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BeoLab 20 Type 6791 – 6797, 6799 Service Manual - version 1.0 English German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese versions are available in the Retail System 39.3 30.4 This Service Manual must be returned with the defective parts/back-up suitcase !
CONTENTS Survey of modules ..............1.1 How to service ................. 1.2 Repair tips ................2.1 Fault flow chart ................ 2.5 Survey of plugs and pins ............2.11 Adjustments - Final check after repair ........3.1 Replacement of modules ............4.1 Specification guidelines for service use ........
How to service How to service Strategy This product is to be serviced in the customer’s home. The repair involves replacement of the module(s). The replaced modules must be returned for repair at the Bang & Olufsen Module Repair department. Error codes as well as an adequate fault description must be returned with each replaced part.
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How to service Warnings when handling Static electricity Static electricity may damage the product. STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY DESTROY THE PRODUCT Static-protective field service kit A static-protective field service kit must always be used when the product is disassembled or modules are being handled, since the internal electronics are very sensitive to static electricity.
Always check all external cables as well as internal cables. Check for newest SW Always ensure to have the newest software version installed. This is done via the ServiceTool. Select BeoLab 20 > Software > Automatic Software Update. The ServiceTool also includes noise and sound sources for testing. Backup Before starting the fault finding activity make a complete backup of the product by means of the ServiceTool (see under Repair >...
- Select COM port - ATI COM port - Scroll down to BeoLab section. - Select BeoLab 20 and click Launch. - Click on the PRODUCT tab (if not already shown). - Click + next to each item to expand the menus.
- Be sure that ServiceTool is updated to the latest version. If not, upgrade and restart ServiceTool. - Scroll down to BeoLab section. - Select BeoLab 20 and click Launch. - Click on the PRODUCT tab (if not already shown). - Click + next to each item to expand the menus.
Fault flow chart Fault flow chart Fault symptom: No function and no LED indication Possible causes: Defective PCB02.1, Input Panel Defective PCB04, Power Supply Is the speaker in a Defective PCB30, Digital Sound Engine wireless setup Defective PCB35.1/2, Amplifier Incorrect role switch setting Confirm that the Confirm that the role switch setting...
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Fault flow chart From Connect to a source via: Power Link, TOSLINK or line-in signal Set role switch to R or L Replace PCB30, Connect ServiceTool cable to Confirm Digital Sound SERVICE connector. Repair/replace PS_ON = 3.3V at Engine Check connection between connection PCB04, P14 pin 7 Use ServiceTool to...
Fault flow chart Fault symptom: LED indicator is flashing quickly orange (The product is in protection mode) Disconnect product Possible causes: from mains, wait 2 Defective PCB30, Digital Sound Engine minutes and Defective PCB35.1/2, Amplifier reconnect to mains Defective PCB48.1/2/3, NTC Tweeter / Mid- range / Woofer Defective speaker unit Make an...
Fault flow chart Fault symptom: No sound from speaker in a wired setup Possible causes: Confirm that the role switch setting Defective PCB04, Power Supply is correct Set role switch Defective PCB30, Digital Sound Engine Defective PCB35.1/2, Amplifier Incorrect role switch setting Connect ServiceTool and read out Error Log.
Fault flow chart Fault symptom: No sound from speaker in a wireless setup Possible causes: Confirm that the Defective PCB04, Power Supply role switch setting Defective PCB30, Digital Sound Engine is correct Set role switch Defective PCB35.1/2, Amplifier Defective PCB89, Wireless Power Link Rx Incorrect role switch setting Reset the speaker Connect ServiceTool and read out Error Log.
2.10 Fault flow chart Fault symptom: Missing, atttenuated or distorted sound from speaker and no error indication in error logs Check Possible causes: Make an autocali- PCB30, Digital Sound Engine, PCB35.1 Ampli- bration using the Defective PCB04, Power Supply fier, PCB35.2 Amplifier and cables W5/W7. Defective PCB30, Digital Sound Engine ServiceTool.
PCB02.1, Input Panel PCB35, Amplifier Solder side POWER LINK POWER LINK TOSLINK TOSLINK TOSLINK TOSLINK Service Component side BeoLab 20, Connection Panel and switches POWER LINK SERVICE R-INPUT-L IN-TOSLINK-OUT PCB30, Digital Sound Engine PCB02.2, Connector Interface Tweeter side FREE RESET WALL CORNER ROLE POS.
Adjustments - Final check after repair Adjustments - Final check after repair Adjustments Information ..................3.2 PCB30, Digital Sound Engine ............3.2 PCB35, Amplifier ................3.3 PCB89, Wireless Power Link Rx ............3.3 Connecting speaker wirelessly ............3.4 Speaker units ..................3.4 Software update ................
ID number Serial number Type number Item number Calibration of speaker units Calibration of the amplifier Product settings Wireless data A new calibration of the amplifier is performed again. Connect ServiceTool, launch BeoLab 20 and follow the procedure under Repair.
Repair > Chassis > Replace After replacement of the Wireless Power link Rx module connect ServiceTool, launch BeoLab 20 and follow the procedure under Repair > Chassis > Replace and follow Instructions carefully. Continue by making a software update under Software > Automatic Software...
Calibration of speaker driver is necessary when a speaker unit is replaced. The aim is to ensure optimal sound even if the new speaker unit varies from the old speaker unit. Use the read function to enable the calibration data fields. Connect ServiceTool, launch BeoLab 20 and follow the procedure under Adjustments.
ServiceTool. Select COM port - ATI COM port Scroll down to BeoLab section. Select BeoLab 20 and click Launch. Click on the PRODUCT tab (if not already shown). Click + next to each item to expand the menus. Click Software -> Automatic Software Update...
Final check after repair Final check after repair The final check after repair describes the activities that are needed to ensure the product will be returned in perfect condition to the customer. Follow the procedures below: Insulation test The product must be insulation tested after having been dismantled. Make the test when the product has been reassembled and is ready to be returned to the customer.
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Replace Woofer ..................4.25 Warning – Disconnect mains and wait 45 seconds before dismantling The BeoLab 20 Power Supply and the local power supplies on the different modules must be discharged before dismantling. This is done by disconnecting from the mains, and then waiting 45 seconds before replacing any modules.
Replacement of modules BeoLab 20 in service position 1 - Remove connector cover - Remove external cables connected to the product - Apply protection stocking over lens - Gently lift decoration ring by using the peeler tool...
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Replacement of modules - Lift tweeter decoration ring and turn 90° counter clock wise - Wrap excessive protection stocking over the decoration ring to fixate this towards the top of the lens - Remove screws ! Attention: Use allen key with bald end ! Attention: Do not scratch the lens parts 2.5mm - Disconnect cable...
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Replacement of modules - Pull to remove fabric frame - BeoLab 20 in service position 1...
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Cable holders - Open cable holders Cable holders - BeoLab 20 - seen from top - indicating cable placement ! Attention cables - Move cable connected to PCB30, P3 to same side as connector P3 - Release cables from cable holders...
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- Apply screw at standoff ! Attention: Use allen key with bald end ! Attention: Do not scratch the lens parts 2.5mm - BeoLab 20 - seen from top - indicating cable placement - BeoLab 20 in service position 2...
Replacement of modules Replace PCB02.1, Input Panel + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.5 BeoLab 20 in service position 2 Cable holders - Release cables from cable holders - Remove screws and cable holders 10 mm TX10...
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Replacement of modules - Remove screws 12 mm TX10 - Remove screws - Remove lid 10 mm TX10 - Disconnect cables 02.1P102 02.1P101 02.1P103 - Remove screw ! Attetion: Note shape of screw 10 mm TX10...
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Replacement of modules - Remove screws 10 mm TX10 - Remove ground plate - Remove screws 10 mm - Remove PCB02.1, Input Panel...
Replacement of modules 4.11 Replace PCB04, Power Supply + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.5 BeoLab 20 in service position 2 - Remove screw ! Attention: lock washer 8 mm TX20 - Remove screw and cable holder...
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4.12 Replacement of modules Disconnect cables ! Attention locking device on 04P14 04P13 04P14 04P15 04P17 - Remove standoffs - Remove PCB04, Power Supply ! Attention PCB04 and components when removing from guide pins...
Replacement of modules 4.13 Replace PCB30, Digital Sound Engine + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.5 BeoLab 20 in service position 2 30P3 30P2 - Disconnect cables 30P1 ! Attention locking device on 30P1, 30P2 and 30P3...
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4.14 Replacement of modules - Remove screws - Remove standoffs TX10 - Turn PCB30 buttom side up - Remove standoffs - Turn PCB30 buttom side down - Gently pull off PCB89, Wireless Power Link Rx - Move gap pad to new PCB30, Digital Sound Engine...
Replacement of modules 4.17 Replace PCB47, LED Indicator + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.23 Remove Tweeter - Remove screws ! Attention: gently lift felt to access two screws - Take out LED assembly 8 mm - Turn upside down...
4.18 Replacement of modules Replace PCB48.1, NTC (Tweeter) + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.23 Replace Tweeter - Turn tweeter assembly buttom side up - Peel off PCB48.1 NTC - Replace tape if damaged - Replace PCB48.1, NTC ! Attention: place new tape and new PCB48.1,...
Replacement of modules 4.21 Replace PCB68, Switch Panel + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.5 BeoLab 20 in service position 2 - Remove screws - Remove lid 16 mm TX10 - Lift PCB68, Switch Panel - Disconnect cable...
4.22 Replacement of modules Replace PCB89, Wireless Power Link Rx + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 + 4.5 BeoLab 20 in service position 2 + 4.13 Remove PCB30, Digital Sound Engine - Turn PCB89 buttom side up - Remove screws...
Replacement of modules 4.23 Replace Tweeter + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 - Turn tweeter assembly buttom side up - Remove screws 6 mm TX10 - Lift tweeter and turn bottom side down with PCB48.3, NTC towards plain surface...
Replacement of modules 4.25 Replace Woofer + 4.2 BeoLab 20 in service position 1 - Remove screws TX20 - Gently pull out the woofer - Disconnect cables 48.3P1 – – - Remove screw - Remove PCB48.3, NTC to new woofer...
Specification guidelines for service use Specification guidelines for service use BeoLab 20 Type survey Market Variant Type number Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Côte d’Ivory, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany,...
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Specification guidelines for service use Features Adaptive Bass Linearisation (ABL) Room adaptation: Free, wall or Corner position Thermal protection Line sense - auto On/Off Wireless Power Link Wireless Technology WiSA™ 5 GHz Connections 2 × Power Link (RJ45) 1 × RCA (L/R) 1 ×...
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Specification guidelines for service use Connections MAINS INLET C8 socket To see the different types of mains leads, see exploded view in the retail ordering system POWER LINK (× 2) RJ45 socket Pin 1 Not used Pin 2 PL_Data Data GND Pin 3 Signal GND (chassis)