User manual BANG & OLUFSEN BEOLAB8002

[. . . ] They switch off a few minutes after the signal has disappeared. Loudspeaker protection The loudspeakers are equipped with a thermal protection system which prevents overheating. If an error occurs ­ or the speaker units become overheated ­ the system automatically switches the loud speakers to standby, and the indicator light turns orange. To restore the situation: > Disconnect the loudspeakers from the mains. [. . . ] ­ Do not attempt to open the loud speaker. 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. Fasten the base to the column with the washer and nut. 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. They may also be used with nonBang & Olufsen 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. Set the SETUP switch to the walls and corners of the room. 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. [. . . ] This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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. [. . . ]