There are four different types of BV5, so which type do you have?

Check your software and typenr in the service menu.

Dear Beobuddy,

Thank you for your reply. I don't know how to access the service menu but I assume that my BV5 is the oldest model as it was purchased shortly after the U.K. release circa. 2002.

Kind regards.

All versions of the Beovision 5 can be connected to a Beomedia 1. The only limitation is if the TV software is below version 15.1 then you need an external IR receiver.

Your installer apparently said that:-

"the lack of link room functionality was because of the BV5 not having the PC function"

Not sure where he got that idea..

Whilst the Beovision 5 does not have the PC command, you can uses others such as V.AUX assigned to the SCART the Beomedia is connected too.

You will find the 4 digit "Type" number on a small label on the back of the TV. Your Type is likely to be 8913 if you purchased it in the UK

I don't even think that an update of your BV5 is enough.

Even if your BV5 is capable of handling the PC instruction, then the linkroom has to support the PC instruction also.

My Beolink Passive in the bathroom doesn't support it. (I use a cheap LCD for watching DTV etc using the passive for the instructions)

But I can't chance the instruction inside the Beomedia from PC to VAux.

I have a mk4 with 16.2 software. I Think that it probably has something to do with the communication between the BV5 and the Beomedia. But that's another problem that doesn't bother me right now..

As far as i know, you cannot control Beomedia1 through linkrooms...

Sorry double post

That's one of the the benefits of the beomedia.

If you use the standard low resolution, the RF modulator can distribute this (composite) videosignal.

If you finally make it, please tell me the way and the correct commands to trigger it through linkrooms. It only works on my BV7 and not in linkrooms, no matter that i tried (almost) everything

Maybe this trick from TripEnglish helps...