I replaced the laser mechanism.
cd rotate 3 times and then stops and writes a pause.
So progress has been previously did not even turn the CD.
Glass is not installed on the device.
How to BS 9000 MK1 get in your test mode with the Beo4 remote control.

please help.

I have connected to the BS9000  used BeoLab 4000 and plays great   only radio.

The BS9000 does all sorts of peculiar things when the glass is not fitted!

I suggest that you fit the glass, turn any bright bench light off, connect the speakers and try again.

To make the self test work with Beo4 you must add the SHIFT command to the list button.

Then SHIFT 90258 in CD mode should get you into self test , eventually!!!!

eventualy..:( yes ...or i must buy old version of remote

Definitely easier with Beolink 1000, in my opinion.

novelty!!!
I have replaced the Chinese version VAM 12.4 for 15 usd.
BS 9000 started to play CDs
Some will not play. bad copy or scratched discs.
I have not yet come to set the test mode to optimal performance.
I and not yet fixed the glass pannel so probably for that reason does not want to moved between the different discs.

small battel won

successfully WITH NO PROBLEM launched a test mode operation on my BEOSOUND 9000 MK1.
sequence on the remote BEO 4:

STAND BY, SHIFT, 90258, ( DISPALY SHOWS : TESTMODE ON) CD OR RADIO....THEN TEST MODE No: ...

Hi Guys

Didn't realise this thread had went on for some time.

I had replaced the turntable motor and laser assembly. First impressions was that it was the motor as after that was replaced it played no problem for hours.

Once stopped it would not play again, it would move slightly and then the disk would spin backwards. However if you lie it on it's back then 8 out of ten times it will play no problem (Mounts on back adjusted accordingly).

Only other possible thing we could think of is the Motor Decoder board (if that's the correct phrase) but apparently these are no longer manufactured.

Anyone have an idea where I could source a used replacement?

Thanks

Lewis

I, too, have a Beosound 9000 that is almost 20 years old. The CD player has refused to work many times and I think it is time to take it to the repair depot.Again. Previously a solder failed on the speaker circuit board. How much did I pay for this beautiful unit?

With due respect to the Danish engineers and please let me mention I have visited Denmark many times, but the engineering on this unit is not reliable nor commiserate for the price paid for a B&O product. There is a reason Denmark has not launched a rocket into space and the B&O engineering division is yet one more hindrance to the country's aspirations. I don't wish to wave the nationalist flag too vigorously because In the United States we have had similar disastrous engineering failures: the Chevy Vega comes to mind. If B&O truly believed they had created an outstanding, unique product, then I suggest B&O would stand behind the product for its lifetime. I would feel much better about B&O and would be more likely to trumpet the company if I knew that all problems, no matter when a shortcoming occurred, were the responsibility of the company. If so, I would gladly put up with occasional product failures. But because I will (again) pay the repair tab for poor product engineering, I would never hesitate to recommend NOT to purchase a B&O product. If you want to purchase disposable electronics then you should enjoy Sony or Panasonic products. But B&O: I thought you stood for a higher standard and you certainly don't hesitate to charge the highest price as you project that image.

And with that I've got the frustration off my chest. I shall not anticipate a warm welcome at the Copenhagen airport on my next visit. B&O engineers: good luck and be thankful you have a job in a competitive world economy. Take your marketing people out to lunch this week because they do a tremendous job to project an image that is not justifiable by your work.