BeoLab 3500 MKI to BeoLink NL/ML

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Madskp
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Posted June 15, 2025 at 18:18 GMT
#1670144
A few thought. The BL3500 do have some testmodes to show if the ML connection is ok.

Menu + Menu + 0 + 2 + GO should give status for the ML connection. This will either show: ML OK, NO ML or an error number in the BL3500 display

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Tim
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Posted June 15, 2025 at 19:19 GMT
#1670145
Thanks for this info.

this option shows No Ml or Error4.

 

any ideas what this can be? I only could use two Ml to RJ45 cables with a RJ45 link connector together.
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Madskp
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Posted June 15, 2025 at 19:52 GMT
#1670146
The error 4 is called data collision in the service manual, meaning to much trafic on the ML system. That however does not seems plausible in your small setup, so I would advice to look at the cables first.

Does your network cable have metal shielded connectors? That is a requirment as the ground for the ML connection is going through that

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Tim
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Posted June 15, 2025 at 20:26 GMT
#1670147
This is of great help. I have two old amL cables in the garages with just one connector. I think I try to solder both cable ends together and try with that cable.
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Tim
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Posted June 15, 2025 at 21:11 GMT
#1670148
I now get a ML ok but still no audio. This system drives me crazy. Do those systems have kind of a battery they use to power the saving of settings? I feel like it acts like a pc without the CMOS battery. Perhaps the system forgets the settings?
there is no factory reset for BC2 and BL3500, right?
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Madskp
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Posted June 16, 2025 at 05:55 GMT
#1670149
If they have a battery it is most likely soldered, so no easy removable, and might not affect these issues.

This might be a long shot:

On the BL3500 try to acces Menu + Menu + 0 + 9 + GO

It should say ML ON. If not try to change the value with up and down arrows and accept with go.

 

You might have allready have tried this (so sorry to ask this) try to check the volume level on the BL3500 and try to activate the mute function a couple of times

Location: Denmark

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Madskp
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Posted June 16, 2025 at 08:42 GMT
#1670150
Also if you want to double check your wirering, it is the orange/white-orange and the red/white-red pairs that transport the sound

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Tim
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Posted June 17, 2025 at 05:50 GMT
#1670160
It really was the cable.

i used a new cable (had a extremely short spare one) and now it works. The BL now shows the Time, can turn on audio and plays the sound 😍

I forgot how nice the sound of those was. Seems to be now my Garage setup or the new office setup and I get rid of the BeoSound Emerge 😉
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Madskp
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Posted June 17, 2025 at 06:03 GMT
#1670161
Great to hear it worked out with the right cable 😀

Location: Denmark

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