Beoconnect Core

Technical introduction, v1.41

 DISCLAIMER:
This document is created shortly before the
launch of Beoconnect Core (March 2024), and
some of the details may be subject to change in
the future.

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 Headlines

• Our new sound system that bridges the

gap between old and new

• Easily connect a set of Beolab speakers

to a TV

• Available for sale March 14th 2023

• 1099 EUR

• Powered by Mozart 2

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 Wired connections

• 1x Power Link output

• 1x COMM

• 1x Ethernet

• 1x HDMI eARC

• 1x USB-C

• 1x combined 3.5mm jack analogue / optical

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 Wireless connections

• WiFi 6

• Bluetooth 5.3

• Ultra-wide band (not activated from launch)

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 Interface Short press: Open Bluetooth pairing
2s press: Network setup
8s press: Factory reset

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 Status indicator
White
Solid Connected, ready for use
Flashing Starting up
Pulsing slowly Paused
Blue
Solid BT connected
Pulsing Open for pairing
Red
Solid Static error
Flashing Transient error (over-heating)
Amber
Solid Connection lost
Flashing Ready for network setup
Pulsing Connecting to network
Green
Pulsing Updating software

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 Audio sources and
inputs
- Bang & Olufsen Radio
- Deezer
- Spotify Connect
- Tidal Connect
- DLNA
- Bluetooth
- AirPlay
- Chromecast

- Combined analogue line-in and optical

- USB-C audio*

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* Unavailable, if using USB-C for Beolab 50 / 90 connection
 Line-in

• Combined analogue and optical input

• Analogue input is optimised for 6.5V input

(maximum output from Beogram 4000C)

• Gain and trigger sensitivity settings are

available in the B&O app

• See example for gain setting on page 16

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 Installation

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 Power Link connection

Split Daisy-chained
(On compatible speakers)

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 Wireless Power Link connection
Using Beolab Transmitter 1

Recommended distance
100cm

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Note: Beolab Transmitter 1 does not support Beolab 28 and Beolab 8
 First time setup

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 Distance, levels and preset

Set distance and levels on each speaker

Change preset on compatible speakers

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 Sound modes

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 Adjusting gain for an input

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 Beosound Shape
Powered by Beoconnect Core

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 Upgrading

• In case Beosound Shape previously has

been set up with Beosound Core, ensure
that Beosound Core is updated to
software version 2.5.55680 or newer
before connecting Beoconnect Core.

• This will enable that the amplifiers are

automatically set as Secondaries when
connecting Beoconnect Core.

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 Changing the shape

• Optional bracket: 99 EUR

• Use for:

• Wall mounting Beoconnect Core

• Mounting Beoconnect Core in a

Beosound Shape-tile

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 The bracket

• Optional bracket: 99 EUR

• Use for:

• Wall mounting Beoconnect Core

• Mounting Beoconnect Core in a

Beosound Shape-tile

• Cable support can be broken off for

aesthetics, when wall-mounting

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 Wall bracket

1 2
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 Wall bracket used in Shape

Remove damping material for proper airflow

3 4
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 Installation video
Click here to see how to install Beoconnect Core
in Beosound Shape

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 With Beosound Core

Optical for audio

USB for data communication with amplifier

All other amplifiers

1st amplifier is automatically are automatically
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set to A2B Primary set to A2B Secondaries
 With Beoconnect Core

Beoconnect Core is automatically

set to A2B Primary

CAT7 for A2B communication All amplifiers are automatically

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 Setting up Beosound Shape in the app

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 Things to know
When using Beoconnect Core with Shape

• Use CAT7 cables for A2B connection.

• When setting up Beosound Shape with CAT7
Beoconnect Core, ensure that all amplifiers (A2B)
and the Core are disconnected from mains
when connecting the COMM connection.
Connect mains to Core and amplifier(s)
Power Link
simultaneous, once everything is
interconnected.

• Since Core is set as A2B Primary, the input on

the amplifier(s) are disabled
• As a result, Beosound Shape cannot be
connected to a TV as a Power Link
speaker when used with Beoconnect Core.

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 Connecting Beolab 19 CAT7

to Beosound Shape
(A2B)
Power Link

• Beoconnect Core supports Bass management

when connecting a subwoofer using Power
Link, while using COMM for Beosound
Shape.

• Ensure that Beolab 19’s speaker role is

‘Subwoofer’

• Ensure that Bass Management is enabled in

the sound mode(s).

• See recommended settings on Beolab 19

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 Connecting a TV
to Beoconnect Core

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 TV connection
• Use B&O speakers with a 3rd party TV
• Stereo 2.0 PCM support
• Use original TV remote for control, including
volume.

• Some TV’s will support partial control using

Beoremote One BT through HDMI-CEC

• HDMI-CEC implementation differs a lot HDMI

between manufacturers. B&O cannot
guarantee Beoremote One support on 3rd
party TVs. Power Link

• Check DO6424 to see compatibility with

selected TV models.

• See page 32 for an example with an LG

TV and Apple TV.
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 TV settings

• Check that ARC/eARC is enabled

• Ensure that TV audio output is set to PCM
• Some TV’s require that you enable “Home
Cinema” mode

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 What can I do with an LG TV and
Beoremote One BT?

• If you use an Apple TV as the primary source

on your LG TV, you can do basic control using
Beoremote One BT; You can navigate the
Apple TV menus using arrows, back and Home
button. See next page for button overview.

• The LG TV will start on the last used source

when pressing the TV button on Beoremote HDMI HDMI (ARC)
One BT, meaning that if Live TV was the last
active source on the LG TV, you will need the
LG or Apple Remote to activate the HDMI input Power Link
on the TV.

• Beoremote One cannot be used to change

source, change channels on Live TV, or control
the LG WebOS menus.

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 Apple TV control using Beoremote One Beoremote One BT button
BT Apple TV command/function
press

Up Up

• Here is an overview of the available functions Down Down

on Apple TV when using Beoremote One BT
through Beoconnect Core.
Left Left
• Please note that Control Centre on Apple TV
can only be accessed using the Apple TV
remote. Right Right

Back One step back

• This specific example shows how an LG

OLED (2020 or newer) and Apple TV 4K (5th Home (House icon) Go to Main menu
gen) work with Beoconnect Core. A different
behaviour might be seen with different
product combinations. Home (House icon) List of open apps
double-press (Press ‘Up’ twice to close app)

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 Beolab 50 & 90
with Beoconnect Core

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 Connecting to Beolab 50 & 90
Use one of these connection methods:

Power Link (RJ45)

• Analogue (L+R)

• Volume regulated on Beoconnect Core

• Preset information (Narrow, Wide, etc.)

USB audio (USB-C to USB-B)

• Digital (L+R)
Power Link USB
• Full data signal - Volume regulated internally in
Beolab 50 / 90 via USB data

• No Beosonic and preset information

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 USB connection

• USB-C audio output is limited to Beolab 50 & 90

• Ensure that USB-volume is enabled on Beolab 50/90 before connecting to
Beoconnect Core. See next page.

• When using USB, presets cannot be set from Beosound Core

• Adjust preset on Beolab 50 & 90 via app or remote
• Beosonic will not change the sound when using USB
• Not recommended with video content (119ms latency in High / 45ms in
Low compared to Power Link)
USB
• Delay may be experienced when part of multiroom session
• USB cables are limited to approximately 5m

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 Enable USB-volume on Beolab 50/90

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 Not final screenshots

Setting up USB connection on Beoconnect Core

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 Connecting to 3rd
party speakers or
legacy

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 Connecting to 3rd party speakers or legacy
• Beoconnect Core can be connected to an active
speaker or a legacy B&O system.

• Adaptor cable(s) required, e.g.:

• RJ45 to RCA (M) 0.8m, part no. 6271216
• RJ45 to RCA (M) 2.0m, part no: 6271265
• To connect to legacy B&O AUX input, add
RCA (F) to 5-pin DIN (M), part no. 6270302

• Settings:
• If volume is to be controlled by Beoconnect
Core, see page 41

• If volume is to be controlled by the connected

system, see page 42
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 Settings: Volume controlled
by Beoconnect Core
Vol + / -

Set roles, distances and

speaker levels. Use Left and
Right Front.

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 Settings: Volume controlled
Vol + / -

by connected system

Set roles, distances and

speaker levels.
For a fixed 2V Line-output,
use the Downmix Line Level
roles (only appears when
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using “Other” speakers).
 Frequently asked
questions

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 Frequently asked questions

Can I distribute TV sound from Beoconnect Core?

Yes, similarly to Beosound Theatre, you can join

and expand TV-sound to other Bang & Olufsen
speakers. The sound will be delayed on followers.

Does Beoconnect Core support integrated setups

with Video Engine 1.x or 3 products?

Integrated setups are not supported. The older

platforms may indicate that an integration is
possible, but it will not work.

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 Why can I select ‘True Image’ in Sound modes?

Beoconnect Core is capable of processing two

input channels from any of its sources or inputs.

In most use-cases only two output channels are

connected, e.g. Beosound Shape or a pair of
Power Link speakers.

In these use-cases ‘Processing’ should be left on

‘Direct’ (default setting).

Continued on next page.

Stereo 2.0 output

Stereo 2.0 input
(Regardless of whether Band on the wall,
Deezer, HDMI, Airplay etc.
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 Why can I select ‘True Image’ in Sound modes?
However, Beoconnect Core can have more than 2
outputs. When using Beoconnect Core in a Beosound
Shape, you can also add up to two Power Link speakers.

When creating this setup, ensure that ‘Processing’ is set

to ‘True Image’.

The speaker roles of Beosound Shape are fixed to Left

and Right Front.

Set the Power Link speakers to any role. Examples below:

Power Link speakers are set Bass management is enabled and
to Left and Right front True Image is selected
Example 1: Left and Right Front
Result: Basically, you will get double stereo.

Example 2: Left and Right Surround

Result: The stereo input signal will be upmixed to the
surround channels for a more spatial experience.
Stereo 2.0 input
Upmixed 2.0 output
Deezer, HDMI, Airplay etc.
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