User manual for Neo Convert (R1 – Release 1)

User manual for the product Neo Convert (R1) together with a new TV from LG, Samsung, Philips, Panasonic, Sony or Loewe and a B&O remote control.

Introduction

Neo Convert gives you the opportunity to control TVs from well-known brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips, Loewe and Panasonic with a Bang & Olufsen remote control

Neo Convert combines the best of two worlds. Keep your current TV with all its technological advantages, and at the same time enjoy the delicious integration with a B&O remote control that gives you control and aesthetics in a special class

Safety

In order to comply with safety and not cause any damage to physical products or people, the following must be respected.

• Check immediately that the packaging is not damaged and Neo Convert is not damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged. Contact your supplier.
• Dispose of the packaging in accordance with the applicable regulations where you live.
• Use only the supplied AC/DC supply
• Use only approved cables
• Do not insert objects other than approved cables into plugs and holes
• Do not disassemble the product or modify the product.
• Do not subject the product to strong shocks or vibrations
• Stop using the product if you see smoke or experience a strange smell from the product
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the product.
• Do not wet the product with any means.
• Periodically remove dust from the product with a dry cloth.
• Do not wrap the product in fabric or adhesive so that the product cannot receive fresh air.
• Do not insert your fingers into open connectors or other openings in the product

Environmental considerations

If Neo Convert is no longer functional or is no longer to be used, it must be disposed of in a responsible manner. Hand it in for recycling in your municipality so that the product's parts can be recycled or destroyed properly.

Product description

With Neo Convert you can operate your new TV with a B&O remote control, which ensures a uniform and exclusive experience throughout the home.

So if you value design and user experience from Bang & Olufsen, but are satisfied with your current TV, er Neo Convert the perfect solution. Experience what it feels like to turn your TV into a genuine Bang & Olufsen device – without compromising.

Neo Convert combines the best of two worlds – advanced TV technology and the intuitive B&O user experience.

Simply plug in the included power supply and IR cable and you're ready to go.

With your B&O remote control, such as Beo4 or Beoremote One, you can control your TV in all its menus and adjust the volume – all with the well-known and comfortable Bang & Olufsen experience.

The experience with Neo Convert is that you get a Bang & Olufsen TV, where you can use your B&O remote control as if you bought a new B&O TV for the kitchen, living room, bedroom or other rooms in the house.

Contents of the package

Before you start installing the product, check that the package contains a Neo Convert, an IR cable and a 12V power supply.

Preparations of the product

IR operation

Controlling your TV is done with IR (Infra Red) commands. An IR signal is sent from your Bang & Olufsen remote control to Neo Convert. The command is forwarded from Neo Convert to your TV. The function i Neo Convert is like Google Translate – understanding the language of a B&O remote control (eg a Beo4, Beoremote One) and translating it into the language your TV understands (eg a TV from LG, Samsung, Philips, Sony, Panasonic, Loewe).

Configuration of Neo Convert before use

Do not connect the included power supply before the B&O IR cable is mounted.

Neo Convert is developed to fit several TV brands. The following brands can be used

Daily use af Neo Convert with B&O remote control

The B&O remote control

It is possible to use Beo4 in version MkI or MkII or MkIII or a Beo4 Navi. The operation is slightly different with these remote controls than the Beoremote One, which can also be used.

Other B&O remote controls such as Beolink 1000, Beolink 5000, Beolink 7000, Beo5 and Beo6 can also be used, although with limited functionality.

It is recommended that the reader download manuals for B&O remote controls directly from the B&O website and read them thoroughly before use. In what follows, it is assumed that users understand the setup and daily use of B&O remote controls.

LG operation

Samsung operation

Philips operation

Sony operation

Panasonic operation

Technical help

If a technical problem occurs with Neo Convert you must remedy the error before contacting the place of purchase.

You can also read more on the NeoMesteren website - www.neomesteren.dk

If the product is in a state where the product no longer responds to the remote control, you can try the following

Step 1
Cut off the power to the product by unplugging the power supply from the socket or taking 5V (Power) the cord out of the product. Wait 5 seconds and reconnect the power. If this does not help, go to point 2

Step 2
You can reset the product - back to its original setting. This is done by pressing a command on the remote control.

Note that you must then set up the product again - see above in the manual.
The action is equivalent to making a CTRL-ALT-Delete on a Windows computer - i.e. a restart. There must be put "Switch” in position B first.

• 9998 MENU GO.
  It will reset all settings on Neo Convert

Remember to update the software so that the latest new version is installed.

If none of the above options work, contact us Neomesteren – we make an exchange within the warranty or make a repair.

Updating the software on Neo Convert

Neo Convert box in release 1 (R1) software can be updated. It requires you to connect Neo Convert for Internettet with a network cable in the plug "Internet"

Do you need to update the software on Neo Convert, then read here, how it is performed