Meanwhile, I've ordered the IR Eye. Can anbody now help me getting the right cable to connect it with the Core? Or can I just take one of my many unused RJ45 cables and somehow follow this diagram? Never cut one yet. Thanks!
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Hi Giorgione, nice!
You can cut the end of a normal RJ45 patch cable, see also the note to 'extend' the cable. You only need to puzzle the correct wire colors.
Good luck, let us know!
Regards,
Johan
You can cut the end of a normal RJ45 patch cable, see also the note to 'extend' the cable. You only need to puzzle the correct wire colors.
Good luck, let us know!
Regards,
Johan
Location: Netherlands
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Thanks, Johan. Will keep you updated. I wonder whether I'll be able to hear any difference between the analogue and the analogue-digital setup. Maybe I'll give my hibernated BL9s another chance although I don't think they'll match the BV 120 resp. 150. Digital and processed stuff comes in nice and handy but - as a nearly digital-native and early enthousiast - I've come to the conclusion that digital vs. analogue is like fast food vs. home cooking. Rather a matter of time/situation than of taste.
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Ok, received the IR Eye today and I guess I'll need some help again. I cut a RJ45 cable and connected the wires to the terminal as follows:Tx = green/whiteRx = orangeIR data = brown/white+ 5V = orange/whiteGND = blueLike also shown here:
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I guess all the RJ45 cables are wired the same? However, mine is like:1=orange/white, 2=orange, 3=green/white, 4=blue, 5=blue/white, 6=green, 7=brown/white, 8=brownI plugged the other end of the cable into the DPL port, switched the Core on, removed the BR1 in the settings (from my previous setup) and followed these steps:Point the Beo4 remote control at the IR-receiver of the audio system.- While holding down the • button, press LIST.- Let go of both buttons.- Press LIST repeatedly until OPTION? is shown in the Beo4 display and press GO.- Press LIST repeatedly until A.OPT is shown in the Beo4 display and then press the number button 1.
I guess all the RJ45 cables are wired the same? However, mine is like:1=orange/white, 2=orange, 3=green/white, 4=blue, 5=blue/white, 6=green, 7=brown/white, 8=brownI plugged the other end of the cable into the DPL port, switched the Core on, removed the BR1 in the settings (from my previous setup) and followed these steps:Point the Beo4 remote control at the IR-receiver of the audio system.- While holding down the • button, press LIST.- Let go of both buttons.- Press LIST repeatedly until OPTION? is shown in the Beo4 display and press GO.- Press LIST repeatedly until A.OPT is shown in the Beo4 display and then press the number button 1.
...but nothing seems to happen, no light switching on on the IR Eye (should there be any?) and when I press LIST the options appearing are the same as before (STAND, CLOCK in my case)Where did I go wrong? Any ideas? Thanks!
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Hello Giorgione,
Wiring T568B (more common) uses Orange/White (Pin 1), Orange (Pin 2), Green/White (Pin 3), Blue (Pin 4), Blue/White (Pin 5), Green (Pin 6), Brown/White (Pin 7), Brown (Pin 8). That should be fine.
You will have to add commands to LIST yourself (JOIN, A.AUX), see this note: https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041742571-How-do-I-activate-sources-using-BeoRemote-One-or-Beo4
Did you try RADIO already (button available on your remote)? To see if the Core reacts to the Beo4? Assuming you programmed radiostations to the Core.
Regards, Johan
Wiring T568B (more common) uses Orange/White (Pin 1), Orange (Pin 2), Green/White (Pin 3), Blue (Pin 4), Blue/White (Pin 5), Green (Pin 6), Brown/White (Pin 7), Brown (Pin 8). That should be fine.
You will have to add commands to LIST yourself (JOIN, A.AUX), see this note: https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041742571-How-do-I-activate-sources-using-BeoRemote-One-or-Beo4
Did you try RADIO already (button available on your remote)? To see if the Core reacts to the Beo4? Assuming you programmed radiostations to the Core.
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Hi Johan,
Thanks, of course just setting A.OPT 1 is not enough, I'll add JOIN/LINE IN etc. :-)
And yes, I tried Radio, but since I have no speakers attached yet I couldn't verify that. I guess I could do that with the App, which is showing the current status?
However, the wiring seems to be correct, correct? Can you confirm that there's no visual response signal coming from the IR Eye? No LED on that thingy?
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Giorgione
Thanks, of course just setting A.OPT 1 is not enough, I'll add JOIN/LINE IN etc. :-)
And yes, I tried Radio, but since I have no speakers attached yet I couldn't verify that. I guess I could do that with the App, which is showing the current status?
However, the wiring seems to be correct, correct? Can you confirm that there's no visual response signal coming from the IR Eye? No LED on that thingy?
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Hello Giorgione, frustrating!
Yes the cable should be OK (trusting your Core is a Mk2, the IR eye is good, the cable is not damaged, you ensured there is a good electrical connection in the screw sockets, your remote is not in 'link mode' etc.).
I read in some older threads that there is LED response normally, for instance from volume change: "I can press it turn volume up and down, but no command on beo 4 or beo 1. Maybe something in the settings? It does blink when using the remote but nothing happens?" /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/bs-core-and-ir-eye
Not sure how I could help you more now. Let us know how you go, this should work.
Regards, Johan
Yes the cable should be OK (trusting your Core is a Mk2, the IR eye is good, the cable is not damaged, you ensured there is a good electrical connection in the screw sockets, your remote is not in 'link mode' etc.).
I read in some older threads that there is LED response normally, for instance from volume change: "I can press it turn volume up and down, but no command on beo 4 or beo 1. Maybe something in the settings? It does blink when using the remote but nothing happens?" /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/bs-core-and-ir-eye
Not sure how I could help you more now. Let us know how you go, this should work.
Regards, Johan
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My bad, the Beo4 was set on LINK from the previous setup. It's working now, although the buttons on the IR Eye do not. Blinking neither. Odd but not crucial as I will keep it hidden.
Just tested with BL3s now, Beoamp and Bevoxes will be tested next weekend :-)
One doubt: As the Core is set on IR and the BR1 consequently won't work anymore, will the app still do? For e.g. updates, program radio stations etc.
But so far, really happy, thanks for the help!
Just tested with BL3s now, Beoamp and Bevoxes will be tested next weekend :-)
One doubt: As the Core is set on IR and the BR1 consequently won't work anymore, will the app still do? For e.g. updates, program radio stations etc.
But so far, really happy, thanks for the help!
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Glad you got some life into it! The app will work.
Regards, Johan
Glad you got some life into it! The app will work.
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Well, everything is up and running perfectly now. The huge BM8000 occupied the space below the platter before. Miss him a bit but the setup looks tidier and more spartan now - and I dig that. The Beoamp 2 seems to do a good job, very clean and powerful. Plan to fiddle a bit with the volume gain for the Core's line-in, though. The signal seems a bit low in comparison to other sources. Anyone already found a recommendable setting?
My preferred radio station/app is one with paid subsription option, so I'm forced to use my phone and BT to avoid ads. I wonder if B&O will ever manage to implement this function. As a member of the Beta Testing Program I already lodged that request, but there seems to be low demand for this. Not using Spotifiy, Tidal, Apple Music etc.
As a side note: I just re-watched the movie "War Games" and I think I spotted a BM8000 or 6000 with matching record deck in the mad professor's luxury island-cabin.
I still have to test the MS150s but I'm not in a hurry as the 120s sound so great. Again, thanks for all the help! This is just a great community for an amazing brand. I mean, the versatility of the Beo4 is still surprising me after 25 years!
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