Connect cablesThe loudspeaker can be connected toBang & Olufsen audio and video systemsas explained on page 9. It may alsobe connected to non-Bang & Olufsensystems as explained on page 10.Use the illustrations and the graphicsimprinted on the socket panel whenlocating the sockets and the switch.For specific information about thesockets on your audio or video system,please refer to the Guide enclosed withthe system.To get access to the panel, remove the coveron the rear of the loudspeaker as explainedon page 7.The ‘Syncr. connection’ is hidden beneath a smallcover. To get access, just pry the cover off.Socket and switch panelDIGITAL OUTPhono socket/RCA socket used to forward thedigital signal from the first loudspeaker to the next(SPDIF unbalanced).Digital connections carry both the right and leftsound channels.DIGITAL INPhono socket/RCA socket used for connection to asystem with a digital output (SPDIF unbalanced).Digital connections carry both the right and leftsound channels.~Socket for connection to the mains supply.RIGHT – LEFTThis switch sets the loudspeaker to play either theright or the left sound channel. Set this switch toRIGHT or LEFT respectively, when connecting theloudspeaker using any of the sockets markedPOWER LINK, or the sockets marked DIGITAL.When you connect the loudspeaker using thesocket marked LINE only, you may leave the switchin either position.Power Link cables may be run in two ways, asillustrated here.POWER LINK 1 – 2Sockets for connection to Bang & Olufsen audio orvideo systems.Power Link connections carry both the right andleft sound channels.LINEPhono socket/RCA socket for connection tonon-Bang & Olufsen audio or video systems.The LINE signal must be a non-regulated linesignal (≤ 2 V RMS). If the LINE output level exceeds2 V RMS, you must change the LINE input level oneach loudspeaker – as explained in Adapt BeoLab 5to your system (p. 11).’Syncr. connection’Socket for connection between two BeoLab 5speakers in a setup. Used when connecting tonon-Bang & Olufsen systems only. The connectionensures that both loudspeakers always play at thesame volume level.The supplied plug and mains cord are speciallydesigned for the product. Do not change the plugand if the mains cord is damaged, you must buy anew one from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.POWER LINKRIGHTLEFTLINE'Syncr.'21DIGITALOUT IN8