Avant, BC9500 - no sound output when linked

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greggmay (archived)
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Posted February 15, 2011 at 17:29 GMT
#1926923

Hi all,

I have had a good search around the forum and could not find the answer I was after, so I apologise if I'm covering old ground but I just couldn't find it.

Anyways, I have my late Avant 32 DVD (with Surround module) hooked up to my BC9500 via a Beolink converter 1611 (both audio aux and fully wired powerlink are connected between the 9500 and converter) trying to play through a pair of Beolab 5000's. The speakers are hooked up to the Avant and work fine through the front speaker outputs. The Avant is set to 'option 2' and the 9500 'option 0'.

The problem comes when trying to play any 9500 source through the Avant. All appears to be well initially, the displays on the Avant show the source, the 9500 powers up and the source begins to play, the speakers power up and the displays show the source, volume etc but there is no sound output from either the Avant internal speaker or the 5000's. Connected separately both units play through their outputs without fault.

I have been through the setup numerous times and have powered the unit of then on again several times too. Am I missing something within the setup or could there be a converter fault?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards

Gregg

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9_LEE
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Posted February 15, 2011 at 17:47 GMT
#1926924

The BC9500 needs to be in AOPT 6 as opposed to 0 ?  And is your 1611 Converter not connected with a MasterLink cable to the Avant?

I actually know a seasoned B&O chap (who will be able to help if needed) who lives about 600 yards from your front door too! (not me, but i've known him a long time)

Lee

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greggmay (archived)
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Posted February 15, 2011 at 17:57 GMT
#1926925

Hi Lee,

the 9500 seems not to accept an 'option 6', was this available on this model?

The Avant is indeed connected to the converter with Masterlink, I seemed to miss that bit out of my first post!?

Cheers

Gregg

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9_LEE
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Posted February 15, 2011 at 18:00 GMT
#1926926

You could bring the converter and the 9500 down to Eastbourne - I'd be happy to test them all for you at LifeStyle AV (free of charge of course!).

I'm sure it's nothing serious..  

Lee

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greggmay (archived)
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 02:17 GMT
#1926927

Thanks Lee,

It would be very useful for someone to check my setup over, it's probably just my install! If your contact is able to have a look then that would be great (I don't mind paying!) failing that I may well pop down to you with them. That would be a great help for an amature like me!

Thanks again.

Gregg

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Doctor (archived)
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 02:31 GMT
#1926928

I would have expected Option 2 and 0 to work if they are in the same room. 6 is really if the 9500 is in another room and would not allow control of the 9500 from the Avant. Have you run it through the B&O configuration guide for suggestions?

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stotty1111
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 02:50 GMT
#1926929

Have you tried with just the audio link connected/

Have had 2 systems in the past with a converter, but have always used just the a/l lead to the older kit1

Tony

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Doctor (archived)
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 03:27 GMT
#1926930

I agree - that is how  I have used mine.

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greggmay (archived)
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 04:07 GMT
#1926931

Thanks Doctor, I have tried to run the configuration guide but I seem not to have a compatible bit of software, what file type is it?

Tony, I have tried it with just the Aux link and still no luck. It seems odd that the displays are all functioning correctly and it is just the audio output thats missing, I'm still convinced it's my fault though!

Forgot to mention that I do have the 5000's set in video mode, connected to the avant etc....

Thanks for all the help!

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joeyboygolf
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Posted February 16, 2011 at 05:42 GMT
#1926932

***EDIT*** On reflection, I think my answer was garbage!?!?

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