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Trying to connect B&O Century 2000 to bluetooth
in BeoSound · Mar 22, 2026 13:06The BS2000 Aux is for input only. The following is cut from the Setup Guide: <i>Auxiliary equipment</i> <i>Connect your auxiliary equipment, if any, to the socket </i><i>marked AUX. The socket is for input connections on…
beosound 9000 vertically, srews and sleeves lost
in BeoSound · Mar 11, 2026 16:29you may want to check with STBbrackets, www.STBbrackets.co.uk , they sell a proper screw set for the wall mounting brackets. Bill
Tuning New Stations on an MCP6500?
in BeoMaster · Sept 13, 2025 17:00Hi, I think the process is like this on the MCP6500: press Radio press GO TO (F will appear in the display to indicate it's waiting for a frequency) use the number buttons to key in the desired frequency when you're on t…
Beolink 7000 - belt
in BeoLink · Jul 6, 2025 23:52Hi, I used 1 mm X 33mm ID round belts (o-rings) on mine and they work fine. Good luck, Bill
Issue with BeoSound 9000 Mark 3 – CD Sled Scraping
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 28, 2025 20:21There are 2 distinctly different problems with different solutions. #1 - as you describe, the clamper arm contacts the disc. On page 4.5 of the service manual (Sledge) you see 2 screws #34. These adjust the clamper arm. …
Issue with BeoSound 9000 Mark 3 – CD Sled Scraping
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 28, 2025 13:07The clamper arm can be adjusted to raise it back to being parallel to the top plate. You can check the service manual or search the forum for the topic, there are a few threads on this. It requires removing the glass lid…
beomaster 5000 turns on with volume at maximum
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 20, 2025 23:29Hi, Just to check the obvious, are you using the MCP5000 to memorize? When you have chosen the desire volume did you press "Store", and then when a "P" blinks did you press "Sound"?
Looking for a Beogram CD 5500 replacement part
in BeoGram · Jan 12, 2025 13:17One of the site sponsors, Danish Sound Parts (see the link down below) has the part you need: https://www.dksoundparts.com/product/disc-drive-suspension-rubber-repair-kit-for-beogram-cd5500-cd6500-cd7000
Beosound 3000 minor CD playback issues
in BeoSound · Jan 6, 2025 23:47Have you checked to see if there's anything common among the discs that don't play? Some discs can be SACD (or HDCD) and will have some notation on the case or the CD. Some SACDs are dual layer where one is PCM, and one …
Beosound Ouverture - no output to powerlinks
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 27, 2024 13:48I would check the 3V battery to see if it has leaked and etched the board beneath it. I had a BS3000 with the same symptoms and it turned out that the battery had leaked and the acid etched the traces. The battery is on …
BeoSound Century - Dead CD Drive
in BeoSound · Dec 27, 2024 13:30I would guess that it's the laser and you can very likely get a proper replacement from Danish Sound Parts. That's the first thing to try. You'll want to remove your unit to confirm the model so that you order the correc…
BeoSound Century - Dead CD Drive
in BeoSound · Dec 20, 2024 21:52Today I installed a new laser module in the defective assembly I swapped out yesterday and installed it in the BS2000 and that complete assembly works again. I can't guarantee that a new laser module will fix your proble…
BeoSound Century - Dead CD Drive
in BeoSound · Dec 20, 2024 13:36When I first ran through the tests I had a CD loaded so I couldn't see what the lens was doing but I could see that the turntable motor was not spinning the disc. The only error code that ever showed up was 2 - focus err…
BeoSound Century - Dead CD Drive
in BeoSound · Dec 20, 2024 03:29Hi, I just pulled out one of my Bs2000's with a linear CD drive mechanism (CD Pro) that was working last year. It would not play a CD now so I ran through the different CD options in test mode and was able to replicate y…
BeoSound Century - Dead CD Drive
in BeoSound · Dec 19, 2024 14:28Hi, First, check to make sure the CD transport locking screws on the back of the unit are loose (turn them counterclockwise to loosen. Then try test mode again, especially 42, 44, and 45. These will test the movement of …
Beolab 4000 Stands. Disassembly
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 23, 2024 00:09No they are not, they screw in clockwise (right hand) and screw out counterclockwise (left hand). The aluminum poles are threaded and screw into the threaded iron base. WD40 for a few days may be necessary to remove them…
Beolab 4000 Stands. Disassembly
in General Discussion & Questions · Oct 22, 2024 00:29Hi, I just unpacked my set from the original B&O packaging and I can confirm that the poles are simply screwed into the bases. As Guy suggests, WD40 (overnight) might help. Bill
Beosound 9000 Test Modes and F1 Fuse
in BeoSound · Sept 18, 2024 00:27To get into Test Mode with a Beo4 first make certain that "Shift" displays when you scroll through the available commands (press List until you go all the way through). If it doesn't show up, you need to add it. Once it …
Beoystem 2500 - Cassette Deck Plays Too Fast and Sliding Door Issues
in BeoSystem · Sept 11, 2024 01:41I would recommend replacing the current tape belt with the correct one from Danish Sound Parts before trying to make any adjustments. It's very likely that an incorrect belt was installed and getting the proper belt will…
Beotime battery access
in BeoTime · Apr 11, 2024 18:39That's the plastic battery tray that holds the 3 batteries. If you turn the Bedtime upside down and tap it against your hand it should slide down, a few more gentle taps on the side and you should be able to remove it.