Hi Steve, quick question - you mentioned that a newer 1611 version is required: do you know what software versions of the 1611 support its use as an audio Master? I know the B&O part number of the 1611 was 16111611 but I've never seen one with hat printed on the label - only 1611. Perhaps the later version is quite rare?

Hi Luke,

i think the other version is not the 1611. I can confirm that the one labelled 1611 SW v1.3 works as Audio Master as I have just installed and got it working.

There is one on eBay now ending in 2hr. 

Bang and Olufsen Beolink Converter Type 1611

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323578917496

Regards

Bob

Hi Luke,

the version that did not support the AudioMaset Mode was the 1614 Beolink converter.

The 1611 Converter works fine.

Hi,

the Link Option programming is stored in the Beolink passive box. So you could also try to swap them between the two rooms if they are accessible..

The Beolink Passives are mounded in the ceiling voids, so not so easy to access. I do have a Beo4 remote arriving on Monday or Tuesday so will try the Option selection first. If that does not work I’ll start the diagnostics on swapping things around and/or continuity checking if the cables.

Thanks for all your advice. 

Hi bwel,

It is my understanding that only the converters that carry the full type number 1161166 have the correct programming to act as an audio master in an ML system.  This full type number should be printed on the sticker on the converter.  Without this full type number shown, I don't think the converter will work (hopefully someone will correct me if there are other converter versions that can also act as an ML driver?)

If your converter carries this full type number, please let me know and I can confirm the cables required to get everything working.

Kind regards, Steve.

Hi Guy,

Yes, this Options setting for the ‘non working’ Room was the cause of the problem. 

I change the Option setting to 6 and the IR Receiver now responds to remote control commands. 

Thanks everyone one for your help on this one  

Regars

Bob

Great news - many thanks for letting us know. 😀

Does anybody know if you can use 2 Beolink 1611 Converters on ML at the same time configured to identify as separate inputs ?

if so, can each be nominated as a different source, such as Audio or TV ? And how is the programming of identity performed with the Beo4 Remote. 

Many thanks

Bob

Hi Bob,

No, only one converter can be used on any one ML network.

Kind regards, Steve.