Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5500 User Manual

How to use this manual
This manual explains how to set up
and operate the Beogram 5500 record player.
The instructions refer to the buttons under the For remote controlled operation, please refer
dust cover. Each button to be pressed is to the Master Control Panel 5500 manual.
indicated as a small box with the appropriate
text or symbol inside it.

Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5500 Specifications

General

Model	Beogram 5500
Speeds	33⅓ and 45 rpm
Tonearm	Tangential Tracking
Recommended tracking force	1.2 g
Frequency range	20-20, 000 Hz
Compliance	20 µm/mN
Mains voltage	220-240V

Summary

How to Use This Manual

Setting Up Your Beogram 5500

Loosening Transport Screws

Instructions for loosening the three transport screws underneath the record player before use.

Placement of the Record Player

Advice on placing the record player horizontally on a stable surface with adequate space.

Making the Record Player Ready for Play

Connecting to Receiver

Stand-by Mode Operation

Adjusting Stylus Pressure

Playing a Record

Starting Playback

Instructions on how to start playing a record, including manual and automatic methods.

Setting Playback Speed

How to set the correct speed (33 or 45 rpm) for the record being played.

Pausing Playback

How to pause the record player and resume playback later.

Stepping Through the Record

Procedure for moving the tonearm to a specific position to resume playback.

Stopping Playback

How to stop the record player and return it to its resting position.

Repeating a Record

Instructions on setting the record player to repeat a record up to seven times.

Maintenance and Care

Stylus Cleaning

Guidance on cleaning the stylus using a brush and avoiding chemical fluids.

Record Player Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the record player's exterior with soft cloths and cleaners.

Technical Specifications