Bang & Olufsen BEOLINK VIDEO Handbook
Summary of BEOLINK VIDEO
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Beolink master control link handbook.
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Master control link preface this handbook deals with bang & olufsen’s beolink system and av system, paying special attention to the installation requirements applying to them. Consequently, this handbook is especially addressed to dealers and installers. Any product, for example a stereo system, a p...
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Master control link contents reading instructions how should i read the handbook? General description of beolink system and av system what is a beolink system/av system, and what can they do for me? Technical description description of various cables which are typically used in av & beolink systems ...
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Master control link reading instructions the hardware (plugs, cables, x-tra kits, etc.) used for connecting bang & olufsen’s products into a system is always the same, no matter if it is a beocenter 9500 and an mx 6000 that have to be connected or if it is a beomaster 7000 and an mx 6000, for exampl...
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Master control link what is an av system? General description 2 when a bang & olufsen audio system and video system are interconnected, they make up an av system. An av system offers a number of possibilities which are not accessible if the products are placed as independent products. For example, i...
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Master control link technical description the following section contains a brief description of the cabling typically used in connection with an av and master control link system installation. Pictures (satellite, video tape recorder and ordinary tv broadcasts) are distributed through a 75 ohm coaxi...
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Master control link 4 ➁ master control link cable mcl cable between audio system and 8-pin wall socket: pin 1 = yellow = signal, left channel pin 2 = pink = dc supply pin 3 = grey = ground, left channel pin 4 = green = signal, right channel pin 5 = brown = ground, right channel pin 6 = white = datal...
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Master control link ➄ coaxial cable run the coaxial cable direct to the tv-set in the local room via an aerial splitter or an aerial amplifier. 5.
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Master control link 6 product description below you will find a description of the individual elements included in the beolink system as well as their scope of application. Content the x-tra speaker kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound via passive speakers. The beolink 1000 wall f...
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Master control link content application the x-tra active speaker kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound through active speakers. The mains adaptor supplies power to the mcl 2av panel. The beolink 1000 wall fixture is intended as a storage place for the remote control terminal. In ad...
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Master control link content 8 application the x-tra tv kit is used in those rooms where you wish to have sound and picture via a bang & olufsen tv set. The 7-pin av cable forms the connection between the mcl 2av panel and the tv set. The mains adaptor supplies power to the mcl 2av panel. The beolink...
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Master control link 9 content beolab 3500 (lcs 9000) the beolab 3500 is an integrated link room speaker consisting of an active speaker with master link (ml) connection, an ir receiver and a display. Beolab 3500 also has master control link (mcl) connection. Furthermore, the beolab 3500 has a built-...
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Master control link content 10 the iws 2000 kit is for building-in in light partition walls, e.G. Plasterboard or wooden walls. The iws 2000 kit is an integrated solution with loudspeakers and mcl, where the x-tra speaker kit is mounted in one of the iws 2000 loudspeakers. For further use, see x-tra...
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Master control link 11 content application beolink converter is used when audio system and video products with master link and audio aux link (datalink) have to be interconnected. Beolink converter can be used in conjunction with both a video and an audiomaster. Beolink converter features autoconfig...
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Master control link 12 content application the av 9000 audio kit is used to obtain compatibility between beosystem av 9000 and products without master link connection (see the section on recommended setups, beosystem av9000, page 17). Av 9000 audio kit has been updated with a built-in power supply, ...
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Master control link 13 content application ml/mcl converter is used where a conversion from master link (ml) to master control link (mcl) is wanted. Such a conversion is required if you want to maintain the existing master control link system although the audio system in the main room is replaced wi...
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Master control link setups an object consisting of several parts can usually only be assembled in one way if the intended result is to be achieved. For example, a gearbox for a car will not perform optimally according to the specifications if you omit installing some of the gearwheels. If you manage...
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Master control link for the beo4 terminal the key sequence is the following: press and hold then press to access the setup function. The beo4 display reads [option?] - let go of both buttons press to access option-programming press to display [v.Opt] beovision, or [a.Opt] beomaster/beosound, or [l.O...
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Master control link 16 recommended av systems av system in one room option programming beovision : ready for use factory setting beovision : option 1 option programming beomaster : ready for use factory setting beomaster : option 1 av system in two rooms option programming beovision : option 2 facto...
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Master control link recommended av 9000 systems 17 2. Option programming av 9000 : ready for use factory setting av 9000 : option 2 option programming beomaster : option 0 factory setting beomaster : option 1 av 9000 audiokit with one ml-socket : ready for use av 9000 audiokit with two ml-sockets : ...
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Master control link 18 recommended compatibility setups compatibility between products with master link connection and audio aux link (datalink) connection or master control link connection. One room setup 1. Option programming beovision : option 2 factory setting beovision : option 1 option program...
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Master control link 19 two room setup 1. Option programming beovision : option 2 factory setting beovision : option 1 option programming beosound : option 2 factory setting beosound : option 1 2. Option programming beovision : option 2 factory setting beovision : option 1 option programming beomaste...
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Master control link 20 setups with ml / mcl converter this product is used where the customer wishes to maintain his current mcl system and to replace the audio system in the main room with a master link driver. The ml/mcl converter can be connected to all recommended mcl link room setups. 1. Option...
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Master control link 21 recommended link room setups one or several recommended link room setups may be connected to the above-mentioned main room. Note! If the audio system in the main room is a bs 2300 or a bs 2500, see the section on special setups. Passive speakers in link room option programming...
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Master control link special setups further to the recommended setups, there are two additional combinations. The reason why they are not mentioned under recom- mended setups is that they do not fully live up to bang & olufsen’s own standards as regards operating simplicity. They have been included a...
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Master control link moreover, the above-mentioned option 4 can be used if a link room and the main room are located in such a way that both rooms will be operated simultaneously. By setting the link room to option 4, the room can be operated independently of the main room, because the link room whic...
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Master control link setups with light control the beolink system allows operation and enjoyment of a centrally placed audio and video system from different rooms in the house. Furthermore, the light in the entire house may be controlled via the beolink system. You may sit in any room in the house an...
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Master control link dimensioning it is possible to connect four mcl 2a’s or 2av’s to a beomaster or a beocenter, and a maximum of 150 m of mcl cable may be used. If the number of mcl 2 units is increased, or if more than 150 m of cable is used, it is necessary to insert an mcl 2 expander. An additio...
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Master control link the cable between the transceiver and the relay box must not exceed 10 m. 5 m is mounted ex factory. If more than 10 m is used, there is a risk of malfunction. The 7-pin datalink cable which is used between the audio and video system or mcl 2av and the tv should not exceed 25 m. ...
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Master control link installation types the illustration shows a visible installation, executed according to the loop-through principle. In this example the following has been used: 1. 1 x mcl cable with two plugs 2. 1 x datalink cable 3. 1 x x-tra speaker kit 4. Mcl cable by the metre 5. 1 x x-tra a...
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Master control link hidden installation it applies to this type of installation that it is possible to hide the cables and installation materials in the walls and/or in the attic. The illustration shows an invisible installation. In this example the following has been used: 1. 1 x mcl cable with two...
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Master control link installation tip placing of transceiver the transceiver must be placed so that nothing prevents it from receiving the signals from a beolink terminal or an mcp. When deciding on the position of the transceiver, remember that it should not be possible to activate more than one tra...
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Master control link placing of mcl 2a relay box examples of placing: the relay box is not designed to function at temperatures above 65°c or below 0°c. If it is placed in the attic, it must be wrapped in insulating material. If it is not possible to place the relay box concealed in the attic or unde...
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Master control link placing of mcl 2av panel the socket panel may be placed inconspicuously, e.G. At the skirting of a wall. The socket panel is not designed to function at temperatures above 40°c or below 10°c. Due to the cable length, it must be placed within reach of an ac outlet and local source...
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Master control link trouble shooting guide x-tra speaker kit trouble the sound cannot be muted in the link room. Operation from link room is not possible. Possible cause is supply voltage available at the terminal strip in the relay box? This can be checked by seeing if there is light in the timer b...
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Master control link trouble operation from the link room is possible, but no sound in the link room. Possible cause a) the active speakers are not connected to the mains. B) the switches on the active speakers are not set properly. C) mcl cable is mounted incorrectly in the terminal strip on the mcl...
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Master control link x-tra tv kit trouble use of the tv as an independent tv is ok but operation of the centrally placed system from the link room is not possible. Possible cause a) the mcl 2av panel is not connected to the mains. B) the av cable between the mcl 2av panel and the tv is not mounted or...
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Master control link glossary 21-pin av cable/scart standard connection between a tv set and a video tape recorder. The cable is specified for transferring rgb signals. Audio aux link perhaps better known as av connection. Connection between the audio and video systems. Established through a 7-pin di...
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Master control link power link 8-pin din cable containing all necessary signals and data required for operating an active speaker (or an external output amplifier). Speaker link 4-pin screened speaker cable. Video master video product/system designation of a beolink-compatible beovision tv set, e.G....
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Master control link accessories 37 for information about other spare parts, see the "accessories" handbook. Signal and control cable between audio and videosystems (7-pin). Black grey lenght 6270222 6270393 1.5 m 6270639 6270640 3.0 m 6270353 6270394 5.0 m 6270337 6270395 10.0 m 6270354 6270396 20.0...
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Master control link 38 master link cable used for connection between two products or between a wall socket and a product. Junction box included. Ø 6.5 mm. 6270632 3.0 m with one plug, black 6270631 3.0 m with two plugs, black 6270633 10.0 m with two plugs, black 6270635 20.0 m with two plugs, black ...
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Master control link 39 speaker link cable cable for beolab penta, with 4 pin socket. 6270336 4 m 6270352 10 m double screen cable without plugs 6250504 50 m, grey, 2 x 0.14 mm² 6250501 50 m, grey, 2 x 0.75 mm² 7220440 plug, female 7229085 extension, 4 pin sp female/ female speaker cable 6270464 5.0 ...
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Master control link 40 din plug, male used with datalink and power link cables. 7220345 8-pin, grey (1) 7220573 8-pin, black (1) 7220163 7-pin, black (2) 7220688 7-pin, grey (2) 7220701 7-pin, grey, angle (2) 7220586 6-pin, grey (3) 7222017 5-pin, grey (4) 7220404 5-pin, black (4) 7210237 5-pin, bla...
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Master control link 41 transceiver for the mcl 2 av. Note! If a beolink compatible tv-set is connected to the mcl 2 av, the transceiver may be dispensed with. 8920215 table-top mount table-top mount for mcl transceiver. 7219060 flush-mount box box for flush-mounting mcl transceiver in solid walls. D...
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Master control link 42 flush-mount box flush-mount box for relay box (solid and light partition walls). Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 50 mm 7219064 connection box supplied with special terminal strip and seven cable entries. Dimensions: 90 x 90 x 42 mm 3152431 converting plate converting plate for adaptin...
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Master control link 43 mounting base, dk mounting base (patress) for wall socket. Used for mounting on the outside of e.G. A brick wall. 7210681 white, 49 x 49 x 24 mm 7210474 grey, 49 x 49 x 24 mm 7210899 white, 75 x 49 x 24 mm 7210898 grey, 75 x 49 x 24 mm fixture box, euro fixture box for wall so...
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Master control link 44 wall socket wall socket with 8-pin din socket with solder terminals. Used for plug connection between audio system and wall socket. 7210675 49 x 49 x 24 mm, white, dk 7210473 49 x 49 x 24 mm, grey, dk 7210512 80 x 80 x 24 mm, white, euro blanking plate, dk plate for covering i...
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Master control link 45 tools professional tools for terminating. 3629127 for terminating in ml wall socket. 3629132 for terminating in ml junction box..
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Master control link notes : 46.
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