Hi Lotus1,

I've noticed that you took some time to consider about the best solution for your situation.

That's good.

For me, I also want to connect several sources to the BV5. And by fitting a DVI module (with HDCP) and a component module into the screen itself, I can control these inputs just as easily as the other (scart)sources with the Beo4 without the use of an extra module (eg Lintronic or other remote).

And that's just one of my demands.

My BV5 is almost 1 meter away from the wall behind it, as it is an icon itself. I don't want it to be placed against the wall.

 So everyone differs.

BTW, if had a topfield 7710 HD connected through HDMI to my DVI connector and I could watch BBC HD. The (screen)resolution then is higher then SD, but of course not full HD. But it is an improvement without HDCP obstacles.

Hi Beobuddy, the project has taken a long time yes and I think it’s been worth it.

The HD picture quality is stunning on the Samsung and I believe out ways the loss of B&O product uniformity not to mention the high cost comparison of a BV TV.

All the inputs capabilities are built in and I was adamant I wouldn’t have to go cap in hand to B&O for extra modules and software after not going through with a large purchase of new TV’s and speakers – I’ve bought all used from eBay and all items look no different to the existing.

Using the Samsung remote isn’t really a problem, it would have to be used to access the extraordinary functions anyway.  I might consider the Lintronic though.

The only place for the TV is on a chimney *** wall so it had to be as slim as possible, if I had a BV5 I would make it a feature as do you.

My “scaler” doesn’t work, it has YpbPr but no HV input.  It was sold to me as a VGA to HDMI converter for PC to TV etc, I knew it didn’t have HV but thought it was worth a try.  It would be nice to see the menus in normal use but not at the cost of £300+  If anyone can advise me of a scaler at under £100 I would like to hear please.

I can’t go back to anything less than HD now, I think that’s all, thanks for all the help

Beobuddy wrote:

But before you reprogram the panel, can you see (by using the original pana menu) the contrast and brightness being controlled by the ir-eye (only if you have a mkII or III) ?

Hello Beobuddy,

I have a MKIII Beosystem 2. I saw no changes in the picture putting my hand on the ir-eye. Are you sure there is a sensor in the eye?

I did not yet reprogram the panel, just a quick test yesterday evening - before heading to the beer garden 😁

Best regards

Ralf

If you have the original ir-eye, which comes with the BS2, then you should have active controlling contrast and brilliance.

But probably only when the panel has been recognized as a real B&O panel.

The MKII and mkIII differs from the mkI. The mkI doesn't have this feature.

I've placed on youtube a small video which shows my BV5 with the same feature.

Hi beobuddy & lotus1,

after I set the values according to the d6 service manual found on beoworld the settings for the picture are adjusted "on the fly" when I cover the ir eye. Great feature!

Now waiting for an IR/STB cable (first I want to try with a cheaper one)...

I will hopefully pick up a cabinet 2168 in silver tomorrow.

Then installation (wall mounting etc.) can start. I will post pictures later on.

Thanks for the help!

Best regards

Ralf

Here we go....

Just same cables to be hidden 🤔

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Best regards

Ralf

looks great ... but won't you get a stiff neck from looking sideways ?

just joking ... I wish I had a setup like that :)

love those BeoLabs !!!

I want to upgrade the panel and found a panasonic TH-42PH20.

What values do I need to change in the menu of the panasonic to make the beosystem 2 see it as an Beovision 4 panel???

Any hints?

for D6/D7 panels I found the information, but no idea about the one mentioned above...

Ralf