Bang & Olufsen BeoSystem 1 User manual

Guide
BeoSystem 1

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back).
No User-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
This symbol indicates that a
dangerous voltage constitut-
ing a risk of electric shock is
present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that
there are important operat-
ing and maintenance instruc-
tions in the literature
accompanying this unit.
Caution
To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarised
plug on the BeoSystem 1 with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet, unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Complete all the connections in your setup before
connecting any appliance to the AC outlet. Note:
Your BeoSystem 1 operates on a normal house-
hold current (120 volts, 60Hz) and has a polarised
plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than
the other, the plug fits in the wall outlet only one
way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug.
If you need an extension, use a polarised cord.
Note to Cable-TV installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-22 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
DOLBY, DOLBY DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered
trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

BeoSystem 1 – control, choice and performance
BeoSystem 1 gives you enjoyment of
excellent picture and sound in a system
that adapts to your needs.
BeoSystem 1 integrates audio and video
and puts control of it all in your hand in
the form of Beo4 – a remote control
that exemplifies ease of use.
Beo4 gives you immediate access to all
the entertainment sources in your
home: TV and Satellite programmes, a
DVD or CD player, a VCR, an audio
cassette player or radio, all with one
touch of a button.
BeoSystem 1 fits into any type of
viewing or listening environment.
Whether you prefer a plasma screen for
family room viewing, or a projector for
use in a Home Theatre environment,
the choice is yours. Connect three sets
of active BeoLab loudspeakers and a
BeoLab 2 subwoofer for genuine
surround sound.

This Guide provides all the relevant information
about connection, setting-up and daily use of
BeoSystem 1. This information is shown to the
right.
The contents of the Guide are arranged in such
a way that daily use of BeoSystem 1 is
described first, followed by setting-up. In other
words, the Guide presumes that your
BeoSystem 1 has already been placed and set
up for you. If this is not the case, please
contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
For information about which products are
compatible with BeoSystem 1, please refer to
the enclosed Product List.
Key to using this guide
Use this Key to identify what a button, source
or status display looks like in an instruction
sequence:
Contents of the Guide
Your key to using BeoSystem 1
6Buttons on the Beo4 remote control
7Displayed information and screen menus
Watch TV or Satellite programmes
8Watch TV or SAT channels
8Selected functions for TV or SAT
Using a Video Cassette Recorder via
Beo4
10 Switching on and using a VCR
10 Selected VCR functions
11 Record here and now
12 Record TV programmes from the VCR
12 Record lock a source
Using a DVD player via Beo4
13 Switching on and using a DVD player
13 Selected DVD functions
See two sources simultaneously
14 Picture-in-Picture
Using an integrated audio system
15 An audio/video setup
Use BeoSystem 1 in a link room
16 Link room operation
Use a PC with BeoSystem 1 and
BeoVision 4
17 Connection and use
Set up your BeoSystem 1
18 Handling your BeoSystem 1
18 Placing BeoSystem 1
18 Overview of connection panels
Connect the IR receiver
19 Enable remote control operation of
BeoSystem 1
Connection panels on BeoSystem 1
20 Close-up connection panel
20 Top connection panel
21 Rear connection panel
Connect video signals
22 Connect IR transmitters
Connect a screen to BeoSystem 1
24 Connect a plasma screen
24 Connect a projector
24 Connect a Home automation system
Loudspeaker connections – surround
sound
26 Place loudspeakers
27 Connect loudspeakers
28 Set speaker distance
29 Calibrate speaker level
Connect audio and video systems
30 Connect BeoSystem 1 to your audio
system
30 Choose options
BeoLink – distribute sound
31 Link connection
TV
▲
ss GO tt
▼
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SPEAKER
FORMAT
Buttons on the Beo4 remote
control
Display on the screen
Displays on the Beo4 remote
control

BeoLink – BeoSystem 1 in a link
room
32 Before you start…
32 Option programming
32 Link room connections
The BeoSystem 1 main setup menu
33 Contents of the main setup menu
Gain access to channels – RF setup
34 RF/Channel setup menu
34 Identify the cable box socket
35 Auto tune with RF cable box
35 Cable box and source for RF input
36 Identify source for RF input
36 Auto tune with no cable box
Edit and fine tune channels
37 Add or remove stored channels
37 Fine tune channels
Register equipment connected to
BeoSystem 1
38 Register additional equipment
Adjust the picture format
39 Choose 4:3, wide-screen 16:9 or letterbox
format
Adjust sound and picture settings
40 Adjust volume or mute the sound
40 Store sound adjustments
41 Adjust speaker balance
41 Store picture adjustments
Select sound type
42 Select mono, stereo or SAP
Apply closed captioning
43 Closed captioning options
Speaker setup and sound system
44 Preset a speaker mode
45 Change speaker mode
45 See the active sound system
Activate Parental Control
46 Assign an access code
47 Preset TV Parental guidelines
48 Preset the MPAA rating
48 When Parental Control is active…
The close-up connection panel
49 Using headphones
49 Using a Camcorder
For your information…
50 Contact Bang & Olufsen

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The Beo4 remote control integrates
remote operation of BeoSystem 1
with any supported source you
choose to connect to your
BeoSystem 1
Your key to using BeoSystem 1
Buttons on the Beo4 remote control
Look through the basic principles of the Beo4
remote control and try them out. Each button
on Beo4 is explained below.
Switch on BeoSystem 1 and your TV channels
Switch on the BeoSystem 1 and your Satellite
receiver to watch Satellite channels
Switch on BeoSystem 1 and a connected VCR.
Videotape playback starts at the same time
Press twice to start a recording here and now
Press to activate closed captioning
The Beo4 display – shows the current source, TV,
or extra sources or buttons called up via the LIST
button
Reveal more sources or functions in the Beo4
display, e.g. FORMAT
Press once to pause VCR or DVD playback or
pause a recording. Press again to stop paused
playback or recording completely. Press to return
to a previous on-screen menu
Adjust volume – press the middle to mute the
sound
TV LIGHT RADIO
SAT DVD CD
V TAPE RECORD A TAPE
789
456
TEXT 0MENU
123
LIST EXIT
STOP
GO
Switch on radio, CD, or audio cassette (A TAPE) if
these audio sources are available
Switch on BeoSystem 1 and a connected DVD
player. DVD playback starts at the same time
Adjust the lights (if a light control system is
installed)
Select channels or enter data in on-screen menus
Call up a menu overlay to be able to operate a
specific function for a source. Press again to call
up the main on-screen menu
Step between channels or e.g. tracks on a DVD or
audio CD. Move up and down through on-screen
menu options
Rewind or fast forward a video cassette. View
available settings in a fill-in menu
Accept and store instructions or settings; resume
paused playback or recording
The coloured buttons give you access to different
functions, depending on the source you have
selected
Exit on-screen menus
Switch BeoSystem 1 to standby
RADIO
CD
A TAPE
DVD
LIGHT
0 –9
MENU
▲
▼
ss tt
GO
EXIT
•
TV
SAT
V TAPE
RECORD
TEXT
TV
FORMAT
LIST
STOP
∧
∨

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Displayed information and screen
menus
Information about selected sources is
displayed at the top left corner of your screen.
On-screen menus allow you to switch on,
adjust or switch off additional functions.
TV A 12
SPEAKER 5
VOL 30
TV SETUP
1 SOUND
2 PICTURE
3 CLOSED CAPTIONING
4 PARENTAL CONTROL
5 RECORD LOCK
6 EXTERNAL SOURCES
7 FIRST TIME SETUP
8 RF / CHANNEL SETUP
select
CLOSED CAPTIONING
DISPLAY OFF
TYPE CC1
store
A selected source is shown briefly when
activated. Other settings, such as volume
level or speaker mode, are shown while you
adjust them, and disappear from the screen
after a few seconds. Press GO on Beo4 to see
your current source status.
On-screen menus like those shown above
will give you either a list of options to
choose from or a list of settings to fill in.
TV SETUP
1 SOUND
2 PICTURE
3 CLOSED CAPTIONING
4 PARENTAL CONTROL
5 RECORD LOCK
6 EXTERNAL SOURCES
7 FIRST TIME SETUP
8 RF / CHANNEL SETUP
select
CLOSED CAPTIONING
DISPLAY OFF
TYPE CC1
store
Option menu
Fill-in menu
How to use option menus…
How to use fill-in menus…
For both option and fill-in menus, press STOP to
go back to a previous menu, or EXIT to leave all
menus.
Press the number keys on Beo4
to select a numbered option on
a list directly, or…
…press to move through the
option menu, and press GO to
enter your choice
Press
ss and tt to view your
choices for a single setting in a
fill-in menu, or
▲
or
▼
to move
from setting to setting
Press the number keys on Beo4
to enter numeric settings
Press GO to enter your choice.
SETTINGS STORED appears at the
bottom of the screen
0 –9
▼▲
GO
ss tt
▲▼
0 –9
GO

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Switch on the TV or Satellite source of
your choice and step through your
channels.
If you watch your programmes via
digital receivers or cable boxes, you
can operate the available channels
and services they may offer via the
Beo4 remote control.
Specific menu overlays* are available
for each of the receivers or boxes
which are registered and compatible
with BeoSystem 1. The menu overlays
show the functions available, as well
as the set of Beo4 buttons that give
you access to those functions.
If you have connected a satelite
receiver, you must register it in the
EXTERNAL SOURCES menu. Please
refer to Register equipment
connected to BeoSystem 1 for
information about registering
connected equipment.
Watch TV or Satellite programmes
Watch TV or SAT channels
Once you have selected your TV source and
specific channel type, you can use Beo4 to
step between the available channels or enter
the channel number. To watch television
channels received via Satellite, press SAT. To
watch a specific Satellite channel, enter the
channel number.
Switch on TV channels
Step through available TV
channels one by one
Switch on Satellite channels, if
these are available in your setup
Use the number keys to select a
specific channel. This applies to
both TV and Satellite channels
Switch the system to standby
TV
TV CABLE
▲
▼
SAT
SAT
0 –9
•
Selected functions for TV or SAT
Use the Beo4 remote control to operate
selected functions via menu overlays. Each
menu overlay is not explained in detail. The
operations described below apply to all
receivers or cable boxes, but the functions
activated will vary.
Press TV to switch on TV
channels, or…
…press SAT to call up your
Satellite channels
Call up the menu overlay for the
selected source
Press a coloured button on Beo4
to activate a function shown in
the menu overlay
Press the number keys to activate
a numbered function or service
in the menu overlay
In menus or services…
Move the cursor in the desired
direction or to the desired option
Use the number keys to enter
information in menus or services
when relevant
Select an option in a menu
Return to watching television
Switch the system to standby
TV
TV STB
SAT
SAT
MENU
0 –9
▲
▼
ss tt
0 –9
GO
EXIT
•
*NOTE! For further information about the menu
overlays available for the different types of boxes,
please refer to the enclosed Product List.

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*NOTE! For detailed instruction in the various
functions offered by your set-top box or Satellite
receiver, please refer to the user’s guide enclosed
with the product or box in question.
GUIDE
FAV
INFO
PREV CH
MOVIES
SPORTS
NEWS
ALL
MENU
LIST
SERVICES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The menu overlay above is from a digital Satellite
receiver and shows the functions and services
available*. With the overlay on the screen, you
can use your Beo4 remote control to operate the
functions shown in the menu. The functions you
activate via the coloured Beo4 buttons are
available directly, without calling up the menu
overlay first. Press MENU a second time to call
up the BeoSystem 1 main setup menu.

If your VCR has an automatic standby feature that
switches the VCR off when playback has been
paused or stopped for a period of time, you can
reactivate the VCR by pressing another source
button on Beo4, such as TV, followed by V TAPE.
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With Beo4, you can switch on and
operate a VCR you have connected to
BeoSystem 1 and registered in the
EXTERNAL SOURCES menu*. All
playback, wind, and stop functions
can be operated with Beo4. Eject a
video cassette via the close-up
operation panel on the VCR.
A set of functions available for your
VCR can be seen on a menu overlay
that you call up on the screen. You
can then operate these functions via
Beo4.
With BeoSystem 1 and Beo4, you can
make an instant recording of any
source you choose.
A timed recording must either be
preset via on-screen guides available
with the source you wish to record
from, or via the VCR’s own menus. In
the second case, the VCR’s own
remote control must be used. The
Record lock function can help ensure
that a signal is available between the
source and the VCR when the timed
recording is preset to take place.
Using a Video Cassette Recorder via Beo4
Switching on and using a VCR
You can switch on your VCR, start and stop
playback and search through a tape via a
direct button on Beo4.
Press to switch on your VCR
directly and start playback
Rewind or fast forward through
the cassette
Press to pause playback
Press to resume playback, or…
…press to stop playback
completely
Switch the BeoSystem 1 and the
VCR to standby
V TAPE
ss tt
STOP
GO
STOP
•
Selected VCR functions
Selected functions offered by your VCR can be
operated via Beo4 and the menu overlay for
your VCR. Call up the menu to see a list of the
Beo4 buttons that activate VCR functions and
services. The buttons described below apply to
all VCRs, but the functions activated will vary.
Press to switch on your VCR
Press to call up the menu overlay
Press a coloured button on Beo4
to activate a specific function
shown in the menu overlay
Press the number keys indicated
in the menu to call up the
specific function or service
In menus or services…
Move a cursor up or down, left
or right in the desired direction
or to the desired option
Use the number keys to enter
information in menus or services
when relevant
Press to select a menu option
Press to return to VCR viewing
V TAPE
MENU
0 –9
▲
▼
ss tt
0 –9
GO
EXIT
*NOTE! Please refer to Register equipment
connected to BeoSystem 1 for information about
registering equipment in the EXTERNAL SOURCES
menu.

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*NOTE! For instruction in the various functions
offered by your VCR, please refer to the VCR’s
own user’s guide. For further information about
overlay menus showing selected functions for
your particular VCR, please refer to the enclosed
Product List.
SLOW
INPUT
SAP/Hi-Fi
ZERO/CA SKIP
DISPLAY
TAPE
SPEED
1
2
3
The Beo4 menu overlay is an example of the
menu overlay for a VCR. This allows you to use
the Beo4 remote control to operate some of the
functions offered by the VCR*. You can also
activate the functions attached to the coloured
Beo4 buttons directly, without calling up the
menu overlay first. Press MENU a second time to
call up the BeoSystem 1 main setup menu.
While e.g. TV is switched on…
To ensure a successful recording, you must make
sure that the VCR is set to the correct input. If you
attempt to switch to another TV source while
recording, then the RECORD indication appears on
the screen.
Record here and now
You can make an immediate recording of a
programme from any source or channel you
choose. You can watch what you are
recording, select another source, or switch
BeoSystem 1 to standby – the recording just
continues.
Press to be able to start a
recording
Press again to start recording the
programme currently being
broadcast
When recording is initiated on
BeoSystem 1, RECORD appears
briefly on your screen
During recording you can…
…switch to another source than
the one being recorded, or…
…switch BeoSystem 1 to standby
– the recording continues
To return to your recording…
Switch to the VCR
Press to stop the recording
completely
RECORD
RECORD
RECORD
SAT
•
V TAPE
STOP

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Record TV programmes from the
VCR
The channels you wish to record must be
stored in the VCR tuner, as well as in the
BeoSystem 1 tuner*. The recording is
controlled by the VCR. For further information
about recording, please refer to the VCR’s
own user’s guide.
Press to switch on the VCR
Pause the VCR, if necessary
Press to be able to start a
recording
Press to start recording. RECORD
is shown on the screen
During recording you can…
…switch BeoSystem 1 to
standby. The recording continues
Return to the recording
Press to stop the recording
V TAPE
STOP
RECORD
RECORD
RECORD
•
V TAPE
STOP
Record lock a source
You can ensure that there is a signal between
BeoSystem 1 and your VCR when you preset a
timed recording via a Satellite receiver, a
set-top box or equipment connected to the
V AUX sockets on BeoSystem 1. Via the
RECORD LOCK menu, you can lock the VCR on
to the source you want to record from.
*NOTE! To ensure that recording takes place,
remember to set the input selector correctly on
the VCR.
>> Using a VCR via Beo4 – recording
TV SETUP
1 SOUND
2 PICTURE
3 CLOSED CAPTIONING
4 PARENTAL CONTROL
5 RECORD LOCK
6 EXTERNAL SOURCES
7 FIRST TIME SETUP
8 RF / CHANNEL SETUP
select
RECORD LOCK
SOURCE LOCKED SAT
store
> Press MENU to call up the main TV SETUP
menu.
> Press 5to call up the RECORD LOCK menu.
> Use
ss tt to select which source to lock – only
available sources will appear.
> Press GO to store the source or input you have
chosen.
> Press EXIT or a source button, e.g. TV or SAT,
to exit on-screen menus.

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You can switch on and operate a
connected DVD player with the Beo4
remote control, once the player has
been registered in the BeoSystem 1
EXTERNAL SOURCES menu.
A subset of the functions which may
be available for a particular DVD
player* or available on a specific
DVD disc can also be operated via
Beo4 and a menu overlay which you
call up on the screen.
For more information about how to
register extra equipment in the
EXTERNAL SOURCES menu, refer to
Register equipment connected to
BeoSystem 1.
Using a DVD player via Beo4
Switching on and using a DVD
player
You can switch on your DVD player directly
with Beo4. You can play and pause the disc.
Press to switch on your DVD
player and start playback of a
disc
Pause playback
Stop paused playback
completely, or…
…resume playback
Switch BeoSystem 1 and the
DVD player to standby
DVD
STOP
STOP
GO
•
Selected DVD functions
Selected functions offered by a connected
DVD player can be operated via Beo4 and the
menu overlay for the DVD player. Call up the
menu and find out which Beo4 buttons to
press to gain access to DVD functions.
Press to switch on your DVD
player and start playback
Call up the menu overlay
Press a coloured button on Beo4
to activate a specific function
shown in the menu overlay
Use the number keys indicated in
the menu to activate the specific
function or service
In menus or services…
Move the cursor up or down, left
or right to highlight the desired
option
Use the number keys to enter
information in menus or services
when relevant
Press to select a menu option
Press to return to DVD viewing
DVD
MENU
0 –9
▲
▼
ss tt
0 –9
GO
EXIT
•
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
DVD TOOL BAR
The Beo4 menu overlay shown above is an
example of the menu overlay for a DVD player.
The menu overlay allows you to use the Beo4
remote control to operate some of the functions
offered by the DVD player. You can also activate
the functions attached to the coloured Beo4
buttons directly, without calling up the menu
overlay first. Press MENU a second time to call
up the BeoSystem 1 main setup menu.
*NOTE! For detailed instruction in the specific
functions available for your DVD player, please
refer to the DVD player’s own user’s guide. For
further information about the Beo4 menu overlay
for selected DVD functions and your specific DVD
player, please refer to the enclosed Product List.

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*NOTE! Do not choose the VCR as your Picture-
in-Picture source if a recording is being executed
on your VCR, as Picture-in-Picture may disrupt
your recording. BeoSystem 1 will attempt to
avoid the situation by making it impossible to
activate the Picture-in-Picture function.
While e.g. TV is on…
To move the inserted picture…
The Picture-in-Picture function allows
you to watch two sources at the same
time. One source, e.g. a TV channel,
is shown in full size, and a second
source is shown in a small window on
the screen. You can insert e.g. VCR or
DVD playback in the small window.
When you activate the Picture-in-
Picture function, a small window is
superimposed on the screen. You can
move this window around on the
screen, from one corner to another, or
swap the source in the small window
with the source shown in full size.
When the Picture-in-Picture function is
activated, the sound always follows
the source shown in full size, but
buttons pressed on your Beo4 remote
control affect the picture in the small
window.
See two sources simultaneously
Picture-in-Picture
When Picture-in-Picture is switched on and a
TV or Satellite source is shown in the small
window on the screen, you can change
channels for that source. If VCR is selected in
the window, then you can play, cue or wind
the cassette.
Press LIST repeatedly until P-IN-P
appears in the Beo4 display
Select which source to display in
the small window*
Operate this source with Beo4 as
usual
Press to swap the sources
Press LIST repeatedly until P-IN-P
appears in the Beo4 display
Use the coloured buttons to
move the picture to one of the
corners of the screen
To exit the P-IN-P function, press
the source button that
corresponds to the source shown
in the main picture
LIST
P-IN-P
SAT
V TAPE
DVD
0
LIST
P-IN-P
TV

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All that is required to use the
BeoSystem 1 together with a Bang &
Olufsen audio system is that the two
are connected by a Master Link cable.
If you connect your BeoSystem 1 and
a Bang & Olufsen audio system, you
can listen to your audio sources, such
as CD and radio, through the loud-
speakers connected to BeoSystem 1.
If you expand your BeoLink system
further with BeoLink loudspeakers in
other rooms, you can listen to both
video and audio sources throughout
your home.
For further information about BeoLink
systems, please contact your Bang &
Olufsen retailer.
Using an integrated audio system
An audio/video setup
When BeoSystem 1 is set up with an audio
system in a fully integrated AV system, the
speakers are connected to the BeoSystem 1.
All remote control operations (audio and
video) must be directed to the BeoSystem 1,
whereas you can operate the audio system
close-up via its own operation panel. Please
refer to the guide for the audio system for
further information.
To play a source in the audio/video system…
> Press a single button on the remote control, e.g.
CD, RADIO, TV, V TAPE, etc.
> Now operate the source as usual…

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Use sources only present in one of the rooms
Use a source placed in the main room – the
source type is present in both rooms
Use a source placed in the link room – the
source type is present in both rooms
*To display LINK on your Beo4 remote control, you
must first add it to the Beo4 list of functions. Refer
to Beo4’s own Guide for further information.
If you have BeoLink installed in your
home and choose to place your
BeoSystem 1 in a link room, you can
operate all connected audio and video
systems through the BeoSystem 1 and
listen to the sound in the link room.
Use BeoSystem 1 in a link room
Link room operation
When you are in the link room, you can
operate all connected systems with the Beo4
remote control.
Press the button for the source
you wish to listen to
Operate the selected source as
usual
Press LIST repeatedly until LINK*
is shown in the Beo4 display
Press the button for the source
you wish to listen to
Operate the selected source as
usual
Press the button for the source
you wish to listen to
Operate the selected source as
usual
RADIO
CD
SAT
LIST
LINK
SAT
SAT

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If you have connected BeoSystem 1
to a BeoVision 4 plasma screen, you
can also connect a PC to both and
gain access to the PC with your Beo4
remote control.
Use a PC with BeoSystem 1 and BeoVision 4
Connect the video signal to the BeoVision 4
plasma screen, and the audio signal to
BeoSystem 1.
– Connect the video signal from the PC to the PC
IN socket on BeoVision 4.
– Connect the audio signal to the L/R sockets on
the close-up connection panel on BeoSystem 1.
Alternatively, you can connect the audio signal
to the RIGHT and LEFT sockets in the V AUX
socket area on the rear connection panel on
BeoSystem 1. Refer to Connection panels on
BeoSystem 1 for further information about the
connection panels.
If you connect the sound signal to the V AUX
socket area, you must register your PC in the
EXTERNAL SOURCES menu. Please refer to
‘Register equipment connected to BeoSystem 1’.
Use a connected PC…
– Press LIST on Beo4 until PC appears in the
display*
– Press GO to select PC as your source
If you select PC as your source, you can not call up
the BeoSystem 1 main menu on the screen
without choosing another source first, such as TV.
Note also that adjustment of brightness, colour,
contrast or tint must be done via the PICTURE
menu, and not via the PC. Refer to ‘Adjust sound
and picture settings’ for further information.
Do not allow still pictures, such as computer
images, to be displayed on the screen for an
extended period of time, as this can cause a
permanent after-image to remain on the
screen.
Connection and use
The PC IN socket on the back of BeoVision 4 for
connection of a video signal from a PC.
NOTE! In order to display PC on Beo4, you must
first add this function to the Beo4 list of
functions. Please refer to Beo4’s own Guide for
further information.

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*NOTE! The supplied mains lead and plug are
specially designed for BeoSystem 1. If you
change the plug or in any way damage the
mains lead, it will affect the picture adversely.
We recommend that you follow the
procedure described below when you
set up your BeoSystem 1.
– Unpack the BeoSystem 1 and place
it as described and illustrated to
the right under Handling your
BeoSystem 1;
– Consider the appropriate
placement for your BeoSystem 1.
Guidelines are included to the right
under Placing your BeoSystem 1;
– Connect the cables*, additional
equipment, and loudspeakers as
described on pages 20–27.
Do not connect BeoSystem 1 to the
mains until you have connected your
screen, loudspeakers, and other
equipment to BeoSystem 1!
For an overview of the connection
panels on the top, front and rear of
BeoSystem 1, please refer to
Connection panels on BeoSystem 1.
Set up your BeoSystem 1
Handling your BeoSystem 1
BeoSystem 1 has a set of recesses for lifting
the system. The illustration shows the
placement of each recess (A and B).
Placing your BeoSystem 1
There are several mounting options to choose
from when placing your BeoSystem 1 in your
home. Contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer to
find out which option best suits your viewing
environment.
■Make sure that the BeoSystem 1 is set up,
placed and connected in accordance with this
guide.
■The BeoSystem 1 is developed for indoor use in
dry, domestic environments only, and for use within
a temperature range of 50–105º F (10–40º C).
■Do not place any items on top of BeoSystem 1.
■Do not attempt to open the BeoSystem 1. Leave
such operations to qualified service personnel.
Overview of connection panels
1Close-up connection panel
2Top connection panel
3Rear connection panel
4Mains connection
B
A
Do not attempt to lift the BeoSystem 1 holding
on to any other parts of the system!
1
2
3
4
To ease the running of the cables and reduce the
number of cables required for setting-up of
BeoSystem 1, several cable management
solutions are available. Contact your Bang &
Olufsen retailer for further information.

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To facilitate remote control operation
of your BeoSystem 1 and all
connected equipment, you must
connect the IR receiver to
BeoSystem 1.
The IR receiver is a kind of ‘eye’,
which is cabable of receiving signals
from your Beo4 remote control and
sending them to BeoSystem 1.
BeoSystem 1 then sends the
appropriate control signals to your
screen, projector or other connected
equipment.
Connect the IR receiver
When mounting the IR receiver in a setup
with a plasma screen, make sure to place the
receiver on the same wall as the screen. If the
IR receiver is placed incorrectly, the light
emitted by the screen can impede remote
control operation of BeoSystem 1!
To connect the IR receiver…
> Detach the IR receiver’s rear cover (unscrew the
two (C) screws and loosen the two (D) screws,
then lift off the cover).
> Cut the included cable to the required length
and strip the cable.
> Insert the cable end through the cable clamp (E)
and connect the leads to the terminals inside
the receiver in the order indicated. Tighten the
clamp.
> Attach the rear cover and fasten the IR receiver
to the wall as described below.
> Connect the cable to the IR RECEIVER socket on
the BeoSystem 1 top connection panel.
To fasten the IR receiver to the wall…
> Using the wall bracket as a template, mark and
drill two holes in the wall.
> Using the two screws and wall plugs supplied
(A), fasten the wall bracket to the wall.
> When you have mounted the receiver cable (as
described above), hang the receiver on the wall
bracket and then secure it with screw (B).
> Fasten the cable to the wall and run it to the
BeoSystem 1.
C
C
D
D
B
A
A
E
Green
Yellow
Brown

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Source signals and external
equipment you wish to connect to
BeoSystem 1 must be connected to
the appropriate panel. Three
separate panels are available:
– A close-up connection panel for
connection of headphones or a
CamCorder;
– A top panel with connections for
RF antenna or cable A and B
signal input, Master Link
connection, an additional IR
receiver, Digital TV input and
connection of a plasma screen or
projector;
– A rear connection panel on
BeoSystem 1 is for connection of
additional equipment. There are
sockets for extra video sources,
such as a VCR, DVD player,
Satellite receiver or set-top box.
Another group of sockets on the
rear connection panel is intended
for the connection of
loudspeakers in a surround sound
system. Finally, the rear socket
panel contains a special socket for
recording purposes, and low
power IR transmitter connections
(for a large screen projector and a
RF cable box)*.
Refer to pages 20–21 for information
about how to connect video signals.
Connection panels on BeoSystem 1
DTV IN
Five sockets are available for connection of
component signals from e.g. a high Definition
set-top box: Y/G, Pr/R, Pb/B, H and V.
• Sources with an RGB-type interface have to be
connected to all 5 sockets.
• For Y, Pr, Pb-type interfaces, use the sockets
Y/G, Pr/R and Pb/B – no connection should be
made to the H and V sockets.
• If the DTV IN sockets are used, then make sure
that the analogue sound outputs (RIGHT and
LEFT) and the digital sound output (COAX or
OPTICAL) from the set-top box are connected to
the relevant sockets in the STB area on the rear
connection panel. Also, make sure that the
CTRL socket in the STB area is used for
connecting the IR transmitter controlling the
set-top box, if the box is included in the
enclosed Product List.
PHONES L R VIDEO S-VHS
PROJ. OUT
IR RECEIVER
MASTER LINK
RF IN A
Y/G DTV IN
Pr/R H
Pb/B V
Close-up connection panel
The following sockets are available on the
close-up connection panel:
PHONES
For connection of headphones.
L R
For the audio/sound connection (Left and Right,
respectively).
VIDEO
For the video/picture signal.
S-VHS
For connection of S-VHS or Hi-8 CamCorders only.
Top connection panel
The following sockets and areas are available
on the BeoSystem 1 top connection panel:
RF IN A
For connection of an RF signal, input A.
MASTER LINK
For connection of a Bang & Olufsen audio system
or for BeoLink distribution.
IR RECEIVER
BeoLink IR receiver enabling remote control
operation of BeoSystem 1.
PROJ. OUT
For connection of a plasma screen or a
large-screen projector.
*NOTE! The type of source you connect has to
be registered in the EXTERNAL SOURCES menu.
Please refer to Register equipment connected to
BeoSystem 1 for further instruction.