Gents, I believe we may have found the core of the issue with the BV9 (or BV4 + BS4) setup.  The BS5/BM5 has to be set to "AM = Yes" and "AM MODE = 0" under Roles (as previously described).  However, the AV system has to be set to "Option 2".  In other words, the BV9 has to be set to Option 2 (using the Beo4 or Beo5 remote control) not Option 1.  This was prompted by Mr10Percent's prior comments / description of his BV7-40 setup.

Vladimir, it appears your dealer was right.  You can use the BS5 in Audio mode without having the TV on.  Just follow the above instructions or discuss this with them to enable the relevant setup.

Case closed (at least mine).

dkresz wrote:

BS3 has the latest SW version (5.04a).  The PC AV port is automatically assigned to the "BeoMaster5" PUC under "AV5 - PC" as soon as you connect the BM5 box to the BS3 processor via MasterLink.  That is one of the annoying features of the BS3 as it forces you to use the AV5 input and also automatically assigns VGA as the video connection type (despite the fact DVI-I to HDMI is a better link option that works fine on any AV input but it gets overwritten by the BS3 software as soon as you plug in the ML cord).

Strange. My BV7 has sw 5.02. It is possible to assign the BM5 to an AV port (not automatically), and it is possible to use a HDMI socket.

Stefan

This is essentially a classic B&O A/V integrated setup. TV (V.Opt 2) - the "System Master" with full IR control and BM5 (A.Opt 0) - the slave device with IR disabled.

The only extra dimension is the AudioMaster selection. This is I presume for the BM5 to act either as a "Audio Master" like a BS9000 or to act as an Audio Slave like the BeoPort in conjunction with a BS9000 or similar.

In my case, the BM5 is the sole audio source and therefore AudioMaster is Yes.

10%

Yes.  It is possible to assign the BM5 to any AV port and connect the video via DVI-I (analogue) to HDMI (digital).  But, if you connect the BM5 via MasterLink to the BS3 it will automatically revert to AV5 / VGA and the option will be faded out on the Connections menu without the choice of changing any of the settings or AV re-assignment.  So, I have to comply with VGA.

Very strange. My BM5 is connected via Masterlink, DVi - HDMI, analog audio, spdif to my BV7-40 MKIII, AV 5. I can assign this port as PC, CAMERA, V.AUX2 to all devices of the PUC, to V.MEM, DVD1/2, Beomedia 1, Beomaster 5. And it is possible to choose HDMI A - D or VGA .......(?)

Stefan

A bit strange, yes.  It is either due to wanting to restrict access to the BS3 via VGA only (which only allows a max resolution of 1280 x 720) or something to do with the BV9 unit (which has an internal AC socket box)?  Not too fussed about it as I don't use the PHOTOS or WEB function or the album cover display I was glad to get rid off once I discovered the setup problem we have discussed in this forum.  Thanks for all your advice.

Hi,

Have you just tried adding A.Netmusic to your Beo4? this will keep the screen off but will call up netmusic through the attached speakers. You can then either step through the music using the beo4 or go to the BeoSound 5 control and manually change it using it's full nav.

This should work unless I have missed something.

Vinnie.

If the option settings in your system are correct, you don`t need A.N.MUSIC. Just press N.MUSIC. This command will be detected as an audio command. The TV screen will stay off, or will be switched off if the TV is in video mode. SPEAKER2 and audio stand position will be activated.

You can use your remote for (yet very limited) navigation or the BS5.

Stefan

It seems when the BS5 is used in conjunction with a BV9 (or BV4 / BS3) in Audio mode (N.MUSIC no screen) rather Video (PC with screen on) it uses the MasterLink cable to transfer the audio from the BM5 to the BS3 (i.e. the sound output is listed as analog Stereo and not digital PCM).  Selecting the PC input subsequently it switches the audio playback to SPDIF and it hence becomes PCM as one would desire.  Does any one know whether this constraint can be removed?  Namely, can the BS5/BM5 output in digital when in Audio mode?

Yes, in NMUSIC or N.RADIO mode audio is distributed via Masterlink. I think, it`s because of the link room function. Audio in audio mode is ditributed via Masterlink to link rooms, audio in video mode via TV`s RF modulator. But sorry, I have no solution to change this.

Stefan