Beo5/6 Information and Resources

Beo5/6 Configuration Guide

hfat — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:25:44 GMT

Current revision posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by hfat on 14/04/2012 16:25:44

Beo5/6 Configuration Guide

Filed under: BEO5, BEO6, config tool

This guide shows expains and explains the basic fundamentals, that need to be understood, when building a configuration for the Beo5/6 remote using the B&O configuration tool. A step by step procedure shows how to create your configuration to control all systems in your setup.

Additionally methods of "fine tuning" your configurations using the tool are explained. For experienced users, there is a chapter dealing with "advanced fine tuning" methods. The second version of the guide is packaced with a set of sample files, which help understanding the concepts shown in the document.

Here you can download the guide: Guide to Beo6 Configuration

Beo5/6 Configuration Guide

hfat — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:41:38 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by hfat on 07/04/2012 11:41:38

Beo5/6 Configuration Guide

Filed under: BEO5, BEO6, config tool

This guide shows expains the basic fundamentals, that need to be understood, when building a configuration for the Beo5/6 using the B&O configuration tool. A step by step procedure shows how to create your configuration to control all systems in your setup.

Here you can download the guide: Guide to Beo6 Configuration

Beo5/6 Configuration Guide

hfat — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:55:45 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by hfat on 03/04/2012 06:55:45

Additionally methods of "fine tuning" your configurations using the tool are explained. For experienced users, there is a chapter dealing with "advanced fine tuning" methods.

Here you can download the guide: Guide to Beo6 Configuration

Beo5 Specification

Keith Saunders — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:12:20 GMT

Current revision posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by Keith Saunders on 29/02/2012 16:12:20

Key Specification Points include:-

Uses a Freescale MC9328MXS Processor
Processor runs at 96 MHz and 16MHz in standby
Battery capacity in Standby is 12 days
Active time typical 18 hours ( 3 hours continually) Charging time 5 hours
Battery Capacity is 1,350 mAh, 2.5V
Charging via the USB is 5V at 90mA
Charging via the adapter is 5V at 400mA
Memory size allows for up to 100 logos, 100 icons, 24 zones. Fonts 7 fonts (1 font in 7 colours)
IR operation Beo4 IR protocol, Beo5 IR protocol, RC5 & NEC protocol supported by firmware
Bitstream and RAW encoding from XML control files
17 Hard keys plus wheel Soft keys
Carrier Frequency supported includes the standard B&O 455 KHz and 3rd party frequency range between 20 KHz and 80 KHz and uses three (3) transmitting diodes
Power management Wake-up Alu-ball touch, key-press, display pressing, wheel activation, placing in charger
Power off Long press on centre key, low battery capacity alert when <10%
Volume adjustment is carried out with the wheel Wheel functions Volume up, volume down, mute
Backlight Colour White Intensity Automatic adjusted to ambient light
Timeout 2 step - dim and fadeout Factory set to 10 and 30 seconds
Screen Type Delta-RGB, 234x960 pixels, normal black. Colour 16.777.216 colours. Contrast ratio 500 @ 25C (typ)

Beo5 & Beo6 Introduction

Keith Saunders — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:07:47 GMT

Current revision posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by Keith Saunders on 29/02/2012 16:07:47

Beo5 & Beo6 Introduction

Product Overview

The B&O Beo5 and Beo6 remote controls are intended to compliment the Beo4 and not replace it. It is a fully flexible and personalised remote control that can handle the operation of any product combination, providing an individual solution for the user. It can be adapted to the system setup, it adapts to the surrounding light conditions and can be adapted to any users specific requirements.

Ease-of-use through logical and intuitive operation introducing a new ONE Touch-and-Go operation, yet the operation is based on principles most people are familiar with from Beo4. Divided into two; a physical tactile operation on the ball called the "Hard Keys" in combination with a programmable soft-touch operation on a glass display. One-touch operation of the most important functions, and situation-dependent operation.

The distinctive design is a combination of the square and the circle in a three-dimensional solution that stands out no matter where you put it. You can hold it firmly in your hand while accessing all functions with the tip of your thumb. The Beo5/6 is an extension of the operation principles most people are familiar with and centred around the star shaped button, the arrow keys and the volume wheel, which lie in the aluminium ball.

The new element is the touch display, where you have three fixed soft keys (a bit of a contradiction) which is all that is needed to operate the system. With Beo5/6 and the combination of buttons on the ball and the soft-keys in the display, you now have almost endless possibilities. You no longer have to have functions that are not required for your system setup.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Beo5 & Beo6 Introduction

Keith Saunders — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:03:12 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by Keith Saunders on 29/02/2012 16:03:12

Product Overview

Battery Replacement Procedure

Keith Saunders — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:04:36 GMT

Current revision posted to Beo5/6 Information and Resources by Keith Saunders on 29/02/2012 16:04:36

Beo5 Battery Replacement

The following describes the steps needed to remove and/or replace the battery in a Beo5. The battery used in the Beo5 is a 1,350 mAh, 2.5 Volt battery and a replacement can be purchased from B&O using part number 8700091

First unscrew the three (3) star screws using the correct size screwdriver as shown below

Carefully pull down the adapter interface as shown below:-

Gently push down the keypad

Now remove the cables

Now remove the two (2) screws which holds the battery clip

Now you can remove the clip and battery and connect the new battery.

These pages were last updated on 29th February 2012