@1:  For all audio sources like "CD" , ... speaker 2 = stereo is the default setting
        while for all video sources like "TV", "SAT", ... speaker 3 = dolby 3 = two front + center
        is the default setting. Unfortunately these default settings can only manually be
        overruled each time by pressing SOUND and then 1/2/3/4or5

@2: As far as I remember - no

@3: Play-Timer on/off for an already programmed timer (see @4)

@4: You'll need a 2-way remote like the BeoLink 5000 or 7000 to program a timer for audio sources. 

Dear Vienna, thank You very much for detailed answer!

Vienna wrote:

@1:  For all audio sources like "CD" , ... speaker 2 = stereo is the default setting
        while for all video sources like "TV", "SAT", ... speaker 3 = dolby 3 = two front + center
        is the default setting. Unfortunately these default settings can only manually be
        overruled each time by pressing SOUND and then 1/2/3/4or5

- Well, is it true for more new TV sets, for example BeoVision 7 or 9?

Vienna wrote:

@2: As far as I remember - no

- I'm sure that displays of Penta MK3 indicated the volume level during adjustment. Display of Penta only duplicate one of displays of TV set, doesn't it?

Vienna wrote:

@4: You'll need a 2-way remote like the BeoLink 5000 or 7000 to program a timer for audio sources.

- Only for audio sources? What else opportunities will appear with these remotes?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Guys,

Regarding #2: The volume level shows on my BL5000/3000 ( and I suppose on Pentas also), but not visible anywere on the AV9000.

/Peter

JIeo wrote:

Vienna wrote:

@1:  For all audio sources like "CD" , ... speaker 2 = stereo is the default setting
        while for all video sources like "TV", "SAT", ... speaker 3 = dolby 3 = two front + center
        is the default setting. Unfortunately these default settings can only manually be
        overruled each time by pressing SOUND and then 1/2/3/4or5

- Well, is it true for more new TV sets, for example BeoVision 7 or 9?

True, you can set the start (default) configuration for the speakers on newer TV-Sets.

 

JIeo wrote:

Vienna wrote:

@2: As far as I remember - no

- I'm sure that displays of Penta MK3 indicated the volume level during adjustment.
Display of Penta only duplicate one of displays of TV set, doesn't it?

Other B&O TVs of the last 20 years (e.g MX series) don't display volume changes on
the screen = "inside the picture".

If they have a separate display "outside" the screen (e.g. Avant models) these data are 
displayed.

If you connect speakers with a display (e.g. Pentas) you'll get these informations displayed.

 

JIeo wrote:

Vienna wrote:

.
@4: You'll need a 2-way remote like the BeoLink 5000 or 7000 to program a timer for audio sources.

- Only for audio sources? What else opportunities will appear with these remotes? **)

Using a one way remote like Beo 4/5/6*) or BeoLink 1000 you can only access the timer programming for
the VCR using the on screen menu.

Both 2-WAY REMOTES = BeoLink 5000 and 7000 are able to program ALL TIMERS
(record timers as well as play (start) timers and standby (shut down) timers for ALL SOURCES.

*) you need IR 2-way for the AV 9000 - the 2 way capabilities of a Beo6 are wireless. 

**) Data about volume, sound, station #,  track #, ... will be displayed on the remote

Peter, tks!

Vienna, many thanks!

Vienna wrote:

**) Data about volume, sound, station #,  track #, ... will be displayed on the remote

Both (BeoLink 5000 and 7000)?

JIeo wrote:

Peter, tks!

Vienna, many thanks!

Vienna wrote:

**) Data about volume, sound, station #,  track #, ... will be displayed on the remote

Both (BeoLink 5000 and 7000)?

Both!

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