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I assume that your remote is like the left hand one in this photo, with an AV button in the middle of the second row of buttons. If so, we tend to call it the ‘AV version’ and this will not allow PC to be added to the LIST button. You cannot update the software, but theoretically you could replace the motherboard and buttons to change it into a newer version that allows you to add the PC version to LIST. This is unlikely to be cost effective, hence I would simply look for a newer remote (any of the others pictured) or find an older Beolink1000 (BL1000) which will allow you to access PC by pressing SHIFT then STORE.
On UK eBay, newer Beo4s sell for between £30 and £50 and BL1000s approx £30. Often you have to be a bit patient as sellers can ask for more.
EDIT: There are Hotel versions of Beo4 with reduced functionality – they usually have less marked buttons that any of the ones pictured, and probably would not have the PC functionality.
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Maybe still worth seeing if your Beo4 has the later software – it needs version 3.4 or later.
Have you tried adding PC to LIST ? (Press Power and LIST together, then select ADD etc)
Otherwise best (only) option is to find a newer Beo4 or any BL1000.
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You need to select it using PC on the remote.
On a Beo4, you may have to add PC to the list function.
On a BL1000, press SHIFT then STORE.
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Hi Keith,
Not all the photos with the Archive Forum are showing as links. As an example see my post here: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/p/189/345429.aspx#345429
It should have several photos that I had uploaded to ‘my files’ first – perhaps that’s the problem?
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Sorry for answering in English but have a look at this thread: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/34673.aspx?PageIndex=1
I don’t think that the newer Siri remotes will control the volume of B&O TVs. You need to use the original siri remote without the white circle.
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Hi and welcome to Beoworld.
I don’t have experience with the BV7-55, but on my old BV6 the stand once stopped working. The solution was to unplug the TV from the mains for a few minutes and then re-connect, so you could try this, if you haven’t already.
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Oh good my post appeared below after a short delay – I mustn’t be so impatient!
Anywy, whilst waiting I found a thread that explains the potential problems with the SW version of BL3500: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/20499.aspx
Any here’s an FAQ about BL3500 SW updates: https://www.beoworld.org/faq_view.asp?id=80
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What version do I have to look for to get N-Radio, N-Music ? Thank you all for the friendly support! Ruedi
I have posted this picture before on the old forum but it’s worth re-posting here.
Basically when looking for a Beo4 on auction sites you are advised to look at the buttons in the photos rather than the descriptions. Any of the right hand three should give the functionality that you require – click on the photo to enlarge.
If you can get the seller to check the SW version, then N.RADIO and N.MUSIC were added at SW4.2. Prior to that you could access the same sources using PHONO (for N.RADIO) and A.TAPE2 (or SHIFT A.TAPE) for N.MUSIC, as the IR transmissions are the same.
If you have SHIFT in your current Beo4’s LIST, then you could try SHIFT then RADIO to get A.AUX. I have a list of other ‘SHIFT’ shortcuts if you need them.
You also need to be aware that earlier SW versions of BL3500 do not accept A.AUX, N.RADIO or N.MUSIC. I will try to find a thread to link that explains the problem.
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Have just replied with a photo and explanation but it seems to have gone to moderation, or somewhere …
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The diagram that you posted just shows datalink – hence being headed ‘computer system’. The diagram that you need is in the same service manual as follows: (pins 3 and 5 being L and R)
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I presume that you have been trying to add functions to the LIST button and that after pressing ADD, the commands that you want do not show?
Is it possible that the Beo4 is a Hotel version with reduced functionality?
Even if RESET was shown, it is an IR command and does not affect the Beo4 itself. You could try removing the batteries for a short period.
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Sorry but in that case I have run out of ideas!
Have you tried the other inputs?
There’s a comprehensive ‘no sound’ fault finding guide in the Service manual, but basically this just tells you which module to replace!
(EDIT: What about a ‘reset to default’ – that should be in the service menu?)
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It would seem that my post from 5 April appeared after all …
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So I guess I will have Image + stereo sound.
Yes.
Will it work on BV7-32 with beolab 7.4 cause this is central speaker. and later on will I be able to play sound on bl7.4 + Pentas or Bl6000?
Yes and yes.
In the BV7 menu Speaker settings you will select ‘Speaker 1’ and the sound will be output from just the centre BL7.4. When you add additional speakers you will have to change the speaker setting menu to include the Pentas or BL6000s.
I think that not all BV7-32s are HD ready, but if you use the Audio Extractor that I listed first in the other thread it should strip the HDCP and the picture will work OK. If you get a BV7-32 that is HD ready then you may be able to use an Audio Extractor that also has a digital coax output, allowing the TV to process surround sound from the hdmi source. I have not tried this!
For info, this old thread describes using a BV7-32 with hdmi source: https://archivedforum.beoworld.org/forums/t/41059.aspx
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Hi and welcome to Beoworld!
The Service Manual is indeed available on the Main Web Site ‘Products’ link (site for Gold and Silver Members) here: https://beoworld.org/manuals_view.asp?pid=1275
The fault finding in the service manual is limited to: No display; No sound:; and no IR transmission, but it should help you dismantle (carefully!)
I think I remember the thread that you mentioned but it is most likely on the previous forum that we can’t currently access. It’ll be back eventually I am sure.
I wouldn’t want to take a Beotime apart without further advice/photos!
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I tried to reply to this yesterday (with quotes) but my post disappeared!
Basically ‘yes’ you will have image and stereo sound.
In the BV7 menu Speaker settings you will select ‘Speaker 1’ and the sound will be output from just the centre BL7.4. When you add additional speakers you will have to change the speaker setting menu to include the Pentas or BL6000s.
I think that not all BV7-32s are HD ready, but if you use the Audio Extractor that I listed first in the other thread it should strip the HDCP and the picture will work OK. If you get a BV7-32 that is HD ready then you may be able to use an Audio Extractor that also has a digital coax output, allowing the TV to process surround sound from the hdmi source. I have not tried this!
For info, this old thread describes using a BV7-32 with hdmi source: https://archivedforum.beoworld.org/forums/t/41059.aspx
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Hi and welcome to Beoworld!
Have a look at my post here, copied from a post of mine in the old forum:
And the Beolab 7.4 will produce the sound from the L and R input from an audio extractor without problem.
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Have you checked the fuse in the mains plug (assuming you are in UK)? Or maybe swap the power lead with another device in your home and see if this works.
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Two thoughts:
- Is there a setting in the Service Menu (or Customer Service Menu) for the Max Volume? Perhaps this is set to zero.
- Headphone adaptor plugged in still?
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This is a bit pricey but I like the look of it:
Keene AC Powerswitch Relay Or Trigger Control for Iot Arduino Raspberry Pi ESP32 KPS1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0765WBGK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WBMC7Z5CASDSQ1Q8Z6VG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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