BANG OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
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Table of Contents

BANG OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker
Beosound A5 – Product Information
Beosound A5 – Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety and Care Instructions
General Conditions
Warranty Period
References
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BANG OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker

Beosound A5 – Product Information

The Beosound A5 is a radio equipment that complies with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and is manufactured by Bang & Olufsen A/S. The product has a frequency range of 2402~2480MHz,2412~2472MHz, 5150~5725MHz, 6~8.5GHz, and 110.5-205KHz. The maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU is 20,20,20,0dBm/50MHz, and 0.27dBuA/m@10m. The full Declaration of Conformity can be found at: on.beo.com/declarations.

Beosound A5 – Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Beosound A5, please ensure that you have read the user manual and instructions provided with the product.

To dispose of the product, eliminate any personal data and follow the correct disposal procedure for your country. Do not dispose of it with normal household waste. For information on the correct disposal procedure, contact a Bang & Olufsen dealer.

For additional information, see (link provides content with regulatory conformance guidelines):

Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, or Mac and PC with iTunes.
Airplay, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in U.S. and other countries. The trademark “Phone” is used in Japan with a license from Airphone K.K.
This wireless speaker supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.

Bang & Olufsen A/S declares that the radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The full Declaration of Conformity canbe found at: on.beo.com/declarations

In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the followingtable provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

2402~2480MHz	20
2412~2472MHz	20
5150~5725MHz	20
6~8.5GHz	0dBm 50MHz
110.5-205KHz	0.27dBuA/m@10m

The product firmware is available for download from the Bang & Olufsen App.

5.15-5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in the following countries: AT, BE, BG, CZ, DK, EE, FR, DE, IS, IE, IT, EL, ES, CY,LV, LI, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, TR, FI, SE, CH, UK, HR.

Electrical and electronic equipment, parts and batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed with normal household wastage, it must be collected and disposed separately to protect the environment.
Personal data must be deleted before disposal.
Your Bang & Olufsen retailer will advise you of the correct way of disposal in your country.

Important Safety and Care Instructions

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
Note all warnings and follow all instructions.
To ensure correct and safe usage of this apparatus, make sure that the apparatus is set up and connected to other multimedia systems in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. Do not connect the apparatus to the mains, until you have first connected all the cables to the apparatus and only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use apparatus within a temperature range of 10-40°C (50-105°F) and do not subject this apparatus to high humidity, rain or heat.
Only clean with a dry cloth.
Do not place any metallic items on the wireless charging surface as it will affect the wireless charging functionality.
Do not block any ventilation openings and leave enough space around the apparatus to allow for adequate ventilation.
Do not place apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Avoid placing the apparatus in direct sunlight or direct artificial light, such as a spotlight.
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on any surface of the apparatus.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect the apparatus to mains power supply, while cover is removed.
Protect the power supply cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, buy a plug that fits from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
The supplied USB-C PD adapter (DSA-45PDH) is specially designed for this apparatus. Do not change the plug, and if the mains cord is damaged, you must buy a new one from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: Do not expose the battery/batteries/battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself. Danger of explosion exists if battery is incorrectly replaced or non-equivalent type used. To replace the battery, please contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.
Always place your product on a fi rm and stable surface when in use.

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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trade-marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bang & Olufsen group is under license.
Other trade-marks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here http://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

B&O products marketed by Bang & Olufsen A/S and purchased from an authorised retailer are covered by limited warranty. For detailed information on the coverage of this limited warranty and its limited duration go to www.bang- olufsen.com/limited-warranty.

General Conditions

Genuine Bang & Olufsen products (“Bang & Olufsen Products”) are covered by this limited warranty (the “Warranty”). The terms of this Warranty apply to Bang & Olufsen Products purchased in or after November 2019. To claim any rights under this Warranty, the original invoice received at the time of purchase of the Bang & Olufsen Product must be presented to Bang & Olufsen.
This Warranty covers all defects (relevant to the specification of the Bang & Olufsen Product in question) that may arise in the Bang & Olufsen
Product within the warranty period. The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser and continues for the following 36 months after that date (the “Warranty Period”).
If a defect covered by the Warranty arises within the Warranty Period and your Bang & Olufsen Product is applicable for online return, please make your claim at: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/support
If the online return tool is not available in your country or if the Bang & Olufsen Product is not applicable for the tool, please contact the legal entity stated on the original invoice for the Bang & Olufsen Product.

Coverage
Bang & Olufsen warrants that the Bang & Olufsen Product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Products are products of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. Procedures and suggestions on proper use and maintenance of Bang & Olufsen Products and its internal components should always be followed.
Thus, this Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the Bang & Olufsen Product within the Warranty Period. The Warranty does not cover:

Defects which have been caused by wrongful use, incorrect and/or unauthorized installation, incorrect repairs/modifications, or maladjustment of the Bang & Olufsen Product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn in” of plasma or OLED displays, overdriving of speakers and similar wrongful use;
Defects resulting from usage of the Bang & Olufsen Product in conjunction with accessories that are not approved by Bang & Olufsen;
Defects which have been caused by lightning, fire, water, voltage fluctuations, improper ventilation or other events of force majeure beyond the control of Bang & Olufsen;
Consequential damage, indirect or direct loss or any related expenses claimed under the Warranty, such as but not limited to loss from inability to operate the Bang & Olufsen Product or costs connected with rent of substitution products;
Software and content provided by third parties or problems occurring due to modifications made by the software provider;
Field assistance for problems that can be solved with online software updates. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide network connection for these updates;
Problems occurring with network/wireless connection caused by external effects present locally only and not impacting functionality in other locations not experiencing such external effects. To obtain information about the functionality of specific purposes, please contact Bang & Olufsen;
Defects in consumables (i.e. components that are expected to require regular replacement such as but not limited to batteries) as well as defects caused by overcharging;
Unreasonable costs or expenses related to modifications or demolitions of the space in which the Bang & Olufsen Product is placed during the process of repair; and/or
Costs for cleaning the screen due to external influences.
Defects claimed under the Warranty are rectified at Bang & Olufsen’s discretion within the rules of the marketing and consumer law.
Rectification is ensured by way of (i) repairing the defective Bang & Olufsen Product, (ii) inserting remanufactured parts into the Bang & Olufsen Product, and/or (iii) replacing the Bang & Olufsen Product with a new product equivalent in performance and reliability to the Bang & Olufsen Product. Replacement of limited or special edition Bang & Olufsen Products depends on the availability of the Bang & Olufsen Products in question. Where the Bang & Olufsen Product cannot be repaired (damage is considered as total loss) and where exchange is not feasible, compensation is offered on a pro-rata basis of the purchase price.
All exchange modules become property of Bang & Olufsen.

Exclusions and limitations
Bang & Olufsen is not liable for the damage or loss of any programs, data and/or media content during the repair process. Bang & Olufsen strongly recommends customers to ensure that, if possible, all data is backed up prior to requesting repair services from Bang & Olufsen.
The Warranty will not operate if the serial number has been defaced or altered or if non-authorized modifications in the software have been made.
In countries with governmental requirements on specifically developed versions of Bang & Olufsen products, e.g. due to varying transmission systems and approval demands, and the defect or malfunction is caused by the usage of other versions than required in the specific country, this Warranty does not apply. To obtain information about usage of the Bang & Olufsen Product in several countries, please contact the legal entity stated on the original invoice for the Bang & Olufsen Product.
All implied warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this Warranty. In no event shall Bang & Olufsen be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Bang & Olufsen Product or for, without limitation, commercial loss of any sort; loss of use, time, data,reputation, opportunity, goodwill, profits or savings; inconvenience; incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages; or damages arising from the use or inability to use the Bang & Olufsen Product.

Bang & Olufsen makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, as to the quality, capabilities, operations, performance or suitability of any third-party software or equipment used in conjunction with the Bang & Olufsen Product, or the ability to integrate any such software or equipment with the Bang & Olufsen Product, whether such third-party software or equipment is included with the Bang & Olufsen Product distributed by Bang & Olufsen or otherwise. Responsibility for the quality, capabilities, operations, performance and suitability of any such third-party software or equipment rests solely with the user and the direct vendor, owner or supplier of such third-party software or equipment. Nothing contained in the user manual or any other document shall be construed to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Bang & Olufsen Product. No agent, employee, dealer, representative or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of Bang & Olufsen regarding the Bang & Olufsen Products or this Warranty.
Severability
If any portion of this Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of the Warranty.

Consumer’s legal rights
This Warranty is provided in addition to the rights and remedies granted by the seller of the Bang & Olufsen Product or granted under applicable legislation. Any and all remedies (e.g. rectification, claim for damages, and/or right to terminate the contract) granted by the seller of the Bang & Olufsen Product or available by law remain unaffected by this Warranty. For the Australian market only: Bang & Olufsen Products are subject to the guarantees provided under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a ‘major problem’ and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Bang & Olufsen Product repaired or replaced if the Bang & Olufsen Product fails to be of acceptable quality and the problem does not amount to a ‘major problem’.

For the US market only: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Thus, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For the People’s Republic of China market only: The Warranty only applies to Bang & Olufsen Products imported by Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and purchased from Authorised Resellers selling from physical stores located or authorized online stores hosted in the People’s Republic of China or legally imported in connection with an end-user’s properly documented relocation to the People’s Republic of China. Bang & Olufsen Products purchased in Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan or elsewhere outside the People’s Republic of China are excluded from the Warranty but subject to the applicable legislation in the relevant market of purchase. Import, sale and use of specific Bang & Olufsen Products in the People’s Republic of China is subject to China Quality Certification (CQC), obtained from the above mentioned authorized stores located or hosted in the People’s Republic of China at the time of purchase or upon appropriate documentation of relocation to the People’s Republic of China for Bang & Olufsen Products purchased abroad.

For Hong Kong and Macau markets only: The Warranty only applies to Bang & Olufsen Products imported by Bang & Olufsen Limited and purchased from authorized physical stores located or authorized online stores hosted in Hong Kong or Macau, or legally imported in connection with an end-user’s properly documented relocation to Hong Kong or Macau. Bang & Olufsen Products purchased outside Hong Kong or Macau are excluded from the Warranty but subject to the applicable legislation in the relevant market of purchase.