Daily use, Switching on and off, Loudspeaker protection – Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 - User Guide User Manual
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Daily use
When you have finished setting up 
the loudspeaker as described on the 
following pages, connect the entire 
audio or video system to the mains.
The loudspeaker is designed to be left
in standby when not in use – so do not 
switch off the power 
The Adaptive Bass Control system ensures
that the bass level suits the placement of 
the loudspeaker. Therefore, if you move the 
loudspeaker to a new position, you must 
perform a new calibration, as explained in 
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room (pp. 12–13).
Switching on and off
When you switch on your Bang & Olufsen 
system, the loudspeaker switches on 
simultaneously. The indicator light shines 
green*, indicating that the loudspeaker is 
switched on.
When you switch off your Bang & Olufsen 
system, the indicator light becomes solid red 
for a while and then switches off (standby).
If the loudspeaker is connected to a non-Bang & 
Olufsen system, refer to the next page for 
information about switching on and off, turning 
the volume up and down, shifting the sound 
balance, and presetting the volume level.
Loudspeaker protection
The loudspeaker is equipped with a thermal
protection system which prevents the units 
from overheating. Should an error occur, the 
system automatically switches the loudspeaker 
to standby – and the indicator light flashes red 
for a while. 
To restore the situation:
> Disconnect the loudspeaker from the mains.
> Allow the system time to reset (approx. 3–5 
minutes).
> Reconnect the loudspeaker to the mains again.
Should the problem persist, contact your Bang & 
Olufsen retailer.
Do not touch the two speaker domes! For cleaning, 
use a soft brush.
Cleaning
Clean the loudspeaker surfaces using a soft, 
lint-free cloth which you have wrung firmly in 
lukewarm water.
Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean the two 
domes. However, the front speaker cloth may 
be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner with a brush 
nozzle, and set to the lowest suction level.
Never use alcohol or other solvents to clean any 
parts of the loudspeaker.
*NOTE! If the Adaptive Bass Control system has
not yet been calibrated, the indicator light slowly
flashes green. The calibration is explained in
Adapt BeoLab 5 to your room (pp. 12–13). If the
loudspeaker has been locked by the PIN code 
system, the indicator light shines intermittently red 
and green. The PIN code system is explained in 
Use the PIN code system (p. 14).
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Indicator light
