Any idea? 😮

Give people a chance to digest and reply. A 1.5 hr wait isn't long. Someone will be on the case, soon..!

The way it works with mine is:

1)  Press and hold stand-by until the --:-- appears

2)  Release the stand-by button

3)  Press and hold up or down arrow to set time.

If this is not working, then you probably have a fault.  BS3's (especially early ones) are known to have problems with their control panel :(.  Although, usually, the behavior is far worse (turn on/off on it's own).

Stan

Hi Stan

thanks for your advice. I've been trying to do as you suggested with no results. I think there's a fault. Everything else seems to work well so far (got it only yesterday).

This was originally bought in 2006 so I guess it's one of the old ones with some kind of fault. Luckily I didn't pay too much for this second hand and it's in mint conditions. However, being a perfectionist, it gets me that it's not perfect and cannot set the time and timer therefore. So my next question is: is it worth it to have it repaired and how much i could expect to pay?

Thanks again!

Bruno

This touch panel problem was a clear manufacturing fault, and often has been (should be) repaired at no charge even after the warranty is out. I don't know if it would be a problem when you are not the original owner, but it's worth asking the local B&O anyway (if you are not willing to return the whole thing).

Actually, I just tried my steps on my own BS3 and maybe there is good news.

You must hold the stand-by button until the "--:--" *blinks*.  If you try the up/down arrow when it first appears, nothing happens.  Hold until it blinks, then try the up/down arrow.

Stan

Stan, can I give you a big hug? You've made my day!

I thought I had already tried that with no results but I tried again after reading

your last reply. It worked!!   I've been able to set up the clock and use the

timer function as well! I had called the Bang & Olufsen store in Glasgow and I was

asked £100 for the inspection only 😛.... you know B&O...

Thanks everyone for the advice given.

Bruno

Brilliant thread - I had no idea the BS3 could show the time - just set mine up.

Blokes and manuals eh!!

"I had called the Bang & Olufsen store in Glasgow and I was

asked £100 for the inspection only 😛.... you know B&O..."

I got quoted £120 for delivery of a new set by the same store, B&O! Typical!