Beosystem 3 & Third party panels

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Beogen (archived)
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Posted October 16, 2007 at 17:09 GMT
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I ordered an empty BV5 cabinet to do the same with a 42" Panasonic plasma. My major problem was that I couldn't order the metal plate to connect the plasma to the cabinet. I had to make it myself because B&O didn't have an ordering number for this part. Maybe you will have more luck with the BV9 partnumbers.
For the rest, I had to order a cable to connect the BS3 to the motorstand which is in fact an Avant stand. I also ordered the original BV9 contrast sensor but I had to reduce the size to get it into the smaller BV5 sensor housing. You won't have the same problem.
I also used the original speakers and amplifiers from a broken Avant because they are the same as in a BV5. I still have to make the controller PCB to get the center speaker working. I'm also planning to include my STB and also an Apple TV in the space where the original electronics used to be. My BS3 will be mounted on the wall, just behind the BV5. At the moment I can watch TV without the center speaker, but I'm using my front speakers instead.
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chrisworks
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Posted October 17, 2007 at 17:35 GMT
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but what about the center speaker / acoustic lense of BV9 - surely that is not part of the cabinet?
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beopaul
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Posted October 17, 2007 at 22:55 GMT
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Frank said: 

 >...And it would seem you need either a bv4 or a panasonic commercial panel in order that...

>...3. you can control auto contrast and most picture function without the need of another remote or lintronic


Well, I have my Panasonic TH-37PH10UK commercial plasma hooked up, and auto-contrast isn't working.  The contrast control is greyed out, and the display doesn't seem to respond to changing light.

So, anyone have luck with this?  I've also heard that B&O sells their own DVI card (for 4x price).  Is this what's needed?

Other than auto-contrast, it works great.

I live in the USA, which I feel I should mention since there seem to be definite differences between the US and European BS3s.

-- Paul

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Beogen (archived)
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Posted October 19, 2007 at 12:36 GMT
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Indeed, this will not be a part of the cabinet but you will be able to order it seperately. Just look it up in the service manual, you will see all the parts in there.

Good luck!
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Cleo (archived)
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Posted October 19, 2007 at 13:57 GMT
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Hi,

 were can I download the service manual to collect the parts ??🤒

 

Ciao Cleo

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Beogen (archived)
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Posted October 19, 2007 at 16:12 GMT
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Or you must be a silver/gold member or you have to ask your dealer if he can help you out.
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Beogen (archived)
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Posted October 19, 2007 at 16:38 GMT
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 >...And it would seem you need either a bv4 or a panasonic commercial panel in order that...

>...3. you can control auto contrast and most picture function without the need of another remote or lintronic


Well, I have my Panasonic TH-37PH10UK commercial plasma hooked up, and auto-contrast isn't working.  The contrast control is greyed out, and the display doesn't seem to respond to changing light.

So, anyone have luck with this?  I've also heard that B&O sells their own DVI card (for 4x price).  Is this what's needed?

Other than auto-contrast, it works great.

I live in the USA, which I feel I should mention since there seem to be definite differences between the US and European BS3s.

-- Paul


Hello Paul,

I had exactly the same problem with my 42" D9 panel. I changed the setting 'monitor autodetect' in the customer service menu to 'no'.
The BS3 went into safe mode but after resetting it, the autocontrast worked as it was a BV4. I used the original Panasonic DVI board.
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Cleo (archived)
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Posted October 20, 2007 at 12:17 GMT
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.... he could😁

 

Ciao Cleo

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tvcfan (archived)
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Posted October 22, 2007 at 12:27 GMT
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Hello Beogen,

I'm very interesting in your BV5 project. Is it possible to get some Pictures of your self-made BV5?

 

With best regards tvcfan

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Beogen (archived)
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Posted October 25, 2007 at 17:12 GMT
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I was going to open a new topic as soon as I finished this 'project' but I just changed job so I don't find the time to finish my center speaker.
Are you planning to do the same?
Just give me some time to gather the pictures I already made.
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