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BeoSystem 4500

Bang & Olufsen BeoSystem 4500

BeoSystem 4500

BeoSystem 4500 – A touch of magic

The simplicity of the exterior was matched by simplicity of operation. A light touch directly on the illuminated display gave immediate access to the system. Or, you could operate BeoSystem 4500 with the BeoLink 1000 terminal, summoning forth magical sounds from the comfort of your favourite chair.

BeoMaster 4500

The BeoMaster 4500 receiver received both FM and AM – and was your communication link to the other sound sources in the system. Its operation was simplicity itself with an illuminated menu presenting all the options available. 20 radio stations could be pre-set providing you with instant access together with automatic fine tuning.

BeoCord 4500

The 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.

BeoGram CD 4500

The sound reproduction achieved by Bang & Olufsen’s CD 4500 CD player was truly outstanding. It played both 12cm and 8cm compact discs and had an ingenious ‘step’ function which allowed you to go straight to a chose track selected from anywhere on the disc.

BeoGram 4500

In building the BeoGram 4500 turntable, Bang & Olufsen applied all its classic principles to ensure reproduction as close to perfection as possible. The electronically-controlled tangential arm played each record exactly as it was recorded. And there were built-in systems that helped prevent vibrations reaching the cartridge or turntable. BeoGram 4500 employed a finer, ultra-light MMC2 cartridge that combined distinguished sound reproduction with maximum protection for your records.

Designed by Jacob Jensen, Beosystem 4500 in 1989 received the Japanese Good Design Award for its elegant design

 

If you crave maximum audio-visual performance for your hard-earned cash, there’s only one route to take: go for separates. Buying separate audio and AV components means you cherry-pick the very best in each category. What’s more, beefier (with individual power supplies), selected components plus better screening against interference inevitably deliver a higher standard of baseline performance.

Alright, they usually take up more space, but separates-based audio and AV systems are much more interference-resilient and offer vastly more potential for future expansion – an important advantage in the fast-changing world of hi-fi, video and home cinema. The only real downer is that you have to sift through hundreds of components in order to find the gems but if its sound and performance you’re after, there’s only one way to go!

BeoSystem 4500 Product Details

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Bang & Olufsen Beosystem AV 9000

BeoSystem AV 9000

Bang & Olufsen’s Beosystem AV 9000 was a complete home theatre system introduced in 1992 and was designed by the company’s chief designer, David Lewis. The superlative system – in production for seven years – comprised a Beovision AV9000 TV set, a pair of BeoLab 8000 speakers, a pair of BeoLab 6000 speakers, and a Master Control Panel AV9000, similar to a BeoSound Ouverture. In addition, Beovision AV9000 contained not just the television, but also a Dolby Surround Sound processor, a modified Beocord VX7000 and an active centre speaker.

Beosystem AV 9000 was, in the early 1990’s the most advanced combination of sound and vision from Bang & Olufsen and was the B&O approach to complete home entertainment. The TV, video and music system used the same set of loudspeakers, so the sound always comes as close to reality as possible. AV 9000 gave you the freedom to choose one of five different sound-settings for every audio/video source – ranging from Dolby Surround Sound to monologue newsflash. Surround Sound was built into the AV 9000 monitor-unit, while the CD, radio and cassette was handled by BeoSound Ouverture, all seamlessly connected to each other. The whole system was surrounded by two set of loudspeakers: tall, slender BeoLab 8000 in front and BeoLab 6000 at the rear. A fifth source was the central loudspeaker in the triangular bottom-half of the television set. The whole system was controlled by one remote control, the Beo4.

Today it is relatively easy to build a television. But at Bang & Olufsen the company is more committed to bring customers the best possible experience. VisionClear is a simple name for a list of advanced electronics which the viewer experiences, but hardly notices, simply because they work. Automatic picture control, current colour balance correction, automatic cut-off and fine tuning of the aerial signal and a contrast screen.

If you often watch television during the day, you will recognise the problem of carpets, furniture and other home furnishings reflecting in the screen. The solution to this problem is an ultra-thin coating on the contrast screen, which reduces reflection by 90% and makes the black areas appear pitch black.

The anti-reflective contrast screen is standard on the Beovision Avant and was supplied as standard on the Beosystem AV9000. On the AV 9000 even the picture tube was coated with anti-reflective material to ensure 100% reflection-free viewing comfort.

A small electronic sensor in all Beovision TV sets registers the prevailing light conditions in the room and adjusts the picture, so that it’s always sharp, no matter whether a reading lamp is on or the rays of the sun suddenly breaks through the window. Automatic Picture Control is part of the VisionClear concept and only available on televisions available from Bang & Olufsen.

Bang & Olufsen’s products are enchanting! And the magic, the good idea, often comes into being in the course of finding a solution to some practical problem. The practical problem here was that there was a short time lag between pressing the button and a picture appearing on the screen. So you would sit and wait expectantly for a little while.

The experience of waiting reminded designer David Lewis of a theatre before the curtain went up! Behind the curtain, preparations were being made for the performance. The lighting and sound were adjusted and the actors took their places. The curtain only went up when everything was ready. The first television to have a curtain was Beovision AV 9000. The curtain was a thin steel sheet that was slid to one side by a clever mechanism when the stage was set. Bang & Olufsen’s wide-format television, the Beovision Avant, is equipped with an electronic curtain. From the moment you press the button until the curtain slides away, the technology is busily working unnoticed. No pop from the loudspeakers, no random flash of light from the screen. Only when the sound is ready and the picture is in place can the performance begin!

A brilliant problem

We all know the frustration of trying to watch television in daylight when the brilliance of a window reflection on the picture tube makes it impossible to see a part or all of the picture. This also happens to a smaller degree when light-coloured furniture or a lamp is reflected. In general, reflections lower the quality of the picture on a television screen and reduce the pleasure of watching a TV programme.

The optical process of what happens in such a case is that the contrast of the picture is effectively reduced. The Bang & Olufsen solution to the problem has traditionally been to incorporate a contrast screen. Ensuring that ambient light (which creates the reflections) travel twice through a light absorbing contrast screen whereas the picture formed in the picture tube travels only once, the brightness of the reflection is substantially reduced.

If it were possible, a better solution would be to reduce reflections directly. One method is to make the surface of the picture tube rough, either by sanding or etching the front surface of the tube or spraying a matt coating on the glass. This type of treatment does not actually reduce reflections, but by making reflections more diffuse, reduces their visibility. However, it also makes the picture itself fuzzy and less sharp, so that the overall quality is reduced.

A more attractive method is to use coatings. Coatings for glass surfaces have been used for a long time and for many purposes. The first use was probably for camera lenses, where coatings corrected for optical faults in the lens. Later, coatings were used to reduce reflections and also to correct colour reproduction when colour films became available. Most people will know of coatings from the more expensive spectacles, where coated glass is used to reduce reflections.

Anti-reflection coatings can reduce reflections to between 5% and 10% of their original brightness. They work by what is known as destructive interference and use the fact that light travels in waves of specific wavelengths. By coating the picture tube or other glass surfaces with a transparent layer of a thickness of one quarter of the wavelength of light, the light failing on the surface is reflected twice – once from the front surface and again from the rear surface of the coating. The two reflections are now half a wavelength apart and therefore in opposite phase and thus virtually cancel each other to destroy the reflection.

Of course, this happens perfectly for just one wavelength of light (or light of a single colour) and to lesser degrees for the wavelengths close to this. By adding more than one coating of different thicknesses, a more broadband removal of reflections can be achieved. Thus, for example, three coatings are used for the front screen of the Beosystem AV9000. One of the reasons that antireflection coatings are not used more often is that currently the manufacturing process is extremely expensive for large screens, allowing its use only in high-end television sets. However, as it is considerably less expensive for small screens, especially where only a single coating is used, it is a reasonably popular feature for computer monitors.

One of the features of coated picture tubes is that although reflections are drastically reduced, the coated glass appears to have a residual colour. This happens because some light is still reflected from the surface, the colour of which depends on the number and thickness of the layers. The colours that are not perfectly removed result in the colouring of the glass. This does not affect the colours of the picture, which is viewed through the coating and does not depend upon its thickness.

 

Also, the effectiveness of the anti-reflection coatings falls off at an angle to the screen, as the effective thickness of the coating changes. Seen from an angle, the colour of the reflections changes for the same reason.

The AV9000 also uses another coating, a thin layer of chrome on the back of the contrast screen. This is an anti-static layer, which is earthed to prevent the build-up of static charge, which can give problems with electrostatic shock. An appealing side effect of the anti-reflection coating of the AV9000 is that when the black curtain behind the contrast screen is closed, the effect of the coating is apparently considerably reduced, so that the whole screen surface appears to reflect. As soon as the curtain is removed, the anti-reflection coating takes full effect, forming a window in which the brightness of reflected light is reduced.

“There was a time when people bought TV and radio in order to keep informed. Today, TV and radio have developed into entertainment media, and here at Bang & Olufsen, we are convinced that this trend will continue. At any rate, that is the reason for what is perhaps our greatest innovation yet.

Beosystem AV 9000 is not just an independent video system and independent music system. It is an epoch-making combination of picture and sound options contained within an exciting Dolby Surround System. What is Dolby Surround anyway?

You have probably had the experience of sitting in a cinema, where the film was so real you almost ducked at the sound of horses’ hooves approaching your seat. That is Dolby Surround. With Beovision AV9000, you can benefit not only from film, but also from the many televised recordings and sports events that are produced and transmitted today with Dolby Surround.

Technically, Dolby Surround is created with the help of three front and two rear speakers. By delaying the sound in the rear speakers relative to the front speakers, you get a three-dimensional sound picture, and suddenly you are in the midst of a giant soccer stadium, a concert hall, or the action of a film. I am not exaggerating when I say that even in smaller rooms, Dolby Surround is incredible.

However, it is one thing to have cinema experience at home in your living room. The other side is that when we developed AV9000, we wanted to make sure that your living room wouldn’t look like a cinema when no one was using the system. Every element is designed to be a beautiful part of the rest of the decor of the room. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be Bang & Olufsen.

Movies no longer have to be seen in the cinema. With Dolby Surround and Bang & Olufsen active loudspeaker technology it is possible to create a sound environment that even surpasses that of cinema. The technology makes sound so pure, that it can be called natural – just the same that you would hear in a concert hall. With the AV9000 Bang & Olufsen achieved the goal of perfect sound. But, this was only one half of the secret of reproducing cinema in your living room. The other half is gained when you give Bang & Olufsen’s engineers free hand in pursuit of the perfect picture, achieved in the monitor of Beosystem AV 9000.

The built-in video tape recorder had the same capability and operations as Beocord VX7000. The VCR was PAL/NTSC compatible and discreetly hidden from view, unlike a normal free-standing recorder. Together with the active central loudspeaker, it was positioned in the triangle below the 66cm 4:3 screen. The location of the speaker enhanced the impression that the voice came directly from the screen. To direct the voice to face your sitting position, the monitor could be turned 33 degrees to both the left and right by operating its motorised stand with the Beo4 remote control. As all B&O motorised stands, movement of the monitor was entirely soundless.

Perhaps the first thing that the viewer noticed upon looking at the set, was that there appeared to be no screen! Just like in the cinema, the screen was only revealed when the mechanical curtains parted. When the TV was turned on, a black, completely light-resistant curtain glided to the left and right to reveal the picture, creating further the illusion of a small cinema screen. At the same time the monitor turned toward you to its pre-set position. The picture was incredibly sharp, with deep and clear colours.

Beosystem AV 9000 was more than a music system and more than a video system. It was an integrated approach to home entertainment, which fitted unobtrusively into any living room. The polished aluminium surfaces of the active BeoLab 8000 and BeoLab 6000 speakers took on the colours of their surroundings, while the black cloth covers blended in with outmost grace. In regard to sonic qualities, the loudspeakers are still second to none.

Carlton Sarver, a writer specialising in audio and video, with life long experience within the development of electronic media in Europe as well as the USA concluded that “I feel free to give unrestrained opinion of the Beosystem AV9000 in the larger context of integrated audio-video systems. Which is, that somebody finally got it right”.

 

The Master Panel AV9000 – or MPAV 9000 – was the ‘audio source module’ designed especially for the AV9000 system and was very similar in appearance to the BeoSound Ouverture. The earlier types of AV9000 were sold with the module and used four active speakers to create a full surround system. It used the Beolink 5000 or Beolink 7000 as a remote and was a two-way system. This was replaced when the system was updated to use the Beo4 remote control and the Master Panel was replaced with the Ouverture.

Besides its ability to play music sources, the Master Panel – as its name implies provided the user with a control interface for the entire Beosystem AV9000. This meant, for example, that it could be used to search, play and rewind all the sources in the system. At the approach of a hand the tinted glass doors automatically slid open and the panel lit up. For CD play, a touch of a button caused the CD player’s motorised clamp to lift upward for convenient loading. At another button touch the clamp moved into place, holding the CD in precise position for play. Tracks could be programmed to play in any sequence, using a Beolink 5000 terminal.

The cassette deck offered the same playback convenience as a CD. Sequential track numbers were automatically assigned to selections on a cassette. Any track on a cassette could be quickly located, simply by entering the track number. Playback in any sequence could be programmed. HX-Pro – a headroom extension system developed by Bang & Olufsen and licensed to Dolby Laboratories – was standard. It secured that high music frequencies were optimised during the recording process.

Bang & Olufsen’s microcomputer-based Auto Record Level controlled the recording level more accurately than would be possible manually. Because it subtly reduces recording level when required, never increasing it, its action is virtually undetectable.

The FM/AM tuner incorporated Bang & Olufsen’s developments that increased sensitivity, selectivity and tuning stability. Its use was exceptionally easy. Touching a station preset button – on either the Panel or the Beolink 5000 terminal – caused that station to instantly start playing, even if the system had previously been turned off. With an optional RDS decoder, FM station identification was automatically displayed on the Panel. Users could also manually name individual FM or AM presets.

 
 

BeoSystem AV 9000 Product Details

Type Numbers

Master Control Panel AV9000
2623 (ERD) (1992 - Aug 1996)
2621 (EUR) (1992 - Feb 1996)
2622 (GBR) (1992 - April 1994)
2624 (GRD) (1992 - Sept 1995)

Beosystem AV9000
4335 (EEU) (1993 - aUG 1995)
4334 (EEU) (1992- dEC 1994)
4303 (GB) (1992 - Nov 1995)
4329 (GB) (1992 - Jan 1995)
4322 (I) (1993 - Aug 1995)
4304 (I) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4306 (MAT) (1993 - Aug 1995)
4343 (MDM) (1992 - April 1995)
4311 (MDP) (1992 - April 1996)
4301 (MDT) (1992 - May 1996)
4352 (MIM) (1992 - May 1995)
4363 (MMP) (1992 - Feb 1995)
4360 (MPI) (1992 - Sept 1994)
4320 (MPO) (1992 - Nov 1995)
4333 (MPP) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4330 (MPS) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4316 (MPT) (1993 - Aug 1995)
4323 (MSA) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4310 (MSP) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4300 (MST)(1992 - April 1996)
4305 (MTA) (1992 - Aug 1995)
4340 (MTM) (1992 - Nov 1995)
4336 (MTP) (1993 - Aug 1995)
4326 (MTR) (1993 - Aug 1995)


Beosystem AV9000 Beo4
7975 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7976 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7970 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7971 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7972 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7974 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7900 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7901 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7906 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7910 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7911 (1995 - Dec 1996)
7916 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7920 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7922 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7923 (1995 - Dec 1996)
7926 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7930 (1995 - Oct 1996)
7933 (1995 - Aug 1996)
7936 (1995 - Sept 1996)
7905 (AUS) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7915 (AUS) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7934 (EEU) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7935 (EEU) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7903 (GB) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7913 (GB) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7929 (GB) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7939 (GB) (1995 - Dec 1996)
7904 (I) (1995 - Oct 1996)
7914 (I) (1995 - Jun 1996)
7932 (I) (1995 - Oct 1996)


Beosystem AV9000 IT
7975 (AUS) (1996 - Jan 2000)
7976 (EEU) (1996 - Jan 2000)
7970 (EU) (1996 -Jan 2000)
7971 (FR) (1996 - Jan 2000)
7972 (GB) (1996 - Jan 2000)
7974 (ITA) (1996 - Jan 2000)

Designer

Manufactured

1992 - 1998

Colour Options

Blue, Grey

BeoSystem AV 9000 Product Specification

Master Control Panel AV9000 Specifications

Functions: audio source module
Remote control recommended: Beolink 5000
FM tuner: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM tuner: LW 150 – 350 kHz
MW: 520 – 1610 kHz
Preset: 30 FM-LW-MW
CD: CD player built-in
Frequency range: 3 – 20,000 Hz +/- 0.3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: A-weighted > 110 dB
Converter system: 2 x 16 bit 4 x oversampling
Tape: tape recorder built-in
Recording system: HX PRO
Tape transport: auto reverse
Noise reduction: Dolby B NR
Frequency range: +/- 3 dB 30 – 16,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio chrome Dolby B: > 65 dB
Mains voltage: 2621: 230 V, 2622: 240 V

Power consumption: < 35 W, min. 4 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 32 x 36 x 16cm
Weight: 7 kg
Cabinet finish: black
Connections: Beocenter AV 9000 1 x Master LinkFunctions: audio source module
Remote control recommended: Beolink 5000
FM tuner: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM tuner: LW 150 – 350 kHz
MW: 520 – 1610 kHz
Preset: 30 FM-LW-MW
CD: CD player built-in
Frequency range: 3 – 20,000 Hz +/- 0.3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: A-weighted > 110 dB
Converter system: 2 x 16 bit 4 x oversampling
Tape: tape recorder built-in
Recording system: HX PRO
Tape transport: auto reverse
Noise reduction: Dolby B NR
Frequency range: +/- 3 dB 30 – 16,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio chrome Dolby B: > 65 dB
Mains voltage: 2621: 230 V, 2622: 240 V

Power consumption: < 35 W, min. 4 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 32 x 36 x 16cm
Weight: 7 kg
Cabinet finish: black
Connections: Beocenter AV 9000 1 x Master Link

Beosystem AV9000 Specifications

Daily operation recommended: Beo4
Sound processing: Dolby Surround Sound, Pro-logic decoder
Sound modes (sound 1-5) Mono (Centre speaker)
Stereo
Dolby-3 stereo
Stereo-4
Dolby Surround Sound
Stand turning function: +/- 33 degrees, remote operated
Power consumption, AV monitor: 75 – 200 W. Standby 7W
AV Control Centre: max 120 W, Standby 15W
AV 9000 Monitor:
Picture tube/visual picture Anti-reflex coated
70cm/66cm
Black Line S, Black Matrix
Contrast screen Grey glass, anti-reflex coated
Vision Clear: auto picture adjustment
Auto cut-off
Wideband CTI
Dynamic Luminance Peaking
Teletext Improved Teletext
FastText, 6 languages, memory TV tunes/monitor/video:
Tuner range VHF, S, Hyper, UHF
89 channels
Nicam + A2
Video Tape functions:
Video playing time, E-240 SP 4 hours, LP 8 hours
Audio playing time, E-240 LP 8 hours
Fast forward/rewind: < 5 minutes
Slow motion: 1/7 x normal speed
Still picture: noiseless
Cue 2 x and 7 x normal speed
Recording system: HQ
Sound system: Hi-Fi stereo, video/audio
Stereo decoders: NICAM + A2
Playback: NTSC AV
Timer record programming: 8, 1 year, TV, SAT, FM, AM
VPS system: built-in
Centre speaker: sound Pressure Level 97 dB (mono)

Frequency range: +4 dB – 8 dB 60 – 20000 Hz
Cabinet principle/Net volume: bass reflex/2.4 litre
Woofer: 11.5 cm
Tweeter: 1.8 cm
Crossover frequency: 3200 Hz

Market: CTV system:
7970 Europe B/G/L
7971 France B/G/L/L
7972 GB B/G/L/I
7974 Italy B/G/L
7975 AUS B/G
7976 East Europe B/G/D/K
Dimensions W x H x D: 70.5 x 108 x 60cm
Weight AV 9000 monitor: 46.5 kg
Control Center with VCR: 45 kg
Cabinet finish: black

Connections: Video: Tape 2/decoder AV 2, 21-pin AV Link
Camcorder / Auxiliary: 3 x phono sockets
Camera pause: mini Jack
S-VHS Y-C playback: 4-pin socket
Audio: 1 x Master Link

Link compatibility: Master Link

 

Beosystem AV9000 Beo4 Specifications

Daily operation recommended: Beo4
Sound processing: Dolby Surround Sound
Pro-logic decoder
Sound modes (sound 1-5) Mono (Centre speaker)
Stereo
Dolby-3 stereo
Stereo-4
Dolby Surround Sound
Stand turning function: +/- 33 degrees, remote operated
Power consumption, AV monitor: 75 – 200 W, Standby: 7W
AV Control Center: max 120 W, Standby: 15 W
AV 9000 Monitor
Picture tube/visual picture: anti-reflex coated
70 cm/66 cm
Black Line S, Black Matrix Contrast screen: grey glass, anti-reflex coated
Vision Clear Auto picture adjustment, Auto cut-off
Wideband CTI, Dynamic Luminance Peaking
Teletext Improved Teletext, FastText, 6 languages, memory
TV tunes/monitor/video:
Tuner range: VHF, S, Hyper, UHF
89 channels
Nicam + A2
Video Tape functions:
Video playing time, E-240 SP 4 hours, LP 8 hours
Audio playing time, E-240 LP 8 hours
Fast forward/rewind: < 5 minutes
Slow motion: 1/7 x normal speed
Still picture: noiseless
Cue 2 x and 7 x normal speed
Recording system: HQ
Sound system: Hi-Fi stereo, video/audio
Stereo decoders: NICAM + A2
Playback NTSC AV
Timer record programming: 8, 1 year, TV, SAT, FM, AM
VPS system: built-in
Centre speaker: sound Pressure Level 97 dB (mono)

Frequency range: +4 dB – 8 dB 60 – 20,000 Hz
Cabinet principle/Net volume: bass reflex/2.4 litre
Woofer 11.5cm
Tweeter 1.8 cm
Crossover frequency 3200 Hz

Market – CTV system:
7970 Europe B/G/L
7971 France B/G/L/L
7972 GB B/G/L/I
7974 Italy B/G/L
7975 AUS B/G
7976 East Europe B/G/D/K

Dimensions W x H x D: 70.5 x 108 x 60 cm
Weight AV 9000 monitor: 46.5 kg
Control Centre with VCR: 45 kg
Cabinet finish: Black
Connections: Video:- Tape 2/decoder AV 2, 21-pin AV Link
Camcorder / Auxiliary 3 x phono sockets
Camera pause Mini Jack
S-VHS Y-C playback 4-pin socket
Audio: 1 x Master Link
Link compatibility: Master Link

 

Beosystem AV9000 IT Specifications

Daily operation recommended: Beo4
Sound processing: Dolby Surround Sound
Pro-logic decoder
Sound modes (sound 1-5) Mono (Centre speaker)
Stereo
Dolby-3 stereo
Stereo-4
Dolby Surround Sound
Stand turning function: +/- 33 degrees, remote operated
Power consumption, AV monitor: 75 – 200 W Standby: 7 W
AV Control Centre: max: 120 W, Standby: 15 W
AV 9000 Monitor:
Picture tube/visual picture: anti-reflex coated
70 cm/66cm
Black Line S, Black Matrix
Contrast screen: grey glass, anti-reflex coated
Vision Clear Auto picture adjustment
Auto cut-off
Wideband CTI
Dynamic Luminance Peaking
Teletext Improved Teletext
FastText, 6 languages, memory

TV tunes/monitor/video:
Tuner range VHF, S, Hyper, UHF
89 channels
NICAM + A2

Video Tape functions:
Video playing time, E-240 SP 4 hours, LP 8 hours
Audio playing time, E-240 LP 8 hours

Fast forward/rewind: < than 5 minutes
Slow motion: 1/7 x normal speed
Still picture: noiseless
Cue: 2 x and 7 x normal speed
Recording system: HQ
Sound system: Hi-Fi stereo, video/audio
Stereo decoders: NICAM + A2
Playback: NTSC AV
Timer record programming: 8, 1 year, TV, SAT, FM, AM
VPS system: built-in
Centre speaker: sound pressure level 97 dB (mono)

Frequency range: +4 dB – 8 dB 60 – 20,000 Hz
Cabinet principle/Net volume: bass reflex/2.4 litre
Woofer: 11.5cm
Tweeter: 1.8 cm
Crossover frequency: 3200 Hz

Market: CTV system
7970 Europe B/G/L
7971 France B/G/L/L
7972 GB B/G/L/I
7974 Italy B/G/L
7975 AUS B/G
7976 East Europe B/G/D/K
Specifications: Dimensions W x H x D: 70.5 x 108 x 60 cm
Weight AV 9000 monitor: 46.5 kg
Control Centre with VCR: 45 kg
Cabinet finish: black

Connections: Video:- Tape 2/decoder AV 2, 21-pin AV Link
Camcorder / Auxiliary 3 x phono sockets
Camera pause: mini jack
S-VHS Y-C playback: 4-pin socket
Audio: 1 x Master Link

Link compatibility: Master Link

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Bang & Olufsen Beolink 1000

Beolink 1000

David Lewis’ Beolink 1000 from 1985 was the first step towards the intelligent audio-visual equipment that B&O continues to strive for. It was the first remote control on the market which could control both sound and picture. It is kept in a simple and harmonic design which is both timeless and functional.

” When you’ve got a superb picture and perfect sound, don’t you think it’s a shame to tie it down to one room? We think so. That’s why we’ve designed sound and pictures you can enjoy all over your house – and operate from your armchair. Say you’ve got a Bang & Olufsen TV, video and music system in your living room. And you’d like to extend the entertainment to your bedroom. It’s easily done, with some simple wiring, a small electronic box of tricks, and an extra TV.

Then you can watch not only TV and video from the equipment in your living room, but also enjoy CD, tape, radio and records. How does the remote control work? Easily, again. The Beolink 1000 remote control unit operates both sound and picture with our latest equipment. So you’ve got all the TV and audio equipment in the house at your fingertips.

It’s no good having one of the wonders of modern technology in your living room unless it’s easy to use and enjoy. We believe that truly advanced equipment should make life simpler, not more complicated. That’s why we do more than giving you remote control TV and video. And remote control music systems. We give you just ONE remote control for all of them.

It’s called Beolink 1000 remote control. All you do is put your feet up. And operate the cassette tape recorder with exactly the same buttons you use for the video tape recorder (just leave it to the equipment to sort it out). And you can do more. For example, if there’s a concert on, you can switch the sound from the TV to the loudspeakers in the music system. And courtesy of our latest technology, you can even dim the lights to suit your mood. Simple, but rather clever too ” (1988 B&O catalogue)

Beolink 1000 was the first remote control unit in the world designed to provide common access to both hi-fi systems and TV and video units. Programming like a magic wand, Beolink 1000, via its elegant an logical keypad, transmitted your every instruction. It allowed you to move from CD to TV, from radio to video, from record player to cassette recorder. It even allowed you move from TV speakers to hi-fi system stereo speakers to take full advantage of stereo video recorders.

Features

Beolink 1000 offered one-way remote control for audio, video and light control. Battery powered operation (3 x AAA) provided both primary and secondary function buttons. Could be used in any room with X-tra speakers or X-tra TV, providing easy access to all functions in the system. Could be placed conveniently on a wall as a stationary keypad held securely in place by the Beolink 1000 clip and was particularly well-suited to operate Beosystem 3500, Beocenter 8500, Beovisions LX5500 and LX4500 and Beovisions MX5500 and MX3500. The unit measured 40 x 15 x 230mm and weighed 230g.

Beolink 1000 was Bang & Olufsen’s entry remote control terminal, released in 1986. Its bigger brothers were the two-way Beolink 5000 and Beolink 7000 terminals. It originally came in a number of guises: released in 1987 was Terminal A, followed by Terminal V and then Terminal AV. Their purpose was to control the audio section of various hi-fis (Terminal A); the video sections (Terminal V) and combined functions (Terminal AV).

Beolink 1000 won the ID Award in 1986.

Beolink 1000 Product Details

Type Numbers

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Colour Options

Black/Silver

Beolink 1000 Product Specification

Infra-red transmission: one way
Dimensions (WxHxL): 40 x 15 x 230mm
Weight 260g
Functions:
Operation of audio and video
AV operation
Local Control System operation

Light control button: combination
Buttons, primary operation: fixed
Buttons, secondary operation: fixed
Menu operation, video: secondary function

Power supply: batteries 3 x LR03
Options: Clip 1000

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How do I work N.Music using a Beolink 1000?

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Beolink 5000

Bang & Olufsen Beolink 5000

Beolink 5000

To keep up with Beolink’s ability to move sound and picture not only from one product to another, but from one room to another, Bang & Olufsen developed remote control units capable of two-way interactive and visual communication. The handheld Beolink 5000 provided a visual display which helped guide you through every stage of an operation giving you visual feedback of each system’s current status even when you were in a different room.

 

 

As the expanded capability of the terminal called for more operating buttons, Beolink 5000 had visual displays and operational buttons on both sides of the unit. Secondary-function buttons were recessed and placed to the rear while primary control buttons were positioned at the front.

Beolink 5000 added a new dimension to Bang & Olufsen’s remote control range in the early 1990’s. A fascinating transparent display, with numbers and letters apparently hanging in mid-air kept you constantly informed about the status of the Bang & Olufsen equipment that you were either watching or listening to. The layout of the unit was similar to that of Beolink 1000. However, because of its expanded capability it called for more operating buttons. To maintain its slim design, these were found on both sides of the hand-held unit. At the front, under the visual display, were the source selection buttons. Below these were the multi-function buttons arranged in a circle and designed for easy thumb operation. The circle contained buttons for analogue operation and menu-operated functions; a total of eleven buttons.

On the back were the secondary function buttons such as programming and recording, recessed in a channel to help prevent accidental operation.

Beolink 5000 was the ideal terminal to use where extra speakers or a second television were linked to a central system in a different room. Its display gave you feedback about the system’s current status to assist you in issuing your instructions.

It allowed you to fully utilise the timer recording, play and play next facilities on the Beosystem 4500 and Beocenter 9500. It was also particularly well-suited for Beosystem 2300. The remote control also maximised the programming capabilities of Beocord VX5000 video system and, via Beocenter 9500, allowed you to program LC1 and LC2 light control units.

 

Features

Beolink 5000 had the added benefit of a transparent display panel to guide users through complicated operations. Combining this display with fixed buttons which were positioned to provide a clear distinction between primary and secondary operations, allowed for simple and logical overall operation. The unit was light and slim, its display had low power consumption (LCD supertwist which produced map definition and detail even in bright sunlight) with a dot matrix display capacity of two lines, each with seven characters. The display could be read from either side of the handset dependant on which operations were carried out (to be read from either the back or the front).

Other important highlights of Beolink 5000 were:

Hand-held terminal for all video, audio and AV operation in central rooms and Local Control Systems

Two-way operation with display feedback

One-button source selection, video and audio

Logical layout with grouping of related functions

Secondary functions placed on the back to prevent inadvertent operation

Comprehensive secondary functions, e.g. record/time programming with display support and guidance

 

Companion infra-red remote control units that were available at the time of Beolink 5000’s introduction, were Beolink 1000 and Beolink 7000.

Component features

Beolink 5000 was the key to TV and video systems of the early 1990s. It was recommended for operation of such TV/video packages as Video System 5500 or Video System 6000, because these systems contained numerous advanced functions, especially in the fields of recording- and timer-programming. Beolink 5000 was optimised for the operation of such complex functions where you were guided through the options via prompts on the display of the terminal.

The display responded whenever you activated a function. When you carried out a primary operation, e.g. selected a source, you received status feedback. The feedback was dynamic, i.e. it changed according to the operation you carried out and the subsequent response the terminal received from the system. An example of this was in the adjustment of sound, where the centre balance function was only displayed when the function was available at that time in the system.

When you were in the secondary operation mode, e.g. for recording and programming, the display acted as a menu for operation, i.e. it became an active part of the operation. Thus the display was a reassuring response to your actions when you were in the primary operation mode, and an active guide when you were in the secondary operation mode.

The display was transparent, because some of the operation where the display is an active part, was initiated on the back. One example of this is when you activated the RECORD buttons on the rear of the remote control, the display read out the appropriate cues as seen from the back of the terminal i.e. V.REC PAUSE and the source you selected for the recording.

As most of the timer programming procedure was by the circle buttons on the front of Beolink 5000, the display read out the appropriate cue seen from the front as soon as you activated the PROGRAM button in the back recess. In this way it prompted you to turn the Beolink 5000 around for the rest of the programming procedure.

The advanced functions available via the Beolink 5000 included e.g. clearing TV stations, or making advanced (timer) recordings on your Bang & Olufsen VCR. The hazard with the record and program functions of course is that you could by accident clear or erase programs that you’d already made e.g. a recording on a video tape. So it was vital that the advanced functions were kept separated from the other main functions. By placing the buttons for operation of the advanced functions on the back of the terminal, Bang & Olufsen were able both to extend the number of secondary functions, and to make timer operation a real asset without risking inadvertent operation and confusing clutter on the front. Beolink 5000 was the first hand-held Beolink terminal where timer operation was possible with all recommended systems and even in stand-by.

 

The buttons for recording were grouped in the back recess to preclude inadvertent recording. To further secure against the inadvertent start of a recording, it was necessary first to point out the recorder and secondly start the recording on a second button.

Recording operation was refined with the Beolink 5000: all record buttons are grouped in the recess, you could address two video recorders, and no matter which one you used, you had direct access to start or stop of the recording and to make a record return.

Once you had summoned the source you wanted to record on to the TV, all you had to do was to turn the Beolink 5000 around and activate the [V.RECORD][REC.START] sequence to initiate a simple recording.

If you wanted to make an advanced recording of a TV programme as a background job, in RECORD PAUSE you selected V.TAPE + the programme number on the front before starting the recording on the back. The REC STOP button was a useful refinement here. When you had commenced a recording and switched to another source, e.g. TV, [REC STOP] gave you direct and instant access to stop of the background recording.

The third record level, timer record, was also initiated on the back, by means of the PROGRAM button. Beolink 5000 allowed you to make the timer operation both when the system was playing and when it was in stand by. In this way you would not disturb other uses of the video system and you need not even switch the system on to make a timer programming.

Picture adjustment was shown on the TV screen, and not on the Beolink 5000. In this way you could monitor and judge the changes directly on the screen, e.g. with regard to contrast. Sound adjustments were displayed both on the screen and on the terminal. In this way the feedback was always placed at the optimal point for operation and adjustments.

Teletext contains a number of secondary functions to enhance its user value, such as enlarging the page, mixing Teletext with the TV program, revealing a hidden information (e.g. VPS information on TV program page), etc. Many users never access these secondary

functions, because they have been assigned low priority on the remote controls and therefore it is difficult to access them. Beolink 5000 accesses the functions easily and as guided by its transparent display. In TEXT-mode, if you pressed MENU the display would read out:

TEXT

MENU?

If the answer was ‘yes’ [PLAY] gave access to the first item of the menu, as shown here:

Secondary Teletext functions available via [MENU]:

MENU (Teletext time programming)

LARGE

MIX

REVEAL

UPDATE

SUBCODE

As an alternative you could step through the options or leave the menu. The menu operation procedure simplified access to the secondary Teletext functions considerably and showed the advantage of using two operation logics: one for routine operations and one for important, but rarely-used, operations.

Beolink 5000 was the key to video systems such as Video System 5500, comprising Beovision MX5500 and Beocord VX5500. It was recommended for operation of such systems because this system contained numerous advanced functions, especially in the fields of recording and timer programming. Beolink 5000 was optimised for the operation of such complex functions, where you are guided through the options via prompts on the display of the terminal. Other important highlights of Beolink 5000 were:

Hand-held terminal for all video, audio and AV operation in central rooms and Local Control Systems

Two-way operation with display feedback

One-button source selection, video and audio

Logical layout with grouping of related functions

Secondary functions placed on the back to prevent inadvertent operation

Comprehensive secondary functions, e.g. record/time programming with display support and guidance

The display responded whenever you activated a function. When you carried out a primary operation, e.g. the selection of a source, you received status feedback. The feedback was dynamic, i.e. it changed according to the operation you carried out and the subsequent response the terminal received from the system. An example of this was in the adjustment of sound, where the previously mentioned centre balance function was only displayed when the function was available in the system. When you were in the secondary operation mode, e.g. for recording and programming, the display acted as a menu for operation, i.e. it became an active part of the operation. Thus the display was a reassuring response to your action when you were in the primary operation mode and an active guide when you were in the secondary operation mode. The display of Beolink 5000 was transparent, because some of the operations where the display was an active part, was initiated on the back. One example of this was when you activated the RECORD buttons on the back when the display read out the appropriate cues as seen from the back of the terminal, i.e. V.REC PAUSE and the source which you had selected for the recording.

As most of the timer programming procedure was by way of the circular button on the front of Beolink 5000, the display read out the appropriate cue as seen from the front as soon as you activated the PROGRAM button in the back recess. this way it prompted you to turn the Beolink 5000 around for the rest of the programming procedure.

The advanced functions available via Beolink 5000 include e.g. clearing (satellite) TV stations, or making advanced (timer) recordings on your VX5500. The potential problem with record and program functions was that you could by accident clear or erase previously-recorded programmes. So with Beolink 5000 the advanced functions were kept separate from the other main functions. By placing the buttons for operation of the advanced functions on the back of the terminal, Bang & Olufsen were able both to extend the amount of secondary functions, and to make timer operation a real asset without risking inadvertent operation and confusing clutter on the front. Beolink 5000 was the first hand-held Beolink terminal where timer operation was possible with all recommended systems, even while in stand by.

The buttons for recording were grouped in the back recess to preclude inadvertent recording. To further secure against inadvertent start of a recording, it was necessary first to put the VCR into a recording pause mode before commencing the recording by way of a second button.

Recording operation was refined with Beolink 5000: all record buttons were grouped in the recess; you could address two video recorders, and no matter which one you used, you had direct access to start or stop of the recording and to make a record ‘return

Beolink 5000 Product Details

Type Numbers

1531 (1991 - May 1993)
1620 ((MK II)) (1992)
1623 ((MK II) USA) (1992)
1534 (USA) (1991 - May 1993)

Designer

Manufactured

1991 - 1996

Colour Options

Grey

Beolink 5000 Product Specification

Batteries: 3 x AAA
Weight: 240g (with batteries)
Dimensions: 25,5 x 3,7 x 1,9cm

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Beolink 7000

Bang & Olufsen Beolink 7000

Beolink 7000

Beolink 7000, designed by David Lewis was, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful and advanced remote control units ever made. Its completely new, radical design, with hardened glass and anodised aluminium surfaces enclosing sensi-touch panels and display menus, provided a unique interactive dialogue between the user and Bang & Olufsen’s audio and video systems.

The interactive nature of Beolink 7000 came into play as soon as you chose a function. Prompts or questions appeared on the screen to gently guide you through every stage of an operation. Beolink 7000 needed just a gentle touch of your hand to light up and literally, rise towards you, confirming its status as the world’s most advanced control unit. A simple touch on the electronically-sensitive metal front ‘woke up’ the unit and awaited your instructions.

Beolink 7000’s two-way infra-red data transfer capability could be used with every one of the latest (1991) audio and video systems. Its display panel provided two main areas of information. The top section provided data about the products and their functions. It told you which source was playing and offered the menu of functions for you to choose from. The lower section, with its combination of sensi-touch panels and displays allowed you to activate your chosen functions.

Beolink 7000 on its purpose-built wall stand incorporating mains charger to ensure that it was ready for operation at all times

A series of visual prompts guided the user through every stage of the operation with Beolink 7000 finally giving visual confirmation that your instructions had been carried out. Battery-operated for total freedom of use anywhere in the house, Beolink 7000 came with a stylish table-top recharging unit. And of course, being Bang & Olufsen, the terminal could be operated even when it was being recharged. As an alternative, Beolink 7000 could be placed high up on its purpose-designed stand next to your own armchair. The stand was adjustable for height and placed the unit at an angle slightly away from the vertical for optimum ease of operation.

This tall stand also contained a recharging unit to ensure that Beolink 7000 was fully operational at all times.

Beolink 7000 was the ideal terminal for anyone who had, or planned to have, Bang & Olufsen audio video systems linked to different rooms in the house through the Beolink® round-the-house system.

Features: Beolink 7000 was the ultimate in remote control units, its interactive nature making it ideally suited for the more complex operations of Bang & Olufsen’s systems of the early 1990’s, particularly when both audio and video systems were installed. Beosystem 6500 was designed for infra-red operation and only the Beolink 7000 terminal could operate all of its functions. Beolink 7000 was also recommended for rooms equipped with link systems. Additional speakers and an extra TV set extended the use and control of all available Bang & Olufsen sources to any room in the house. By working as part of a local Control System in a secondary room, Beolink 7000 extended the use and control of all available audio, video and light control sources. It could be attached to the wall-mounted unit where it gave a constant display and automatically recharged the terminal even when in use.

Other infra-red remote controls at the time that Beolink 7000 was available were the Beolink 1000 and Beolink 5000 terminals. The later versions of Beolink 7000 were fitted with RDS display as standard (see model Types below) which allowed you to view details of the radio channel to which you were listening. This however, would only function correctly when used with Beomaster 7000.

Beolink 7000 Product Details

Type Numbers

1635 (MK II AUS, RDS) (1992 - July 1995)
1631 (MK II EUR, RDS) (1992 - Jan 1997)
1632 (MK II GB, RDS) (1992 - Dec 1995)
1634 (MK II J, RDS) (1992 - Sept 1995)
1633 (MK II USA, RDS) (1992 - July 1996)
1544 (AUS) (1991 - May 1992)
1541 (GB) (1991 - Sept 1992)
1543 (J) (1991 - Jan 1993)
1542 (USA) (1991 - Oct 1992)

Designer

Manufactured

1992 - 1995

Colour Options

Stainless Steel and Black Glass

Beolink 7000 Product Specification

Dimensions: 110 x 22 x 300mm
Weight: 925g

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A Terminal

Bang & Olufsen A Terminal

A Terminal

Beolink 1000 was Bang & Olufsen’s entry remote control terminal, released in 1986. Its bigger brothers were the two-way Beolink 5000 and Beolink 7000 terminals. It originally came in a number of guises: released in 1987 was Terminal A, followed by Terminal V and then Terminal AV. Their purpose was to control the audio section of various hi-fis (Terminal A); the video sections (Terminal V) and combined functions (Terminal AV).

Beolink 1000 won the ID Award in 1986.

From the Commander to the Beolink 1000 – a leap in ideas

Beomaster 2400’s new element was the Commander – the remote control – which no High-Fidelity producer had even dreamed of making before. In America, however, remote- controlled TVs had already become a reality and in Europe, the first TV commanders, with a plethora of buttons, had turned up in Germany.

Bang & Olufsen’s idea was not to supply remote controls for its systems, it was to provide the user with easier operation – to put the entire selection of sound and picture in users’ hands. Although today, this is perhaps self-evident, this was not the case at the time. Nobody had so far dared to pursue such an obvious concept. It did not take long for the idea to take root. Soon afterwards, all Bang & Olufsen’s systems enabled the user to operate the system from a commander.

The Bang & Olufsen Idea Group insisted that users should be able to operate the commander with one finger on one hand, the thumb. This was vastly different from the commanders manufactured by other producers where the many buttons meant that the user had to hold the commander in one hand, the manual in another while the index finger of the third hand pressed the button selected by the eye.

The concept was dubbed ‘the feel commander’. This meant that the TV could be operated by the thumb on one hand – almost as if the user was feeling his way through a new type of Braille, allowing the eye to concentrate on the essential, the picture.

The culmination of the development of the idea of a ‘total commander’ came in 1985 when David Lewis designed a Beolink terminal where the user, without using his eyes, could control picture, sound and light by applying a slight pressure of the thumb. Incredibly, it could be used in all the rooms of a house. This later system, known as Beolink®, eventually incorporated most of Bang & Olufsen’s audio and video products.

The Beolink 1000 family of remote controls is made up of four unique products; all similar in appearance, but each was brought out at a different time, for a variety of differing functions. First there was the Audio Terminal (or ‘A Terminal’). This was then followed by both the ‘Video Terminal’ (used by Beovisions LX2800 and LX2500) and then the ‘AV terminal’. Lastly was the Beolink 1000 as we recognise it today. Both of these latter Terminals are shown above.

The Audio and Video Terminals are similar in appearance to each other. However, they both accommodate different sets of buttons. With both these controls the bottom plate is stamped to differentiate them as either an Audio or Video Terminal. Size-wise, both Terminals are around 1,5cm shorter than a (current) Beolink 1000 Terminal.

Beolink 1000 Mk III was the last model produced and does not include a ‘turn’ button. To turn over the tape of your Beocord cassette deck, press SHIFT + SOUND.

In order to access ‘Balance’ press SOUND twice and then use the volume up and down to adjust.

To alter ‘Treble’, press SOUND three times and adjust in the same manner; for ‘Bass’ press SOUND four times.

To save your new settings, press SOUND and then STORE.

In comparison, the AV terminal is about 1cm longer than a Beolink 1000. The AV terminal could operate both audio and video and again was released before Beolink 1000. All three Terminals were black and dark grey coloured.

With Beolink 1000 (introduced in 1986), there have been six models. Beolink 1000 Mk 1 and 2 were also black and dark grey. The Mk 1 version would not work with light controllers such as LC1. However, Mk2 could, by simply pressing SHIFT + LINK more>>

Since its introduction in 1986, the Beolink 1000 family of remote controls has been able to control all subsequent Bang & Olufsen products – both audio and video. Beo4 is a direct descendant of these remote controls, together with its (former) smaller brother, Beo1.

Most infra-red remote controls work on a 40KHz carrier. Only Bang & Olufsen and a handful of Sony and Kenwood products use 455KHz as the carrier frequency. This more powerful frequency allows the Terminals to command products from a greater distance and often, it is not a requirement to ‘fire’ them directly at the items’ sensors.

A Terminal Product Details

Type Numbers

1503 (1994)
1501 (1991 - Sept 1994)
3013 (1987 - Dec 1991)
3014 (F) (1987 - May 1989)
1504 (I) (1994)
1502 (I) (1991 - Sept 1994)
3015 (I) (1987 - Jan 1992)
3017 (J) (1987 - May 1991)
3016 (USA) (1987 - Jan 1992)

Designer

Manufactured

1987 - 1989

Colour Options

Grey

A Terminal Product Specification

Batteries: 3 x AA
Weight with batteries: 275g
Dimensions: 23,3 x 4,1 x 1,5cm

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AV Terminal

Bang & Olufsen AV Terminal

AV Terminal

Beolink 1000 was Bang & Olufsen’s entry remote control terminal, released in 1986. Its bigger brothers were the two-way Beolink 5000 and Beolink 7000 terminals. It originally came in a number of guises: released in 1987 was Terminal A, followed by Terminal V and then Terminal AV. Their purpose was to control the audio section of various hi-fis (Terminal A); the video sections (Terminal V) and combined functions (Terminal AV).

From the Commander to the Beolink 1000 – a leap in ideas

Beomaster 2400’s new element was the Commander – the remote control – which no High-Fidelity producer had even dreamed of making before. In America, however, remote- controlled TVs had already become a reality and in Europe, the first TV commanders, with a plethora of buttons, had turned up in Germany.

Bang & Olufsen’s idea was not to supply remote controls for its systems, it was to provide the user with easier operation – to put the entire selection of sound and picture in users’ hands. Although today, this is perhaps self-evident, this was not the case at the time. Nobody had so far dared to pursue such an obvious concept.

It did not take long for the idea to take root. Soon afterwards, all Bang & Olufsen’s systems enabled the user to operate the system from a commander.

The Bang & Olufsen Idea Group insisted that users should be able to operate the commander with one finger on one hand, the thumb. This was vastly different from the commanders manufactured by other producers where the many buttons meant that the user had to hold the commander in one hand, the manual in another while the index finger of the third hand pressed the button selected by the eye.

The concept was dubbed ‘the feel commander’. This meant that the TV could be operated by the thumb on one hand – almost as if the user was feeling his way through a new type of Braille, allowing the eye to concentrate on the essential, the picture.

The culmination of the development of the idea of a ‘total commander’ came in 1985 when David Lewis designed a Beolink terminal where the user, without using his eyes, could control picture, sound and light by applying a slight pressure of the thumb. Incredibly, it could be used in all the rooms of a house. This later system, known as Beolink®, eventually incorporated most of Bang & Olufsen’s audio and video products.

The Beolink 1000 family of remote controls is made up of four unique products; all similar in appearance, but each was brought out at a different time, for a variety of differing functions. First there was the Audio Terminal (or ‘Terminal A’). This was then followed by both the ‘Terminal V’ (used by Beovisions LX2800 and LX2500) and then the ‘Terminal AV’. Lastly was the Beolink 1000 as we recognise it today. Both of these latter Terminals are shown above.

The Audio and Video Terminals are similar in appearance to each other. However, they both accommodate different sets of buttons. With both these controls the bottom plate is stamped to differentiate them as either an Audio or Video Terminal. Size-wise, both Terminals are around 1,5cm shorter than a (current) Beolink 1000 Terminal.

Beolink 1000 Mk III was the last model produced and does not include a ‘turn’ button. To turn over the tape of your Beocord cassette deck, press SHIFT + SOUND.

In order to access ‘Balance’ press SOUND twice and then use the volume up and down to adjust.

To alter ‘Treble’, press SOUND three times and adjust in the same manner; for ‘Bass’ press SOUND four times.

To save your new settings, press SOUND and then STORE.

In comparison, the Terminal AV is about 1cm longer than a Beolink 1000. The Terminal AV could operate both audio and video and again was released before Beolink 1000. All three Terminals were black and dark grey coloured.

With Beolink 1000 (introduced in 1986), there have been six models. Beolink 1000 Mk 1 and 2 were also black and dark grey. The Mk 1 version would not work with light controllers such as LC1. However, Mk2 could, by simply pressing SHIFT + LINK more>>

Since its introduction in 1986, the Beolink 1000 family of remote controls has been able to control all subsequent Bang & Olufsen products – both audio and video. Beo4 is a direct descendant of these remote controls, together with its (former) smaller brother, Beo1.

Most infra-red remote controls work on a 40KHz carrier. Only Bang & Olufsen and a handful of Sony and Kenwood products use 455KHz as the carrier frequency. This more powerful frequency allows the Terminals to command products from a greater distance and often, it is not a requirement to ‘fire’ them directly at the items’ sensors.

AV Terminal Product Details

Type Numbers

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Designer

Manufactured

1987 - 1989

Colour Options

Grey

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Video Terminal

Bang & Olufsen Video Terminal

Video Terminal

Your key to operational comfort

Around half of Bang & Olufsen’s colour TVs in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s were supplied complete with an advanced remote control handset – the Beovision Video Terminal. It was called a Video Terminal because it did so much more than just switch on the set or change programmes for you.

For normal entertainment viewing you simply touched the required programme number. Volume level, colour strength and picture brilliance could be adjusted up and down as desired – or returned instantly to a pre-determined norm by pressing RESET. You could even mute the sound instantly (perhaps if the phone rang) or check through the programmes showing on all the other channels – all at the touch of a single button.

The same terminal also controlled Teletext viewing on sets fitted wit the optional Teletext circuitry. And for those who chose to include Bang & Olufsen video cassette recorder (like Beocord Video 8800) as part of their domestic entertainment system, the controls for operating all the primary VCR functions were also right there in your hand. The Terminal let you make recordings, play the tape or wind it to any position without having to move from your comfortable armchair.

The Beovision Video Terminal was supplied with, for example, Beovisions 5100, 7100 and 8100. The Terminals for other models in the B&O range included all these keys and functions plus three more. Of course, it was still possible to operate a Beovision even if the remote Terminal was temporarily mislaid or out of action. The set’s direct controls were mounted in a hinged compartment behind the loudspeaker grille. The panel pivoted outward at a touch and in addition to the direct function controlled governing picture and sound adjustments and programme scanning, it contained the buttons for pre-tuning the buttons. Your dealer could use these to tune the set as part of the installation service. Thereafter you would probably never need to touch them again.

Video Terminal Product Details

Type Numbers

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Designer

Manufactured

1981 - 1987

Colour Options

Bronze

Video Terminal Product Specification

Dimensions: 3,5 x 2,5 x 21cm
TV programmes: 32
TV Channels: 21 – 69
Satellite & AV:3
Video Tape: 6
Teletext: 6
Controls: Volume
Controls: Brilliance – Colour
Stand-by: Yes

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BeoSound 1 (2001)

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 2001

BeoSound 1 (2001)

” BeoSound 1 is maximum expression. Simple, elegant and easy to move around. Use it in your home, in the office, or bring it with you on holiday. Sleek and sturdy the BeoSound 1 fits in wherever you have a desire for great sound “ B&O Catalogue 2001 – 2002

With a tough, robust construction, BeoSound 1 is constructed to be moved and used anywhere. From the home to the work place, and everywhere in between, it offers you CD and radio with the simplest of plug-and-play functionality. And hidden behind the compact design lies a set of exceptionally powerful loudspeakers, capable of producing a dynamic sound far beyond the modest dimensions of the cabinet.

Sound

From intense rhythms to laid-back listening – the impressive three-way loudspeaker system hiding behind the cool aluminium front will handle the deepest bass and highest notes with ease. With its integrated handle, BeoSound 1 is easy to pick up and move around. It’s small enough to fit in anywhere, but still big enough to power a party with a sound that’s true, pure and clear. With its integrated handle, BeoSound 1 is easy to pick up and move around. It’s small enough to fit in anywhere, but still big enough to power a party with a sound that’s true, pure and clear.

Design

Life can be rough, but BeoSound 1 is built to take all the knocks. Tough, robust and solid, it’s a piece of musical freedom that’s always ready for take off. Do you want BeoSound 1 to stand out or blend in? Should it make a statement or become a part of its surroundings? The perforated aluminium front comes in 5 different colours – natural aluminium, black, blue, green and russet – which lets you decide for yourself.

Operation

Just plug it in and BeoSound 1 is at your command. All the buttons are concealed behind the front panel and in a layout that’s easy to understand and simple to use. BeoSound 1 can also be controlled via a Beo4 remote control. The discreet display keeps you in touch with what source you’re listening to.

CD and radio

Press “Load” and watch the CD holder flip up to accept your disc. Or switch over to Radio and listen to one of the 60 stations that can be stored in the programme memory. And if you ever need better reception, the aerial will rise at the touch of a button. BeoSound 1 was updated mid-October 2002 with an addition of a Wake Up Timer. There is also a new colour to the existing range – violet – with jade green being discontinued.

BeoSound 1 wins Japanese design award

In late 2002, the monthly magazine Nikkei BP Design marked its 15th birthday by conferring gold, silver, bronze and special “Nikkei Design” awards. Bang & Olufsen won an impressive bronze award for BeoSound 1. In their citation, the judges emphasised the striking design and that Bang & Olufsen are challenging the market for portable music . They also emphasised that the relatively low price will appeal to young people, while the straightforward functionality will “appeal to the older generation”. (From Beolink magazine 5, March 2003) BeoSound 1 – a golden opportunity to purchase the first models on the Internet – Press Release August 2001 Reach out for BeoSound 1 on the Net – Limited edition of new movable sound system may only be ordered via Internet ” On 15 September the first ever Internet event from Bang & Olufsen will be launched. Running simultaneously with the release of a newly revised home page, this special event will feature on-line reservation of a limited edition BeoSound 1. The newest audio product from B&O integrates a CD player, FM radio and powerful active loudspeakers in a surprising design. Encased in an exclusive Internet-only russet yellow colour, these 1,000 units will be available for pre-launch reservation only through visiting the Bang & Olufsen Web site.

On-line reservation

On-line reservation of the limited edition BeoSound 1 takes place quickly and simply; the visitor only needs to click on the appropriate photograph and fill out the registration fields that appear next. Filling out his or her name, address, e-mail and the like, he or she will receive a special BeoSound 1 screen saver as well. The 1000 units will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. When they are no longer available, the special BeoSound 1 screen saver will be provided to event visitors, along with an invitation to visit their local B&O dealer to receive a product demonstration.

Choose their own dealer

One of the most important elements in this campaign is that the visitor chooses from which Bang & Olufsen dealer he or she will purchase the physical product. It is through this dealer, and not Bang & Olufsen a/s, that all purchase-related elements will take place, including delivery and after-sales service.

Certificate and individual numbering

A special welcome envelope containing a Special Edition Certificate will accompany each product, in addition to a special silver label indicating the individual production number of the product, such as 1/1000, 2/1000, 3/1000 and so on.

Delivery upon market launch

Whilst the customer may reserve a BeoSound 1 already from 15 September, the delivery will not take place until the actual launch of the product in his or her market. This rolling launch process stretches from week 45, 2000 until week 6, 2001, dependant upon market. ”

BeoSound 1 with timer: a movable music centre

“Place your BeoSound 1 where you like. The compact design enables you to bring it with you anywhere. BeoSound 1 gives you an excellent sound experience no matter how near or far you are from the speakers. The sound is optimised and no additional settings.”

CD operation:

All buttons on BeoSound 1 are located at the back of the operation panel together with the CD compartment. Press LOAD to raise the CD compartment. With the CD compartment raised, offer the CD into the slot provided. Always load the CD with the CD label facing upwards. Press LOAD again to lower the compartment or just press CD to play your CD. If no CD is loaded when you press one of the CD buttons, the CD compartment raises, ready for you to load a CD. When the CD has stopped playing and no commands have been received for 30 minutes, BeoSound 1 switches to standby.

Radio operation:

You can store up to 59 different radio stations. To step between stored radio stations, the programme number or frequency must be shown in the display. To listen to the radio, just press one of the radio buttons, the radio will start playing on the radio station you last listened to. You can extend the built-in aerial by pressing the AERIAL button.

Features

the speakers will be muted when headphones are connected. BeoSound 1 presents essential audio sources in a compact and easily operated way the compact design and the built-in handle lets you to take the music with you remove the cover at the back of BeoSound 1 and connect the headphones to the socket the radio finds the first available station the first time you press the RADIO button press AERIAL to extend or retract the built-in aerial. You can also push the aerial down manually if no CD is loaded when you press CD, the CD compartment raises automatically, ready to be loaded with your favourite CD you can adjust and store the volume level at any time. The display will keep you informed of what you have chosen and you can set the display light to the level suitable for you. Also, choose the display mode you prefer for radio stations; programme number or frequency

Timer facilities

BeoSound 1 has a built-in 24-hour clock. If you wish to make use of the Wake-up Timer function, you must first make sure that the built-in clock in the BeoSound 1 has been set correctly. If BeoSound 1 has been disconnected from the mains for about 30 minutes, the clock must be set again. You can program BeoSound 1 to wake you in the morning. The Wake-up Timer is a once-only timer. Like an alarm clock it is deleted once it has been executed. While the Timer is being carried out, the time is shown in the display. When you operate or switch off your BeoSound 1, the display returns to the mode you have chosen. Once you have made one Wake-up Timer, BeoSound 1 automatically suggests the time you entered for the latest Wake-up Timer in the display when you enter a new one. Wake-up Timers can of course also be deleted again. When you choose radio as your source, the radio will start playing on the station you last listened to. If you choose CD as your source, it is essential that a CD is first loaded. If you do not choose a source, the radio, by default, will be used for your Wake-up Timer.

Beo4 operation

Although designed primarily for close-up operation, BeoSound 1 can also be operated from a distance. The Beo4 remote control operates all the primary functions in your BeoSound 1. With Beo4, you can switch on or off, select radio programmes or CD tracks and adjust sound. You can also use the Beo4 remote control to enter a Wake-up Timer. This is carried out while BeoSound 1 is in standby by pressing the MENU button on Beo4. Pressing the red button on the Beo4 remote control will show the time in the display. Note that if the clock has not been set, or BeoSound 1 has been disconnected from the mains for approximately 30 minutes, it is not possible to set a Wake-up Timer. The clock must be set first. You can call up the settings for the Wake-up Timer in the display to check the time or to delete the Wake-up Timer.

Protecting your BeoSound 1

You can choose whether or not to activate the PIN code system as a security measure against unwanted usage or theft. By activating this, BeoSound 1 is protected with a four-digit PIN code. The use of a PIN code means that if BeoSound 1 is disconnected from the mains for more than 30 minutes, the system can only be activated again by keying in your own personal PIN code. If the PIN code is not entered, BeoSound 1 automatically switches to standby after 3 minutes. If a wrong PIN code is entered, you are allowed five attempts to key in the code, after which the system is switched off and cannot be switched on for 3 hours. Should you forget your PIN code, it is necessary to contact a retailer who can assist you in receiving a Master Code from Bang & Olufsen. You need this code in order to reactivate your BeoSound 1. Note that if a wrong code is entered a second time, the cue ‘Err’ appears in the display and you must enter and confirm the code again. If you accidentally store a wrong digit, pressing STOP will delete all digits again and you can enter new ones. You may change your PIN code at any time. However, for security reasons it is only possible to change the PIN code five times within a period of 3 hours. You must enter your current PIN code before changing the code.

Changing your BeoSound 1 cover:

You can change the front cover of your BeoSound 1 to complement your new room décor by using the following tips. Like always, if you’re unsure about what you’re doing then consult a professional Bang & Olufsen technician who will be able to do this task for you easily and safely. Use the floor or some soft furnishing to avoid damaging your unit: With the BeoSound 1 isolated from mains electricity lie it down on the floor with the front panel facing upwards and the controls away from you, at the top Press firmly but gently on the outside rim of the front cover about one-third of the way down from the top; at the same time pushing the cover up, away from you This will release the mechanism and the cover will slide up and off the front of the unit To replace the cover position it onto the front of the unit- ensuring that the inner black plastic ‘screen’ is positioned in the sliders within the metal cover Gently place the cover back into its cut-out grooves on the unit, about one centimetre or so from the base Firmly but gently push down the cover towards you. The cover should gently ‘snap’ into place!

BeoSound 1 Special Edition

In 2001, before BeoSound 1 was available to purchase in High Street stores, a gold-coloured version – limited to 1000 models – could be bought only from the Internet. Needless to say, this limited edition was sold very quickly and at the time was very desirable. However, as the CD format has sadly lost it’s appeal, the value of these units has declined to the point of them only being worth what someone is prepared to pay – which isn’t much!

BeoSound 1 (2001) Product Details

Type Numbers

2581 (EU) FM 230V
2582 (GB) FM 230V
2583 (USA-CDN) FM 120V
2584 (J) FM 100V
2585 (AUS) FM 240V
2586 (TWN) FM 120V
2587 (KOR) FM 230V
2590 (Latin America) AM FM230V

Designer

Manufactured

2001 -

Colour Options

Green, Silver, Purple, Blue, White, Black, Gold

BeoSound 1 (2001) Product Specification

Tuner: built-in
Pre-tuned radio programmes 59
Radio ranges FM

Compact disc: built-in
Plays: CD-A, CD-R (finalised) Disc sizes 12cm, 8cm with adapter
Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz, ± 1,0 dB
Signal-to-noise-ratio typical 100 dB, A weighted
D/A converting Bitstream, analogue filtration
Features Editing

Power amplifier Built-in, 4 units, Class AB
Loudspeaker system: built-in
91 dB IEC stereo
55 – 20,000 Hz

Specifications: Dimensions W x H x D / Weight 51 x 34 x 16cm/6,5 kg
Power consumption Typical 12 watts / stand-by: 0,6 W
Accessories: Wall bracket: 2162
Floor Center Stand: 2163
Front cover: silver, black, blue, russet, light blue, violet
Remote control: Beo4


Connections: AUX 1
FM aerial, 75 ohm 1
Headphone / Mini-jack 1
Mains 1

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BeoSound 1 (2001) FAQs

BeoSound 1 CD makes a bump noise when cooling down

The main Printed Circuit Board expands when hot and contracts when cool.

Tightening the retaining screw will fix the problem, but if you are not confident with electronic products we would of course advise taking it to your local Bang & Olufsen Service Centre!

BeoSound 1 CD 'whines' in stand by.

This is a problem with the power supply.

This needs to be repaired, please contact your nearest Bang & Olufsen Dealer.

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BeoSound 1 (2016) Product Details

Type Numbers

6655
6656 (US)
6657 (CN)

Manufactured

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Colour Options

Silver, Brass, Infantry Green

BeoSound 1 (2016) Product Specification

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