Hello and welcome to Beoworld. The Beomaster 900K is a classic; but the FM stereo decoder was an additional feature in the first sets which meant thar you can't receive FM stereo if the decoder hasn't been fitted. There should be light in the dial, it is provided by two lightbulbs which are replacable from the backside.

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It seems that i have to open it.

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To answer your last question, you should be able to play your iPod through it by plugging it into the 5 pin DIN tape socket at the rear and selecting it on the front panel.  You'll need a suitable lead, avail from Sounds Heavenly at the foot of the page.

I replaced the panel light bulbs in my 900K.  The new bulbs are 10mm x 28mm 6.3V 1.9W 300mA E10.  There are plenty of suppliers if you google.

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i own the 900 since 3 days ago and I really love it.

My first piece of B&O and I still love it!

It is rather easy to open - two screws on the bottom and four to six on the rear panel, can't remember - but there are a couple of things to watch for. You will first need to disconnect the built-in antenna from the rear panel connector (if you still have it, it's often cut off or at least missing the connector). Then push carefully from the front panel and the chassis will slide out through the back, but on a 900K, you will need to disconnect the built in speakers halfway out. It's a single connector and should be pretty obvious.

It's possible that both dial light bulbs are actually out, but it's very common that they don't work because the fuse has corroded in its holder (the dial lamps have their own fuse, which doesn't power anything else). Clean & replace if needed, but be prepared that the metal connectors of the fuse holder might crack. Then you need to replace it as well.

Opened.

The stereo encoder is not equipped.

i changed the bulb lights but they DO not light up. When should they light up ?

could it be the fuse ? Where is it ?

thank you

They should light up always when the Beomaster is on. I can't remember the fuse location well enough to describe it, but it isn't in the same place as the other fuses. Follow the wires from the bulb sockets and you'll find it.

It's in one of the front corners of the main PCB.

Martin

SOLVED !

It was the fuse oxidated !

Now the ols Beo is glowing in the night !!!

thanks to all you out there.