Bang & Olufsen BeoCenter 1

Details

Unmatched Integration and Design

Bang & Olufsen BeoCenter 1 delivers an impressive picture quality and powerful sound system, creating a complete entertainment experience in minimal space. Additionally, you can choose from six colors and five stands with motorized rotation. As a result, BeoCenter 1 fits seamlessly into any environment, enhancing both elegance and functionality.

Remote Control Changes

In a world full of options, Bang & Olufsen simplifies choices with the Beo1 remote control, which manages both the Beovision 1 and BeoCenter 1. However, starting in October 2002, the Beo4 remote will replace the Beo1 due to its discontinuation. Moreover, in January 2003, Bang & Olufsen will offer a Dolby Digital Surround Sound kit for these TV models.

Innovative Features

BeoCenter 1 reads and plays DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. It continues to offer the versatility, simplicity, and exceptional quality that characterized the Beovision 1 concept, which launched in November 1999.

Modern Elegance and Flexibility

Following the BeoCenter AV5 of 1997, BeoCenter 1 maintains Bang & Olufsen’s tradition of elegant design. It seamlessly blends into various spaces with its minimalist style and flexible options.

Placement Options

You can place BeoCenter 1 in one of five distinct ways: wall mounts, traditional floor stands, or tall columns up to 160 cm. Additionally, the built-in motor allows the unit to pivot easily, which you can control intuitively with the Beo1 remote.

Vibrant Colors and Unobtrusive Design

BeoCenter 1 comes in six colors—green, black, yellow, blue, red, and grey—adding a vibrant touch to any interior. Its design ensures it looks great from every angle, eliminating unsightly sockets and cable holders. Moreover, automatic contrast, brightness, and color controls deliver superb picture quality in any light. The anti-reflection coated glass reduces light interference by nearly 99%.

Exceptional Sound and Entertainment

BeoCenter 1 provides powerful sound with its active loudspeakers, reaching up to 96 dB in stereo. This performance upholds Bang & Olufsen’s commitment to natural sound reproduction. The integrated DVD player offers instant access to film episodes, studio-quality images, and an engaging sound experience.

Built-In FM Radio

The built-in FM radio features 59 preset stations and an RDS module that displays station names when available. Additionally, users can create personalized channel groups for up to 18 TV channels and radio stations. You can also set up subject-specific groups, such as sports or movies.

Streamlined Remote Control

Finally, the Beo1 remote control features a sleek design with a built-in base for upright placement. Its minimalist button layout reflects BeoCenter 1’s simplicity and elegance. Consequently, you can control all system components easily via the intuitive Beo1 remote, enhancing your overall experience.

Product specification

Type Numbers

• 8510 (NEU)

• 8512 (HK)

• 8513 (GB)

• 8515 (AUS)

• 8516 (SNG)

• 8518 (F-GB)

Designer

• David Lewis

Manufactured

• 2000 – 2006

Color Options

• Black

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Grey

BeoCenter 1 Product Specifications

Terminal Included

• Beo1 Remote

Stand

• Motorized turning function: ±35 degrees

Picture Tube / Visual

• Screen size: 63 cm (4:3) / 60 cm

• Type: Black Line, Black Matrix

Screen Features

• Anti-reflection coated contrast screen

• Auto picture adjustment

• Auto cut-off

• CTI (Color Transient Improvement)

• Adaptive Luminance Peaking

• Scan Velocity Modulation

Teletext

• Improved Teletext

• 9 memory pages per program

CTV System

• Types: B/G/D/K/I/L/L’/M, PAL/SECAM, NTSC on AV

Tuner Range

• 45 – 860 MHz, VHF band I-III, S, Hyper, UHF

• Pretuned TV Programs: 99, auto-naming

• 8 Program Groups

Stereo Decoders

• A2 + NICAM

DVD Player

• Built-in

• Disc sizes: 12 cm

• Playback: DVD-Video, Video CD, CD-A, CD-R, CD-RW

• Multistandard: PAL/NTSC

• Signal-to-noise ratio: Typical 100 dB, A-weighted, in Audio mode

• DVD Zone: According to type

FM Radio

• Built-in

• Pretuned radio programs: 59

• Tuner range: 87.5 – 108 MHz

• RDS: Yes

Speakers

• Power amplifier modules: 4 units

• Frequency range: 50-20,000 Hz

• Max sound pressure level: 96 dB

• Cabinet principle/Net volume: Bass Reflex / 2.6 liters

• Woofer: 115 mm

• Tweeter: 18 mm

• Bass equalizer: Adaptive

• Magnetic shielding: Yes

Satellite Module

• Tuner range: 950 – 2150 MHz

• Programs: 198 TV/Radio

• Sound systems: Mono/Stereo

• Satellite radio: Yes

• Down conversion supply: 14/18 Volts control, Tone Control (22 kHz)

• DiSEqC (One-way control)

Connections

• Input TV and FM Aerial: 2 x 75 ohms

• V.Tape – AV/Decoder: 2 x 21-pin for V.TAPE, A/V or Decoder. RGB and S-Video in

• Camcorder/Auxiliary: 3 x phono sockets (video in/audio L-R in)

• Headphone socket: Mini jack

• Power Link: 2 x 8-pin socket

• Master Link (Optional): 1 x Master Link

• Satellite (Optional): 1 x F-connector

• System Modulator (Optional): 1 x 75 ohm aerial male (Splitter/System Modulator Output)

• Set-top Box Controller (Optional): Mini jack

Optional Features/Modules

• Satellite Module 4190

• Set-top Box Controller 4195

• System Modulator EU 4016

• System Modulator GB 4018

• Master Link Module 4015

Stands

• Table Stand 4185: Height 82 cm, Plate Diameter 29.5 cm

• Floor Stand, Low 4186: Height 105 cm, Plate Diameter 44 cm

• Wall Bracket 4188: Height 80 cm

• Video Stand 4189, High Gloss Black: Height 119 cm

• Floor Stand, High 4187 (plate), 4194 (base), 4199 (tube): Height 231 cm, Plate Diameter 60 cm

Market Specifications

• NEU (8510)

• Country: Various

• Active CTV System: B/G

• Basic CTV System: B/G

• DVD Zone: 2

• System Modulator: G

• HK (8512)

• Country: HK

• Active CTV System: D/K/M/I

• Basic CTV System: B/G/L/D/K/M/I

• DVD Zone: 3

• System Modulator: I

• GB (8513)

• Country: GB

• Active CTV System: I

• Basic CTV System: B/G/L/L’/I/D/K

• DVD Zone: 2

• System Modulator: I

• AUS (8515)

• Country: AUS

• Active CTV System: B/G

• Basic CTV System: B/G

• DVD Zone: 4

• System Modulator: G

• SNG (8516)

• Country: SNG, EEU

• Active CTV System: B/G/D/K

• Basic CTV System: B/G/L/L’/I/D/K

• DVD Zone: 2

• System Modulator: G

• F-GB (8518)

• Country: F-CH

• Active CTV System: B/G/L/L’/I

• Basic CTV System: B/G/L/L’/I/D/K

• DVD Zone: 2

• System Modulator: G

Basic CTV systems and DVD zones can be adjusted in the Service menu (up to 25 changes).

Service manual

Beocenter 1 service manual can be downloaded here for free.