Beocenter 2

[Beogogo]

I purchased a cherry Beocenter 2, had it serviced and am ready to set it up. Right now, I just want to use it for listening to CD’s. I can connect the RCA audio out jacks to the aux input of my Beosound Edge and it works great, but no remote works. 2 Beo4’s and a Beo One. I know they work, so it’s not them. I suspect it was used in a system with a TV, as I have seen the message about adjusting sound via the TV. I’ve tried the PL jack, but again no remote works. I do get sound, but reduced compared to the aux. I have tried to find anything in the old forums, and did see a mention of using a special PL cable, is this what my problem is? Thanks!

[trackbeo]

Talking through my hat because I don’t own one myself, but this sounds like the classic “Option 0” setting where the attached TV is supposed to process the IR remote.  Everybody says “just do Sound / 1 / Store on your Beolink 1000 remote, while the power is off.”    The manual fragment below confirms & tells how to do it with a Beo4:

I believe it’s perfectly normal for Aux output to be louder than PowerLink because PowerLink level is controlled by the volume control.  I was recently reminded of that the hard way, accidentally plugging my Beocenter 9500 Aux out straight into a power amp: Yikes that was loud.

[Beogogo]

No luck. I even reset it to defaults. It still says go to the TV to adjust sound. Maybe is is the power link cable. Thanks for the suggestions anyway.

[Beogogo]

As an owner of a cherry Beocenter 2, I was in the same situation. No matter what I tried, I couldn’t get it to work. Until I powered the Beocenter 2 down and tried it and worked the first time! And it works for the two Beo4 and Beo One remotes. I hav noticed that if you unplug the unit, you might have to go through the same process after plugging it in again

[Tignum]

Beogogo, thanks for solving the mystery so other readers can benefit! But… you are the OP right? 🙂

[Beogogo]

OP?

[Tignum]

The Original Poster of the thread.

[Beogogo]

lol, I was. I didn’t even notice. Well I fixed it myself. Sorry for the confusion.

[Tignum]

? Great that you got it working! And thanks again for posting how. Cheers, Johan

[BeoTool]

Beogogo wrote:

I purchased a cherry Beocenter 2, had it serviced and am ready to set it up.!

May I ask where you had it serviced? Would love to acquire a BC 2 someday.

[Beogogo]

Modular Electronics
https://aminaaudio.com

They repaired a Beosound 4000 for me in addition to the Beocenter 2. Very knowledgeable and quick turnaround.

[BeoTool]

TY! ??

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