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Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BeoVision 5 Guide...
  • Page 2 BeoVision Avant Guide Should you loose or damage the BeoVision 5 CD-rom, the information can also be found on the Bang & Olufsen web-site; www.bang-olufsen.com or you can contact your retailer. An explanation of symbols in the guides The illustration below shows what a...
  • Page 3 This chapter also contains information about setting the time, date, picture and sound. Maintenance, 40 Find out how to take care of your BeoVision 5 and how to use the built-in PIN-code system. Index, 44 Find the specific subject you want to know more about.
  • Page 4 Adjust sound volume; press the middle to mute the sound Introducing BeoVision 5 and Beo4 Using the Beo4 remote control Look through the basic principles of the Beo4 remote control and try them out. Each button on Beo4 is explained below.
  • Page 5 Displayed information and menus Information about selected sources is displayed at the top of the screen. In addition, on-screen menus allow you to set or adjust additional functions. Menu 1 Timer play 2 TV list 3 Setup On-screen menus will give you either a vertical list of options to choose from or a horizontal list of Source Pr Start Press MENU for Timer index...

  • Page 6: Watch Television

    – Call a channel list up on the screen; – Adjust the sound volume; – Turn BeoVision 5 so that it faces your viewing position. This requires that your BeoVision 5 is equipped with a motorised stand. All of these functions can be performed with the Beo4 remote control.
  • Page 7 Press either end of the button to ∨ bring the sound back Turn the television If your BeoVision 5 is equipped with the motorised stand, you can turn the television to the left or right with the Beo4 remote control.
  • Page 8 You can also adjust the picture dimensions to fill out the screen and complete the Home theatre experience. *NOTE! Refer to the BeoVision 5 CD-rom and the chapter Loudspeaker setup – surround sound for further information. Home theatre viewing with BeoVision 5...
  • Page 9 For letter-box pictures. FORMAT 3 For genuine 16:9 wide-screen pictures. FORMAT 3 will usually be selected automatically. If this is not the case, you can select it yourself. In format 1 BeoVision 5 automatically chooses the largest picture (panoramic view).
  • Page 10 NOTE! If your BeoVision 5 is linked via a BeoLink cable to another television, stored memory pages will not be shared among linked televisions. Memory pages must be stored manually on all linked televisions.
  • Page 11 Daily use of memory pages You may need to refer to your Teletext memory pages quickly, e.g. if you are leaving for work and wish to check traffic information on a Teletext service. Press to turn on a TV channel which offers a Teletext service TEXT Press to switch on Teletext.
  • Page 12 If your Teletext broadcaster offers a Fastext service, you can use the coloured buttons on Beo4 to step to one of four linked Teletext pages. BeoVision 5 can also notify you when a desired page has been found or updated. Advanced Teletext functions...
  • Page 13 Recording from Teletext TV listings If you have connected a BeoCord V 8000 to your BeoVision 5, you can preset a recording of a programme from a Teletext TV listings page. TEXT Press to call up Teletext 0 – 9 Find the Teletext TV listings page, e.g.
  • Page 14 Go directly to a page via Fastext Some Teletext broadcasters offer immediate access facilities, called Fastext, that enable you to step directly to one of four linked Teletext pages. Fastext is supported by BeoVision 5. TEXT Press to switch on Teletext Press to find a Fastext ▲...

  • Page 15: See Two Sources At The Same Time

    While you are watching a programme or recording, you can prompt your BeoVision 5 to insert a small picture on the screen showing the source and channel number of your choice. For example, you can view a TV and...
  • Page 16 Beo4 remote control to gain access to the programmes and functions offered by your set-top box. Refer to the BeoVision 5 CD-rom for further information on how to connect additional equipment. Use additional video equipment Get access to additional video...
  • Page 17 Set-top Box Controller menu Some of the buttons on your set-top box remote control are not immediately available on Beo4. To find out which Beo4 buttons activate specific services or functions in your set-top box, call up the Set-top Box Controller menu on the screen.
  • Page 18 Sound 1 Adjustment 2 Speaker type 3 Speaker distance 4 Speaker level 5 Sound system NOTE! You can store your favourite sound type when tuning in your TV channels. Refer to ‘Edit tuned TV channels’ on page 32 for further information.
  • Page 19 Watch and copy Camcorder recordings Watch Camcorder on BeoVision 5 To watch your Camcorder recordings, connect the Camcorder and switch the BeoVision 5 on. When you start playback on your camera, the BeoVision 5 automatically registers the signal and you can see the pictures from the Camcorder on the screen.
  • Page 20 BeoVision 5. Refer to the User’s guide for the audio system or television you have connected. Make BeoVision 5 start or stop at a specific time Timed play and timed standby Use the Timer play function if e.g. there is a programme you do not want to miss, or if you want a morning wake-up call.
  • Page 21 Switch on the Timer play function You must activate the Timer play function in order for your timers to be executed. To switch on the Timer play function… > Press MENU on Beo4 to call up the main menu. > Press GO to call up the Timer play menu. >...
  • Page 22 BeoVision 5 is equipped with a special handle for lifting it out of the packing. After that the handle must be removed. NOTE! BeoVision 5 is not designed to stand on its own, it must be supported until mounted on the chosen bracket or stand! –...
  • Page 23 The system is in standby mode and ready to be used. If your BeoVision 5 is set up on its own, you can now begin tuning in channels, as explained in Find...
  • Page 24 Camcorder. These sockets are placed on the left side of BeoVision 5. The use of these sockets is explained in the chapter Direct access socket panel on page 29.
  • Page 26 24 as well as Socket panels on page 28. Register additional video equipment What is connected? Registering the equipment connected to BeoVision 5 enables you to activate it with the Beo4 remote control. Setup 1 Tuning 2 Sound...
  • Page 27 If your AV socket is in use, you can connect a second set-top box to the Camcorder socket. Refer to the chapter Alternative set-top box connection on the BeoVision 5 CD-rom for further information. When the set-top box list appears…...
  • Page 28 The rear socket panel on BeoVision 5 allows you to connect signal input cables as well as a variety of extra equipment, such as a DVD player or a Bang & Olufsen audio system. The V.TAPE, AV and DECODER sockets are available for connection of extra equipment.
  • Page 29 Direct access socket panel PHONES You can connect stereo headphones to the socket marked PHONES. The BeoVision 5 speakers can then be cut out by pressing the middle of the Beo4 volume button. L – R – VIDEO...
  • Page 30 Tuning Find available channels BeoVision 5 finds TV channels and stores them by number and name. Up to 99 different TV channels can be stored. TV tuning 1 Edit TV list...
  • Page 31 > Press to begin adding new channels. The Freq ▲ (frequency) and Pr (program) fields will show tuning progress. BeoVision 5 searches through the entire frequency band and stops automatically when completed, then the channel list appears. > Press STOP to stop adding channels. You can then move, rename or delete channels from the list, as described on the following pages.
  • Page 32 You can make adjustments to your tuned TV channels at any time. You can tune in channels not stored during auto tuning by entering the channel frequency and channel number. You can also enter settings before you tune in channels. These may include choosing a broadcast system for certain types of channels, or setting up a connected decoder to be...
  • Page 33 Move tuned channels You can rearrange the order in which your channels appear when you switch channels, as well as in the on-screen channel list. TV tuning 1 Edit TV list 2 Add program 3 Auto tuning 4 Manual tuning 1 BBC 1 2 BBC 2 3 ITV...
  • Page 34 Name tuned channels BeoVision 5 will name your tuned channels automatically during auto tuning, but you can rename your channels at any time. TV tuning 1 Edit TV list 2 Add program 3 Auto tuning 4 Manual tuning 1 BBC 1...
  • Page 35 > Press MENU to call up the main menu. > Press 3 to call up the Setup menu. > Press GO to call up the Tuning menu. > Press GO again to call up the TV tuning menu. > Press GO to call up the TV channel list. >...

  • Page 36: Adjust Picture And Sound Settings

    > Press EXIT to store your settings until you switch off BeoVision 5. > Press GO to store your settings permanently. To change the picture format refer to the chapter ‘Home theatre viewing with BeoVision 5’ on page 8.

  • Page 37: Sound Settings

    ▲ ▼ item. > Press EXIT to store your settings until you switch off BeoVision 5, or press GO to store your settings permanently. The Sound menu lets you calibrate your surround sound speaker setup permanently. Refer to the BeoVision 5 CD-rom and the chapter ‘Loudspeaker...

  • Page 38: Set The Time And Date

    The simplest way to set the clock is to synchronise it with a tuned channel’s Teletext service via BeoVision 5’s Clock menu. It is only possible to synchronise the clock with the Teletext service offered by the TV channel you are currently watching. If a Teletext service is not available, you can set the clock manually.
  • Page 39 Preset positions for BeoVision 5 to turn to Choose one stand position for when you switch BeoVision 5 on and one for when you switch it off. You can also choose a secondary viewing position, if you have more than one favourite viewing angle.
  • Page 40 Normal maintenance, such as cleaning the BeoVision 5, is the responsibility of the user. To achieve the best result, follow the instructions to the right. Any defective parts are covered by the guarantee during the warranty period. Please consult your Bang &...
  • Page 42 You can protect your BeoVision 5 by entering a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code. Should your BeoVision 5 be disconnected from the mains for more than approximately 30 minutes, only those who know your PIN-code can gain access to your BeoVision 5.
  • Page 43 ERROR is shown in the on-screen PIN _ _ _ _ display. Re-enter the code Five incorrect entries will cause the BeoVision 5 to shut down for three hours, during which remote control access is not possible. Did you forget your PIN-code? Contact a Bang &...
  • Page 44 Get access to extra equipment via Beo4, 16 Introducing Beo4, 4 Using Beo4, 4–5 BeoLink BeoVision 5 in a link room, CD-rom p. 16 Link connections, CD-rom p. 14 Link frequency, CD-rom p. 15 Link room operation, CD-rom p. 17 Link socket, 28, CD-rom p.
  • Page 45 Updated Teletext pages, 12 Timer Enter settings for the built-in clock, 38 Make BeoVision 5 start or stop automatically, Switch on the Timer play function, 21 To view, edit or delete a Timer, 21 What’s on the ‘Activate Timer’ menu, CD-rom p.
  • Page 46 For your information… Your needs as a user are given careful consideration during the design and development process of a Bang & Olufsen product and we strive to make our products easy and comfortable to operate. Therefore, we hope that you will take the time to tell us about your experiences with your Bang &...
  • Page 47 This product fulfils the conditions stated in the EEU directives 89/336 and 73/23. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997. All rights reserved. DOLBY, DOLBY DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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