BeoLab 4 - Loudspeaker BANG & OLUFSEN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Active loudspeaker
Brand	Bang & Olufsen
Model	BeoLab 4
Dimensions (H x W x D)	162 x 162 x 162 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Power Supply	Mains, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Standby Power Consumption	< 0.5 W
Input Connection	Line In (mini-jack, mono)
Auto Standby	Yes, selectable via LINE IN MODE switch (AUTO/ON)
Cleaning Method	Vacuum cleaner (low suction) for panels; damp, lint-free cloth for other surfaces
Panel Removal	Removable front and side panels for cleaning; pry pegs free
Placement	Indoor use, dry environment, 10–40°C; min. 20 cm side clearance; do not block bass port
Mounting	Use only Bang & Olufsen approved stands and wall brackets
Included Accessories	Connector for computer sound card, mains cord, cable clamp
Compliance	CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; separate collection required
User Interface	Indicator lights: green (on), red (standby)
Warranty	Refer to guarantee certificate; contact Bang & Olufsen retailer

Frequently Asked Questions - BeoLab 4 BANG & OLUFSEN

How do I connect the BeoLab 4 to my computer?

Use the enclosed connector to connect the computer’s sound card output to each speaker. Set the LINE IN MODE switch to ON to prevent the speakers from turning off due to intermittent signals.

What does the LINE IN MODE switch do?

It controls automatic power management. In AUTO mode, the speaker turns on with input signal and switches to standby after a few minutes of silence. In ON mode, the speaker stays on continuously.

How do I clean the BeoLab 4?

Clean the speaker panels with a vacuum cleaner set to the lowest suction level. For other surfaces, use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with lukewarm water and wrung firmly. Never use alcohol or solvents.

Can I use the BeoLab 4 with non-Bang & Olufsen equipment?

Yes, the speakers can be used with any audio or video system that has a line output. Connect to the LINE IN socket using a mini-jack mono cable.

Why does the speaker turn off automatically?

If the LINE IN MODE switch is set to AUTO, the speaker will switch to standby after a few minutes of no audio signal. To keep it on, set the switch to ON.

How do I mount the BeoLab 4 on a wall?

Only use Bang & Olufsen approved wall brackets. Set the LINE IN MODE switch and make connections before mounting, as the sockets and switch are in the base.

What should I do if the speaker does not power on?

Check that the mains cord is securely connected and the power outlet is working. Ensure the LINE IN MODE switch is set correctly. If the issue persists, contact qualified service personnel.

How do I remove the front and side panels?

Each panel is held by three pegs on the rear. Pry the pegs free from the corresponding holes (A-B) on the speaker. To reattach, insert the pegs into the holes.

Is the BeoLab 4 suitable for outdoor use?

No, the speaker is designed for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only, within a temperature range of 10–40°C (50–105°F).

What do the indicator lights mean?

A green light indicates the speaker is on and receiving signal. A red light indicates standby mode. In AUTO mode, the speaker switches between these states automatically.

USER MANUAL BeoLab 4 BANG & OLUFSEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

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Important information,

When you have finished setting up the loudspeakers as described on the following pages, connect the entire system to the mains.

Cleaning the loudspeaker

You can clean the speaker panels with a vacuum cleaner set to the lowest suction level. Clean the other surfaces using a soft, lint-free cloth which you have dipped in luke warm water and wrung firmly.

Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any parts of the loud speaker!

Switching on and off

If you have set the LINE IN MODE switch to AUTO, the loudspeakers automatically switch on when they receive an input signal – indicated by green indicator lights. When you switch off your system, the loudspeakers will, after a few minutes, automatically switch to standby – indicated by red indicator lights.

However, if you have set the LINE IN MODE switch to ON, the loud-speakers are always switched on, even when you switch off your system.

In either setting of the LINE IN MODE switch, the loudspeakers can only be switched off completely by disconnecting them from the mains supply.

Cautions

- Make sure that the loud speakers are placed and connected in accordance with the instructions in this Guide. To prevent injury, use Bang & Olufsen approved stands and wall brackets only!

- Do not attempt to open the loud speakers. Leave such operations to qualified service personnel! The speaker panels, how ever, may be removed for cleaning.

• The loud speaker is designed for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only, and for use within a temperature range of 10–40°C (50–105°F).
• For optimum sound quality, do not place the loud speaker enclosed in, for example, a small book case. Leave a minimum of 20 cm (8") free space at the sides, and never place anything directly in front of the loudspeaker.
• Do not block the sound emitting from the bass reflex port at the bottom of the loud speaker.
• Place the loudspeaker with its front (the Bang & Olufsen name plate) facing your favourite listening position.

We recommend that you follow this procedure:

• Disconnect your system from the mains.
• Connect the loud speakers and set the LINE IN MODE switch on each loud speaker as explained in 'Cable connections' (pp. 6–7).
• Connect the entire system to the mains again.

The loud speaker must be placed standing upright on its base, or fastened to one of the optional accessories. Make the connections, and set the switch before you fasten the loud speaker to one of the accessories.

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Loudspeaker front and side panels

Each loudspeaker is equipped with one front panel and two side panels. These panels are fastened to the loudspeaker with three small pegs on the rear. The front panel is marked with a Bang & Olufsen name plate.

To remove the panels, for example for cleaning, just pry the three pegs in each panel free of the corresponding holes (A-B) in the loud speaker. Fasten the panels again by inserting the three pegs into the corresponding holes in the front and the sides of the loudspeaker.

Note: The product identification and CE labels are placed on the loud speaker body behind the side panels.

The loudspeakers are intended for use with a personal computer. They may also be used with non-Bang & Olufsen audio or video systems.

About the LINE IN MODE switch ...

The switch has two settings: ON and AUTO. We recommend that you set the switch to the same position on each loudspeaker.

When set to ON, the loud speakers will not auto matically switch to standby when the sound signal disappears. In this case, we recommend that you switch off at the mains supply, when not using the system. When set to AUTO, the loudspeakers automatically switch on when you switch on the system. When you switch off the system, the loudspeakers will, after a few minutes, switch to standby.

Connection to personal computers

Use the enclosed connector to connect the computer sound card out put to each of the loud speakers.

As the sound signal from a computer may vary (not constantly on), we recommend that you set the LINE IN MODE switch to ON. This will prevent the loudspeakers from switching off and on every few minutes.

The sockets and the switch are located in the base of each loudspeaker.

Connection to audio or video systems

Connect the system to the LINE IN socket on each loudspeaker (mini-jack – mono).

Set the LINE IN MODE switch to AUTO.

The supplied plug and mains cord are specially designed for the product. Do not change the plug and if the mains cord is damaged, you must buy a new one from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.

LINE IN connections: Output from computer sound cards often carry both the left and right sound channels in one socket. Therefore, use the enclosed connector when connecting the loudspeakers to a personal computer (fig 1). Connect the plug marked L to the left loudspeaker, and the plug marked R to the right loudspeaker.

If you connect the loudspeakers to, for example, a non-Bang & Olusen audio or video system with separate connections for the left and right sound channels, make the connections as shown in fig. 2.

Mains connections: Depending on the type of mains supply connector enclosed with your loud speakers, connect each loudspeaker to the mains as shown in either fig. 3 or fig. 4.

Cable Clamp: For safety reasons, the mains lead to each loud speaker must be secured with the cable clamp provided.

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—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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