Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 User manual

Beosound A5
User Guide
Betjeningsvejledning
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Mode d’emploi
Guida utente
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用户指南
使用者指南

GETTING STARTED
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Take your new Beosound A5 out of the box and plug in
the cable.
The battery is already charged, but the speaker is in
storage mode to preserve it. When you plug in the cable,
Beosound A5 wakes up and is ready to be set up.
Start listening right away and download the Bang &
Olufsen app to explore the full features and functions.
ENGLISH
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DOWNLOAD THE BANG & OLUFSEN APP
Get the complete experience when you download the
Bang & Olufsen app.
Set up your new Beosound A5 and make it your own.
Update to the newest functions, find the perfect level with
precision volume control, and tailor the sound to your
taste with Beosonic Sound Modes.
You can also dive into deep features like the beta tester
community and get remote support if you need help.
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Connect to Wi-Fi
The easiest way to connect your Beosound A5 to Wi-Fi
is via the Bang & Olufsen app. Simply download the app
and follow the instructions on screen. You’ll be set up in a
matter of minutes.
If you don’t wish to use the app, you can still connect via
the Wi-Fi settings on your device (if you’re on iPhone or
iPad) or via the Google Home app.
Playing your content
Start playing from the source of your choice and select
Beosound A5 as the speaker to listen on. The following
streaming features are available when connected to Wi-Fi:
- AirPlay 2
- Chromecast built-in
- Spotify Connect
- Tidal Connect
- QPlay
- DLNA
- Deezer (via the Bang & Olufsen app)
- B&O Radio (via the Bang & Olufsen app)
On Wi-Fi, you can enjoy the highest sound quality without
interruptions – even if you get a call or your device
disconnects. You can also connect several speakers
in a multiroom experience (see “Multiroom” for more
information).
Additionally, you can stream via Bluetooth. See
“Bluetooth” for more information.
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DAILY USE
Use the buttons on the top of Beosound A5 to quickly
access essential functions:
Symbol Function
Press to switch the speaker on.
Press and hold for two seconds to switch it
o.
Press and hold for two seconds to pair to
Bluetooth devices. See “Bluetooth” for more
information.
- + Press to turn volume up or down.
Press to play or pause content.
Press and hold for two seconds to join
a Beolink Multiroom experience. See
“Multiroom” for more information.
Press to skip songs or stations.
, , , Four Favourite Buttons provide one-touch
access to radio stations or playlists. See
“Favourites” for more information.
Other features on the Beosound A5 top panel are:
A Indicator light, showing product status. See
“Status indicator light” for more information.
B Qi charger. See “Qi charging” for more
information.
C Built-in microphones (3).
Bluetooth
A network connection is required to use the complete
features of Beosound A5, but you can listen anywhere
with Bluetooth.
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To pair a new device, press and hold the Bluetooth button
for two seconds. When the light starts pulsing blue,
go to the Bluetooth settings on your device and select
Beosound A5.
To connect to the last used Bluetooth device, press the
Bluetooth button shortly.
Favourites
Get instant access to your favourite content with the four
Favourite Buttons. A single press will have you listening
right away.
The buttons come pre-populated with the most popular
radio stations in your area and can easily be configured
to whatever you want: Other stations via B&O Radio or
playlists via Spotify Connect and Deezer.
To save a favourite, start playing either radio or a playlist
on your device. Then press and hold the selected
Favourite Button for two seconds. A sound will play to
confirm your choice is saved.
Once saved, a short press on the Favourite Button will
start playing your favourite content immediately.
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MULTIROOM
Make the whole house come together in song. Beosound
A5 can connect to other speakers in a multiroom system
and let multiple speakers across your home play the same
content at the same time. You can enjoy multiroom in
several dierent ways:
Beolink Multiroom
Beolink is Bang & Olufsen’s own multiroom system. It can
distribute anything playing on your Beosound A5 to other
Bang & Olufsen speakers and televisions on the same
network.
To use Beolink Multiroom, start playing on one speaker
and then press and hold [ ] on another speaker (for two
seconds) to join it – all without a smartphone. You can also
use the Bang & Olufsen app to see which products are
playing and add more to the ongoing experience without
walking to them.
Note: To use Beolink Multiroom and AirPlay together, first
open the Bang & Olufsen app and go to Product settings
-> Beolink Multiroom -> Enable AirPlay.
Note: Beolink Multiroom can’t be used together with
Chromecast built-in.
Apple AirPlay
To create a multiroom experience with AirPlay, select
multiple speakers from the sound output menu on your
Apple device. Beosound A5 can also play together with
speakers from other brands that support AirPlay 2.
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Chromecast built-in
When casting content to your speakers via Chromecast,
you can use the Google Home app on your smartphone to
group speakers to play together. In the app, select Media
and choose the speakers to add to the experience.
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CUSTOMISE YOUR SOUND
Adjust the sound and get the most of your Beosound A5
in the Bang & Olufsen app.
Sound Modes
With Sound Modes, you can curate the sound to your taste
and occasion. Choose between the included Sound Modes
or create your own with Beosonic.
Custom Sound Modes can be saved for later from
Beosonic and activated with one touch. When you save
a sound mode, it remembers both Beosonic and sound
direction settings.
To reorder or delete Sound Modes, press [ ] next to the
Sound mode buttons.
Beosonic
Press [ ] to tailor the sound with Beosonic.
Move the dot to find your preferred overall
sound. Spread or pinch with two fingers to
change the immersiveness.
Sound Directivity
Choose between two dierent directivity
modes, depending on the situation:
Front directs the sound to listeners in
front of the speaker. This is ideal when the
speaker is placed against a wall.
Omni creates an even sound field around the
speaker, perfect for the park or a picnic with
listeners all over.
RoomSense
With Beosound A5 you can use RoomSense, Bang &
Olufsen’s proprietary room compensation. It optimises the
sound to the speaker’s placement in the room.
Activate RoomSense in the Bang & Olufsen app under
Sound Settings. The microphones in Beosound A5 must
be switched on while RoomSense is being performed.
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STEREO PAIRING
Connect two Beosound A5s as a pair for a full and flexible
stereo experience. Stereo pairing is available when both
speakers have been set up in the Bang & Olufsen app with
the same account and are connected to the same network.
Stereo pair with the Bang & Olufsen app
In the app, select your speaker, then Sound settings ->
Create stereo pair. Then choose the other speaker for your
stereo pair.
Separating a pair
To separate a pair and use the speakers individually, you
can press and hold [ ] buttons at the same time for two
seconds on either speaker, or go to Sound settings in the
Bang & Olufsen app.
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BATTERY LIFE AND CHARGING
With the built-in battery, Beosound A5 can play more than
12 hours at typical listening levels and up to 4 hours at
maximum volume.
When Beosound A5 is not connected to power, the light
next to the charging port will briefly show the remaining
battery life when you switch it on:
Colour Pattern Meaning
Green Solid More than 40 % of battery life
remaining.
Amber Solid Less than 40 % of battery life
remaining.
Red Solid Less than 10 % of battery life
remaining.
Flashing Less than 1 % of battery life
remaining. The speaker will switch
o unless connected to power.
At 10 % and 1 % you will also hear a notification sound.
Charge Beosound A5 with the included USB-C power
adaptor. Connect it to the charging port at the back of the
speaker. The light next to the charging port will indicate
charging status:
Colour Pattern Meaning
Amber Pulsing
slowly Charging.
Green Solid Fully charged. The light will turn
o after five minutes.
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Sleep and storage
With a fully charged battery, Beosound A5 can stay
in sleep mode for up to 10 days before needing to be
charged again. During this time, it will instantly wake up at
the press of the power button.
If you plan on not using your Beosound A5 for a long time,
you can activate storage mode to preserve battery. When
the speaker is switched on, press and hold the power
button for eight seconds. You will hear another sound to
confirm storage mode.
Note: To switch the speaker back on from storage mode,
you must connect it to power with a cable.
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QI CHARGING
You can charge smartphones and other Qi-compatible
devices on top of your Beosound A5. Place your device in
or on the dotted circle to start charging.
The light indicator will show the charging status of the
device:
Colour Pattern Meaning
Amber Pulsing
slowly Charging.
Green Solid Fully charged.
Red Flashing Error, e.g. foreign objects detected
on the pad. Remove the device
and possible obstructions, then try
again.
Note: Charging other devices while Beosound A5 is not
plugged in will shorten battery playtime. You can turn o
the Qi charging feature in the Bang & Olufsen app.
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STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT
The light indicator is located on the top of Beosound A5,
next to the power button, and shows the status of the
speaker:
Colour Pattern Meaning
White Solid The speaker is on and connected to
a network and/or a Bluetooth device.
Pulsing
slowly Paused, press play to resume playback.
Flashing Starting up.
Blue Solid Bluetooth device connected
successfully.
Pulsing Open for Bluetooth pairing.
Amber Solid Not connected to network or
Bluetooth.
Flashing Ready to connect to Wi-Fi.
Pulsing
slowly Device charging on the Qi charger.
Green Solid Device on the Qi charger is fully
charged.
Pulsing
slowly Software updating – wait until light turns solid white again.
Red Flashing Temporary error (e.g. overheating
or Qi charging error).
Solid Static error – contact support for
assistance. You can also reach
support through the Bang &
Olufsen app.
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MICROPHONE
Beosound A5 has built-in microphones that are used by
RoomSense for optimising the sound of the speaker to its
placement.
If you wish to disconnect the microphones, move the
slider switch [ ] next to the charging port to the leftmost
position (switch will show orange). RoomSense can’t be
set up when the microphones are disconnected.
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RESET BEOSOUND A5
Wi-Fi setup mode
To disconnect Beosound A5 from the current Wi-Fi
network and connect it to a new one, press and hold [ ]
buttons at the same time for two seconds. The indicator
light will start flashing orange, and the speaker is ready to
be connected via the Bang & Olufsen app.
To cancel Wi-Fi setup and connect back to the previous
network, press and hold the buttons again.
Note: If your Beosound A5 is currently stereo paired,
pressing and holding the buttons will instead separate the
pair. Once the stereo pair has separated, press and hold
the buttons again to enter Wi-Fi setup mode.
Hardware reset
If your Beosound A5 becomes unresponsive, press and
hold the power button [ ] for 20 seconds to reset the
hardware and restart the product. This is not a factory
reset – your settings will not be erased.
Restore factory settings
To erase all settings and reset Beosound A5 to factory
default settings, press and hold [ ] buttons at the same
time for 8 seconds. Once the speaker has restarted and
the light indicator flashes orange, it is ready to be set up
again via the Bang & Olufsen app.
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