BANG and OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker User Guide

: August 16, 2024
: Bang and Olufsen

Table of Contents

BANG and OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker
Important Safety and Care Instructions
UK Compliance Information
UK-Importer
FCC Statement
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
Product Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How can I reset the Beosound A5?
- Q: Can the Beosound A5 be wall-mounted?
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

BANG and OLUFSEN Beosound A5 Powerful Portable Speaker

USER GUIDE

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Use of the Works with Apple® AirPlay® 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 performance standards.

Apple, AirPlay, iPad®, iPhone®, iPad Air®, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in U.S. and other countries and regions. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K.

To use Airplay with your speaker, the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS is recommended.

Bang & Olufsen A/S declares that the radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The full Declaration of Conformity can be found at: on.beo.com/beosound-a5-sup

In accordance of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

2402-2480MHz	20dBm
2412-2472MHz	20dBm
5150-5725MHz	20dBm
6-8.SGHz	0dBm/S0MHz
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, Fl, 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 70-40° 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 qualifi ed 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.

DANSK

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

UK Compliance Information

Hereby. Bang & Olufsen A/S. declares that this device is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The full text of the UK Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: on.beo.com/declarations
The product complies with the PSTI Act 2022 requirements

UK-Importer

Company name: Bang & Olufsen UK Ltd
Company address: 7 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4HQ, United Kingdom

FCC Statement

This device comp lies wit h Part 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna.
Increase th e separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect th e equipment into an outle t on a circuit that to which the receiver is connected.
UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys.
Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited.
This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors violates 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal PENALTIES.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be Installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier: Beosound AS
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Bang & Olufsen America Inc.
Street Address: 79 Walker Street. 4th Floor
City, State: New York City, New York
Zip Code: 10013
Telephone number or internet contact information: +1 917 810 557
CANADA
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
IC warning

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

a) this device may not cause interference, and
b) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

Product Specifications

Product Model: Beosound A5
Frequency Bands: 2402~2480MHz, 2412~2472MHz, 5150~5725MHz, 6~8.5GHz, 110.5-205KHz
RF Transmit Power: 20dBm/50MHz, 0.27dBuA/m@10m