BeoVision 3900
Manufactured: 1978 - 1982
Designer: David Lewis and Henning Moldenhawer
Colours: Teak or rosewood
Beovision 3800 and 3900 were 22" colour TV receivers finished in genuine wood veneers (teak or rosewood). They superceded models 3602 and 3702 in 1979. The sets were slim and elegant and their classic design suited any home décor according to the 1979 - 80 catalogue. High Bright picture tubes allowed for satisfactory daylight viewing since they permitted around 70% more light than from the screen than conventional picture tubes.
Beovision 3800 was for direct (set box) operation while Beovision 3900 permitted you to operate the set via an ultrasonic remote control handset. Beovision 3900 could also be supplied equipped for Teletext reception.
Automatic cut-off circuits guaranteed correct balance between the three basic colours (red, green blue) even after a long period of use. In fact, these sets incorporated every refinement which still makes Bang & Olufsen's television sets among the market's best. VCR programmes could be played without additional technical adjustment. There was an automatic synchronisation on all channels.
A choice of two mobile undercarriages were available. A tall undercarriage (42cm high, type 3057) depicted here, and a lower one (34cm, type 3058). Both were sold as optional accessories
BeoVision 3900 Product Specifications
Types:
3524 (1978 - March 1982)
16 CH 3523 (1978 - June 1980)
GB 3525 (1978 - June 1980)
Picture tube size: 56cm (nominal)
Cabinet: wood veneer
Automatic AFC
Automatic cut off
Number of programmes: 8 UHF
Range: UHF 21 - 69 (VHF 2 - 12)
Picture tube: 110° in line
Start time: approx. 5 sec
Aerial impedance: 75 ohms coaxial
Sound power output: 6.5 W
Harmonic distortion: < 0.8 %
Frequency range: +/- 1.5 dB 60 - 15,000 Hz
Bass control: +/- 5 dB / 100 Hz
Treble control: +/- 10 dB / 10000 Hz
Power supply: 180 - 265 V
Power consumption: 1150 W
Stand by: 1.5 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 67.5 x 43 x 40.5cm
Weight 29 kg
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Created: 15th December 2006
Modified: 3rd February 2007
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