Hi everyone, I have one of the last HD (720p) versions of the Beovision 5. I'm quite happy with the picture, having converted the latest Apple TV box to work via DVI and a Digital to Anologue converter. However, I'm aware that some members of the Forum have replaced the original screen with a 4k panel. I love the design still, and the sound still impresses, so if I wanted to upgrade the panel, how is it done and what panel would be suitable -- plasma or LCD / LED? Many thanks.
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If you're happy with the picture I wouldn't bother!
What A to D converter are you using? - I presume just an hdmi audio extractor, rather than reducing the digital video signal to analogue?
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Hi, thanks for that.
My Beovision 5 has a DVI, so the set up for a new Apple TV, which only has HDMI and digital optical output is:
- HDMI to DVI cable from Apple TV to Beovision 5 (but DVI doesn't Carry sound)
- Digital Optical out from Apple TV to Digital to Analogue converter box
- RCA out from box to Scart Beovision 5 input
- Select 720p resolution on Apple TV.
Works a dream. And I have multiple HDMI devices running through same DVI connection using a Scart switch. Ask if you have any questions. Still an iconic TV. Thanks.
That all makes sense - although I am not sure what you mean by a 'SCART switch' when talking about hdmi and DVI.
I was also a bit confused because the latest Apple TV (ATV4 or 4K) does not have an optical output, so would not work in your current setup.
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There's one on ebay already converted with a 4K panel....some pics. Login to view image Login to view imageDoesn't look like it takes a lot off work looking at the rear Login to view image
Hi, yes you're right. I have an earlier non 4k version (forgot as have both). This one has optical out. The Scart switch is just a multi scart block. Needed because have Humax also connected via same setup. So to switch to humax i need to deselect apple tv sound and select humax (both go into same multiscart). Cheers
That's very cool. Will check out. Thanks
I changed the panel in my BV5 and did a step-by-step guide.
You find it here:
I can’t find you step by step guide on that link :) can you point me in right direction?:)
I just double checked the link.
It works for me.
It will bring you to a post with topic:
Beovision 5-42 upgrade/replace screen
As of page 2 you see the process with high resolution photos step-by-step
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