Theres no volume control in the BLT1.

That means all the inputs on BLT1, has be volume regulated by something else then the BLT1. 

The BLT 1 has:

-PowerLink Inputs.

-Optical input.

-Stereo RCA line input.

If the Sony tv has a volume regulated optical output you could use that, but since it probably doesn't (I have never seen a Sony TV with that spec.).

You need to have a stereo (preout/Headphone) analog output. that can be connected to the BLT 1's Stereo RCA line input..

Copy/paste from sony user guide (model X900):

Connect with an audio cable or headphones. You can listen to TV sound through

your stereo system or headphones.

To set the sound output for headphones or an external audio system, press the

HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Sound] → [Headphone/Audio Out].

When you set [Audio Out] in [Headphone/Audio Out], select [Fixed] or

[Variable], press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Sound] →

[Audio Out].

Bang & Olufsen have created this fantastic guide for the BLT 1: http://www.bang-olufsen.com/interactive-guide/

The answer: Yes you can connect BLT 1 with a 3rd party TV if it has a headphone output (volume regulated stereo output), without a receiver, preamp or surround sound processor.

But if you have an idea about surround sound with the BLT1, I would suggest you buy a BeoSystem 4 (4600USD) or a 3rd party surround sound processor (price 1000USD).

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Thank you Beo Cet.  That's great

And BeoBoy!  lol.  I was waiting for someone to say that to me :-) GSOH there. 

BEOCET wrote:

Important new update to the Transmitter 1, makes it possible to connect a Samsung, LG or Sony TV to the BeoLab Transmitter 1 while still using the TV’s own remote to control the volume level.

The TV can be connected to the BeoLab Transmitter 1 via TOSLINK or fixed line-out . You can buy an external IR-receiver (model name RCV-3000) that needs to be connected to the Transmitter 1, buy it from a local B&O dealer.

BEOCET wrote:

Important new update to the Transmitter 1, makes it possible to connect a Samsung, LG or Sony TV to the BeoLab Transmitter 1 while still using the TV’s own remote to control the volume level.

The TV can be connected to the BeoLab Transmitter 1 via TOSLINK or fixed line-out.

You can buy an external IR-receiver (model name RCV-3000) that needs to be connected to the Transmitter 1, buy it  from a local B&O dealer.

That sounds great. Would limit me to stereo though, right? Sony, Samsung et al would not have a dolby receiver and I assume the transmitter would not play this role?

Hi Beocet,

Now you have me confused. I have tried to connect my Samsung TV to the Transmetter 1 and using the TV remote to control the volukme

 - no luck. I was told that Samsung's external speakers are " non variable". 

I ended up buying a pre - amp and running all the connections through the pre amp and then on to the transmitter.

Please clarify

Is the RCV3000 only working for LG, Sony ans Samsung? What happens with Loewe, Metz? Exists a list of supported TV?

And a last question: Wgats the price?

And that would still be stereo only?