Beosystem 5500 switching itself off?

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sufcdan (archived)
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Posted January 13, 2009 at 19:37 GMT
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I currently have a beosystem 5500 (minus the cd deck)

Now...it hasnt been connected for a few years but after testing it (No speakers) it seems to be working fine although after playing something, tape for example, it switches itself off after like 10 seconds

 Is this a fault or have i not connected it all properly? anything to do with having no speakers attached to it?

 Any help is much appreciated

 

Regards 

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Medogsfat (archived)
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 04:00 GMT
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Does it only switch off when using a connected item or does the same thing happen when using just the radio? This should help in identifying if the problem is with the beomaster or tape deck.

I doubt if a lack of connected speakers is causing the problem.

 

Chris.

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sufcdan (archived)
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 06:31 GMT
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Im not sure, i think it was doing it both on the tape and radio, will try it again though.
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ajames
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 06:44 GMT
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try it with headphones connected - I seem to remember that the system checks to see if there are speakers connected when you power it up so it's possibly a cause.

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sufcdan (archived)
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 06:46 GMT
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good suggestion! didnt think about headphones. any idea what size jack the headphones need to be?
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joeyboygolf
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 06:52 GMT
#1865919

This is a safety mechanism. The amplifier has a problem probably in the output stage. The system switches off to prevent further damage.

You need to find a service agent who will tackle items of this age.

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sufcdan (archived)
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 07:00 GMT
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any idea how much it would cost? also any repairers in the essex area? am from southend
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tournedos
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 07:36 GMT
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sufcdan (archived)
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Posted January 14, 2009 at 07:43 GMT
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any idea anywhere near southend/essex where i can get it repaired and at what rough cost?
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