Beo4 “special remote “

[loureed5]

Hoping someone can help me.

My Beovision 7-40 used to play Region 4 DVD’s, but it won’t now.

Some time ago Keith posted instructions on how to make the TV region free.

But it requires a “Special Beo4 remote”.

Where can I buy one , or is it a “dealer only tool”

regards

Noel.

[NQVHNWI]

I believe I have one somewhere in one of my many boxes which have recently landed in SE Asia. I think I have instructions somewhere too. I will post these later/tomorrow to see if they are of any help? Otherwise open to discussion.

rgds 10%

[loureed5]

 

Hi,10%

Thanks for the speedy reply.

 

 

How much do you want  for it – and where are you located ? ( To get a shipping quote)

regards

Noel.

[NQVHNWI]

Hi Noel,

Attached are old instructions. Please give me the weekend to find and see if the remote still powers up (I cant test it on anything anymore). Please PM me.

[loureed5]

Hello again 10%,

Thanks for sending the instructions-much appreciated,

regards

Noel.

 

[griebel]

Alternatively, the IR codes of this region free command can be incorporated in the Beo5/6 remotes.

[loureed5]

Sorry griebel- I don’t quite understand.

regards

Noel.

 

[Keith Saunders]

griebel wrote:

Alternatively, the IR codes of this region free command can be incorporated in the Beo5/6 remotes.

I have attached a ZIP file containing the XML file I built many years ago, which you can add to a Beo5/6 remote with the commands used in the instructions already supplied.

Location: Hampshire, England

[loureed5]

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the info-much appreciated. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t extend to purchase of Beo5. ( I could possibly buy another Beovision 7-40 for not much more )

May I take this opportunity to wish you well in your “retirement”, and express my gratitude

for your support over the years,

regards

Noel.

[Evan]

This is news to me. Some Beo4s can do this and some cant?

I performed the region change on a DVD2 a few years ago with the Beo4 that I was just using at the time on a daily basis. I suppose the good news here is that I still have this Beo4 (I think!).

Do the instructions above for the 7-32/7-40 also work on 7-55 mk1? I will have to perform the region change myself soon.

Location: San Francisco
My B&O Icons:

[Keith Saunders]

The so called “Special Remote” is not so special it just adds a REG1 & REG2 command as you will see in the attachment.

Location: Hampshire, England

[Stoobie]

Evan wrote:

This is news to me. Some Beo4s can do this and some cant? I performed the region change on a DVD2 a few years ago with the Beo4 that I was just using at the time on a daily basis. I suppose the good news here is that I still have this Beo4 (I think!).

You don’t need the “special remote” to make the DVD2 region free. That is done with a standard Beo4 so maybe your remote is not the “special” one 🙁

Stoobie

[loureed5]

Thanks for the feedback Keith, but I’ve found the standard BEO4 won’t display REG 1 or Reg 2,let alone “shift”as per step 10.

regards

Noel.

 

[loureed5]

I programmed region free on my DVD1 awhile ago using the standard BEO4.

Noel.

 

[loureed5]

Thanks to all concerned for the input – much appreciated.

It looks like Mr 10% might have solved my problem- he has

a special remote that I can have.

I’ll keep you posted on whether it’s been successful or not .

 

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