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So today I am trying the NL/ML converter connected just to my BC2300 via a BL1611. I have removed my Essence Mk2 from the setup (and B&O app) to avoid conflicts.
The converter is set as a V Master and I have ‘experience mapped to NL’ the three BC2300 sources RADIO, CD and A.AUX.
I can use the B&O App to select the BC2300’s CD (which starts playing) and can also select A.AUX which switches the BC2300 to AUX. I can also power-down the BC2300 using the app.
What I can’t do is select RADIO (the BC2300’s FM radio) using the App – as you can see below it doesn’t even show up as a Music source.
I assume there is some sort of conflict between ML RADIO (which I want to be the BC2300 FM radio) and the B&O RADIO (effectively internet radio) that is part of the app. Anyone know if I can change settings to access the BC2300’s FM RADIO via the B&O app?
EDIT: I have tried putting the BC2300 in A.OPT 0, and then adding an IR sensor to the NL/ML Converter – I have IR mapped the ML sources. I can select all mapped BC2300 sources (including RADIO) using the Beo4, but the RADIO source still does not appear in the app.
What extra pins are we talking about?
Annotated on the attached photo:
Pink carries power for the MCL system – 7V dc
White carries data – allowing the BL3500 to control the BC2500.
You could use a multimeter to check continuity according to the wiring diagram that I linked earlier. (Eg pink should go to Pin 2 of the MCL plug, and White to pin 6). You could also open up the plugs to check that the correct colours are soldered to the correct pins at both ends.
I recently got hold of a NL/ML Converter and have been having a play.
Currently it’s connected as an Audiomaster between my BV10-32 and Essence Mk2 (There are no other ML or NL devices attached, and no speakers or IR sensors connected to Essence). It seems to work well and I have Beo4 control of the Essence (through the TV) and limited B&O app control of the TV – quite impressed that I can also control the TV volume using my phone.
I have one question that isn’t covered in the NL/ML Installation Guide (version 1.4). Half way down the settings page there are ‘App Settings’. I have set the ‘Icon Shown in Apps’ to Beovision 10 as you can see below: (the other icon options are Beovisions 9, 8, 7 and 3)
But I am unclear as to where to expect to see that BeoVision 10 icon. All I get when using the B&O app to control the TV (via Beolink Converter) is a picture of the Beolink Converter, as you can see below:
Am I doing something wrong, or is this a bug in the B&O app?
In your diagram, one thing that really doesn’t make sense is that the Beolink Passive 1655 appears to have both a masterlink connection (black wire) and a powerlink connection (orange wire). For the passive, both of these are ‘inputs’ and only one should be connected. Also, in your diagram the orange wire seems to comes from the box below, which I assume is an MCL2E (designed to extend the MCL system). However, the orange connection from the MCL2E would be an MCL cable, rather than powerlink.
I would try disconnecting the Powerlink connection from the Beolink Passive 1655 and see how the system behaves.
If it then works, what you would have is effectively two MCL systems, each with its own ‘independent volume control. (The Beolink Passive 1655 would be acting as a second ML/MCL converter)
EDIT: I have incorporated your diagram into my post to avoid having to click to open:
This from the service manual:
And an old post here talks about stand cable colours BUT it actually refers to the older round (DIN) stand connector – B&O may have kept the same colours scheme.
If you just want to replace the aluminium disc then I think you should be able to do so without disturbing any of the wiring. Have you tried removing the moving bracket parts at the top of the stand (allen key required) and then simply lifting the disc up over the pole. The cables should just tuck into the cable gap in the pole while you do this.
Failing this, you can go under the stand base and unbolt the vertical pole, then feed the cable down through the pole as you remove it – again no requirement for any wiring to be disturbed. I am not sure about the 10-40, but many B&O motorised TV stands also have a DIN connector within the pole for easy disconnection.
This may help: (You should be able to remove parts 9515 and then 9514 quite easily)
Hi John and welcome to Beoworld!
Have a look at the following compatibility table so you can work out compatibility between the various handsets and bases:
Assuming that you are using a BeoLine US with your BeoCom 1s, you should already be able to connect up to 8 handsets. Perhaps you have other older/unused phones registered to the base, in which case you should delete them to release space for others.
If you do have the BeoLine US, then you should be able to connect a BeoCom 2 (US) with the type numbers listed above.
With regard to ‘refurbishment’ of your existing BeoComs, there is little that you can do other than fitting new batteries – this often solves problems with the phone or display and would be my approach in the first instance.
Ref speakerphone, I am not aware of any easy options, although some of the older ‘cabled’ BeoComs have built in speakerphone – BeoCom 2000 for instance. You’d have to be careful to get one compatible with the US phone network.
I hope this helps – come back and ask if you have further questions.
