Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 Manual - page 6

Connections 

To access the connection panel, 

you must remove the back 

cover. Pull out the cover at the 

bottom to release the locks, 

then lift it off. 

The approval labels are placed 

behind the back cover. 

Priority of connections; 

  1. iPod/iPhone/iPad dock 

  2. USB 

  3. AUX 

This means that AUX cannot be 

activated if an iPod/iPhone/iPad 

is connected, or other equipment 

is connected via USB 

Power input socket (right side) 

Use the enclosed mains cord only. 

Mini-USB socket 

For connection to a computer. 

AUX 

Phono sockets for connection of, 

for example, an MP3 player.  

Can also be used for connection to 

the AirPort Express to allow for 

wireless transmission of iTunes 

music to the BeoSound. 

Position switch (left side)

Free … Use this setting if the 

BeoSound is placed on a table 

or shelf not close to a wall.

Wall … Use this setting is the 

BeoSound is placed close to the 

wall, for example mounted on 

the wall bracket. 

Corner … Use this setting if the 

BeoSound is placed in a corner. 

AUX

USB

R  IN

L  IN

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For safety reasons fasten the mains 

lead behind the small peg, before 

running it out from the connection 

panel.