User manual BANG & OLUFSEN BEOLAB8002

[. . . ] The disconnect device shall remain readily operable. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Daily use 3 When you have finished setting up the loudspeakers as described on the following pages, connect the entire system to the mains supply. The indicator lights up in red, indicating that the loud speakers are in standby, ready to be used. The loudspeakers are designed to be left in this standby mode when not in use. [. . . ] ­ The loudspeakers are designed for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only, and for use within a temperature range of 10­40º C (50­105º F). ­ Remember that all speakers in a setup must be connected to a mains outlet, and that they are designed to be connected to the mains at all times, as this allows them to switch on automatically. Leave such operations to qualified service personnel! Column and base It is easiest to assemble the base and the speaker column if the loud speaker is placed on the two foam packaging blocks ­ as shown. Remove the small plastic cylinder from the threaded end of the loud speaker, and push the base onto the threaded end. The type number of the loudspeaker appears on the label which is placed on the inside of the socket panel cover. Cable connections 5 The loudspeakers can be used with Bang & Olufsen audio, video and link systems. For specific information about the sockets on your system, refer to the Guide enclosed with the system. Mains cord: The supplied mains cord and plug are specially designed for the product. If you change the plug or damage the mains cord, you must buy another from your Bang & Olufsen retailer!Place the cable cover around the cables as shown on page 8. POWER LINK socket Connection to the mains supply SETUP L R LINE POSITION SETUP switch L­R­LINE POSITION switch ­ ­ A Pull the small lid and then lift it up to gain access to the socket panel. For safety reasons you must fasten the mains lead to the black lid using the enclosed cabletier (A). 6 Adapt the loudspeakers to your setup SETUP L R LINE The loudspeakers may be placed almost anywhere in your room. However, the most natural sound is obtained if they are set up as explained in this section. SETUP POSITION L R LINE POSITION To remove this excessive bass boost, set the POSITION switch to ensure that the bass level suits the . . . To a Bang & Olufsen system: placement of the loudspeaker. The Use the enclosed Power Link cables appropriate switch setting depends to connect the loudspeakers to on the distance from the loudspeaker your system. to LEFT and RIGHT (the left and Use the guidelines on the next page, right sound channel) respectively. when deciding which of the three POSITION switch settings to select . . . To a non-Bang & Olufsen ­ on each loudspeaker. system: Use a special adaptor with an The position zones, shown on the ordinary phono/RCA plug in one next page, are meant as guidelines end, and a DINplug in the other. ­ you may, of course, set the switch Depending on your setup, you may to any of the three settings you also need to connect an adaptor prefer. with phono/RCA and mini jack plugs (optional accessories, available from your Bang & Olufsen retailer). Set the SETUP switch to LINE. SETUP switch This switch has three settings: LEFT, RIGHT and LINE. Set the switch to LEFT or RIGHT when connecting the loudspeakers in a Bang & Olufsen system. Set the switch to LINE when connecting the loud speakers in a non­Bang & Olufsen system. POSITION switch When a loudspeaker is placed in a corner or close to a wall, the bass level is boosted compared to the bass level from a loudspeaker placed in a more freestanding position. 7 Position zones: The three settings (free, wall and corner) correspond to the position zones marked in different shades of grey. The POSITION switch has three free, wall and settings: corner. free Use this setting if the loudspeaker is placed more than 15 cm (6") from the wall, and no closer to a corner than 50 cm (20") ­ shown by the large light grey area in the illustration. wall Use this setting if the loudspeaker is placed less than 15 cm (6") from the wall, and no closer to a corner than 50 cm (20") ­ shown by the grey areas along the walls in the illustration. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ]