Is the Transmitter 1 actually wireless?

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 06:40 GMT
#2123218

I am a bit confused about the Transmitter 1.

I read that it can do 7.1 sound, and it's made for the 18, 19 etc 

So can I connect it the TM1 to a Sony TV via optical, and then connect 2 BL18 (without PL cables) and 2 other speakers with Receiver 1's?

Im guessing if it can talk to Receiver 1's then it should be able to talk to the 18s no problem.

Please help!

Thanks 

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 06:51 GMT
#2123219

The opening paragraph of this tells me it is, but it would be good to hear from fellow BW people

 

https://beoprime.com/media/pdf/6c/88/d1/Guide-BeoLab-Transmitter-1-25870e66de005f.pdf

 

Is it hard to set up? 

Does it work well? 

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 07:12 GMT
#2123220

Or, is it that it's wireless but it doesn't do the decoding, so you would still need an AV receiver and the BLTransmitter?  Is that it?

Thanks in advance 

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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 07:31 GMT
#2123221
The tx1 is basically the wireless link between the rx1’s.

quite an intelligent piece of kit as it simulates R&L on the PL sockets as if hard wired.

Not sure on the Sony as only connected to BV’s but if you follow the guide and switch to non B&O it should work with the correct leads?
Millemis
Millemis
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 08:48 GMT
#2123222

Using the optical in will only provide you 2.0/2.1 channels (aka stereo).

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

mbolo01
mbolo01
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 09:00 GMT
#2123223
As long as you can control the volume of your Sony TV optical output, either through the TV itself or through an IR receiver connected to the TR1 and compatible with your Sony remote, then you can connect the TV to the TR1 optical input and send the sound wirelessly to Wisa speakers.

I have chosen another solution:

Samsung TV optical out to BS Core optical in

BS Core to TR 1 via PL

TR1 to BL 18, 19 and 8000+Receiver1

Volume control through Essence remote paired with the Core

I use the Core for other services and multiroom, e.g I can continue listening to TV sound in another room.

For 7.1 you would need an AV device connected to the TR1

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted May 18, 2019 at 13:03 GMT
#2123224

thanks guys - good pick up MM

mbolo can your setup do 5.1?

Thanks

M

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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted May 19, 2019 at 03:20 GMT
#2123225

I hope this comes through ok. Just playing with ,y understanding of your setup and how it could recreate to what I’m trying to achieve.

Have I understood correctly 👍

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted May 19, 2019 at 08:24 GMT
#2123226

You would have to set the output (over optical) to stereo/2 channel - otherweise you won’t have any sound at all.

Maybe reading the guide of the Transmitter could shed some light on your options with the Sony tv:


Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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PaulGiles (archived2)
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Posted May 19, 2019 at 18:52 GMT
#2123227
Yep.

Once you have a BV it just all seems the best solution, neat and very straightforward.

Ok they are “more” money but once you take into consideration the set up costs and work around of third party equipment, extra amps and processing etc.

not to mention the BR1 that you have the pleasure to use, the BV is the best choice.
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