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  • Page 1 BeoVision 4 Reference book...
  • Page 2 BeoVision 4 includes the products shown above. The individual components are referred to by their BeoVision 4 respective names in the Guide and Reference plasma screen book. The complete setup is referred to as BeoVision 4. IR receiver Beo4 remote control...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Placement, connections and maintenance, 4 Find out how to handle and place your BeoVision 4, connect additional video equipment, and where the sockets are placed. Loudspeaker setup – surround sound, 13 Find out how to turn BeoVision 4 into a surround sound system.

  • Page 4: Placement, Connections And Maintenance

    Set up BeoVision 4 and BeoSystem 2 We recommend that you follow the Before you start… procedure described below when you – Make sure that your products are set up, set up BeoVision 4: placed and connected in accordance with –...
  • Page 5 Overview of sockets BeoSystem 2: 1 Mains switch 2 IR receiver sockets 3 Close-up socket panel 4 Mains connection 5 Plasma screen socket area 6 Speaker and digital input socket panel 7 AV and aerial socket panel 8 Fan socket The plasma screen: 1 Speaker connection panels* 2 A/V connection panel...
  • Page 6 >> Set up BeoVision 4 and BeoSystem 2 Mount and connect the IR receiver To facilitate remote control operation of BeoVision 4 and all connected equipment, you must connect the IR receiver to BeoSystem 2. The IR receiver is a kind of ‘eye’ which is...
  • Page 7 > Connect BeoSystem 2 to the mains. page 26 in the Guide. If you have not yet connected speakers, or you BeoVision 4 was designed to be left in standby wish to connect any other equipment to mode when not in use. Therefore, to facilitate...
  • Page 8 About the plasma screen… Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any Clean only with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use part of BeoVision 4! liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not allow still pictures to be displayed on...
  • Page 9 Socket panels AV and aerial socket panel The socket panel on BeoSystem 2 allows SPDIF you to connect signal input cables as V.TAPE well as a variety of extra equipment, 21-pin socket for the connection of a BeoCord such as a DVD player or a linked Bang & V 8000 video tape recorder.
  • Page 10 SUBWOOFER REAR CENTRE For connection of a BeoLink IR receiver enabling Socket for connecting centre speakers in a remote control operation of BeoVision 4. surround sound setup. MAINS REAR Connection to the mains. The two sockets are used for connecting the rear speakers in a surround sound setup.
  • Page 11 PC. to the screen and use the screen as a monitor, PC IN make sure that BeoSystem 2, BeoVision 4, the S-VHS Socket for connection to the RGB socket on computer, and all equipment connected to the BeoSystem 2.
  • Page 12 S-VHS VIDEO PHONES connect a Camcorder and watch your For the connection of S-VHS or Hi-8 Camcorders home movies on BeoVision 4. If you only. Copy from a Camcorder have connected, for example, a VIDEO – R – L BeoCord V 8000 video tape recorder,...

  • Page 13: Loudspeaker Setup - Surround Sound

    Let the picture The three illustrations to the right show determine your ideal listening and examples of BeoVision 4 and speakers placed viewing position. You get the best in various types and sizes of rooms. sound experience in the area created The following guidelines apply for all by the speakers.

  • Page 14: Connect Speakers

    >> Loudspeaker setup – surround sound Connect speakers You can connect Bang & Olufsen speakers and a BeoLab 2 subwoofer to BeoVision 4 via BeoSystem 2 the connection panel on the rear of BeoSystem 2. The speakers must be Bang &...
  • Page 15 Place yourself in your favourite television > Press 2 to bring up the Sound menu. 1 Adjustment viewing position and switch on BeoVision 4. > Press 3 to bring up the Speaker distance menu. 2 Speaker type Enter the approximate straight-line distances The connected speakers are shown.
  • Page 16 >> Loudspeaker setup – surround sound > Press MENU to bring up the main menu. Calibrate the sound level Sound > Press 3 to bring up the Setup menu. When you have connected the necessary > Press 2 to bring up the Sound menu. 1 Adjustment speakers in a surround sound setup to >...
  • Page 17 > Press MENU to bring up the main menu. Set a default speaker mode Sound > Press 3 to bring up the Setup menu. You can preset two default speaker modes; > Press 2 to bring up the Sound menu. 1 Adjustment one to be used each time you switch on a >...

  • Page 18: Connect Extra Equipment

    Connect additional equipment You can connect different types of AV 2 Expander Game console, Camcorder, etc. audio and video equipment to The optional AV 2 Expander accessory is a We recommend that you use the close-up BeoSystem 2, such as a video SCART expander for connection of non- socket panel for equipment you connect on a recorder, set-top box or Camcorder.
  • Page 19 Connect a set-top box or decoder Connect a set-top box* to the V.TAPE, Secondary set-top box Set-top box (DTV or V.AUX) AV or DECODER sockets on STB(V.AUX) BeoSystem 2. If the sockets are all in use, you can also connect a set-top box to BeoSystem 2 via the close-up socket panel.
  • Page 20 >> Connect a set-top box or decoder Alternative set-top box connection If the V.TAPE, AV and DECODER sockets are S-VHS VIDEO PHONES all in use, and you want to connect a set-top box, you can connect the second set-top box Close-up socket panel.
  • Page 21 BeoSystem 2 Connect an AV or RF decoder Decoder 1 To connect an AV decoder (a baseband decoder, such as Canal+), connect the cable from the aerial to BeoSystem 2. Connect the AV decoder to the 21-pin socket marked Decoder 2 DECODER on BeoSystem 2.
  • Page 22 PC. Examples of possible setups are shown below. also connect a PC. You can also connect these sources to In the Connections menu: BeoVision 4. – Set AV to DVD BeoVision 4 – Set V Mem to V Mem Make sure you register all connected –...
  • Page 23 STB (DTV/DVI), STB (AUX/DVI)… for a set-top menu on the screen without box connected to the DVI socket on BeoVision 4. choosing another source first, PC (DVI)… for a PC connected to the DVI socket such as TV.
  • Page 24 >> Connect a HD source or PC Adjust the HD picture You may find it necessary to adjust the picture when using a HD source with BeoSystem 2. Use your Beo4 remote control to adjust the picture placement, size and proportions.

  • Page 26: Audio System With Beovision 4

    TV programme and Option setting send the sound to your audio system speakers. If BeoVision 4 has been set up in an AV system, you may need to set it to the correct Option. Option 2 Option 0...
  • Page 27 LIST Video sound recording If you listen to sound from BeoVision 4 on your Bang & Olufsen audio system’s speakers, and your audio system has a recorder, you can record television sound on the audio recorder. Refer to...

  • Page 28: Distribute Sound And Picture With Beolink

    If the MASTER LINK socket on BeoSystem 2 already BeoVision 4 in the main room, such has an audio system connected, the Master Link as a living room, or in a link room, cable must be split in two and joined with the such as a study or bedroom.
  • Page 29 System modulator Link frequency If you have an audio system or a link speaker If, for example, a TV channel in your area is in a link room and you choose to set up a broadcasted on the same frequency as the non-linkable television in the same room, you BeoLink system uses, 599 MHz, you must tune must set the system modulator to On.
  • Page 30 > Press LIST repeatedly to display OPTION? on BeoVision 4 for use in a link room: Beo4, and press GO. *If you connect BeoVision 4 for use in a link room 1 Connect BeoSystem 2 to the mains. > Press LIST repeatedly to display V.OPT on Beo4, where other link systems are already connected, and press 6*.
  • Page 31 Timed play or timed standby settings can also be you wish to use executed on a link room BeoVision 4. They must *In order to display LINK or AV on Beo4, you must be programmed on the system in the main room add it to the Beo4 list of functions.

  • Page 32: Customise Beo4

    Bang & Olufsen’s extra audio and type of configuration video functions, but only those Press to move forwards or functions supported by BeoVision 4 Press repeatedly to display LIST backwards in the list of all extra work when you call them up in the...
  • Page 33 Move extra ‘buttons’ Remove an extra ‘button’ You can rearrange the order in which the You can remove any of the extra ‘buttons’ extra ‘buttons’ appear when you press LIST. that are available when you press LIST. Press and hold the standby •...

  • Page 34: Menus

    On-screen menus This chapter illustrates the overall MENU structure of the menu system, to help you find your way through the on- Timer play screen menus the system offers. TV list Set timer Setup Activate timer You can also find detailed information about the individual menus which Tuning Sound...
  • Page 35 Internet (For a connected PC with a BeoLink PC box). Standby To switch BeoVision 4 off. Note that if you have other compatible video or audio systems connected to BeoSystem 2, they will be switched off as well, even if you have programmed these systems to play.
  • Page 36 >> On-screen menus 1 BBC 1 Freq Freq 2 BBC 2 210 12 210 12 12 EUROSPRT 13 ..14 MTV >> Press move What’s on the Edit TV list menu… What’s on the Add program menu… What’s on the Auto tuning menu…...
  • Page 37 Freq Name Fine Decoder Sound Volume Bass Treble Loudness 210 1 ..More Stereo-2 What’s on the first TV manual tuning menu... What’s on the second TV manual tuning What’s on the Adjustment menu… Freq (frequency) menu…...
  • Page 38 BeoLab 2 subwoofer. Options are Yes or No. metres between your viewing position and follows the speaker you highlight on the menu. BeoVision 4. You can then adjust the sound accordingly. Automatic If you select the automatic sequence, the sound shifts automatically between the external speakers every 2–3 seconds.
  • Page 39 Video Audio Time Date Year Synch Sound Speaker 3 Speaker 2 14:25 Thu 2 Nov 2000 No 1 Adjustment 2 Speaker type 3 Speaker distance 4 Speaker level 5 Speaker mode 6 Sound system What’s on the Speaker mode menu… What’s on the Sound system menu…...
  • Page 40 Brilliance Colour Contrast V. Mem Decoder V. Mem Decoder What’s on the Connections menu… Decoder What’s on the Picture menu… V.Mem Decoder(1)… for a primary decoder or expander Brilliance V.Mem… for a Bang & Olufsen video recorder Picture brilliance can be adjusted in steps of two DVD…...

  • Page 41: Index

    Headphones, 12 Link connections, 28 BeoLink Register and use additional video equipment, BeoVision 4 in a link room – connection, 30 Guide p. 32 BeoVision 4 in a link room – operation, 31 Set-top box – Alternative set-top box Distribute sound and picture, 28...
  • Page 42 Changing the Beo4 batteries, 8 Headphones Master Link Close-up socket panel on BeoSystem 2, 12 BeoVision 4 in a link room, 30 Connect and operate an audio system, 26 Distribute sound and picture with BeoLink, High Definition (HD) Access a HD source, 23...

  • Page 43: Surround Sound

    Plasma screen Subtitles Tune Connect the screen to BeoSystem 2, 7 Activate subtitles from Teletext, Guide p. 13 Add new channels, Guide p. 27 Handling the screen, 4 Adjust tuned channels, Guide p. 28 Maintenance, 8 Delete tuned channels, Guide p. 31 Sockets, 9 Find available channels, Guide p.
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