Hi Stefan

The digital input on BV 7 only knows surround signals. Make sure the sound distributed to the TV is 5.1 and not 2 channels..

Thats a good hint, I suggest that maybe the cable is wrong, I've connected the my PS3 via the optical output and no sound as well... I will change components and see what happens.

Have you done the necessary AV-assignments? Personally I have assigned Mac Mini as DVD to AV1. Video is with HDMI (D in my case) and audio selected is SPDIF in the relevant AV-connection (AV1 in my case).

Audio is physically connected as you have described. How have you assigned the Mini?

1. the signals must be DD2.0, DD5.1 or DTS. If you want to listen to 2ch PCM the audio decoder must have the right sw installed (MKIII and higher should be OK)

2. did you program de SPDIF connection in the setup of your BV7-40 right?

3. how are audio signals send to the BV7 by the Apple tv? As bitstream or PCM? If by bitstream: what is the format? AAC/MP3/PCM???

Ask your dealer about DSM SW version 3.01 (part no 8344439 ) and the upgrade to the TV software as well. It should allow the enabling of PCM 2 channel sound.

This is for a specific BV7-40 MKII you would again be wise to check with the dealer.

Good luck, beoaus.

beoaus wrote:

Ask your dealer about DSM SW version 3.01 (part no 8344439 ) and the upgrade to the TV software as well. It should allow the enabling of PCM 2 channel sound.

Hi Beoaus

So you are saying that the earlier problems with not beeing able to decode 2 channel sound on the BV 7 are not longer an issue with the right software?

Does this mean that i can conenct my Mac Mini with digital and enjoy DD5.1 for movies AND ordinary 2 channel sound from music in Itunes?

Thanks in advance

Ehlerz

Thanks for all the help so far.

My software shows the version 439 in the menu and I've tried all cable configurations possible with all inputs on the BV7 and all available assignments in the menu.

I've just ordered a new Toslink to Coax converter from Amazon and a high quality digital coax cable to make sure all the wiring and converting is ok.

By the end of the week, I will have a B&O technican at home to upgrade the software to the most recent version.

Keep you posted on the progress.

Thanks for your help so far!

Ehlerz wrote:

beoaus wrote:

Ask your dealer about DSM SW version 3.01 (part no 8344439 ) and the upgrade to the TV software as well. It should allow the enabling of PCM 2 channel sound.

 

 

Hi Beoaus

So you are saying that the earlier problems with not beeing able to decode 2 channel sound on the BV 7 are not longer an issue with the right software?

Does this mean that i can conenct my Mac Mini with digital and enjoy DD5.1 for movies AND ordinary 2 channel sound from music in Itunes?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Ehlerz

Beoaus, are you there??

Can anyone confirm or reject beeing able to use only HDMI cables AND having 2 Channel sound for music and DD 5.1 for movies??

Sorry about the delay guys.

I have had the software (chip) installed this morning and it looks to work.  I'll need some more time for testing and to report back this evening AU time. Also had other updates applied.

Update: The PCM update works. The 7.91e update has a few problems. The PUC control seems to turn devices off and control of Foxtel and the DMR-BW500 has gone haywire.  I have a BV7-40MKII. EDIT (looks like the software has different options to manage the STB's'which need to be learned, once completed the problems go away)

If you have later BV7's this post may not be relevant.

beoaus.