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Bang & Olufsen BeoCord VX5000

BeoCord VX5000

Designed by David Lewis, Beocord VX5000 was the flagship of the range in the late 1980’s, with the ability to display live pictures from up to nine different channels simultaneously. A TV guide that was hard to beat! The VX5000 worked best with a Bang & Olufsen TV, simply because they were made for each other. You could choose from either the contemporary MX or the classic LX series.

Beocord VX5000: the multi-role video recorder

Designed by David Lewis, Beocord VX5000 was the flagship of the range in the late 1980’s, with the ability to display live pictures from up to nine different channels simultaneously. A TV guide that was hard to beat! The VX5000 worked best with a Bang & Olufsen TV, simply because they were made for each other. You could choose from either the contemporary MX or the classic LX series.

Step by Step

When you wanted to analyse a Wimbledon championship down to the last detail you would find the slow motion facility a real boon. And of course it was superb for picking up tips to improve your sporting style. You could also freeze frames, not only on video, but also in the middle of a direct broadcast; the picture quality remained at its impressive best.

We all know how complicated programming some video recorders can be. With the Bang & Olufsen range you don’t need a degree in pure maths to succeed. A ‘menu’ on the screen gave you straightforward instructions. So easy that you would want to take advantage of programming that lets you preset recordings of up to six different programmes up to one year in advance!

There was a very handy Search function too; acting like the ‘Track Searching’ on an audio cassette recorder, it took you to the programme you want with minimal fuss and bother.

Video or all-night music

The VX5000 gave you the choice of either four hours of video, or up to eight hours of top-quality hi-fi sound to last the whole night through!

Beocord VX5000 was designed specially be use in conjunction with Beovision MX5000 TV when, together, you could pull in a live picture from another channel on the screen while you continued with the programme you were already watching. Very handy when you were waiting for a specific programme on another channel to start. Much the same could be done in later years with the advent of Picture-in-Picture – a module bought as an accessory for fitting into your television.

BeoCord VX5000 Product Details

Type Numbers

4537 (AUS) (1989 - Oct 1991)
4531 (EU) (1989 - Jan 1992)
4530 (EU) (1989 - Jan 1992)
4532 (GB) (1989 - Oct 1991)
4539 (GB NICAM) (1989 - Dec 1991)
4538 (HK) (1989 - June 1991)
4536 (US) (1989 - Oct 1991)
4533 (VPS)(1989 - Jan 1992)

Designer

Manufactured

1993 - 1997

Colour Options

Grey, Black, White

BeoCord VX5000 Product Specification

Cassette format: VHS
Tape heads 3 video, 2 Hi-Fi audio
TV channels VHF band 46 – 300 MHz
Hyper-band 300 – 470 MHz
UHF channels 21 – 69
Number of programmes 99
Play channel UHF 37 (adjustable 30 – 39)
Sound, compatible normal/Hi-Fi Stereo, Hi-Fi sound

Decoder TV stereo
A2 built-in (Not in type 4532/38)
Decoder bilingual sound A2 built-in (Not in type 4532/38)

Max. playing time, audio/video
4 hours, E-240
Max. playing time, audio only 8 hours, E-240
Fast forward and rewind Approx. 6 min. E-240
Counter Tape counter, remaining time
Time programming 8 programmes up to a year
Slow motion video tape Variable speed Still picture video tape Noiseless
Still picture TV program Digital
Search forward: 5 x normal speed
Search rewind: 5 x normal speed
Index search Track no., digital picture index
Tape speed VTR 23.39 mm/sec.
Tape speed ATR 11.7 mm/sec.
Recording system HQ

Frequency range black/white
2.5 MHz
Signal-to-noise ratio luminance 47 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio chrominance Amplitude modulation 38 dB
Pulse modulation 50 dB

Placement min. height
22 cm
Dimensions W x H x D 54 x 8.5 x 30 cm
Weight 9.1 kg

Connections: RF in 75 ohms
RF out 75 ohms
AV Link 21-pin
AV decoder 21-pin
Camera pause Jack
Remote sensor Jack
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack

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BeoCord V6000

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord V6000

BeoCord V6000

Beocord V6000 was a hi-fi stereo video cassette recorder designed to work with Beovision models ME6000 and MS6000.

Together they formed an integrated unit in which TV and video cassette recorder automatically share all commands and can be operated by the same remote control. This combination was designed to be used as a standalone TV/VCR combination. The VCR had all playback facilities as any standard VCR. It also had VPS/PDC and NTSC playback. The video recorder was controlled via a Beolink 1000 handset through the Beovision television.

Bang & Olufsen’s new generation of TV and video systems at the time that the V6000 was released, made it simpler an more comfortable to watch TV. All data stored in the TV: time and programme channels, were automatically stored in the VCR as well. The same applied when you connected your TV and video recorder to a Beolink system – the clocks on the various units within the system were automatically synchronised.

BeoCord V6000 Product Details

Type Numbers

4401 (EU) 1993 - May 98
4409 (GB) 1993 - May 1998
4403 (VPS) 1993 - May 1998

Designer

Manufactured

1993 - 1998

Colour Options

Black

BeoCord V6000 Product Specification

Dimensions WxHxD/Weight: 43,5 x 10 x 37cm/6kg
Cabinet finish: Black
Terminal recommended via Beovision: Beolink 1000
Tuner range VHF-S-Hyper-UHF
CTV system B/G PAL
PAL I (4409)
TV programmes 59
Stereo decoder NICAM + A2
A2 (4403)
Recording system HQ
Slow video 1/6 x normal speed
Still picture Noiseless
Tape counter Track, time left, time used

Synchronous Programme Recording: PDC/VPS compatible
Timer programming: 8, 1 year
Video playing time, E-240 SP 4 hours, LP 8 hours
Power consumption 22 watts/9 watts
Sound system: Hi-fi stereo
Subtitles from Teletext: Yes
On screen display: Yes
Playback tapes recorded in NTSC 4.43 MHz, mono sound
Fast forward and rewind Approx. 95 sec. E-180
Search forward/backward 3 x and 11 x normal speed
Video Playing time E-240: SP 4 hours, LP 8 hours (NTSC SP/EP)
Audio Playing time E-240: LP 8 hours
Power supply: 180-240 volts/50 Hz
Connections: AV EURO-AV, Beovision 21-pin
AUX, decoder 21-pin
RF input 75 ohms
RF output 75 ohms

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BeoCord V3000

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord V3000

BeoCord V3000

Beocord V3000 was designed to match Beovision LS5500 in looks and budget in order to allow video programming directly on-screen. It permitted eight programmes to be recorded up to one year in advance and had a superb quality slow motion and freeze facility. It also had twin speed recording and playback.

With the assistance of the Beolink 1000 remote control terminal you could handle complicated programming of the video recorder in the easiest possible way – direct via a menu on the TV screen. Beocord V3000 also had Bang & Olufsen’s uniquely fast access to taping any programme you were watching at that moment.

Press RECORD twice on the Beolink 1000 terminal and the VCR would automatically find the right channel in its memory and commence recording your TV programme. It was a fast mover too, having two winding speeds in both directions for picture search. Four video heads ensured that you obtained still pictures and slow motion in choice quality. Sound quality was in mono.

BeoCord V3000 Product Details

Type Numbers

4522 (GB) (1992 - April 1994)
4520 (NEU) (1992 - April 1994)

Designer

Manufactured

1992 - 1994

Colour Options

Black

BeoCord V3000 Product Specification

Specifications: Cassette format VHS
Colour system B/G PAL (4520)
I PAL (4522)
Cabinet finish Black painted metal

TV channels
VHF channels 2-12, CH 01 – CH 12
VHF channels A – H, CH 13 – CH 20
UHF channels 21 – 69, CH 21 – CH 70
S 1 – S 20, CH: 01 – CH 22
U 1 – U 5, CH: 42 – CH: 46
Number of TV programmes 69 (4520)
100 (4522)
Play channel UHF 37, 599 MHz (UHF 34-42)

Video max. playing time
SP, 4 hours, E-240

Fast forward and rewind Approx. 6 min. E180
Counter Linear time
Slow motion video 1/6 x normal speed
Still picture video Noiseless
Search forward/backward 5 x and 9 x normal speed (not in LP mode)
Recording/playback system HQ
Tape heads 2 LP video, 2 SP video
Signal-to-noise ratio, video > 43 dB
Sound Mono
Frequency range 70 – 12,000 Hz
Time programming VCR tuner 8 programmes up to a year

Power supply
Type 4520 220 volts/50 Hz
Type 4522 240 volts
Power consumption 26 watts
Dimensions W x H x D 37 x 8.6 x 32.8 cm
Weight 5.6 kg

Connections: AV socket 21-pin for Beovision
RF input socket 75 ohms
RF output socket 75 ohms
Camera pause socket Mini jack (2.5 mm)

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BeoCord 4500

Bang & Olufsen BeoCord 4500

BeoCord 4500

Beocord 4500 cassette recorder housed exciting details and distinguished technology. Like Auto Reverse, so you did not need to turn over the tape. Automatic registration of the type of tape, and Bang & Olufsen’s patented HX-PRO recording system that provided optimal sound reproduction. Both in design and technology, Beocord 4500 was a direct extension of Beomaster 4500.

The cassette recorder featured Bang & Olufsen’s own HX-PRO recording system which ensures that recordings are made as perfectly as possible. With the Beolink 1000 terminal or by lightly touching the panel itself, you could select a particular piece of music you wanted to hear. The search system found it automatically whether it was on Side 1 or Side 2 of the cassette. For Beocord 4500 had Auto Reverse so you did not have to turn the tape over.

The recorder was also equipped with Dolby B and knew exactly what type of tape you were using. Beocord 4500 could be used as part of the Beosystem 4500 hi-fi system.

BeoCord 4500 Product Details

Type Numbers

4961 (1988 - Feb 1994)
4965 (AUS) (1988 - Feb 1994)
4962 (GB) (1988 - May 1993)
4964 (J) (1988 - Feb 1993)
4963 (USA) (1988 - Aug 1993)

Manufactured

1988 - 1993

Colour Options

White, aluminium, black

BeoCord 4500 Product Specification

Compact cassette: C46-C60-C90-C120
Recording system: HX PRO
Direct operation: Sensi touch
Tape transport system: Auto reverse
Search system: Track numbers
Noise reduction system: Dolby B NR
Tape switch: Auto. ferro/chrom/metal
Tape head: Sendust

Wow and flutter DIN: <+/- 0.15%
Fast forward and rewind: C60 75 sec.
Frequency range chrome: 30 – 18,000 Hz +/- 3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR/ARM:
Metal Dolby B NR: >64 dB
Chrome Dolby B NR: >63 dB
Ferro Dolby B NR: >62 dB

Power supply:
4961 220V
4962 240V
4963 120V
4964 100V
4965 240V
Power consumption: 18 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7 x 24.5cm
Weight 4.5 kg
Connections: AudioLink

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BeoVox RL 140

Bang & Olufsen Beovox RL 140

BeoVox RL 140

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility.

A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor. You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies.

You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

Great and small

You could choose Red Line in four sizes. They started with the baby 35 watt RL35 – perfect for a Beolink round-the-house system where you needed speakers all over the place. Then there was the 45.2, the 60.2 and the immensely powerful 140’s – big and beautiful with it. All the Red Line collection came in metallic grey with a distinctive red line around the edge. A matching cord was available to accentuate the red line after which the speakers were named.

In 1991 the former Redline series – RL35, 45, 45.2, 60, 60.2, 100 and 140 were superseded by the Mark 2 range of loudspeakers: RL1000, 2000, 6000 and 7000.

BeoVox RL 140 Product Details

Type Numbers

6501 (1986 05-1992)
6021 (1986 02-1994)

Designer

Manufactured

1986 - 1992

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 140 Product Specification

Dimensions W x H x D 50 x 70 x 24 cm
Weight – 15 kg
Long-term max. input power – 200 watts
Maximum noise power – 140 watts
Speaker impedance – 8 ohms
Frequency range 40 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2 watts
Sensitivity 1 W 93 dB
Distortion – < 0.5 %
Cabinet principle – Bass Reflex
Woofer 2 x 16.5 cm – 6½”
Tweeter 13 cm – 1″
Crossover frequency – 800/3000 Hz
Net volume – 38 litres
Connections – Spring Terminals

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BeoVox RL 60

Bang & Olufsen Beovox RL 60

BeoVox RL 60

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 60 Product Details

Type Numbers

6503 (1984 May 1987)

Designer

Manufactured

1984 - 1987

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Grey

BeoVox RL 60 Product Specification

RMS power handling capacity 60 W
Music power handling capacity 90 W
Impedance 8 ohms
Frequency range +4 -8 dB 45 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2 W
Sensitivity 1 W 93 dB
Distortion 250 – 1000 Hz < 1 %
Distortion > 1000 Hz < 0.5 %
Acoustic principle ABR, Auxiliary Bass Radiator
ABR unit: 15 x 33cm
Woofer: 2 x 16cm
Tweeter: 2.5cm
Crossover frequency: 2500 Hz
Net volume: 19 litre
Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40.5 x 18cm
Weight 9 kg

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Bang & Olufsen Beovox RL 60.2

BeoVox RL 60.2

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 60.2 Product Details

Type Numbers

6513 (1988 - May 1992)

Designer

Manufactured

1988 - 1992

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 60.2 Product Specification

Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40 x 18cm
Weight 8.3 kg
Long-term max. input power 75 W
Maximum noise power 45 W
Speaker impedance 8 ohms
Frequency range 42 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2 watts
Sensitivity 1 W 93 dB
Distortion < 0.5 %
Cabinet principle: Bass Reflex
Woofer: 2 x 13cm
Tweeter: 2.5cm
Crossover frequency 350 Hz
Net volume 19 litre
Connections: spring terminals
DIN socket

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BeoVox RL 45.2

Bang & Olufsen Beovox RL 45.2

BeoVox RL 45.2

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 45.2 Product Details

Type Numbers

6514 (1988 - Jan 1992)

Designer

Manufactured

1988 - 1992

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 45.2 Product Specification

Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40.5 x 16cm
Weight: 6.8 kg
Long-term max. input power: 75 W
Maximum noise power: 45 W
Speaker impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency range: 48 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL: 2.5 W
Sensitivity 1 W: 92 dB
Distortion: < 1 %
Cabinet principle: Bass Reflex
Woofer: 16cm
Tweeter: 1.9cm
Crossover frequency: 3500 Hz
Net volume: 16 litre
Connections: spring terminals

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BeoVox RL 45

Bang & Olufsen Beovox RL 45

BeoVox RL 45

The idea behind Beovox Red Line speakers was one of flexibility. A Red Line speaker was so flexible that it could be placed anywhere. On the ceiling, the wall, or on the floor.

You could hang them semi-permanently on the wall, and if you had a party you could place them on the floor and thereby add extra emphasis to the bass. The different ways of placing them accentuated different frequencies. You could also tilt them if you chose to hang them on the wall. This allowed you to adjust the sound image and direct the sound right at your listening position. However, Red Line was more than merely flexible. It was an impressive bass reflex speaker with a revolutionary new cabinet that ‘curved’ round the sound thereby eliminating irritating resonance because there were no parallel surfaces.

Music that never stands still

Red Line loudspeakers followed your music tastes right up the wall if you wanted! All models except the RL35 could be hung on the wall or be suspended from the ceiling; and, if your dancing feet wanted to make the most of the bass notes, then Red Line could be positioned on the floor, supported by the built-in floor stand. By using Red Line speakers, you weren’t plagued by cables that wrapped themselves around your feet like spaghetti either; Red Line’s flexible spiral cables provided the decorative and practical answer.

The shell was cast in a hard synthetic material and the shape that was devised for the range was characterised by the fact that it allowed for practically no resonance whatsoever.

BeoVox RL 45 Product Details

Type Numbers

6504 (1984 - May 1987)

Designer

Manufactured

1984 - 1987

Colour Options

Grey

BeoVox RL 45 Product Specification

RMS power handling capacity 45 W
Music power handling capacity 60 W
Impedance 8 ohms
Frequency range +4 -8 dB 48 – 20,000 Hz
Power at 96 dB SPL 2.5 W
Sensitivity 1 W 92 dB
Distortion 250 – 1000 Hz < 1 %
Distortion > 1000 Hz < 1 %
Acoustic principle ABR, Auxiliary Bas Radiator
ABR unit 15 x 33 cm
Woofer: 16cm
Tweeter: 2.5cm
Crossover frequency: 2500 Hz
Net volume: 16 litres
Dimensions W x H x D: 54 x 40.5 x 16 cm
Weight 7.5 kg

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BeoSound 2 (2002)

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 2002

BeoSound 2 (2002)

People who consider the world their home shouldn’t be restricted from true Bang & Olufsen solutions.

With Bang & Olufsen earphones and the new BeoSound 2, it’s easier than ever to bring music with you. BeoSound 2 is our version of a light and pocket-friendly digital music player that allows you to enjoy hours of your favourite music when you’re on the move – without compromising on quality” B&O Catalogue 2001 – 2002

With BeoSound 2 you can download up to four 5 compact discs’ worth of music (depending on bitrate) and listen to it wherever you are, thus freeing up the hard drive of your home computer. It has a form and size that sits easily in the hand and in the pocket – and with no internal moving parts you never have to worry about knocks and vibrations ruining the musical experience.

The unit is made to be moved and built to last. Manufactured in hard-wearing stainless steel and firm rubber, it has been designed to withstand all the knocks that portability can throw its way. The keypad can be locked when on the move and with no internal moving parts, jogs and bumps will never interrupt the playing of the recorded music.

BeoSound 2 has been designed for transferring Internet-downloaded MP3s or music tracks that you have created yourself, into its solid-state memory for later playback through the supplied pair of A8 Earphones. Its built-in battery gives the user between 2 and 4 hours’ worth of uninterrupted use; the batteries should last for around 8 hours before they need recharging by placing BeoSound 2 into its specially-designed docking station. This special station provides the connection to a computer and acts as a convenient power charger for the player. Its 128 MB SmartMedia memory card (which may be expandable to 256MB) allows you to download up to 4 albums’ worth of music; the card itself may be reused as many times as you like. BeoSound 2 also plays back AAC and WMA-compatible files.

With simple and straightforward Bang & Olufsen operation, you can step easily from track to track and between different play lists. However, there is no display on the unit. Bang & Olufsen has made BeoSound 2 so simple to operate that you don’t need to look at it while in use. The intuitive layout of the keypad ensures that everything can be carried out with a thumb.

You can adjust the volume, step up or down through tracks or switch between different play lists – without ever having to take BeoSound 2 out of your pocket. And to make operation even easier, its one-touch control has been combined with a series of sounds that guide the user through each operation. In the same way, a light indicator on the docking station gives you the current status on the different functions including battery recharging.

Did you know?

If you upgrade the firmware on your BeoSound 2 and it locks itself ‘out’, then reset your apparatus by pressing “Vol Up” & “Vol Down” together and at the same time pressing “GO” for 2 seconds.

 

BeoSound 2 is created to be used together with BeoPlayer and Beolink® PC2, but will also function with Windows Media Player. However there is no point having a product that will last for years if its software is outdated in a matter of months. That’s why Bang & Olufsen has ensured that future software updates may be downloaded via the official BeoPlayer Web site. In March 2006 BeoSound 2 had an updated software version: 2.5, which allows for easier downloading to its SD card and also allows the use of a 2 GB card.

As from late 2002 BeoSound 2 may also be used by Mac users.

BeoSound Press Release – June 2002

Music on the move from Bang & Olufsen – Portable BeoSound 2 always on hand

Bang & Olufsen takes another step into the digital music world with the introduction of BeoSound 2, a pocket-friendly digital music player. As with the successful Beolink® PC 2 concept, BeoSound 2 draws upon the computer as a source for musical entertainment and allows you to enjoy your MP3 files in a myriad of environments.

Navigation at your fingertips

Fitting comfortably into the palm of your hand, you navigate simply between tracks or adjust the volume in your accompanying Bang & Olufsen earphones without ever needing to glance down. Utilising a minimum of buttons, BeoSound 2 provides you with both audible and tangible feedback during operation.

The smooth stainless steel cabinet and absence of sharp edges allow BeoSound 2 to slip comfortably into your pocket – and prevent it from disturbing you when you’re on the move.

“Digital music has proven itself to be an important player in today’s world of musical entertainment. BeoSound 2 harnesses the strengths of these file formats and combines them with Bang & Olufsen skills within ease of use, craftsmanship, design and sound quality. Whilst physically small, the BeoSound 2 experience is large – where integration with additional Bang & Olufsen products plays an considerable role”, says Bang & Olufsen President & CEO Torben Ballegaard Sørensen.

The concept

“BeoSound 2 is a shining example of how Bang & Olufsen puts the user situation ahead of industry hype. We aim to provide simplicity and clarity in the otherwise swirling sea surrounding Internet music, just as we do in the field of home entertainment” continues Sørensen.

Automatic organisation

BeoSound 2’s musical experiences take place in close co-operation with BeoPlayer, Bang & Olufsen’s Web music organiser, which can be downloaded free of charge to a computer from the Bang & Olufsen Web site.

BeoPlayer automatically sorts all your digital music by artist, genre, song title and album title, as well as allows you to create your own specially composed play lists. Just drag-and-drop your songs from BeoPlayer to BeoSound 2, and you are on your way out the door.

Future-safe

Two-way communication between BeoSound 2 and the computer allows BeoSound 2’s software to be updated simply and easily. In this fashion, BeoSound 2 endures as an up-to-date and relevant music player, benefiting from the rapid evolvement of the Internet-based music arena.

Additionally, the stainless steel cabinet takes on an appealing patina the more it is used, gaining character from sharing the pocket with keys, coins and the like. BeoSound 2’s robust construction supports Bang & Olufsen’s commitment to quality and ensures a long physical lifetime.

Music included

Six pre-recorded music samples are included on the 128 Mb SD memory card that accompanies BeoSound 2. Approximately four hours of tunes may be contained on this size card, and additional cards may be purchased separately.

Out of the office

Furthermore, your digital music can also be moved about in your home with Bang & Olufsen’s Beolink® PC 2, which utilises your computer as a source in a Beolink® system. BeoPlayer again takes care of all file organization, providing you with identical operation whether in the home office, kitchen or on the go.

BeoSound 2 XSD Update (June 2004)

From 14 June 2004 the product specifications of BeoSound 2 will be changed. To allow customers greater freedom in the selection of memory cards, as from 14 June 2004, BeoSound 2 will be delivered without the standard 128 MB SD card. However, three higher capacity cards may be bought from Bang & Olufsen – 128MB, 256MB and 512MB – although BeoWorld recommends that customers shop around for other more economical, equally-compatible SD cards. A8 Earphones come as standard accessories to use with BeoSound 2 XSD

BeoSound 2 (2002) Product Details

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Manufactured

2002 - ?

Colour Options

Silver

BeoSound 2 (2002) Product Specification

Weight 90g
Cabinet finish Polished stainless steel

Flash Memory card Exchangeable MMC/SD, 128-Mbyte – gives 2-4 hours play time depending on type of coding
Music files MP3, WMA

Battery Rechargeable Lithium ion, approx. 8 hours before recharging
On/off Acoustic indication
SW Firmware updates via BeoPlayer
Docking Station: external mains adaptor SMPS – 100-240 V AC
Supported file formats: MP3, WMA

Connections:
USB for computer connection via docking station
Earphones’ mini jack
Mains adaptor: charging battery via docking station

System requirements
One free USB port
10 MB of available disc space
Windows 98,Me,2000 or XP

How much playable music?
When used with a 128MB SD card BeoSound 2 allows you to download and store up to five compact discs for later playback. The SD card may be used as many times as you wish. The built-in battery gives you around 8 – 10 hours of uninterrupted use. Re-charging the battery is simply a matter of clicking BeoSound 2 onto its docking station.

Connecting up
The specially designed docking station provides the connection to your computer and also acts as a convenient power charger for BeoSound 2.

Put it in your pocket
BeoSound 2 has a form and a size that allows it to sit as easily in your pocket as it does in your hand. The keypad can be locked when you are on the move, and with no internal moving parts, you never have to worry about knocks and vibrations interrupting the music.

Made to last
BeoSound 2 is made to be carried around and built to last. Formed in stainless steel and hard rubber, it will withstand all the knocks that may come its way. Future software updates may be downloaded from the BeoPlayer Web site.

Software compatible
BeoSound 2 is created to be used together with BeoPlayer and Beolink® PC2, but will also function with Windows Media Player.

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BeoSound 2 Service Manual

BeoSound 2 (2002) FAQs

BeoSound 2 won't write to my SD card.

Often this is because the SD card has been used in another device like a camera.

The card needs to have all hidden files deleted. The BS2 will not do this through simple formatting, so you will need to use a separate card reader.

BeoSound 4 / BeoSound 2 - SD cards recorded on my BS4 don't play on my BS2

Some tracks can be missed on a BeoSound 2 Personal Mp3 player when playing an SD card recorded on a BeoSound 4. Newer software on the BeoSound 4 should resolve this.