BeoVision 4 power on without BeoSystem

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Dear friends,

I have just bought a BeoVision 4/42 plasma panel alone to connect with my PC.

The seller assured me that it powers on automatically when detects an incoming VGA signal, and now I know that is not true. I have read tons of manuals and docs over the internet and have not found a solution.

I understand, that BeoSystem send a signal to Serial Port to control it power state. Can it be simulated or called by something else?

Please help me understand how can I power on plasma without BeoSystem. 

 

Thank you!

Lots of infos on this site if you are a silver/gold member.

The service manual shows this:
(BV4-50-D8_service-eng.pdf)

 

 

Ralf

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beoplay-V1.png Beoplay-V1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-E8.png Beoplay-E8.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
Dart Room: BeoPlay V1-40 on floor stand
Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture

Thanks a lot! 

Now I need to find a remote.NDo you know the model of the Panasonic plasma which is inside? 

Can you please provide me a model name of your remote?

 

Thanks

oleg

What is the resolution of your 4-42?

It sould be something like TH-42P...

- PW for wide screen (852 x 480)
- PH for HD (1.366 x 768)
- PF for Full HD (1.920 x 1.080)

Just check the panasonic website for details. Look for professionla plasma display.

I used to run a TH-42PWD6 (as far as I remember) with a Beosystem 2.

Ralf

 

PS: a list I found that I used while searching for a display

 

Full HD TH-42PF20 2010 G13 1.920 x 1.080 Px        2.073.600  
Full HD TH-42PF11 2008 G11 1.920 x 1.080 Px       2.073.600  
High Definition TH-42PH20 2010 G13 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PH12 2009 G12 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PH11 2008 G11 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PH10 2007 G10 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PH9EK 2007 G9 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PD12 2009 G12 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PHD8 2006 G8 1366 x 768 Pixel     1.049.088  
Standard Def. TH-42PS10 2007 G10 852 x 480 Pixel           408.960  
Standard Def. TH-42PG9 2007 G9 852 x 480 Pixel           408.960  
Full HD TH-50PF20 2010 G13
Full HD TH-50PF11 2008 G11
Full HD TH-50PF10 2007 G10
High Definition TH-50PH20 2010 G13
High Definition TH-50PH12 2009 G12
High Definition TH-50PH11 2008 G11
High Definition TH-50PH10 2007 G10 1366 x 768 Pixel       1.049.088  
High Definition TH-50PHD8 2005 G8 1366 x 768 Pixel       1.049.088  
High Definition TH-50PD12 2009 G12
High Definition TH-50PHW6 2004 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
High Definition TH-42PHW6 2004 1024 x 768 Pixel           786.432  
Standard Def. TH-42PWD6EX 2004 852 x 480 Pixel           408.960  

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beoplay-V1.png Beoplay-V1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-E8.png Beoplay-E8.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
Dart Room: BeoPlay V1-40 on floor stand
Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture

Thank your your help!

I have ordered a remote, so I will inform with a result when it arrives!

Oleg

So you can put it on ? please tell me details

 

thank you i have de same problem with a beovision 4 full hd  type 9080 fro 4 -2008

 

So you can put it on ? please tell me details

 

thank you i have de same problem with a beovision 4 full hd  type 9080 fro 4 -2008

ok i have two remotes from panasonic tvs but i can not put in on with this 50 " beovision 4 next step for me is remove the aluminium frame 

also i have another  37 " beovision 4 but in this the panasonic remote is working 

any new idea is welcome 

 

thank you

that is an old topic but... i just opened BV 4-50  and find out that is just nice packed Panasonic TH-50PH9 display plasma.

Now the problem..i connect PC i can only see part of the desktop as it is in ZOOM mode :( and can only connected via VGA port.

I did try to connect via DVI to HDMI to my computer ..but no luck..dark screen 

And i can enter menu on TV but no option to set the picture correct.

Any hint to fix that ?

Thanks

I

TH-50PH9 display plasma is HD ready only, so be sure to feed the right solution with your PC. And the right Hz (50, I guess). Do you have a Panasonic remote to control the screen?

Ralf

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beoplay-V1.png Beoplay-V1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-E8.png Beoplay-E8.png
Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
Dart Room: BeoPlay V1-40 on floor stand
Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture
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