaptive Bass Control calibration has not yet been
performed (pp. 12–13).
Activation of the PIN code system in progress
(p. 14).
Indicates either:
– Deactivation of the PIN code system in progress
(p. 15);
– Changing of the PIN code in progress (p. 15);
– Input of a master code in progress (page 15).
The loudspeaker has been locked by the PIN code
system (p. 16).
Option setting has been accepted (p. 11).
Emits a brief sound (‘ding’)…
Emits a double-sound (‘dong-ding’)…
Emits a series of sounds (‘ding-dong, ding-
dong, ding-dong’)…
Sound signal: Loudspeaker status:
Indicates one of these two instances related to the
PIN code system (pp. 14–15):
– The loudspeaker has been selected;
– Digit entry.
PIN or master code has been accepted
(pp. 14–15).
PIN code has not been accepted (pp. 14–15).

18 Index
Acoustic Lens Technology
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13
Adaptive Bass Control
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13
Daily use, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
Audio or video system
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11
Connection to Bang & Olufsen systems, 9
Connection to non-Bang & Olufsen systems, 10
Daily use, 4–5
Use the PIN code system, 14–16
Beo4 remote control
Daily use, 4–5
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11
Use the PIN code system, 14–16
Cables and connections
Connection to Bang & Olufsen systems, 9
Connection to non-Bang & Olufsen systems, 10
Setting up BeoLab 5, 6–7
Sockets and switch panel, 8
Calibration
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13
Daily use, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
Cleaning
Cleaning, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11
Daily use, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
Setting up BeoLab 5, 7
Use the PIN code system, 14–16
Loudspeaker protection
Cleaning BeoLab 5, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
Loudspeaker protection, 4
Maintenance
Cleaning, 4
Option settings
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your system, 11
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
Use BeoLab 5 with a non-Bang & Olufsen
system, 5
PIN code
Daily use, 4
Indicator lights and sound signals, 17
PIN code system setup, 14–15
The PIN code in ‘daily use’, 16
Placement
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room, 12–13
Setting up BeoLab 5, 7

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