Ok, I decided not to get my BV 4-42" repaired, but take the $2k I was quoted for the repair and buy a new TV. 

Here is the question: How can I integrate the Panasonic VT50 with the BeoSystem 1 so I can control the setup, possibly even turn the TV on and off? 

The TV has a PC in (VGA) port, so I figured that this may be the way to go to get the menu from the BeoCenter 1 displayed on the TV by changing the input source.

As always, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Thomas