Latest Beosystem upgrade includes AppleTV control

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Beobres
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Posted August 3, 2007 at 12:43 GMT
#1682332
Hi Mike~~ The dealer did the sw upgrade in my home.  I just purchased a whole new system, so it was part of the install.  I don't know if the dealers typically charge for sw upgrade house calls, but I would think they would do it for free-- particularly if you have a good relationship with the dealer.  It only takes about 10 minutes to upgrade, and my dealer is only about 15 minutes away-- which is pretty convenient.  (Although maybe too convenient for my wallet!)

Todd
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Goldfrog88 (archived)
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Posted August 4, 2007 at 17:20 GMT
#1682333

Thanks Todd. I'm still tossing up how I should get my BS3 software upgraded. I bought it six weeks ago and it has software 2.7 (although one salesperson hinted at an HD update---I guess 3.0 at that time). I was lucky to be able to buy the unit without a monitor, as I already have a 45-inch Sharp AQUOS (1080p)---mind you, it was a leap of faith to unplug the AV System from the Sharp and replace it with the BS3!! 

Here in Melbourne service tis 'different'. The local dealer (10 mins walk away) doesn't do any software updates in the shop, you have to either unplug the unit and take it to their Service Centre (and either make an appointment beforehand to wait half an hour to an hour, or leave it over and collect it next day or so, depending on their load) or have an expensive house call. 

As a result I try to do most things myself. I installed the BS3, but lost on the software update as a result of the installer not doing the job, so my monitor just says 'Non-B&O monitor'. I know the manual says B&O are expected to install the BS3, but then, as I said, I was lucky to be able to buy the unit separately through our dealer. You can see that the market here is different---other products attached to B&O are frowned upon, and the old issues of OEM v 'our product' appear at every turn.

Nice to unburden a few issues. Hope I haven't bored you(!) With kindest regards.

Mike 

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tobyfish (archived)
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Posted August 8, 2007 at 06:17 GMT
#1682334
Very interesting! Does it it work in Link-rooms too with both audio and video?

Best,

Toby
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Goldfrog88 (archived)
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Posted August 18, 2007 at 01:03 GMT
#1682335

Yes Toby, through the MasterLink cable (audio) and 75 ohm coax (video) as per normal. I'm waiting to update the BS3 to ver 3.1 software though. i doubt you'll be able to control an Apple TV from a link room (if that's what you mean); but I may be surprised! I often am!

Cheers 

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Beobres
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Posted August 18, 2007 at 12:49 GMT
#1682336
Toby & Goldfrong88~~

Yes, the AppleTV can be controlled from the link room, atleast for audio.  Pause, play, skip ahead, skip back all work fine from the Beo4 control.  All of my link rooms are audio only, don't know about video control.

Todd
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s3dgley (archived)
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Posted August 27, 2007 at 03:26 GMT
#1682337
I have bought a an Apple tv and tried to connect it via the HDMi cable/socket on my BV7.  Great picture no sound.

Any advice, do I also need the audio analogue cables?

Thanks,
Steve
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Beobres
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Posted September 12, 2007 at 13:52 GMT
#1682338
My local dealer and I discovered you also need to connect the analog audio out cables to your system in order to get sound.  Hope this helps.
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PhilLondon
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Posted September 12, 2007 at 14:00 GMT
#1682339

The BV7 does not have HDMI but DVI. You probably use a HDMI to DVI converter.

DVI does not carry the sound, only the video. 

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grieg007 (archived)
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Posted September 13, 2007 at 15:29 GMT
#1682340
Hi, 

I have a BV7-32 (updated with STB control codes for AppleTV). Only problem is that there is no fast scrol which is a pain, but whats worse is that you cant fast-forward tracks. Just skip to the next one. This is a real problem when listening to classical music and trying to find a spot in the middle of a 30 min symphonic movement. You just have to wait until it play to the right spot. Anyone have a solution for this? 

Christian
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Goldfrog88 (archived)
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Posted September 14, 2007 at 06:42 GMT
#1682341

Hi guys,

I've just had the SW upgrade on the BS3 done to 3.1a, but I can't see the Apple TV in any of the menus. What did/do you find? Should it be listed under PC or STB in the Connections menu? I guess I'll also need to to connect an IR lead to control it?

Mike 

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