BeoSystem 3 and Sonos ZP90

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7corona (archived2)
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Posted April 28, 2013 at 10:21 GMT
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Hi, does anyone know how I can connect my Sonos ZP90 to my BeoSystem 3???

Currently my Sonos ZP90 is connected to a beosound 3000 via Aux in using RCA's. This works fine, and is available via master link A.MEM and A.TAPE in my link rooms.

However, I want to change things around and use the BeoSystem 3 so I can utlise the Digital signal from the Sonos ZP90.

I have tried a number of ways to connect, but it would appear the BeoSystem only listed to the audio (RCA/Dig) when there is a video signal present. I have tried connecting via the various AV, both using Scart converters, RCA only, Digital only, combination of both, but it only listens to the audio when I put a video signal in from a video source. i.e. I put a static camera into the videon source, it plays the Sonos, so the signal is there.

I have tried this using the picture mute, and again it will not listen to audio only.

I'm not an engineer, so treat me gently, there must be a solution.....anyone up for it????

Many thanks

 

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7corona (archived2)
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Posted April 30, 2013 at 07:44 GMT
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Thanks Martin, this is very helpful. A couple of questions;

1. How do I upgrade the software on my beosystem 3 to get this software. 

2. Re ml distribution, could I use both analog and digital input to AV6 to get digital off the main room using bs3 and analog via ml rooms?

Many thanks. 

 

 

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MartinW (archived2)
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Posted April 30, 2013 at 14:06 GMT
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Hi 7corona - yes you ate absolutely right you can use digital and analogue audio on AV6 in that way - the BSys3 will play from the digital connection and use the analogue connection to distribute audio via ML.

The only way to upgrade the software that I am aware of is to get a dealer to come and connect a laptop to it and flash new software via their service tool. This would be available under warranty as it is a fix of a known issue.
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