Your personal remote control
The Beo5 remote control is customised to give easy access to the Bang & Olufsen products in your home. When you purchase a Beo5, your Bang & Olufsen retailer programs it to match your individual product setup. This allows for a personal design for each user and ensures that all buttons in your Beo5 are relevant to your specific setup.

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This Guide describes the basic principles of how to use your Beo5 remote control. As an additional help to the Guide, a personal Beo5 button overview and a matching glossary are created for you every time your Bang & Olufsen retailer customises your Beo5 for you in the store. The button overview provides you with a road map to your Beo5 and allows you to quickly nd the button or function you need.
In the personal Beo5 glossary, you can nd explanations to all the buttons available in your specic setup. If you change your product setup, for example if you purchase a new product, always have your Bang & Olufsen retailer program your Beo5 remote control again. You then receive a new Beo5 button overview and glossary that matches your new setup.
All the buttons in your customised Beo5 are explained in the personal Beo5 glossary.
NOTE! For information about how to operate other Bang & Olufsen products, refer to the Guides enclosed with the products.

Contents

Start using, 8 How to start using your remote control and what to do before you start. Display operation, 9 How to use the display of your remote control. How to operate the Beo5 ball, 10 How to operate the wheel and buttons of the Beo5 ball. Operation of other products, 12 Find out the possiblities of operating non-Bang & Olufsen products with your Beo5 remote control. Beo4 list, 13 Find out the differences between Beo4 and Beo5 button names. Using the charger, 14 Find out how and when to recharge your remote control. Beo5 Setup menu, 16 Find out how to alter settings on your remote control. Maintenance and cleaning, 18 Find out how to maintain and clean your remote control. For more help, 19 Find out who to contact for more help.

Before you start

Before you start using your Beo5 remote control for the very rst time, it must be charged. Refer to page 14 for information about how to charge your Beo5. Start using your Beo5 When fully charged, your remote control is ready for use. To activate the Beo5 display, just pick up your Beo5 or touch the screen lightly, and the display lights up. Then select a button by a press on the screen.

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When you pick up the remote control or touch the screen, the display lights up.
Once the display is active, the buttons appear on the screen. Press a button to activate a source or function.
Useful hints Once a source is selected, most operation is carried out via the Beo5 ball for example to adjust volume, step through tracks or channels and pause playback. If you use your left hand to operate the remote control, it is possible to change the placement of the buttons. Refer to page 16 for further information or contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
NOTE! We recommend that Beo5 is always in standby mode not switched off. However, if you wish to switch your Beo5 on/off, press and hold the centre button.

Display operation

1 Select zone If you have more than one zone in your Bang & Olufsen setup, you can select or switch between your zones in the Zones screen. 2 View your sources When you have selected a zone, the audio and video systems available in this zone appear as buttons on the screen. Select a source and activate it by a press. 3 Activate source controls Once a source is activated, the functions related to this source appear as buttons on the screen. If you select TV for example, you will be able to activate functions such as Text or Menu.
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Useful hints If a display contains more than one page, it will be indicated with arrows and a page indicator bar, as shown in the CD display above. Press the arrows on the screen to navigate between pages. If a display button has sub-menus, it is followed by three dots like for example Edit on the CD display above.

Fixed buttons The three touch buttons at the bottom of the display are predened buttons with universal purposes: Displays digits to select, for example, a radio station or channel number. Press again to return to the previous screen. Backs up through Beo5 display screens. Accesses buttons to set the scene around your Bang & Olufsen setup, for example to control speakers and stand positions and to select zone. Press again to return to the previous screen.
How to operate the Beo5 ball
the buttons of the outer ring The buttons of the outer ring are used for generic source operation.
Step through for example channels, stations, recordings and tracks. Press and hold for continuous step
Press once to pause playback, press again to stop playback completely

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Rewind through tracks, playlists and recordings
Wind through tracks, playlists and recordings
Back up through menus, press and hold to exit menus completely
Standby button; Press once to switch the product you are operating to standby, press and hold to switch the entire system to standby
the buttons in the centre The centre buttons on Beo5 are mainly used for menu operation.
The wheel is used for volume adjustment. Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume and counter-clockwise to lower volume
The coloured buttons serve different purposes depending on the product you are operating. Press the volume wheel in front of the colour you wish to activate
To mute the sound, turn the wheel quickly counter-clockwise, to restore sound, turn the wheel
Centre button; press to accept choices and settings
Press the arrows to move up, down, left and right in the screen menus. Press and hold for continuous step
Operation of other products
If your Bang & Olufsen video product is equipped with a Peripheral Unit Controller, you can connect supported nonBang & Olufsen products such as set-top boxes to it and still operate it with your Beo5 remote control. Simply have your retailer program your Beo5 to the set-top box that you have, and its remote control buttons will appear in the Beo5 display.

Other selected non-Bang & Olufsen products such as lights, curtains and blinds can be operated with Beo5 as well some of them via the supported Home Automation System, and others directly from Beo5. Contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer for further information about operating non-Bang & Olufsen products with Beo5.

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Example of buttons used to operate a set-top box.
NOTE! Buttons related to nonBang & Olufsen products are not translated or explained in the Beo5 glossary.

Beo4 list

In the Guides that have been Beo4 list buttons translated enclosed with your other Bang & The Beo4 remote control had extra Olufsen products, all operation buttons which could be called up may be described as carried out in the display when pressing the with Beo4. Differences between LIST button. Beo4 and Beo5 that may affect your understanding of these These buttons can also be found in Guides are described here. the Beo5 display, but as opposed to Beo4, all the buttons in the Beo5 display are translated. To the right is a list of button names in Beo4 and Beo5 respectively. You may need this list when reading a Guide refering to Beo4 buttons. Other differences between Beo4 and Beo5 If the Guide you are reading asks you to press EXIT, you must press BACK on the Beo5 ball instead. Also, if you are used to the Beo4 GO button, note that this button is replaced by the centre button of the Beo5 ball.
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GO = Centre button EXIT = BACK

Using the charger

Beo5 is a battery powered remote control that requires regular charging like a cordless phone. The customised Beo5 charger is used for this purpose. To make sure that your Beo5 remote control is fully charged at all times, we recommend that you place it in the charger whenever it is not in use.
Charging the battery Place the remote control correctly in the charger as shown to the right. To be fully charged, Beo5 must charge for four hours. When fully charged, the battery will have enough capacity to power approximately 14 days standby time or three to four hours of intensive use.

Recharge battery

Recharge Battery will be indicated in the display title when the battery A text in the display indicates when needs charging. it is time to recharge your Beo5 remote control.
If you are unable to switch on Beo5 Power consumption the Beo5 remote control when Beo5 consumes power when you press and hold the centre switched on, in particular when the button, it needs to be recharged. backlight is lit. Therefore your Beo5 will slowly power down when it is If Beo5 is completely discharged, not in use: place it in the charger shortly After 10 seconds, the backlight is and it will have sufcient dimmed capacity for you to switch on the After 20 seconds, Beo5 will go TV or radio. Then leave it to into standby mode and display a charge while you watch or listen. black screen To change these settings, refer to page 17 in this Guide.

The charger has a magnet to hold Beo5 firmly in place. When you remove the remote control you have to tilt it slightly to release it from the charger.

Beo5 Setup menu

The Beo5 remote control has a Setup menu that allows you to alter a number of settings yourself. To enter the Beo5 Setup menu, press and hold the standby button while pressing the centre button on the ball.
How to navigate in the Setup menu You navigate and select items in the Setup menu directly on the screen and by means of the centre button and the arrow buttons ( ) on the ball. To select a menu item, move the line indicator to the button you wish to activate, then press the centre button. In some cases you must press directly on the screen. To back up one level in the Setup menu, press BACK on the ball or on the screen. Your changes will automatically be saved when you leave the Setup menu.
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In the Setup menu, two horisontal lines indicate which button is highlighted. Press the centre button to select.
Options in the Setup menu Edit Allows you to show or hide buttons in the Beo5 display. This means that you can remove buttons you do not use and show buttons that are currently hidden. If your retailer has set up a channels menu on your Beo5, you may also change the numbers associated with channel names in the channels or stations menu. Settings Allows you to change the settings for backlight dimming and display out*. You can also restore all Beo5 settings to the original settings made by your Bang & Olufsen retailer. *Note that the longer the display backlight is lit, the more often the remote control needs charging.
Cong Allows you to set Beo5 to a default conguration. Option Pgm Allows you to Option programme your Bang & Olufsen products. Info Contains information on Beo5 software version as well as battery status and the date of the latest conguration of your Beo5.

Editing button

Example how to show or hide a button: > Press the centre button to select Edit in the Setup menu. > Use the touch screen buttons to select rst the zone, then the source of the button you wish to edit. > Press the relevant touch button, then press the centre button to select the button you wish to edit; the buttons currently hidden are shown in grey. > Press the centre button again to edit the button. Your changes will automatically be saved when you leave the menu.

Maintenance and cleaning

We recommend that you switch off the remote control while you clean it. Press and hold the centre button to do so. To switch Beo5 back on, press and hold the centre button again.

Cleaning Remove grease stains or persistent dirt with a soft, lint-free, rmly wrung cloth, dipped in a solution of water containing only a few drops of mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid. To clean the Beo5 display, use a mild window cleaning uid. To retain the optimum performance of the display, make sure that no traces of the cleaning uid are left on the glass. If the display glass is damaged, contact your retailer to have it replaced. Beware that some types of microbre cloths may harm the glass due to their strong abrasive effect.
Note! Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any part of the Beo5 remote control!

For more help

If you have any questions regarding the daily use of your Beo5 remote control you may nd the answer in your customised Beo5 Glossary that has short explanations to each of the functions and buttons in your specic Beo5 setup. consult the Service FAQ on our website offering a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the use of Beo5. visit your local Bang & Olufsen retailer for advice. contact Bang & Olufsens international Customer Service that offers support by e-mail or telephone in six languages. To contact us, visit our Web-site on: www.bang-olufsen.com or write to: Bang & Olufsen a/s BeoCare Peter Bangs Vej 15 DK7600 Struer or fax: Bang & Olufsen BeoCare +3911
Technical specications, features and the use thereof are subject to change without notice.

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Take complete control with Beo5, the brand new remote from Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen has invested more effort and time in the research and development of intuitive operation principles and integration than any other consumer electronics company. Today, the full-fledged operation language is understood by all remote-controlled Bang & Olufsen product combinations. With the new Beo5 remote control, we take the next step: Bang & Olufsen introduces a fully-flexible and personalized remote that can handle operation of any product combination, even products with features and functions that we do not know yet.
"Although Beo5 is an entirely new and revolutionising remote control, operation remains based on principles our customers know. This was very important to us," states CEO Torben Ballegaard Srensen. "We stick to the extensive experience with user interfaces which we have obtained over the years, so operating your equipment remains as relevant, simple and intuitive as possible; with Beo5 we simply added complete flexibility". Every customer has his own fully personalised remote control It sounds simple, and it is. Beo5 is delivered without any features from the Bang & Olufsen factory, but is customised professionally before reaching the customer's home. Our unique distribution network has been thoroughly trained and educated in how to configure Beo5 to match the individual needs of the customer, giving him or her complete control of the set-up at home. Beo5 can be adapted to almost any product set-up you have in your home. You can add or remove buttons and functions. You can move buttons to suit, for example, left-handed use. You can combine control of your audio/video equipment with other remote-controlled systems such as light, curtains, windows, air-condition or security - and still be in full control while resting comfortably in your favourite armchair.
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Ease-of-use through logical and intuitive operation Beo5 has a new LCD colour display with a programmable touch-sensitive screen of chemically hardened front glass. This lets you activate functions that are relevant for your particular product combination by pressing directly on the screen. The technology behind the operation of the display is a combination of two different types of touch operation: Sensi-touch - where you detect the button, and Soft-touch - where you physically activate a function by pressing down. We call it Touch-and-Go. There are 12 of these so-called dynamic buttons that can be named or moved around as the customer pleases. A new visual stand point When you leave Beo5 on the table, its form calls for your attention; it stands out and stands up, and you always know where it is. The unusual visual expression of Beo5 is a contradiction in forms - the circle and the square. The circular aluminium ball, with its tactile keys and volume wheel, combined with the square glass display and its soft-touch keys. "The designer found inspiration in an ancient symbolic sign of power and control: the sceptre", explains Product Manager Torben Kyed. "The ball like the sceptre rests securely in your hand, and the display is the ornament that is often seen on top of the sceptre". Rests safely in the palm of your hand A lot of effort has been put into the ergonomics of Beo5. Extensive user tests have shown that the three-dimensional shape of the ball and the design of the rear secure a solid grip and also reduce the distance your thumb has to travel to reach the outermost corners of the remote control. Another important element is the correct weight and balance, which are secured by placing a tungsten weight inside the ball. Materials are carefully selected to underline the importance of craftsmanship and robustness. Intelligent rechargeable remote control Having a colour LCD display and a multitude of programmable features means you need up to 1,000 times more battery capacity than more simple remote controls. As we do not want to change batteries every 3 hours, we decided to go for a rechargeable remote control. Beo5 should be treated in much the same way as you treat a cordless telephone from Bang & Olufsen. Put it back in the charger in intervals of no more than 10-12 days, and the batteries will always be charged. The intelligent charging circuitry will constantly optimise the life of the Beo5 batteries. Robustness is essential The display has a custom-made hardened glass front, with a thickness and grinding specified by the designer to ensure elegance and optimum robustness, but without sharp edges that can cut fingers. It has a robust rear part of infrared-transparent plastic to ensure the excellent signal range that Bang & Olufsen customers are accustomed to. Besides this, Beo5 undergoes strict mechanical tests, such as tolerance to handlotion, scratch testing, temperature extremes and severe drop tests to ensure that the durability and robustness is as high or higher than existing remote controls from Bang & Olufsen. So you need not worry if you drop it on the floor - just pick it up again and you're back in control!

Technical specifications

Designer: Weight Dimensions W x H x D Battery capacity Charging time: Charging interface Memory: Accessories: Backlight Display Colour David Lewis 205g +/-5g 69.3 x115.8 x 32.3 mm. Stand-by approx. 12 days Active time typically 18 hours (3 hours continuously) From empty approx. 5 hours 5.0V DC +/- 10% 400mA +/- 10% 100 logos, 100 icons, 24 zones. Table charger Intensity is automatically adjusted to ambient light. 320 x 240 pixels 16.777.216 colours.
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