User manual BANG & OLUFSEN BEOLAB 3

[. . . ] If an error occurs ­ or the speaker units become overheated ­ the system automatically switches the loudspeaker to standby, and the indicator light turns yellow. To restore the situation: > Disconnect the loudspeaker from the mains. > Allow the system time to reset (approximately 3­5 minutes). > Reconnect the loudspeaker to the mains again. [. . . ] ­ Leave a minimum of 20 cm (8") free space at the sides, and never place anything directly in front of the loudspeaker. ­ Always place the loudspeaker in an upright position. 5 150 cm (60") 90 cm (35") c For optimal sound performance make sure that the loudspeaker is directed towards your preferred listening position. The heights shown are guidelines, and will vary according to the distance from your preferred listening position to the loudspeaker. When mounted correctly on the floor stand, the loudspeaker `leans' slightly backwards. 30 cm (12") b 0 a ~ 3 m (10') The mounting holes (b and c) are blocked by two small screws, and before you can use either of these holes, the screw must be removed. a b c Note: When mounting the loudspeaker on the floor stand, use mounting hole (a) only! 6 Cable connections The loudspeaker can be used with Bang & Olufsen audio, video and link systems. It may also be used with non-Bang & Olufsen systems. POSITION switch SETUP switch POWER LINK and LINE socket The socket panel is located on the bottom part of the loudspeaker. POSITION switch . . . To a Bang & Olufsen system: This switch has three settings: FREE, Use the enclosed Power Link cable WALL, and CORNER. Which setting to to connect the loudspeaker to your use is explained in `Adapt BeoLab 3 system. Remember to set the SETUP to your room' (pp. switch to RIGHT and LEFT (the right and left sound channel), respectively. SETUP switch This switch has three settings: . . . To a non-Bang & Olufsen RIGHT, LEFT, and LINE. system: Use a special adapter with an Set the switch to RIGHT or LEFT, ordinary phono/RCA plug in one when connecting loudspeakers in a end, and a DIN-plug in the other Bang & Olufsen system. Set the (optional accessory, available from switch to LINE when connecting your Bang & Olufsen retailer). loudspeakers in a non-Bang & Remember to set the SETUP switch Olufsen system. POWER LINK and LINE socket Use this socket to connect the loudspeaker to your system. . . The LINE signal must be a volumecontrolled line-level signal not exceeding 3 VRMS. 1 2 A Cover for socket panel: Run the two cables through the hole (A), before you connect them to the loudspeaker. 7 LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 1 2 Power Link Mk 3 Power Link connections: These connections carry both the right and left sound signals. Therefore, the cables may be run in two ways: 1 Run a Power Link cable from the Bang & Olufsen system directly to each loudspeaker. Or 2 Use a Power Link adapter (optional accessory, available from your Bang & Olufsen retailer). Run a cable from the Bang & Olufsen system to the first loudspeaker, and then run another cable from the first loudspeaker to the next (this will often minimize cable clutter). Cable Clamp: For safety reasons, the mains lead must be secured to the loudspeaker. Use the enclosed small cable clamp and screw. Power Link cables: The enclosed Power Link cables are of a new type. The new type has a triangular mark on the plug. Do not use any cables of the older type, as this will cause noise, and therefore not give optimum sound quality! 8 Adapt BeoLab 3 to your room The loudspeaker may be placed almost anywhere in your room. However, the most natural sound and best stereo perspective is obtained if it is set up as explained on these pages. The POSITION switch When a loudspeaker is placed in a corner, the bass level is boosted compared to the bass level from a loudspeaker placed in a more free-standing position. [. . . ] Therefore, the left loudspeaker should be set to WALL, and the right loudspeaker should be set to CORNER. This product fulfils the conditions stated in the EEU directives 89/336 and 73/23. For the Canadian market only!This class B digital apparatus meets NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. [. . . ]