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Interesting setup! Does this old thread help?
https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/4801.aspx
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The BM6500 should also have some overall dismantling instruction which will be similar if not identical to BM7000.
Further to the above, this video may be useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVLcn-fd3VY
You can see the removal of PCB4 about 10 minutes in – the battery will be under the metal cover with the yellow label.
Sometime the Kose videos can be a bit ‘rough and ready’ (I would never use a powered screwdriver, for instance), so just be very careful not to break anything else when dismantling, especially when disconnecting plugs and prising old brittle plastic out of the way.
EDIT: See also this thread for a picture of the battery: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beomaster-7000-preset-levels-issue/
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The Service Manual on the site should be enough to go on – it shows the position of PCB4 (page 10-1), and a diagram of PCB4 (page 11-5 – two versions shown) showing where the battery is located.
I usually fit these batteries as the have the correct pin spacing: https://uk.farnell.com/renata/cr2450-nfh-lf/battery-lmo-0-54ah-3v/dp/4551077
Just be careful when desoldering/soldering as there is a risk of explosion if too much heat applied.
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Oh, and I unscrewed two pins on the DIN from the Beogram 7000, and now can’t find them. You would not by any chance know where such can be acquired?
Hopefully someone else can help with the rest of your questions, but in the meantime: https://www.dksoundparts.com/product/datalink-pin-for-remote-control-communications-din-cable/
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Page 29 of the same manual, but you can only do this for the BS5:
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Great thanks! How can i check the BS5, BS4 and BL2000 settings please?
The User Guides are actually still available on the B&O documentation pages here: https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038206612-Documentation-Library
Once you have had a look, come back here if you have specific questions.
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So I assume that the N.RADIO source is the BS5, and that this has been configured in settings so that pressing RADIO selects N.RADIO in this room.
Unfortunately that setting does not ‘transfer’ to the BS4 or the BL2000 – both of these devices expect RADIO to be the FM (or DAB) radio in the BS4.
If you take away the BS4 and just have the BL2000 connected to the BS5, does selecting RADIO start N.RADIO? (But even if this works I assume you want the BS4 also in the system.)
I can’t think of a way to change the setting in the BS4, but if you want N.RADIO to be available with a single button press then a remote with PHONO could be an option.
Unless anyone else has any ideas?
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Anyway, if anyone wishes to share opinions about the proper transport of Beolab 5s I’m all ears. I think I’ve basically decided how they’re getting here so I’m receptive to opinion modifiers.
Have you enquired with a local B&O dealer whether they can supply crates/boxes?
As an example in this country, I just looked on UK eBay and found these for sale: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/198091752627
Or these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404905427970
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Alternatively you could get an older BL1000 remote with a phono button – the PHONO remote command is the same as N.RADIO.
EDIT: The older AUDIO TERMINAL also has a PHONO button, as does BL5000.
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There is no way to re-assign the labelled buttons, but in some newer B&O systems it is possible to get the RADIO remote command to start N.RADIO.
What B&O equipment are you controlling with your Beo4.
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How can I please assign the beo4 music button to nmusic
The normal Beo4s do not have a ‘music’ button. I assume you have a ‘hotel’ version – is N.MUSIC available in LIST?
Normal versions are as shown below – note button labels:
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(On the extra note the transformer on my beomaster is really loud, is this common? Just tightening or adding some cushions could fix it?)
Danish Soundparts (a Beoworld Sponsor) do sell some new support rubber bushings that may help alleviate the problem: https://www.dksoundparts.com/product/transformer-bushings-beomaster-3500-4500-5000-5500-6000-6500-7000-etc/
I replaced the bushings on my BC9500; it still hums but to be honest I cannot tell if the humming is reduced! The old bushings were very brittle, however, so new soft rubber should theoretically improve the damping. You could also look at re-positioning the Beomaster away from any shelving that may resonate and amplify the hum.
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I can’t answer all your questions, but offer the following:
Beoport latest version for PC is Version 5.04.00.0031 – I downloaded from here: https://beoport.software.informer.com/download/
I have run it on Win 7 (32 bit), Win 10 (32 bit) and now it is running fine on on Win 11 (64 bit). There is a small problem with Radio stations, in that the PC audio system ‘mutes’ when changing internet radio station.
Hopefully someone can help with the other questions – there is a Beoport/Mac thread here: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/playing-with-blink-pc2-and-beoport/
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I had the same thought. The connections you were i doubt of is digital sound, so a motherboard with that will be needed. Also there might be some drivers issues, but I wonder if it is more or less like a PCI version of the Beoport which has prooven to work under windows 10, and therefor should be possible to use in anothjer system. But that is a test for another time
Beoport also works with Win11 – trialled and discussed here: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beolink-pc2-beoport-beoplayer/
I have since installed Beoport and tested with my new Win11 desktop and all the functionality is there, but I didn’t connect additional ML devices. It still has the annoying bug of muting the audio when you change radio stations – I’d be interested to hear whether your Beomedia(s) do the same.
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Looks good! Looking forward to hearing more about the project! 😃
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I started a new topic, but now it is marked as spam. That doesn’t help.
Could you please check if something can be done to correct this?
I was only referring to an old topic with a link, further it was just text and a pictureYes it went to spam – all sorted now but I’ll keep an eye on the thread in case of future problems.
Edited to add link to your new thread: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/beosystem-integrating-networkplayer-project/
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In which subforum would fit such a project? Then I’ll create a separate post with more information.
The project is in a 80% state of completionGiven the integration into a ‘Beosystem’, go for the subforum here: https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/forum/products-related-forums/beosystem/
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Hi all,
Pretty new here, a few years ago I made an account but never been really active.
I’m working on a networkplayer which integrates in a Beosystem 5000/5500/6500/7000.
Base housing is an old Beomaster 5500 which was in appaling state.
Hart of the system is a Raspberry Pi with Volumio Audio Streamer.
Around this 3 Led Matrix screens behind the frontpanel, An Arduino to communicate with the Beomaster and a second Pi to control the screens.
If you like it I can create a separate topic.Sounds interesting, and welcome to Beoworld!
If it’s just a couple of posts/pictures, then post here, but it could well be worth starting a new topic so that Beoworlders can follow future developments and ask questions as your project progresses.
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Thanks Guy, had a feeling it would be that but didn’t want to risk it. Happy to say I got the bottom off, used some plastic glue to fix the break, reassembled, and it’s working. It’s looking a bit worn as these bases often do, but at least it’s working.
Good stuff. The base that I broke up was awful – really stick black plastic that almost crumbled and made a mess every time I touched it. Luckily I found another base with a ‘broken’ BC2, and used that as part of my final setup.
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