There are 5 formal mark versions of the Beovision 7-32 as below:-

• Mark I    9310 - 9320
• Mark II   9321 - 9329
• Mark III  9331 - 9339, 9341 - 9350, 9399
• Mark IV   9171 - 9180
• Mark V    9181 - 9190

Hi Keith,

Thanks a lot - this is the first step of what I need.

Can you or anyone also describe the differences of the different types (marks)?

Thanks, Heribert

Heribert,

This is a very big question and so I will only focus on some key points.

Each "Mark" version has a number of assigned four digit "Type" numbers assigned which are sold by country/region and as an example I have listed the Mark V version below:-

Region             DVD Reg     Type #

North Eur             2              9181
North Eur             3              9182
Hong Kong           3              9183
UK                        2              9184

Mark II

The difference between the Mark I and Mark II were mainly the following:-

• New modulator and is one used in BV7-40
• New DVD which includes amongst other things having support for JPEG
• Added Cinema function as an option  includes projector handling and control outputs for Home Cinema Control kit
• BeoVision 7-32 MK II was not HD-ready at Production start
  Introduced Home Cinema Control module as an option along with RF amplifier

Mark III

The Mark III made the DVD player an option and the basic spec was as follows:-

• Chassis type B6
• Cabinet finish Glass, aluminium and soft touch lacquer paint
• Colour variants Black, Blue, Dark grey, Red, Silver, Golden
• Mains voltage range 220-240VAC +10/-15% 50Hz  Power consumption Typically 152 watt/Stand-by 1 watt
• Display size 32”
• Aspect ratio 16:9
• Contrast ratio Typically 2000:1
• Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
• Display colours 16.7 million
• VisionClear Adaptive black
• Digital Adaptive Dynamic Luminance Peaking
• Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction
• Blue Stretch
• Digital Colour Transient Improvement
• Motion Compensated Film Mode
• Comb Filter
• Vertical Peaking
• Automatic Picture Control
• Luminance of white Typically 500cd/m2
• Response time Typically 8msec
• Viewing angle Typically +/-89 degrees both vertical and horizontal
• Contrast screen Anti-reflex coated
• Formats Format 1 :  16:9 Panorama + soft scroll 15:9 Panorama + soft scroll 4:3 (only active via setup in service menu)
• Format 2 : Letterbox + Soft Scroll
• Format 3 : 16:9
• Automatic format optimization via “Black Bar Detection” with 16:9 detection on all Scart connectors
• Support of WSS (Wide Screen Signalling Pulses) from broadcaster
• Teletext
• Wide Screen Signalling (WSS)
• Video Programming by Tele-text (VPT) 9 memory pages per programme 17 tele-text languages in 7 groups
• Options 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Tuning 99 programmes, auto tune, programme move and automatic naming, Tuner range 45-860 MHz, TV programmes 99
• Stereo decoders A2 + Nicam
• Menu languages English
• PIN-code protection
• System modulator - Frequency range 471,25-855,25MHz (in 1MHz step), Dual side band , Audio Mono
• FM sound system G : 5,5MHz, FM sound system I : 6MHz (depending on setup)
  Connection 1 x 75 ohms aerial male
• Dolby® Digital Decoder , Decoding capabilities Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, DTS 5.1 channel decoding, Sound modes (Speaker) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 -- Connections  5 x Power link 
• Playback DVD-Video, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-MP3, JPEG, DivX, Multi-standard PAL/NTSC , DVD region According to type number
• Set-top Box Controller -- Connection (STB) 4 x 3,5mm jack
• Projector out 16:9 scanning formats - 50 Hz & 60 Hz -- Resolution: 1280 x 720p (720p) (1650 x 750p), Pixel clock: 74.25 MHz, Line frequency: 37.500 Hz (50 Hz), Line frequency: 45.000 Hz (60 Hz), H-sync polarity: Negative, H-sync length: 128 pixels, V-sync polarity: Positive, V-sync. length: 5 lines
• Geometry: One default adjustment. The picture is projected on the screen as it is shown on LCD or plasma panels.
• Standards: SMPTE 296M-1997 (converted to 50 Hz) and VESA CVT

Mark IV

The Mark IV is very similar to BeoVision 7-32 MK III with the only major differences related to the screen update, the scaler and the DVD remains optional.

Mark V

BeoVision 7-32 Mark V is based on same design as the rest of the BeoVision 7-32 series, the difference is a general update with 2 HDMI inputs and an optional DVB-HD module and the DVD unit remains optional.

Clearly, all versions benefited from the many software updates and for customers who purchased the early versions (Mark I & II) if they wanted HD they had to purchase a special kit to make the units HD ready.

Thank you also from me Keith. That is really essential information for us BV7-32 owners!!!

Hi Keith,

You´re very helpful! Can you answer me one last question?

Do you have an overview in which years the single Versions were brought in the market?

Thanks,

Heribert

Hi All,

Just been looking at the B&O website, there doesn't seem to be a BV 7-32 anymore listed, only sizes are 40 and 55". Does that mean the 32" is no more because Mk V is only a few months old.

Any one got more news on what is going on. Also the Mark V seems to be making more use of the RJ45 port, says for BD-Live and firmware upgates, does that mean they are now planning on pushing software updates over the web?

Thanks

Steven