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Dear Customer This guide contains additional information about the daily use of your Bang & Olufsen product and connected equipment, and describes the features and functions of your product in more detail. Among other things you can find information about settings, how to operate your product with a Bang & Olufsen remote control, and how to set up a wired or wireless connection. We expect your retailer to deliver, install and set up your product.
Contents – Click a headline to move to that section How to use your remote control, 5 See how to use the remote control. You can also use BeoRemote App to operate your television. Understanding the guide, 7 See how to use the illustrated menu operations, how to navigate in menus and understand the indicator light as a help for you to get an optimal experience with your Bang & Olufsen television. Set up your television, 10 How to place and handle your television in a correct way.
>> Contents – Click a headline to move to that section NetRadio, 39 Browse, search and play back netradio stations on your television to enjoy music from radío stations worldwide. Power settings, 48 Make settings for power consumption and auto standby and reduce the start-up time of the television. WebMedia, 41 Navigate in web pages and add apps using WebMedia.
How to use your remote control Your television can be operated with BeoRemote One. TV The display shows you a list of sources or functions when it is switched on TV Display available video sources in the display for you to switch on. Use list* 1 or to step in the MUSIC Display available audio sources in the display for you to switch on. Use list* 1 or to step in the LIST Display extra functions in the display. Use or to step in the list MyButtons.
>> How to use your remote control BeoRemote App iOS Your tablet and your television must be on the same network to use the BeoRemote App. BeoRemote App allows you to operate your television with a tablet and is especially useful for navigating in web pages or applications using WebMedia.* 1 Both your television and tablet must be on the same network and WAKE ON WLAN/WAKE ON LAN must be set to ON, see the television POWER SAVING menu. This allows you to switch on your television from standby mode.
Understanding the guide Quick guide and online guide www Together with your television you have received a printed Quick guide introducing you to the television. The present online guide provides you with a deeper knowledge about the television and its many features and functions. This menu hierarchy illustrates the path into a menu where you can make different settings. Press MENU on your remote control and use the arrow button and the centre button to select and open the menu.
>> Understanding the guide How to navigate in menus Navigate in menus and select settings using your remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the main menu, including a menu overlay for the active source. This guide is described with BeoRemote One operation. Display and menus … Select source and settings.
>> Understanding the guide Indicator light Select source … You can bring up a source by pressing the TV or MUSIC button and select a source in the remote control display, or you can select a source via the television menu. Bring up the main menu Bring up help texts … You can bring up help texts with explanations of features and functions when available in menus and submenus.* 1 General features and functions are also explained in the NICE TO KNOW menu.
Set up your television The television must be set up by qualified service personnel according to the guide for the stand or bracket. The television has several placement options. Guidelines for placement and connection must be followed. To ensure proper ventilation, allow enough space around the screen. At overheating (flashing standby indicator and an on-screen warning), switch the TV to standby, not disconnected from the mains, in order for the TV to cool down.
>> Set up your television Overview Locate the connection panel and other important items: 1 Holes for mounting of a wall bracket. 2 Holes for mounting of a stand. 3 Covers for the main connection panel. Slide the covers to the sides to reveal the connection panel. 4 Easy access panel. 5 Standby indicator and room lights indicator. 5 4 2 3 3 Depending on your setup, different stand or wall bracket covers may be used.
Maintenance Regular maintenance, such as cleaning, is the responsibility of the user. Screen Use a mild window cleaning fluid and lightly clean the screen without leaving streaks or traces. Some micro-fibre cloths may harm the optical coating due to their strong abrasive effect. Cabinet Wipe dust off the surfaces using a dry, soft cloth. To remove stains or dirt, use a soft, damp cloth and a solution of water and mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid.
Connections The connection panel on your television allows you to connect a variety of extra equipment, such as a DVD player or a music system. Equipment you connect to these sockets can be registered in the SOURCE LIST menu when you press the red button. If the equipment is not in the SOURCE LIST, you must press the green button to add it to the SOURCE LIST first. For more information, see page 21. Before you connect any equipment to your television, remember to disconnect the television from the mains.
>> Connections Connection panels PL 5 PL 4 MONITOR PUC 2 CONTROL A+B PUC 1 A+B EXT. IR AV IN 5 PL 3 PL 2 PL1 PUC 3 A+B CTRL 2 CTRL 3 Equipment you connect permanently to the main connection panel must be registered in the SOURCE LIST menu by pressing the green button and then for each source the red button. Equipment connected to the easy access socket panel can be registered in the SOURCE LIST menu if you press the green button, highlight a source and press the red button.
>> Connections Ethernet For connection to the Internet. For software updates, access to WebMedia, NetRadio and PUC downloads. Make sure the cable connection between the product and the router does not exit the building to avoid contact with high voltage. It is strongly recommended that you set your television to update system software automatically, see page 50. STAND For connection of a motorised stand or wall bracket. See page 20 for calibration of floor stand or wall bracket.
>> Connections Connect digital sources Connect up to six external HDMI sources, such as a set-top box, computer or game console. All equipment connected to the television can be configured, see page 21. HDMI 6 is a socket for temporary connection, see page 15. Game console PUC 2 A+B Depending on the equipment you connect to the television, different cables and maybe also adaptors are needed. If you have more than two types of equipment that need a PUC socket, you must buy an extra PUC cable.
>> Connections Connect a computer Before you connect a computer, you must disconnect the television, the computer and all connected equipment from the mains supply. Connect a computer > Using the appropriate type of cable, connect one end to the DVI or HDMI output socket on your computer, and the other end to an HDMI IN socket on the television.
>> Connections IR-transmitters To operate non-Bang & Olufsen products with a BeoRemote One or the BeoRemote App, attach a Bang & Olufsen IR-transmitter on your non-Bang & Olufsen product and then connect it to one of the sockets marked PUC on the connection panel. Attach the transmitter near the IR-receiver on the connected equipment to ensure remote control operation.
>> Connections Connect speakers to the television You can connect up to ten wired speakers and subwoofers to the television using Power Link cables. In addition, you can connect up to eight speakers wirelessly, including subwoofers. For more information about setting up wireless speakers, see page 25. PL 5 PL 4 PL 3 PL 2 MONITOR PUC 2 CONTROL A+B Front speaker Disconnect all systems from the mains before you connect additional equipment.
Set positions for the television to turn to If your television is equipped with the optional motorised floor stand or wall bracket, you can turn it using the remote control. Furthermore, you can set the television to turn automatically to face your favourite viewing position when you switch on the television. It can turn to a different position when you listen to, for example, a connected radio, and turn away to a standby position when you switch it off.
Set up additional equipment If you connect additional video equipment to your television, you can set up the equipment in the SOURCE LIST menu when you find the source and press the red button.*1 When the television is switched on and you connect additional equipment to an HDMI IN socket, the television will detect an unconfigured source. A message appears on the screen and you can follow on-screen instructions to configure the source.
>> Set up additional equipment MENU SETUP SERVICE PUC MANAGEMENT PUC DOWNLOAD PUC CLEAN-UP PUC UPDATES You can search with latin characters and numbers. For equipment names with nonlatin characters you can search for a part of the name that includes latin characters. You can also use the browse functions to locate the correct PUC table. You can download PUC tables at any time. If you need more information about PUC tables in general, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
Watch television Watch television channels, access source related functions, and turn the television. To bring up a favourite source quickly, you can save the source on one of the MyButtons on BeoRemote One. For more information, see page 33.
>> Watch television Turn the television mounted on a wall bracket … LIST Press to bring up STAND in the BeoRemote One display Tilt the television mounted on a table stand … Press to bring up STAND in the BeoRemote One display STAND Turn the television STAND Tilt the television or Select a position for the television to turn to LIST 0–9 To use the motorised floor stand or wall bracket function, you have to calibrate the floor stand or wall bracket first.
Loudspeaker setup – surround sound Add BeoLab speakers and BeoLab subwoofers to your television wired or wirelessly and you can have a surround sound system which fits easily into your living room. You get the best sound experience in the area bounded by the speakers. You can also create speaker groups to customise the speaker setup for listening positions other than the one in front of the television, for example, at the dining table or in an armchair.
>> Loudspeaker setup – surround sound Reset sound settings If you for some reason need to reset sound settings to default values, for example, if you change your sound setup, you can do so in the SOUND menu. Resetting to default values deletes speaker type and speaker group settings and disassociates all the registered wireless speakers.
>> Loudspeaker setup – surround sound Adjust distances and levels automatically … Place the connected microphone in the primary listening position for the current speaker group Upon auto detection of the microphone, select MICROPHONE CALIBRATION* 1 Set distances and levels through a setup wizard … Place the connected microphone in the primary listening position for the current speaker group Select a speaker group in the SPEAKER GROUPS menu and bring it up Press to begin the calibration Select YES, if you
>> Loudspeaker setup – surround sound Set up sound modes The television has several sound modes optimised for different types of programmes and sources. However, if you wish, you can adjust the values in the sound modes to your liking. The sound modes have predefined names. For example, use MOVIE when watching from a DVD or Bluray or use GAME to enhance the sound when using a game console. The CUSTOM sound mode can be set up if you wish to define a new type of use and settings.
Daily use of sound modes and speaker groups You can extend your television into a surround sound system by adding BeoLab loudspeakers and subwoofers. When you switch on one of the sources, the television automatically selects the appropriate sound mode for the source you are using. However, you can select another sound mode at any time. Also when you switch on the television, the TV speaker group is selected automatically.
Adjust sound and picture settings Sound and picture settings are preset from the factory to neutral values which suit most types of programmes. However, if you wish, you can adjust these settings to your liking. Adjust sound settings such as volume, bass and treble and, for wired speakers, enable eco mode. Picture settings include, for example, contrast, brightness, colour, and viewing distance. Adjust sound settings Adjust sound settings via the SOUND menu.
>> Adjust sound and picture settings Picture modes You can activate different picture modes to use for different types of programmes. If you, for example, connect a game console or play a PC game using the television as a monitor, you can activate GAME mode. GAME mode minimises the delay caused by signal processing. Other available picture modes are MOVIE, MONITOR and ADAPTIVE.
>> Adjust sound and picture settings Picture format In the SOURCE LIST menu, you can, for each source, press the red button and set up a picture format to be used each time you activate this source. You can also select a different picture format temporarily. To activate picture formats directly … Press to bring up FORMAT in the BeoRemote One display For information about setting up additional equipment, see page 21.
Personalise the TV experience You can save a “snapshot” of a current viewing or playback experience and thereby personalise that experience to be able to restore it quickly with just one touch of a button. A snapshot includes the stand position, the selected source and the selected settings for speaker group, sound and picture adjustment, and sound and picture mode. For internal sources, which could be NetRadio, the playing item, such as station, may also be saved.
Set up 3D television You can set up preferences for watching 3D television. Select if the television should switch to 3D mode automatically, when automatic 3D signalling is available. Activate 3D and adjust settings You can select if the television should activate 3D mode automatically, manually or by prompt, when it detects 3D signalling the first time after source or channel change. The default setting is PROMPT.
Watch 3D television You can enhance the experience of watching television with 3D technology, for example, when you want to watch movies, sports or nature films. Important health and safety information for 3D pictures Some viewers may experience discomfort while watching 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches. If you experience such symptoms, stop watching 3D TV, remove the 3D glasses and rest. Watching 3D TV for an extended period of time may cause eye strain.
>> Watch 3D television 3D modes 2D modes Select the 3D mode that matches the signal sent out by the programme provider. Select the 2D mode that matches the signal sent out by the programme provider. SIDE BY SIDE 3D STANDARD 2D Converts side-by-side 3D signal into full screen 3D representation by scaling two pictures horizontally. Shows an ordinary 2D TV picture without any conversion.
See two sources at the same time While watching, for example, a television channel … Press to bring up DUAL PICTURE Your BeoRemote One gives you access to a DUAL PICTURE function for viewing an HDMI source (for example a set-top box or Blu-ray player) and a WebMedia or HomeMedia source at the same time. There are some limitations when using the DUAL PICTURE function since some source combinations may not be possible. For example, you cannot watch two HDMI sources at the same time.
Operate additional equipment The built-in Peripheral Unit Controller (PUC) acts as an interpreter between connected video equipment, such as a settop box, video recorder or DVD player, and your Bang & Olufsen remote control. Download a Peripheral Unit Controller (PUC ) table and use the Bang & Olufsen remote control to gain access to the functions offered by your nonBang & Olufsen equipment. See page 21 for information on how to download a PUC table.
NetRadio With NetRadio you have access to radio stations worldwide. NetRadio stations are downloaded via BeoPortal, consequently, the television must be connected to the internet when downloading and playing stations. When you select the NetRadio source, the last played radio station will always attempt playing. If you cannot find a specific station, it may no longer be available in the list received from BeoPortal.
>> NetRadio Favourites list You can store up to 99 stations in your favourites list. Add to your favourites list … When browsing through station lists for GENRES, LANGUAGES, COUNTRIES, NAMES, SEARCH RESULTS and recently played stations, press to add a highlighted station to your favourites list Edit the favourites list … You can move a station to another position, delete a station or clear the favourites list completely.
WebMedia With the built-in WebMedia feature for Smart TV you can search and find movies, YouTube videos, photos and other web related content. WebMedia enables integration of Internet features on your television. You can also add different apps. To use WebMedia, your television must be connected to the Internet, see page 51. The first time you open WebMedia you are asked to accept the terms of use. If you reset your television to default settings, you must accept the terms of use again.
>> WebMedia SOURCE LIST SETUP REFRESH 1 BOOKMARK 2 SECURITY INFORMATION 3 WEBMEDIA SETTINGS 4 select While WEBMEDIA is selected as source, press MENU to bring up the WebMedia menu overlay. The remote control buttons are shown to the right on the menu, and the functions they control are shown to the left. Refresh a page … You can refresh a page if it is updated frequently, such as the weather forecast or online newspapers.
Spotify, Deezer and YouTube You can access Spotify or Deezer, if you have a required subscription, and search through and stream music for every occasion. You can also access YouTube to watch a variety of different video content, such as movie and TV clips, music videos, short videos and other content uploaded by users. To use Spotify, Deezer and YouTube, your television must be connected to the Internet, see page 51.
HomeMedia You can play music and video files and browse photos stored either on a storage device or in another product connected via a DLNA/UPnP enabled media server. You get access to the HOMEMEDIA menu when you connect a storage device to your television. If you have music and photos stored, you can start the music and return to the main menu to start a slideshow of your photos. You can then play music and see your photos at the same time. You can also play files via a computer or smart phone.
>> HomeMedia Browse photos … Connect a storage device with your photos To rotate a photo left or right, press MENU then 2 or 3 or press or . TV Bring up sources in the BeoRemote One display and select the source dedicated to HOMEMEDIA the media browser, for example, HOMEMEDIA* 1 Press to select the storage device with your photos and press the centre button You can also bring up the NOW SHOWING PHOTO by pressing MENU, then the green button.
>> HomeMedia See a list of recently selected files You can see a short list of the files you have recently selected from the currently connected storage device. TV Bring up sources in the BeoRemote One display and select the source dedicated to HOMEMEDIA the media browser to activate it, for example, HOMEMEDIA.
Sleep Timers Your television has a built-in Sleep Timer which means that you can make it switch off after a predefined number of minutes. Set a Sleep Timer You can make the television switch off automatically after a number of minutes. To activate the Sleep Timer … Press to bring up SLEEP in the BeoRemote One display LIST SLEEP Press repeatedly until the requested number of minutes or OFF are shown in the television display.
Power settings If you want to make your television start up faster, you can set a Quick-Start Timer for one or two specified time periods. This will increase the standby power consumption within these periods compared to when the television is in ordinary standby. On the other hand, you can choose to save power on a number of other functions in the television, such as sound, picture and network.
The pin code system The pin code system is intended to make normal use of your television impossible for someone who does not know the pin code. You choose whether or not to activate the pin code system. When the pin code system is enabled and the television has been disconnected from the mains for a while, the pin code system is activated. When reconnected and switched on, the television automatically switches itself off after three minutes if you do not enter the pin code.
Software and service update We recommend that you enable automatic software update on your television to ensure that your television always has the latest features and functions. If your television is set up in a system with the BeoLink Converter NL/ML it is essential that you enable the automatic system update to ensure that all products in your system are kept up to date and are able to communicate. You can always look up software information and update the TV software manually.
Network settings You can set up your television to a network either with a wired or wireless connection. For the most reliable network connection, Bang & Olufsen recommends making a wired connection. Bang & Olufsen also recommends that you use a separate router and access point – a Network Link router – to ensure the most reliable playback of digital files. For more information about Bang & Olufsen network setup, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
>> Network settings Make a wireless connection If your router has the WPS feature (wireless protected setup), you can make a wireless connection to your network automatically. You can also make the connection manually. It is assumed that you have enabled the DHCP service on your network and that the SSID is not hidden. MENU SETUP NETWORK NETWORK SETTINGS … Connect to a wireless network automatically … > Press the centre button to bring up the WLAN SETTINGS menu and highlight WLAN.
>> Network settings See network information You can see information on your network connection in the NETWORK INFO menu. Note: A previously well-functioning setup may develop problems over time as surroundings change. Check your Ethernet connection or router. If the problem persists, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
Distribute sound with Network Link With Network Link you can distribute sound, but not video signals, to other rooms throughout the house. If you connect your television to a Master Link product, you must also use a BeoLink Converter NL/ ML (BLC). For example, you can connect your television in the living room to an audio or video system in another room, thereby making it possible to listen to sound from other rooms.
>> Distribute sound with Network Link Integrate additional equipment You can integrate external equipment with your television to listen to music from an audio system or another television. You can listen to audio and video sources from another Bang & Olufsen product, if the product is connected to the same network (router) as your television. When connecting to an audio system with Master Link, a BeoLink Converter NL/ML is required to act as a ‘bridge’ between Network Link and Master Link.
Connect and operate an audio system If you connect a compatible Bang & Olufsen audio system to the television, you obtain the benefits of an integrated audio/ video system. Play music on your audio system using speakers connected to the television, or switch on a TV programme and send the sound to your audio system speakers. Also see page 55 about sharing speakers.
>> Connect and operate an audio system Option 1 Option 0 BLC The television and an audio system is set up in one room with all speakers connected to the television: – CONNECT TO: BLC – SHARE SPEAKERS: YES – Audio system: Option 0 For information about the CONNECT TO and SHARE SPEAKERS menus, see page 55.
Two televisions – with Network Link connection Products with Network Link can borrow source sound from each other. If you connect a compatible Bang & Olufsen television to your television, you obtain the benefits of an integrated video system that enables you to listen to audio and video sources from the other television. If you connect a television with Master Link to your television, a BeoLink Converter NL/ML (BLC) is required for the televisions to borrow source sound from each other.
Operate two televisions with one remote control If you have two Bang & Olufsen televisions, and commands from your remote control can be received by both televisions, you must change between the two televisions via LIST. Connection via a BeoLink Converter NL/ML is required if one of your televisions is equipped with Master Link, see page 54. One remote control for both televisions For your television to function properly, it is essential that the television is set up to a product.
HDMI Matrix The HDMI Matrix itself is a physical product that can be connected allowing you to connect up to 32 external sources to up to 32 televisions in different rooms and access the sources either individually from each TV or simultaneously from several rooms via BeoRemote One. The HDMI Matrix must be connected and set up by your Bang & Olufsen retailer. You cannot connect more than one HDMI Matrix in a setup.
