For the BeoLink Passive, you can connect it to passive speakers and a Beosound via PowerLink (make sure it is a full PL cable because the Passive is looking for a trigger signal on one of the pins that not every PL cable supports).  This will at least test the amp.  I believe you would need an IR eye (and Beosound and ML cable) to test the MasterLink capabilities.

matador43 wrote:

Good morning guys,

Today was a lucky day (maybe): I've bought a bag full of little things B&O!

The thing is I have some question on how I can check if they're working or not, and for some of then what I can do with them. Here we go, appart various master link and power link cables I got:

A Beocenter 2 "black box" w ith main cable: - I suppose it's useless without the head? - Could it be pin protected? - Any way of checking something without the head?

An ML/MCL converter, type 1651 , no IR eye. - How to check it?

An Beolink passive, type 1656 , no IR eye. - How to check it?

Last but not least, A Beosystem 3 Type 9600 , with two little IR pearls wired on jacks. - What MK is that? couldn't find on the forum. - Could it be pin protected? - How to check it?

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Well dodgy !

An interesting mix for sure. If you are looking for a Beocenter 2 head , make sure its a match for your black box. I believe there's a few options. 

I too am curious how to test a BS3. Again many versions with different software which Im guessing could be upgraded ?

I don't understand "dodgy"

But if you mean that it's a way to place an ad, I've thought to it when posting.
The post went to moderation and was published, so I assume moderation team trust my question are real.

(And they are)

Stan wrote:

For the BeoLink Passive, you can connect it to passive speakers and a Beosound via PowerLink (make sure it is a full PL cable because the Passive is looking for a trigger signal on one of the pins that not every PL cable supports).  This will at least test the amp.  I believe you would need an IR eye (and Beosound and ML cable) to test the MasterLink capabilities.

Then I could use a spare Ouverture with passive speakers, at least to test it?
Interesting, thanks 

After some search, it looks like I need an IR eye plugged int the DB9 socket to at least wake up the BS3.

Keith Saunders wrote:

Martin,

Besides the very large number of software updates which effected both versions and the introduction of "Adaptive Sound Technology", the only core changes provided by the mark 2 I can note from reviewing the spec are:-

1. Formats provide 24 pictures per second
2. FHD 1920 x 1080p
3. There are two system module outputs now with the addition of an "F" connector for the US market

The Mark 1 version has "Type" numbers 9600 to 9612 and was sold between June 2006 and Dec 2008

The Mark 2 version has "Type" numbers 9615 to 9628 and was released around October 2008

Found that post from Keith Saunders teaching me it is an MK1.

My lucky find is less and less lucky :-)

Could someone confirm the Beosystem won't start without IR eye?

Or could it be another way to check if it starts?

Thanks.

Hi matador43, on the right hand side, just above the 230V power socket, there is an LED to indicate that the device is on. I reckon you will only be able to switch the BS3 on and operate it with the use of an IR eye and a remote. And be aware, it can be set to remotes with or without NAVI buttons (I found that out :-) but the lines in the menu have numbers that you can select by pressing that number on the remote.