Beocom 1400/1 IR module…

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matador
matador
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Posted May 21, 2020 at 19:37 GMT
#2138902

Hi guys,

If anyone remembering, I do like to refurbish old Becoms for more modern use.
After bluetoothing a Beocom 6000, I'd like to wire the handset of an Beocom 1400 to my stupid-smart-phone.
All this to be able to lower the volume of the Beosound when a calls come-in. Anyway, containment…

My question is, how is the IR module powered? The base seems to be independent from the handset.
So is it battery powered or did I miss something? Pictures on the web are unclear about that and manual I've found don't seem to say much either.

I dont own the Beocom right now, just looking for one with IR module, but would use your advice before buying second hand.

Thanks to all. 

Location: Paris France

MA
Madskp
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Posted May 21, 2020 at 20:09 GMT
#2138903
I had one quite a while back and it had a battery compartment with 2 or three AAA batteries

Location: Denmark

Guy
Guy
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Posted May 21, 2020 at 20:41 GMT
#2138904

3 batteries, 4.5V dc.

I wired one from a Beocom 1600 like this once as a hidden volume control under my dining table:

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matador
matador
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Posted May 21, 2020 at 20:53 GMT
#2138905

Hi Guy!

😁 Did you wire the Video button as to eject unwanted guests from their seat around the table?

Thanks you both for your answers!

Location: Paris France

BeoZip
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 07:27 GMT
#2138906

There is a secret "battery compartment" in the tablestand .....

 

 

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BeoZip
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 07:29 GMT
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.... and in the wallholder .....

 

 

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matador
matador
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 08:31 GMT
#2138908

Thank you Beozip, useful information indeed! I would certainly have not find that by myself!

As a side question, do anybody know how to open (dismantle) the handset? Thanks.

Location: Paris France

Guy
Guy
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 09:44 GMT
#2138909

matador43 wrote:
As a side question, do anybody know how to open (dismantle) the handset?

There's no easy way because it's glued together.  You basically need to 'break' it open carefully.

There's a picture here of an opened one: 

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matador
matador
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 10:00 GMT
#2138910

Thanks.

Great help but bad news. Right now I have a lead on a said "brand new" one in box. Would be a shame to start by hurting it.

 

Location: Paris France

Guy
Guy
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Posted May 22, 2020 at 10:08 GMT
#2138911

Yes I couldn't do that to one in really good condition!

Have you considered a Beocom 1600, 2400 or 2500?  These have most of the electronics in the base hence would be easier to modify - plenty of space!

How/where were you planning to fit the BlueTooth battery/power for a Beocom 1400/1401 modificiation?

 

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