Beovision LX 5500 - can't pair VCR

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Hi all,
I've recently bought a vintage Beovision LX 5500 which seems to be in good state. The TV turns on and the Beolink 1000 works (I've made sure it sends a IR signal with my phone camera, all the buttons work).
Right now I can only test it with a VCR player, but when I press the AV button on the remote nothing happens. What am I missing here? Should I expect something to happen whenever I press AV, even if the VCR is somehow not set up properly? 

Thanks for your ideas!
Seb

Amazing, it worked! Thanks so much. I didn't even need to go through the menu.
I'm now watching a VCR - in 2020. So exciting.

Separate question : does anyone now what's the best way to clean the greasy white panels on my Beovision? Is white vinegar my best option?

Thanks!

Great news - thanks for letting us know that it worked!  

Hopefully someone else will be along in a mo with cleaning advice 🙂

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