Bang & Olufsen BeoVision MX 8000 User manual

BeoVision MX 8000
Guide

Should you lose or damage the BeoVision
MX 8000 CD-rom, the information can also be
found on the Bang & Olufsen web-site;
www.bang-olufsen.com
or you can contact your retailer.
Guide
BeoVisionAvant
An explanation of symbols in the
guides
The illustration below shows what a
button, source or status display looks like in
the instruction sequences used in the
guides.
Buttons on the Beo4
remote control
Display on the Beo4
remote control
Display on the
BeoVision MX 8000
TV
LIST
▲
▼
STORE
TV 12
The User’s guides
This Guide contains information about daily use, more advanced operations as
well as basic setup and maintenance of your product.
The CD-rom Reference book contains information about connecting
loudspeakers, adjusting loudspeaker setup, connecting external equipment,
connecting an audio system and setting up and operating a BeoLink®system. It
also contains an overview of on-screen menus.
Both guides contain an index which can help you find the specific subject, you
want to know more about.
We expect that your Bang & Olufsen retailer delivers the product to your home,
installs it and makes all necessary connections as well as the initial setting-up.
However, the information required to install and set up the product is included in
the guides in case you need it at a later date if for example you move your
products or expand your system.
The Reference book is a file in PDF-format on the
enclosed CD-rom. To read this PDF-file, the
Acrobat Reader program must be installed on your
computer. If you do not have the program, it can
be installed from the CD-rom. Then select the file
with the language you want, and the Reference
book opens.

Contents of the Guide 3
Daily use, 4
Find out how to use BeoVision MX 8000 and the Beo4 remote control, watch and
select programs, adjust sound, look up Teletext information, and use and create
program Groups.
Setting up and socket overview, 14
Find out how to handle and place BeoVision MX 8000, what can be connected
and where to connect it.
First time set up, 18
How to make first time selections and tune in all available programs automatically.
Tuning and preference settings, 20
Find out how to edit tuned programs, add programs, set positions for the
television to turn to, set the time and date, and how to use the Play Timer and
Standby Timer functions.
Maintenance, 30
How to take care of your BeoVision MX 8000.
Index, 31
Find the specific subject you want to know more about.

Your key to using BeoVision MX 8000
4
TV LIGHT RADIO
SAT DVD CD
V TAPE RECORD A TAPE
789
456
TEXT 0MENU
123
LIST EXIT
STOP
GO
The Beo4 display shows the source you have
selected, or extra functions available when
you press the LIST button
Press MENU to call up the main SETUP menu.
If you have selected STB as your source,
pressing MENU calls up the Set-top Box
Controller menu. Press MENU a second time
for the main SETUP menu
Press to call up Teletext
Adjust volume – press the middle to mute
sound
Exit on-screen menus
Switch BeoVision MX 8000 to standby
Switch on to TV programs
Switch on a connected source and the
BeoVision MX 8000 to watch set-top box
programs, videotapes or DVDs
Use the number buttons to select programs,
Teletext pages, DVD chapters and titles, and
CD tracks
Enter information in on-screen menus. Press
ss
or tt while e.g. TV is on to select a program
Group you have created
Press GO to select your menu items
Step up or down through programs or menu
items
Reveal additional functions in the Beo4
display, such as FORMAT
TV
MENU
TEXT
∧
∨
EXIT
•
TV
SAT
V TAPE
DVD
0 –9
ss tt
GO
▲
▼
LIST
Using the Beo4 remote control
Look through the basic principles of the Beo4
remote control and try them out. Each button
is explained below.
Refer to Beo4’s own Guide for information
about how to add extra functions to those
shown in the Beo4 display.

5
Use the menus
The menus on the BeoVision MX 8000 screen
gives you access to a number of different
options. When you enter the menu system,
the first available menu is the SETUP menu.
The on-screen display
The on-screen display keeps you informed of
the source you have selected, etc.
Press to switch on the
television
Press to call up the TV SETUP
menu
Press to move between the
different menu options
Press to reveal different settings
Press to call up a menu or store
a setting you have made
Press to leave the menu system
TV
TV
MENU
▲
▼
ss tt
GO
EXIT
PROGRAM GROUPS
TUNING
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY TIMER
OPTIONS
STAND POSITIONS
EDIT PROGRAM
ADD PROGRAM
AUTO TUNING
TV SETUP
back select GO
EDIT PROGRAMS
ADD PROGRAM
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
LINK FREQUENCY
1 DR1
2TV2
3 . . . . . . . .
TV TUNING
back select GO
Menu name
Menu options
Option
contents
Information
field

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You can find a TV program which is
tuned into your BeoVision MX 8000
in four ways…
– By stepping through all tuned
programs;
– By using the number keys to key in
the number of the program you
want;
– By calling up a program list of all
the tuned programs;
– By selecting a program Group.
Refer to the chapter Use program
Groups on page 12 for more
information.
While watching television you can
also adjust picture format and turn
the BeoVision to the left or right, if it
is equipped with a motorised stand.
Watch television
Step through tuned programs
To start watching television, press TV on the
Beo4 remote control. The television
automatically switches on to the last program
you watched.
Press to switch on BeoVision
MX 8000
Press
▲
or
▼
to step up or down
through the available TV
programs
Key in the number of the TV
program you want
Press to switch to for example
Set-top box programs
Pressing 0 will swap between the current and
previous TV programs.
See list of programs
Choose a source, for example TV, and press
and hold GO on the Beo4 remote control to
call up a complete list of the available TV
programs. You can also call up a program list
for Groups of programs.
Press to switch on the television
Press and hold to call up the TV
program list
Step up or down through the
available programs
Press to call up the chosen
program, or…
key in the number of the
program you want to see
Call up the program list for a specific Group…
Press to switch on the television
Press
ss or tt repeatedly to step
through your Groups
Press to call up the chosen
Group
Press and hold to call up the
program list for this Group
Press ss or tt to see the program
lists for all the other Groups
TV
BBC
GO
▲
▼
GO
0 –9
TV
BBC
ss tt
MY GROUP
GO
GO
ss tt
TV
▲
▼
1 –9
SAT
NOTE! Set-top box programs are only available if
BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with a built-in
Set-top Box Controller and a set-top box is
connected.

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Adjust the picture format
The picture format you choose is changed on
the screen accordingly, either to a 16:9
widescreen picture or a standard 4:3 picture.
The picture format you choose is not stored,
when you switch to a different program or
switch off BeoVision MX 8000, the standard
4:3 picture format is restored.
Press repeatedly until FORMAT
appears in the Beo4 display
Press 1 or 2 to select a picture
format: FORMAT 1 for a 4:3
picture, or FORMAT 2 for a 16:9
picture
Turn BeoVision MX 8000 to the left
or right
If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with
the motorised stand, you can turn BeoVision
MX 8000 to the left or to the right via Beo4.
You can also turn BeoVision MX 8000
manually.
Press repeatedly until STAND
appears in the Beo4 display
Press to turn BeoVision MX 8000
either to the left or the right, or
use the number keys to choose a
pre-defined position;
1 represents the outmost left
position, 9 represents the
outmost right position
Refer to the chapter Settings for TV position on
page 26 for more information about how to
preset viewing positions for BeoVision MX 8000.
LIST
STAND
ss tt
1 –9
LIST
FORMAT
1 –2
TV PROGRAM LIST
1 DR2
2 TV2
3 . . . . . . . .
4 EUROSPRT
5 ZDF
6 RTL7
7 . . . . . . . .
8 BBC
9 . . . . . . . .
10 . . . . . . . .
11 . . . . . . . .
12 CNN
13 N3
14 . . . . . . . .
15 SAT 1
16 SVT 2
17 NRK
18 TV4
more select GO
The program list for TV is now called up. It
provides you with an overview of all your available
TV programs.
NEWS
DR2
TV2
EUROSPRT
ZDF
RTL7
BBC
CNN
group select GO
Groups list… TV programs selected for a Group
also appear in the program lists for all tuned TV
programs.

8
Several sound adjustments
possibilities are available in your
BeoVision MX 8000.
You can adjust the volume or mute
the sound completely at any time.
If programs are broadcasted with
different sound types or languages,
you can choose between the sound
types or languages.
If speakers are connected to your
BeoVision MX 8000, you may choose
the speaker combination you prefer.
When you switch on BeoVision
MX 8000 or one of the sources
connected to it, the speakers you
may have connected can be cut in or
out, depending on what kind of
sound suits the source you are using.
Adjust sound
Adjust or mute the sound
While you are watching television, you can
adjust the sound volume at any time or mute
the sound completely.
Press
∧ or ∨ to adjust the
volume up or down
Press in the middle of the
∧ and
∨ button to mute the sound
Press ∧ or ∨ again to bring the
sound back
Change sound type or language
If different sound types or languages are
available, you can store your favourite sound
type when tuning in your TV programs.
However, it is also possible to choose between
sound types or languages when watching a
program.
Press repeatedly until SOUND* is
shown in the Beo4 display
Press to see the current sound
type on your screen
Press repeatedly to switch to
another sound type or language
in a multi-language programme
Press to exit the SOUND function
*In order to display SOUND on Beo4, you must
first add it to the Beo4 list of functions. Refer to
Beo4’s own Guide for further information.
LIST
SOUND
GO
MONO
GO
STEREO
EXIT
∧
∨
VOL 26
∧
∨
MUTE
∧
∨
NOTE! Refer to the chapter Socket panels on page
16 for more information on how to connect
speakers and to the BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom
for more information on surround sound.

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Speaker combinations
SPEAKER 1
Sound in the television speakers only. For
programmes with dialogue, e.g. TV news.
SPEAKER 2
Stereo sound in the two external front speakers.
The BeoLab 2 subwoofer is active. For music
CDs.
SPEAKER 3
The television speakers, external front speakers
and the BeoLab 2 subwoofer are active. For TV
programmes in stereo.
Refer to the BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and the
chapter To choose a speaker combination for
information on presetting a speaker combination.
Press repeatedly until SPEAKER is
shown in the Beo4 display
Press to adjust the balance
between the left and right
speakers
Press to select a speaker
combination
Press to exit the SPEAKER
function
LIST
SPEAKER
ss tt
1 –3
EXIT
Adjust speaker balance and choose
speaker combination
When you connect loudspeakers to your
BeoVision MX 8000, you can adjust speaker
balance and choose a speaker combination at
any time.

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Teletext offers you a wealth of
information. BeoVision MX 8000
helps you find it fast.
The arrow keys on Beo4, the menu
bar at the top of the screen and the
highlighted cursor help you move to
the page you want in a single step.
When you get there, you can pause
the turning of subpages to read
them at your own pace.
BeoVision MX 8000 can remember
your favourite pages, bring you back
to the previous page, reveal hidden
messages or help you switch to
another program’s Teletext service.
Via the SETUP feature, you can make
as many as 9 favourite MEMO pages
on each available Teletext service.
Save a page with Teletext subtitles as
MEMO page number 9, and Teletext
subtitles appear automatically when
this program is shown.
Look upTeletext information
To go back to the previous page…
> When you use POINT to step to another page,
POINT on the menu bar will change to RETURN.
> Press GO while on the new page to go back to
the previous page.
RETURN will only bring you one step back. Go
back to other previously viewed pages by using
the PAGE or MEMO functions.
To move to another Teletext service…
> Press
tt to move the highlighted cursor to
PROGRAM.
If MEMO pages have been created, MEMO will
be highlighted when you switch on Teletext.
Press
▲
or
▼
while MEMO is highlighted to find
PROGRAM.
> Press GO to call up a program list.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to find a desired program.
> Press GO to switch to another Teletext service.
Press TEXT to gain access to Teletext and EXIT to
leave Teletext.
If you press EXIT and leave Teletext before the
page you want is found, the display TEXT advises
you when the page is found. Press GO to see the
page. Please note that no such notification will
appear if you e.g. change programs or leave
Teletext by selecting a new source, such as V.TAPE.
To move to a new page…
> Key in the number of the page you wish to see,
or…
> press
ss to move the highlighted cursor to PAGE.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to step between pages, and hold
to step faster.
> Pressing GO steps to index pages (100, 200,
300, etc.).
To switch using visible page references…
> Press
tt to move the cursor on the bar to POINT.
> Press GO or
▼
to place the cursor on the page.
> Move the cursor via the arrow keys to a page
reference and press GO.
Navigate in Teletext
Navigate through Teletext pages by using the
menu bar at the top of the Teletext page.
PAGE PROGRAM POINT HALT REC SETUP
P100 BBC S100 Ons 13 Oct 12:39:34
PAGE PROGRAM POINT HALT REC SETUP
P100 BBC S100 Ons 13 Oct 12:39:34

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To stop subpages from turning…
> Press STOP to stop subpages from turning, or…
> move the cursor to HALT and press GO. HALT
will be replaced by a set of four digits.
> Use
▼
and
▲
to step to the subpage you wish
to see, or key in its number.
> Press GO to restart page turning.
To reveal hidden messages and the like…
> Move the cursor on the bar to
t .
> Press GO to change SETUP to REVEAL.
> Press GO again to reveal hidden text on the
current page.
To view MEMO pages…
> Press TEXT to call up Teletext.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to move between MEMO pages.
> Press EXIT to leave Teletext.
To create a MEMO page…
> Find a page you view often.
> Press
ss or tt to move the cursor along the
menu bar to SETUP and press GO. The 9
available MEMO slots are shown by number. The
first is highlighted.
> Press GO to store the current page. The cursor
moves to the next available MEMO slot.
> Use the number keys on Beo4 to select the next
teletext page you wish to store.
> Repeat the procedure for each page you wish to
store.
> To leave the MEMO setup, press
ss or tt to
move the cursor to BACK and press GO.
If you would like available Teletext subtitles to
appear automatically for a particular program,
store the Teletext subtitles page as MEMO page 9.
To delete a MEMO page…
> Press
ss or tt to move the cursor to SETUP and
press GO.
> Move the cursor to the MEMO page you wish to
delete and press the yellow button.
> Press the yellow button again to confirm.
Create or delete MEMO pages
Your most frequently viewed Teletext pages
can be saved as MEMO pages, making them
easier to call up when viewing a Teletext
service. You can save 9 favourite MEMO
pages.
Use MEMO pages
If you have made favourite MEMO pages, you
can step between them directly.
PAGE MEMO1 POINT HALT REC SETUP
P100 BBC S100 Ons 13 Oct 12:39:34
PAGE MEMO2 POINT HALT REC SETUP
P100 BBC S100 Ons 13 Oct 12:39:34

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If you have stored a lot of programs
and want to get to your favourites
quickly without going through the
list each time, put them in a Group.
You no longer need to step through
programs you do not use.
Name the Groups after the people
who watch them – ‘Dad’ or ‘Mary’ –
or according to the types of
programs included, like ‘News’ or
‘Sports’.
When you have created and selected
a particular Group, you only step
through the TV or STB* programs
belonging to this particular Group.
Switch to a different Group to watch
a different set of programs or switch
from GROUPS to TV to see all the
tuned TV programs.
Use program Groups
Select programs in a Group
You can gain access to your Groups by
activating Groups mode. Press the arrow keys
to select the Group you are looking for, then
step through the programs in this Group.
Press to switch on the television
Move left or right until your
groups are displayed
When you find the Group you
want, press GO to select your
Group
Step up or down through the
programs in that particular
Group, or use the number keys
to key in the number of the
program you want to see
Move left or right to switch to
another Group – and press GO
to call it up
Press and hold GO in Groups mode to view a
program list for the current Group.
Create Groups
It is possible to put together 8 different
program Groups in BeoVision MX 8000,
grouped either by user or by program type.
Each Group can contain up to 18 programs.
‘Copies’ of the same program can be stored in
different Groups.
TV
ss tt
MY GROUP
GO
NEWS
▲
▼
1 –9
TV 2
BBC
ss tt
SPORT
GO
*NOTE! In order to receive set-top box (STB)
programs, your BeoVision MX 8000 must be
equipped with a built-in Set-top Box Controller
and a set-top box must be connected. Refer to the
BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and the chapter If
you have a Set-top Box Controller for information
on how to create groups of set-top box programs.
PROGRAM GROUPS
TUNING
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY TIMER
OPTIONS
STAND POSITIONS
GROUP1
. . .
. . .
TV SETUP
back select GO
A
PROGRAM GROUPS
character next
accept GO
1 DR2 DR2
2 TV2 SKY NEWS
3 . . . . . . . . ZDF
4 EUROSPORT RADIO 2
5 ZDF BBC
6ARD
7 . . . . . . . .
. .
. .
15 SAT 1
16 SVT 2
17 NRK
18TV4
COPYTV TO MY GROUP
copy
accept GO
GROUP1
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
PROGRAM GROUPS
name move
new group create group GO
MY GROUP
. . .
PROGRAM GROUPS
name move
create GO

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> Press TV to switch on the television.
> Press MENU to call up the TV SETUP menu,
PROGRAM GROUPS is already highlighted.
> Press GO to call up the PROGRAM GROUPS
menu.
> Press
▼
to move the cursor to an empty Group
and press the green button to be able to name
a new Group.
> Press
▲
or
▼
for characters and ss or tt to
move to the next or previous character space.
> Press GO to store the name, and press GO again
to be able to copy programs into the new
Group.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to find a program you wish to
copy to the new Group.
> Press
tt to copy a TV program to your Group.
> Press GO to store your Group when you are
done copying programs.
> Press
▲
to back up through previous menus or
press EXIT to exit on-screen menus directly.
NOTE! Set-top box programs cannot be combined
with TV programs in the same Group. For more
information about how to make STB program
Groups, refer to BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and
the chapter If you have a Set-top Box Controller.
> Press TV to switch on the television.
> Press MENU to call up the TV SETUP menu
PROGRAM GROUPS is already highlighted.
> Press GO to call up the PROGRAM GROUPS
menu.
> Press
▼
to highlight a Group and press GO to
select it.
> Press
▼
to highlight the program you wish to
move or delete.
> Press
tt to move the program out of the list and
press
▲
or
▼
to move it to the new position.
> Press
ss to move the program back into the list,
or press the yellow button to delete it. When
you delete a program in the list, the remaining
programs contract.
> If the program changed places with another
program, then move this program to a new
position.
> Once you have finished moving or deleting
programs in a Group, press GO to store the
Group.
> Press
▲
to back up through previous menus or
press EXIT to exit on-screen menus directly.
Move programs within a Group
You can rearrange the order in which your
programs appear within a Group and delete
programs in a Group.
NEWS
DR2
TV2
EUROSPRT
ZDF
RTL7
BBC
CNN
group select GO

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We recommend that you follow the
procedure below when you set up
your BeoVision MX 8000:
– Unpack BeoVision MX 8000 and
place it as illustrated and described
to the right;
– Consider the appropriate
surroundings for BeoVision
MX 8000. Guidelines are included
to the right;
– Connect the cables to BeoVision
MX 8000 as described on the
facing page.
If you have additional equipment to
connect, such as a video tape
recorder or decoder, then refer to the
following pages or refer to the
BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom.
How to set up BeoVision MX 8000
Appropriate surroundings for
BeoVision MX 8000
– Always place your BeoVision MX 8000 on a
firm and level surface.
– Allow a space of at least 5 cm above and to
each side of BeoVision MX 8000 for
adequate ventilation.
– Do not place BeoVision MX 8000 in direct
sunlight, directly under spotlights or near a
dimmer, as this might impede the infrared
remote operation of BeoVision MX 8000.
– The BeoVision MX 8000 is designed for
indoor use, in dry, domestic environments
with a temperature range between 10–40º C
(50–105º F).
– Do not place any items on top of BeoVision
MX 8000.
– Do not attempt to open your BeoVision
MX 8000. Leave such operations to qualified
service personnel.
NOTE! Specially designed stands are available for
placement of your TV. Contact your
Bang & Olufsen retailer for further information.
The BeoVision MX 8000 can also be placed on the
floor, in an upright position or at a slight tilt
backwards.
If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with a
motorised stand, make sure that there is adequate
space for BeoVision MX 8000 to turn from side to
side as shown, when you position your BeoVision.

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Refer to the diagram and the
graphics imprinted on the socket
panel when locating the sockets. The
sockets on the rear are explained in
detail in Socket panel on the rear on
page 16.
Secure the cables on the back of
BeoVision MX 8000 with the cable
band, as illustrated to the far right.
Please note that the supplied mains
lead and plug are specially designed
for BeoVision MX 8000. If you
change the plug or in any way
damage the mains lead, it will affect
the TV picture adversely!
Connect yourTV cables
Aerial connection
Using an aerial cable, connect your external
TV aerial (or cable TV network) to the socket
marked TV on the BeoVision MX 8000 socket
panel.
If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the
built-in system modulator, you will notice that the
TV socket shown in the illustration is occupied,
and that there is a second, unoccupied TV socket
located just below a socket marked LINK. Connect
your external TV aerial to this TV socket instead.
To the mains
Using the mains lead supplied, connect it to
the socket on BeoVision MX 8000 marked ~ ,
and then plug the other end into a wall
socket.
Your BeoVision MX 8000 was designed to be left
in stand-by mode when not in use. Therefore, to
facilitate remote control operation, it is essential
that the mains switch is left on (indicated by the
tiny red light on the front).
Socket panels
Access ‘door’ to
card reader
Standby indicator
Mains switch
BeoVision MX 8000
B
A
Securing the cables: You must fasten the mains
lead to the BeoVision MX 8000 using the three
cable brackets (A) located below the mains socket
and fasten all the cables running from the
BeoVision MX 8000 with the cable band (B).

16
The rear socket panels on BeoVision
MX 8000 allow you to connect the
signal input cables as well as a
variety of extra equipment.
The V.TAPE and AV sockets are
available for connection of extra
equipment.
Any equipment you choose to
connect to these sockets must be
registered in the BeoVision MX 8000
CONNECTIONS menu. Refer to
BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and the
chapter Register extra equipment for
further instruction.
The presence or absence of the
sockets depends on which optional
extras are built into your BeoVision
MX 8000.
Socket panel on the rear
Speaker and digital input socket panel
These sockets are only available if your BeoVision
MX 8000 has a built-in digital surround sound
module.
Refer to the BeoVision MX 8000 CD-rom and the
chapter Loudspeaker setup – surround sound for
further information.
STAND
For connection of a motorised stand.
AV
21-pin socket for AV connection of a second
decoder, a DVD player, a set-top box or similar
devices. You can also connect other types of
auxiliary equipment or an Expander box for further
connections.
V.TAPE
21-pin socket for the AV connection of a BeoCord
V 8000 video tape recorder, a set-top box, a
primary decoder or another video tape recorder.
You can also connect other types of auxiliary
equipment to the V.TAPE socket. If the connected
video tape recorder is a BeoCord V 8000, the
tuned TV programs etc. will be downloaded to the
video tape recorder when the BeoVision MX 8000
TV is tuned in.
MASTER LINK
For connection of a compatible Bang & Olufsen
audio system. This socket is only available if your
BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the
Master Link module.
The socket is also used for BeoLink distribution of
sound and picture throughout the house.
LINK TV
Aerial output socket for distribution of video
signals to other rooms. This socket is only available
if your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with the
built-in system modulator.
TV
Aerial input socket for your external TV aerial (or
cable TV network) signal. If your BeoVision
MX 8000 is equipped with the built-in system
modulator, connect your external TV aerial to the
TV socket located below the socket marked LINK.
POWER LINK
For connection of external Bang & Olufsen
loudspeakers.
~
Socket for connection to the mains.
IR OUT
For connection of a set-top box. (Only available
when a Set-top Box Controller is built into your
BeoVision MX 8000).
STAND
V. TAPE
MASTER LINK
POWER LINKTV
LINK TV
IR-OUT
AV
SUBWOOFER FRONT
REAR
FRONT
REAR INPUT 1
INPUT 2

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BeoVision MX 8000 has a small
close-up operation and socket panel
on the front, just below the
television screen.
Here you can switch the system on
or off completely. If you switch the
system off, the indicator light on the
front of BeoVision MX 8000 will also
be switched off.
You can connect headphones or a
Camcorder via the close-up socket
panel on BeoVision MX 8000.
Close-up operation and socket panel
Switch the mains on or off
If you wish to switch off the mains completely
to your BeoVision MX 8000, you can do it by
pressing the mains switch on the close-up
operation and socket panel on the right-hand
side of BeoVision MX 8000, just below the
screen. When switched off like this, the red
standby light on the front disappears, and the
BeoVision MX 8000 can not be operated.
Connect headphones or Camcorder
Connect headphones to BeoVision MX 8000
via the socket marked PHONES on the right
side of the close-up operation and socket
panel. Connect a Camcorder to BeoVision
MX 8000 via the L, R and VIDEO sockets.
To connect headphones…
Connect headphones to BeoVision MX 8000 via
the PHONES socket on the close-up operation and
socket panel. Sound from the speakers is muted
when headphones are connected and activated
again when the headphones are disconnected.
To connect a Camcorder…
Connect your Camcorder to BeoVision MX 8000
via the sockets marked L, R, and VIDEO on the
close-up socket panel. L and R refers to the audio
signal, left and right speaker channel respectively,
whereas VIDEO is for the video signal.
R L VIDEO
Phones Mains switch
To watch your Camcorder recordings…
> Connect your camera.
> Press TV to switch on the television.
> Start playback on your Camcorder. Pictures
automatically appear on the screen.
> Operate your recordings via your Camcorder.
To select the Camcorder via the Beo4 remote
control…
> Press LIST repeatedly until CAMCORD* is shown
in the Beo4 display.
> Press GO to select the Camcorder.
To record your Camcorder recordings…
> If a BeoCord V 8000 is connected: Connect your
Camcorder and start playback as described
earlier.
> Press the RECORD button on Beo4 twice to
start recording.
Choosing another source or switching off
BeoVision MX 8000 during recording from a
Camcorder will disrupt recording. It is not possible
to view programs during recording.
*NOTE! In order to display CAMCORD on Beo4,
you must first add it to the Beo4 list of functions.
Refer to Beo4’s own Guide for further information.

18 First-time setup of BeoVision MX 8000
The setup procedure described here
is activated only when the BeoVision
MX 8000 is connected to the mains
and switched on for the first time.
This procedure involves menu
language selection, automatic tuning
of TV programs, determination of
the centre position for a motorised
stand, if your BeoVision MX 8000 is
equipped with such a stand and
registration of any extra equipment
you may have connected.
Part of the procedure is performed
automatically, but you must initiate
the stand adjustment and the
automatic tuning of programs,
determine if the equipment you have
connected to BeoVision MX 8000 is
registered correctly in the
CONNECTIONS menu, edit the
information in this menu if necessary,
and accept the settings once they are
correct.
The menu language setup appears. If you wish to
change the menu language at a later date, you
can find the item under OPTIONS in the TV SETUP
menu.
> Press TV to switch on the television. The
language menu appears.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to move between the displayed
languages, if necessary.
> Press GO to store your choice.
Select menu language
The first time you switch on your BeoVision
MX 8000, you must select which language you
want all the menus to be displayed in.
MENU LANGUAGE
select accept GO
DANSK
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
When the menu for auto tuning appears, the
prompt CHECK AERIAL CONNECTION appears to
remind you to check that your TV aerial is properly
connected.
> Press GO to start auto tuning. BeoVision
MX 8000 tunes in all available programs.
Store all programs and settings
When you have selected the menu language,
a menu for program tuning automatically
appears on the screen. Follow the instructions
on the screen and press GO to start tuning. All
programs are now tuned in automatically.
TV
AUTO TUNE
start
CHECK AERIAL CONNECTION

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> If necessary, press ss or tt to select the options
that correspond to what you have connected to
the V.TAPE socket.
> Press
▲
or
▼
to step between menu items:
V.TAPE and AV.
> Press GO to store this setup.
Register extra equipment before
auto tuning
If a video tape recorder, decoder or any other
extra equipment is connected to your
BeoVision MX 8000, the connection is
detected by BeoVision MX 8000. You are given
an opportunity to check and confirm the
registration of the equipment involved.
CONNECTIONS
store GO
V. TAPE V. TAPE
AV DECODER
When the STAND ADJUSTMENT menu
appears…
> Make sure that there is enough room for the
television to turn to the right and left.
> Press GO to start stand adjustment.
> If the adjustment is interrupted the text
‘ADJUSTMENT FAILED’ appears on the screen.
Remove obstacles preventing the television from
turning, and press GO to start adjustment again.
> Once adjustment is complete, the text
‘ADJUSTMENT OK’ appears and then the
STAND POSITIONS menu appears.
> To store a stand position for when BeoVision
MX 8000 is switched on, press
ss or tt to turn
BeoVision MX 8000 and place it according to
your viewing position.
> To store a stand position for when the television
is switched to standby, press
▼
to move to
TV STANDBY.
> Press
ss or tt to turn BeoVision MX 8000 and
place it as you wish.
> Press GO to store your positions.
Determine the centre position for
the television
If your BeoVision MX 8000 is equipped with
the optional motorised stand, the
STAND ADJUSTMENT menu will appear on the
screen. Once the centre position has been
determined, you can select your favourite
positions for when the television is switched
on and in standby.
STAND ADJUSTMENT
CENTRE POSITION
adjust GO
ADJUSTING . . .
NOTE! Refer to the chapter Settings for TV
position on page 26 for further information on
stand positions.

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If automatic tuning of all programs
has not stored the programs on your
preferred program numbers or has
not named all the stored programs
automatically, you can rearrange the
order in which the programs appear
and provide them with a name of
your own choice.
If the tuned programs require
additional editing such as fine tuning
or any specific settings regarding
decoder etc., use the
MANUAL TUNING menu.
To be able to edit tuned TV
programs, make sure you choose TV
as your source first.
> Press TV to switch on the television.
> Press MENU to call up the TV SETUP menu and
press
▼
to highlight TUNING.
> Press GO to call up the TV TUNING menu.
EDIT PROGRAMS is already highlighted.
> Press GO to call up the EDIT PROGRAMS menu.
> Press
▼
or
▲
to select the program you wish to
move.
> Press
tt once to be able to move the program.
The program is now moved out of the list.
> Press
▼
or
▲
to move the program to the
desired program number.
> Press
ss to make the program move back into
the list or change places with the program
which occupies the desired program number.
> Now, move the program which you changed
places with to an empty program number or to
a number already occupied and repeat the
procedure.
> When you have moved the relevant programs,
press
▲
to back up through all menus, or press
EXIT to exit on-screen menus.
Move tuned programs
Once automatic tuning of programs has been
completed, the EDIT PROGRAMS menu
appears automatically and you can move your
tuned programs.
PROGRAM GROUPS
TUNING
TIMER RECORDING
PLAY TIMER
OPTIONS
STAND POSITIONS
EDIT PROGRAMS
ADD PROGRAM
AUTO TUNING
TV SETUP
back select GO
EDIT TV PROGRAMS
1 DR1
2 TV2
3 . . . . . . . .
4 EUROSPRT
5 ZDF
6 RTL7
7 . . . . . . . .
8 BBC
9 . . . . . . . .
. .
. .
17 NRK
18 TV4
more
name move
EDIT TV PROGRAMS
1 DR1
2 TV2
3 . . . . . . . .
4 EUROSPRT
5 ZDF
6 RTL7
7 . . . . . . . .
8 BBC
9 . . . . . . . .
. .
. .
17 NRK
18 TV4
move
move delete
EDIT TV PROGRAMS
1
2 TV2
3 . . . . . . . .
4 EUROSPRT
5 ZDF
6 RTL7
7 . . . . . . . .
8 DR1 BBC
9 . . . . . . . .
. .
. .
17 NRK
18 TV4
move
move delete
EDIT PROGRAMS
ADD PROGRAM
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
LINK FREQUENCY
1 DR1
2TV2
3 . . .
TV TUNING
back select GO
Edit programs – move, name, delete or tune