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“Greyed out” sockets on the illustration of the main connection panel may be occupied by internal connections. Do not 

disconnect the cables from these sockets! 

NOTE! Video recorders can only be connected to 
the AV1 and AV2 socket groups, as these are the 
only sockets groups for video output. Connect the 
primary recorder to AV1 and the secondary 

recorder to AV2. 

POWER LINK 1 

(SUB)

 

POWER LINK 1–6 

Use a cable splitter to connect two Bang & Olufsen subwoofers. 
For external speakers in a surround sound setup. See also pp. 46–47. 

AV1

Socket group for AV connection of a primary 

video recorder, a set-top box, or other types of 

additional video equipment. 

AV2

 

Socket group for AV connection of a secondary 

video recorder or additional video equip ment. 

AV3

 

Socket group for AV connection of additional 

video equip ment. 

The TV keeps a signal path open between a 

recorder connected to the AV1 socket area and a 
recordable source connected to the AV3 socket 

area. 

This allows you to set the source on AV3 to switch 

on automatically, as well as set a recorder on AV1 
for timed recording of the source on AV3, provided 

your connected equipment supports these 

functions. 

AV4 

Socket group for AV connection of additional 

video equipment. 

AV5

 

Use this socket group for equipment which you do 

not wish to have permanently connected, e.g. a 
camera or a camcorder. You can also connect a 

BeoMaster to AV5. 

AV6

 

Use this socket group for equipment which you do 

not wish to have permanently connected, e.g. a 
camera or a camcorder. 

CTRL

 

(AV1–AV6) 

For IR control signals to external equipment 

connected to an AV socket. 

L-IN, R-IN

 

(AV4–AV6) 

Right and left line input. 

VIDEO IN

 

(AV4) 

For video signal. 

Y – Pb – Pr 

(AV2–AV3) 

For video signals from an external source, e.g. 

HDTV source. You can use the socket in 
conjunction with an AV socket or a digital audio 
socket.

SPDIF

 

(AV1–AV6) 

Digital audio input socket, e.g. DVD player. 

S VIDEO

 

(AV4, AV6) 

For S-VHS or Hi-8 Camcorders. 

DISPLAY 1 – 2

 

(DVI-D OUT) 

Connect a plasma screen and/or a projector. If you 

only connect a screen or a projector, connect it to 

DISPLAY 1, otherwise connect the screen to 
DISPLAY 1 and the projector to DISPLAY 2. You 

cannot connect two screens or two projectors at 
the same time. 

HDMI IN 

(A–D) 

For High Definition Multimedia Interface video 
source or PC. The sources can be registered to any 
of the AV socket groups. Connect an HDMI 
Expander to the HDMI C socket. 

ANT

 

(1–3) 

Aerial input socket DVB T/C (1) from external 

aerial/cable TV network, DVB-S (2) from satellite 
dish, external aerial/cable TV network (3) from 
external aerial/analogue cable TV network.

LINK TV

 

Aerial output for distribution of video signals to 

other rooms. 

DTV DATA 

For future use. 

MASTER LINK 

For a compatible Bang & Olufsen audio system. 

The socket is also used for BeoLink distribution of 

sound/picture throughout the house or for 
connection of a BeoMaster. 

CENTRE 1 

For a centre speaker, such as BeoLab 7. See also 

the Guide enclosed with the speaker. 

IR IN (9-pin) 

For a BeoLink IR-receiver enabling remote control 

operation. 

MONITOR 

For a plasma screen. 

CINEMA 

For a Home Automation System. 

TTL/RS232

Only for use in Hotel setups. 

IR IN 

For a BeoLink IR-receiver enabling remote control 

operation. 

IR 1+2 

For an external IR-transmitter used with Home 

cinema setups. 

 Mains supply 

Connection to the mains supply. 

PCMCIA/SMARTCARD 

For a card/module for access to digital satellite 

channels. 

 USB 

For service use only. 

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Summary of Contents for BeoSystem 3

Page 1: ...BeoSystem 3 Guide...

Page 2: ...r use in dry domestic environments only Use within a temperature range of 10 35 C 50 95 F and at an altitude of no more than 1500 m 5000 ft Do not place the TV in direct sunlight as this may reduce th...

Page 3: ...ser are considered carefully when designing and developing Bang Olufsen products Therefore please take the time to tell us about your experience with your product To contact us visit our website on ww...

Page 4: ...utton touch screen to select 1 Switch on a source or select a function Press centre button to accept and store settings Turn to adjust volume To mute turn quickly counter clockwise Bring up SCENE butt...

Page 5: ...ect option setting Enter data Bring up sub menu store setting Select option Exit menus 4 Important for more information www bang olufsen com Remote control The instructions in this Guide are mainly ba...

Page 6: ...Beo5 operation Switch on the TV Switch off the TV Activate the TV source to use these functions Automatic colour calibration may start automatically Adjust the volume See second source Divide the scre...

Page 7: ...ress in the middle of the button Select P AND P Press Swap pictures Select source Select source Press Press Press Hold for channel list Select channel Select page Accept or Activate numbers Select Sel...

Page 8: ...he centre button repeatedly to switch between the upper and lower half of the page and normal page size Activate teletext to use these functions View a MEMO page Create MEMO pages Reveal hidden messag...

Page 9: ...s Press repeatedly to change screen mode Press Press Move to CHANNEL or MEMO then CHANNEL Bring up channel list Accept Move to PAGE Select page Select page or or Select page Move to PAGE and select Mo...

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Page 11: ...dio system Connect and set up a BeoLink system Contents BeoLink 10 BeoLink system 12 Connect and set up an audio system 14 Connect and set up a BeoLink system 15 Your television in a link room 16 Two...

Page 12: ...ration with the TV Use a main room source Use a link room source TV sound on the audio speakers Activate main or link room sources Listen to audio sound on the speakers connected to the TV Stereo soun...

Page 13: ...e the Guide enclosed with your Beo4 Select AV 2 Select audio speaker zone Press Select source Select main room source Press Select AV 2 Select main room source Select AV 2 Select video source Select v...

Page 14: ...n audio video system set it to the correct option Switch the entire system to standby first and place yourself in front of the TV 2 Set option for TV Connect the available sockets marked MASTER LINK o...

Page 15: ...the correct options with the Beo4 remote control you can get an overview of options on this page The TV with or without additional speakers and an audio system with a connected set of speakers are se...

Page 16: ...or to ON The factory setting is AUTO which must be used if you are using a linkable Bang Olufsen TV Switch on the system modulator To distribute video signals to link rooms it is necessary to connect...

Page 17: ...room TV For your entire system to function properly it is essential that the TV in the link room is set to the correct option before you connect it to the system in the main room Place yourself in fro...

Page 18: ...n 4 In order to use teletext on a TV set to Option 4 you must set up Beo4 to VIDEO 3 This limits the Beo4 functions that can be used with TVs set to other options For more information see the Guide en...

Page 19: ...ption 4 you must do the following to activate a source if you have a Beo4 However if you wish to dedicate a remote control to your secondary TV contact your Bang Olufsen retailer Beo4 operate TV in op...

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Page 21: ...hannels 25 Adjust picture and sound settings 26 Calibrate colour accuracy of the screen 27 The pincode system 28 Tuner setup 30 Operate other equipment with Beo5 or Beo4 Contents Advanced use Surround...

Page 22: ...rmat to customise the viewing experience Select picture format The TV automatically adapts the picture to fill out as much of the screen as possible when you select a source but you can select a forma...

Page 23: ...tween available sound types and languages Bring up sound type Press repeatedly to select Sound type or language Store your favourite sound type when tuning in TV channels See p 24 While you watch TV s...

Page 24: ...Timer which lasts for one hour and is disabled once it has been executed Enter a Wake up Timer Choose the source channel number and start time Enter and accept settings Select PLAY TIMER menu Bring up...

Page 25: ...r TV to start and stop automatically at the same time and day every week Timed play and timed standby To include the TV in the Play Timer set the Timer to ON Switch on the Play Timer View edit or dele...

Page 26: ...channels for easy recognition Select EDIT CHANNELS in TUNING menu Bring up TV SETUP menu Select channel Select channel Delete a channel Delete channels you do not want Select EDIT CHANNELS in TUNING m...

Page 27: ...you switch on an audio source in the TV Preset volume bass treble or loudness up to two connected BeoLab subwoofers and two default loudspeaker combinations The contents of the SOUND menu varies acco...

Page 28: ...continuosly During calibration a sensor arm swings down from the TV frame and an on screen bar changes between various greyscale colours Automatic calibration Approximately for every 100 hours of use...

Page 29: ...d from the mains for 15 30 minutes the system goes into effect Activate the pincode system Enter a four digit pincode to activate the system Re enter the code and accept Bring up TV SETUP menu Delete...

Page 30: ...NG menu is only available if the TV tuner is enabled See p 50 If you disable the TV tuner you can activate a connected peripheral unit with the TV button If you disable the DVB tuner you can activate...

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Page 32: ...u overlay gives you quick access to selected functions Show menu overlay 1 The main functions of your equipment can be operated with the Bang Olufsen remote control Not all functions may be supported...

Page 33: ...tart and stop playback and search back and forth Video recorder DVD player Switch on equip ment Backwards forwards Once to pause Twice to stop Resume playback Channels you wish to record must be store...

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Page 35: ...ts for temporary connections 44 First time setup of your television 46 Loudspeaker setup 48 Additional settings 50 On screen menus 50 Cleaning Contents Installation Set up your television Expand your...

Page 36: ...e complete attach the cable cover by sliding the cable cover down over the cable brackets The tabs A should fit the gaps in the cable cover 4 Press the cable cover down lightly until it clicks into pl...

Page 37: ...or other connected equipment Place the IR 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 your...

Page 38: ...See also pp 38 39 Make the connections Select corresponding socket marked CTRL Switch on the TV Always attach covers before you connect the TV to the mains Connect TV to mains supply Attach all cover...

Page 39: ...en instructions Source options in the AV1 AV6 menus Contents of the CONNECTIONS menu The above are only examples of registrations you can register available equipment to any source option You may also...

Page 40: ...the particular AV socket group to which you have connected the equipment For more information about how to set up connected equipment for use see p 37 Useful hints Set up additional equipment IR trans...

Page 41: ...e DISPLAY 1 socket and the projector to the DISPLAY 2 socket You cannot connect two screens or two projectors at the same time Mains cord and plug The supplied mains cord and plug are specially design...

Page 42: ...protruding edge on one side and two on the other side The side with two edges should face right When you insert a card the gold chip should face upwards SMARTCARD PCMCIA POWER LINK CONTROL CENTRE 1 CI...

Page 43: ...N AV4 AV6 Right and left line input VIDEO IN AV4 For video signal Y Pb Pr AV2 AV3 For video signals from an external source e g HDTV source You can use the socket in conjunction with an AV socket or a...

Page 44: ...ister the connected equipment in the CONNECTIONS menu Make temporary connections For access to the sockets for temporary connections press the button B on the right side of the system and the door ope...

Page 45: ...computer from the mains Make the connections and reconnect to the mains Connect a computer to the TV Bring up computer picture Press the source button for the computer to bring up a picture on the TV...

Page 46: ...ns and switched on for the first time If you want to change your setup at a later date you can access the same menus and update your settings Switch on the TV Make settings You are led through the fol...

Page 47: ...rs for Home cinema viewing See also Loudspeaker setup on pp 46 47 and Surround sound and Home cinema on p 20 Adjust volume bass treble and loudness and preset two default speaker combinations Select a...

Page 48: ...sound and is highlighted on the screen Select the function for each connected loudspeaker such as front back or surround A speaker can have more than one role one for TV viewing and one for Home cine...

Page 49: ...s produced alternately in each speaker Adjust the speakers to match the centre speaker s sound level NOTE Once you have performed the speaker calibration you will only need to re calibrate the speaker...

Page 50: ...and date and to select a menu language Accept Set time and date Information Menu language Select a language for on screen menus Select MENU LANGUAGE menu Bring up TV SETUP menu and select OPTIONS men...

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Page 52: ...6 SPEAKER LEVEL p 47 SOUND SYSTEM p 47 1 2 Make settings 3 General settings Select your Zone TV and Menu Maintenance Screen Cabinet and controls Never alcohol Regular maintenance such as cleaning is t...

Page 53: ...environment human health and contribute to the prudent and rational use of natural resources Collecting electrical and electronic equipment batteries and waste prevents the potential contamination of...

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