stefan wrote:

Bv7-40 can handle 2 STBs - in DTV and V.AUX mode - but 4 IR devices. In addition to 2 stbs it can control a projector (SIM 2 or Samsung) and the Gefen HDMI switch if sw 7.7 is installed.

Is this statement correct? I was told you actually loose one of the 2, I am using two at the moment?  Also how can it control 4 IR devices if there are only 2 STB's?  Hope this is not a stupid question.

A BV7-40 MKIV is out of the question for me for a while.... I have the MKII

beoaus.

Keith Saunders wrote:

Gentlemen,

The switches are for Beovision 7 Mark II & III's only

MKIV too. There's an option for HDMI expander selection in the menu, it's included in the documentation and my dealer suggested the HDMI expander to combat the 'problem' of two HDMI sockets being used by internal modules.

Maybe over to Keith to clarify then. ...Must admit I was surprised about the  BV7-40 MKIV, thought it would be capable of controlling 4 additional devices... 

beoaus.

beoaus wrote:

Maybe over to Keith to clarify then. ...Must admit I was surprised about the  BV7-40 MKIV, thought it would be capable of controlling 4 additional devices... 

beoaus.

It can, but it crashes 'controlling' them, too. Latest on my MKIV is that it's having HDCP issues with my Sky box. Funny, the MKIII didn't have these HDCP issues.

When I use my Sky box with scart, no crashes. Re-connect the HDMI cable = infrequent crashing.

I was starting a new topic to know how could i connect a blu-ray via a hdmi to my BV7-40 MK II.

It is supposed to upgrade the SW and use which switch? As far as i read i didn't find how it connects to my BV7-40 MKII.

Can anyone give me a hand?

You can connect a HDMI device directly to the DVI input of your BV7-40 MKII or use a Gefen switch - connected to the DVI input.

The switch will be PUC controlled like any other IR device. You can assigne the 4 HDMI inputs to the AV ports of your BV. You will need  sw 7.7 or higher (?).

Keith posted a link to the user guide some posts above.

Stefan

Hi Pedro

You need an HDMI-DVI lead (for video) and at the very least a scart socket (for audio).

If your Blu-Ray has a Component output and your DVI is populated you can use AV4 to use component video, and stereo (which attach to the two phono inputs above the component inputs on the back of the 7-40 MK2).

Good Luck

I'm still confused...

I have V.AUX set to control a Panasonic DMR-BW500 and DTV to control Foxtel Digital (SKY Plus). That is the 2 PUC's on a BV7-40MKII and two i'd rather not loose.

If I bought the Gefen switch would I loose one of the above in order to control it. Or does the 7.7 software allow the Gefen switch to be used as a 3rd box that can be controlled, effectively bypassing the 2 PUC limitation?

This is the stumbling block in buying the gefen splitter.

beoaus.

I found  this web site,but wonder if  any of the Switchers would would work with the Bv7 tv's????? or do you have to use the Gefen?

Maybe Keith could advise with his wisdom👍 on this?

Thanks.

beoaus wrote:

If I bought the Gefen switch would I loose one of the above in order to control it. Or does the 7.7 software allow the Gefen switch to be used as a 3rd box that can be controlled, effectively bypassing the 2 PUC limitation?

This is the stumbling block in buying the gefen splitter.

I ran a few tests on the BV740 MKII and clearly answered the question.

The addition of the Gefen box and its configuration drops out the configuration of V.AUX. You loose one of the STB controllers. The Geffen box takes it.

Annoying... The the television has 4 IR controls, when it only controls 2 external STB's. I wonder if there is a configuration where they all can be used?

beoaus.