Bang & Olufsen 1200578 Beosound Stage Soundbar Set-up Guide

Bang & Olufsen 1200578 Beosound Stage Soundbar

SET UP

DOWNLOAD THE BANG & OLUFSEN APP

• To set up your product, download the Bang & Olufsen App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• From this app, you can set up and get the most out of your Beosound Stage.
• When you first start the Bang & Olufsen App, you will be asked to create a user account.
• To set up your speaker, click to add a new product. If you already have an account this can be found under settings.

Mounting Instructions

MOUNT YOUR BEOSOUND STAGE ON A WALL

FASTEN SCREWS IN WALL

• Use the poster, found in the packaging to mark the placement of the holes for the screws.
• Drill holes, are appropriate for your wall type and the screws you are using.
• Fasten the screws into the wall using the adjustment collars found in the packaging.
• We recommend using screws with a minimum load of 30 kg and a screwhead with a 7mm head.

CONNECT CABLES

• Remove the cover on the back side of your Beosound Stage.
• Connect the relevant cables, such as power and HDMI in the connection well.
• If necessary, exchange the plugs on the sides, with bridges to allow for cables to come through.

MOUNT ON WALL

• Carefully lift the Beosound Stage onto the screws in the wall.
• Align the middle of the cross-shaped holes to the screws.
• Make sure that the screws slide into place, in the top corner of the cross.
• If you are mounting the Beosound Stage on an uneven wall, we recommend placing the felt tips found in the packaging on the back side of the product.

PLACING YOUR BEOSOUND STAGE ON A TABLE/SHELF

• Connect cables
• Remove the cover on the back side of your Beosound Stage.
• Connect the relevant cables, such as power and HDMI in the connection well.
• If necessary, exchange the plugs on the sides, with bridges to allow for cables to come through.

CONNECT YOUR BEOSOUND STAGE TO WIFI

• The Bang & Olufsen app will send you off to the Google Home App to set up your speaker. Afterward, you will be brought back to the Bang & Olufsen App for the finishing touches.

HOW TO USE

HOW TO USE YOUR BEOSOUND STAGE

DAILY USE OF YOUR BEOSOUND STAGE

• Learn how to use the buttons on the Beosound Stage.
• Simply tap to play and pause the music
• Tap on the vertical arrows to turn the volume up and down
• Tap on the horizontal arrows to change between the next and previous tracks
• Long press (1.5 sec.) on the Bluetooth button to open for pairing
• When Bluetooth pairing is on, Beosound Stage will appear in your list of Bluetooth products on your device
• When your Beosound Stage is connected to your TV, it will play the sound from your TV. On some models, you may need to select HDMI ARC sound output via the speaker/sound in your TV setup menu.

LISTENING MODES

You can choose the listening mode that best suits the program material.

• TV – Optimizes for content primarily based on dialogue. Works well for TV programs, news, or podcasts
• MUSIC – Delivers the most accurate stereo sound experience
• MOVIE – Gives you a more immersive and room-filling sound experience when watching a movie or sports
• NIGHT LISTENING – Reduces the difference in level between the quiet and loudest passages to reduce large jumps in dynamics
• NONE – Provides a “purist” sound without additional processing
• The listening modes can be personalized by adjusting the Upmix, Virtualize, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects Tuning), and Content Processing.
• UPMIX – Creates a signal for the center when the input is 2.0 stereo. In cases where the input signal has 3.0 or more channels, turning the UPMIX on and off will have no effect.
• VIRTUALIZE – Creates the effect of having extra loudspeakers positioned in the surround and height locations. Note that this effect is less noticeable when you are not sitting directly in front of the BeoSound Stage.
• LFE TUNING – Turns the LFE channel in the incoming signal on and off. Note that there are many audio signals or instances where this control will have little or no audible effect since it is dependent on the mix of the audio signal itself.
• CONTENT PROCESSING – Controls the dynamics of the signal. Set to HIGH for night listening, where you want to reduce the difference in level between the quiet and loudest passages. Note that this means that quieter sounds will become louder and louder sounds will become quieter regardless of the volume settings.

You can assign a listening mode to each source under the Product Settings menu.

SOURCES

In the connection well of your Beosound Stage, you find the following source inputs:

• HDMI ARC for connecting your TV
• HDMI-IN for connecting another external device, such as a digital media player 3.5 mm line-in mini jack for connecting an L/R analog signal

CONNECT YOUR MUSIC

• Connect your favorite music app to your Beosound Stage using Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, or Bluetooth and play wirelessly.
• Long press (1.5 sec.) the Bluetooth button to open for pairing. When Bluetooth pairing is on, Beosound Stage will appear in your list of Bluetooth products on your device.

MULTIROOM

• Use Multiroom to seamlessly connect your different wireless speakers into one system. Control speakers in tandem or individually with our integrated platforms: Beolink Multiroom, Apple AirPlay 2, or Chromecast.

NICE TO KNOW

DOLBY ATMOS

• Your Beosound Stage features Dolby Atmos® which delivers the concept of object-based audio and gives the impression of surround and overhead loudspeakers for a more immersive sound experience.
• So, instead of merely playing back two or more channels directly to the loudspeakers in your configuration, portions of the total sound field are custom “rendered”, ensuring that you get the best possible experience to match the theatrical mix with your loudspeaker system.

Having the ability to re-create overhead sounds is a key element in making Atmos sound so realistic. The surround virtualizer processes the surround and height channels of the incoming multichannel signal to create an enveloping virtual surround effect, compensating for the form factor of the sound bar. In cases where those channels do not exist – 2-channel stereo for example – these extra channels are synthesized by the mixing portion of the processing. This is done using audio processing that simulates how sound arrives at your eardrums from a full surround system.

For optimal effect, the soundbar should be mounted at or slightly above a seated listener’s ear level, and the listener should be positioned as centered as possible. The further to the side, a listener is seated, the less effectively the surround virtualizer will work. For best results, you should avoid mounting the sound bar in a cabinet or underneath a shelf, as the resulting resonances and reflections will interfere with the sound at the listening positions.

LIGHT INDICATOR

The light indicator shows the status of the product.

REMOVE COVER

• Use the tool included in the accessory box for removing the fabric cover.
• Insert the long leg of the tool in the groove between the fabric cover and the speaker frame.
• Rotate 90 degrees so that the hook grabs the underside of the fabric cover and gently lifts until the cover comes off.
• You can easily attach the cover again, by aligning the knobs of the cover with the holes on the speaker front. Gently apply pressure so that they pop into place.

FACTORY RESET

• You can restore factory settings by holding the settings button found on the back of the speaker, behind the frame. Hold until the status LED flashes red. Your soundbar will begin the reset process and after approximately one minute, your Beosound Stage is ready for first-time set-up again.
• For security purposes, you will need to carry out a factory reset if you move your speaker to a new Wi-Fi network.

CONNECT LG OLED TV WITH BEOREMOTE ONE

HOW TO CONNECT LG OLED TV WITH BEOREMOTE ONE

• If you have an LG C9 OLED TV (or a newer compatible version) you can use Beoremote One to fully control both the TV and Beosound Stage. This allows you to have the full Bang & Olufsen experience including MyButtons, direct access to the sound modes, TV and audio sources.
• For the installation you will need:
  • a LAN connection cable from the Beosound Stage to the LG TV screen for communication and control.
  • an HDMI cable from the Beosound Stage to the HDMI eARC input in the TV screen. HDMI cable is included in the accessory box of the Beosound Stage.
  • your mobile device, to access Bang & Olufsen App.
• Steps:
  1. Go through the first-time setup of the LG screen. Ensure that the TV is connected to your network.
  2. Go to the TV’s Connection menu, then find HDMI Device Settings and disable “Auto Device Detection” to allow Beoremote One to control your HDMI-connected device to Beosound Stage.
  3. Now you are ready to set up your Beosound Stage. On your mobile device, open the Bang & Olufsen App add Beosound Stage as a new product, and go through the first-time setup. This will guide you through the physical installation, HDMI cable, and network connection.
  4. Connect the LAN cable between the Beosound Stage (marked as Ethernet TV input) and the TV (marked with LAN).
  5. Go to the TV LG content store, install and launch the Bang & Olufsen App on your TV. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to restart the TV and turn it on with the LG remote.
  6. Set the Beosound Stage and Beoremote One in pairing mode so they can connect to each other.
  • Beosound Stage: Long press (1.5 sec.) on the Bluetooth button to open for pairing.
  • Beoremote One: Press ‘List’ – ‘Settings’ – ‘Pairing’ – ‘Pair’.
  • If your Beoremote One is new, you will have to select the language first, and then it will be automatically in pairing mode.
  7. Done! You are now ready to control your Beosound Stage and LG C9 or newer OLED TV with Beoremote One.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Please note, if in the future you want to connect your Beosound Stage to another TV, you will need to factory reset your Beosound Stage.

BANG & OLUFSEN TV APP

• The Bang & Olufsen TV App is the App in the LG content store that allows you to make specific Bang & Olufsen settings, such as sound settings and speaker groups, as well as operating an LG C9 TV (or newer model) with the Beoremote One.
• You can find it by pressing the Home menu button, use the and navigation keys to find it.
• If the television is restored to factory settings, the Bang & Olufsen TV App needs to be re-installed. The Beoremote One does not work with the television without the Bang & Olufsen TV App.
• Find the app in the LG Content Store.

HOW TO INSTALL BANG & OLUFSEN TV APP

• You will need to use an LG remote for this.
• Go to the TV LG content store, install and launch the Bang & Olufsen App on your TV. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to restart the TV, turn it on with the LG remote.
• Proceed to set the Beosound Stage and Beoremote One in pairing mode so they can connect to each other.

For more information about how to connect your Beosound Stage with LG OLED TV, see the article “How to connect LG OLED TV with Beoremote One.”

FAQs

How do I set up my Beosound Stage?

To set up your Beosound Stage, you need to download the Bang & Olufsen App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. When you first start the app, you will be asked to create a user account. After that, you can add your Beosound Stage as a new product within the app.

How do I connect my Beosound Stage to Wi-Fi?

To connect your Beosound Stage to Wi-Fi, use the Bang & Olufsen app, which will guide you through the setup process. You may be directed to the Google Home App for certain steps.

How do I connect different sources to Beosound Stage?

Beosound Stage has various source inputs, including HDMI ARC for connecting your TV, HDMI-IN for external devices, and a 3.5mm line-in mini jack for connecting an L/R analog signal.

How do I connect my music to Beosound Stage?

You can connect your favorite music app to Beosound Stage using Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, or Bluetooth. To pair via Bluetooth, long-press the Bluetooth button.

Can I set up multiroom audio with Beosound Stage?

Yes, you can use Multiroom to connect multiple wireless speakers into one system. You can control these speakers in tandem or individually using Beolink Multiroom, Apple AirPlay 2, or Chromecast.

What is Dolby Atmos in Beosound Stage?

Beosound Stage features Dolby Atmos, which delivers an immersive sound experience. It creates the impression of surround and overhead speakers for a more realistic sound experience.

What do the light indicator colors mean?

The light indicator on Beosound Stage conveys various statuses, such as startup, network connectivity, Bluetooth pairing, and more. Different colors and flashing patterns indicate different states.

How do I remove the cover of Beosound Stage?

To remove the fabric cover, you can use the included tool. Insert the long leg of the tool in the groove between the fabric cover and the speaker frame. Rotate it 90 degrees to lift the cover gently. You can easily attach the cover again by aligning the knobs with the holes on the speaker front.

How can I perform a factory reset on Beosound Stage?

To perform a factory reset, hold the settings button found on the back of the speaker, behind the frame, until the status LED flashes red. Your soundbar will reset, and after approximately one minute, it will be ready for first- time setup again. Factory resets are required if you move your speaker to a new Wi-Fi network.

How do I connect my LG OLED TV with Beoremote One?

You can use Beoremote One to fully control both your LG C9 OLED TV (or a newer compatible version) and Beosound Stage. This setup allows you to enjoy the full Bang & Olufsen experience. The installation process involves steps like connecting cables, setting up the Beosound Stage with the Bang & Olufsen App, and pairing Beosound Stage and Beoremote One.

What is the Bang & Olufsen TV App?

The Bang & Olufsen TV App is available in the LG content store. It allows you to configure specific Bang & Olufsen settings, control speaker groups, and operate LG C9 TV or newer models using Beoremote One. You can find the app in the LG Content Store.

How to install Bang & Oulfsen TV App?

To install the Bang & Olufsen TV App, you need to use an LG remote. Go to the TV LG content store, install and launch the Bang & Olufsen App on your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions. After installation, proceed to set up Beosound Stage and Beoremote One in pairing mode.

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