[Madskp]

Yes the MK2 is usually fully wired. For testing you can also use a 7 pin audio aux cable

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You will need a fully wired POwerlink cable for the Beolink passive to be activated by the BV7.

I actually used a Cona this way for a BV8 and maybe also for a short while with my Beoplay V1, so it is fully possible.

Wheether there are some sound wise things like frequensies that is not right I am not able to tell.

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stotty1111 wrote:

The 10-40 after programming takes several pushes of the TV button on the Beo4 to boot up the tv, is this normal?

That sounds odd that it should take longer after a option programming. Is it faster again at next power up?

stotty1111 wrote:

If I reset the tv to factory default using the Beo 4 engineering state, I assume i would lose all programming – is that a correct assumption? Any other ideas out there?

Yes you will most probably have to setup TV channels, connection settings and option programming again if you do that. However if you can live with that it might be a good idea to do that to rule out what could be wrong in regards to Masterlink on the TV.

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[Madskp]

Since you have the N.music and N.radio sources from the Beosound 5 you will not be able to use these sources from the Beolink PC2 as there can only be one of each source in a Masterlink system.

If I understand correctly the issue is because you use the 2 Beolab 2000 for sound in the bedroom?

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[Madskp]

Option setting looks right.

It might be a physical defect then.

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[Madskp]

Sounds very much like it’s the BV10-40 that has an issue.

To verify the option settings on the BV10-40 you could try the following (found in an old thread):

MENU 0 0 GO brings up the service Menu.

Monitor / Monitor Info / lists the Option Setting

Regarding the scart connection this should not have effect on audio sources. A scart connection is setup to a specific source ( in this case DVD) and will therefor only send control signals for that

 

 

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[Madskp]

Is it possible to connect the BC2 to the BV10-32? Then you can rule out of it is the BC2 that has an issue or not

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Yes allways good to hear when repairs go well and the end result can be enjoyed 😀

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[Madskp]

Looking at this old thread it might indicate that it has to do with PIN code protection

https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/1394.aspx

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[Madskp]

Behrad Moini wrote:

And another question what if I only want pc sound coming from the pc no n. Radio or music but just what I’m listening to on my pc ?

The Beoport is not a network streamer like modern products. The Beoport relyes on the computer to play the digital sources and the soundcard in the computer to generate the sound to the Masterlink system, so therefore the computer has to play the n.radio music in order for it to be distributed to the Beoport box and to the Masterlink network.

Hope this makes sense

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[Madskp]

stotty1111 wrote:

So, off at a slight tangent, I have the offer of an s video cable, will that remove the need for the scart lead? Also, with 2 of the bv 10-40  scart sockets ,adjacent to them are s video sockets and PUC sockets, dumb question, if the s video cable replaces the scart lead, would I need to use  a PUC with the tv as well(I think not!!)

Yes you could do that, but you would also need to utilise the audio socket and the CTRL sockets. The manual describes to connect to the corrosponding sockets on the TV. In my opinion the scart cable is a simpler solution where all is in the same cable.

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machineage wrote:

Of the two 22uF caps – in circuit C1 is measuring 12.2uF, and C4 16.4uF. Neither are S/C. I’ll place some on order!

Ok so slightly of specs. interesting to hear if it helps replacing them or if the short on the resistor did more damage than on it self. I could be a little worried about the IC

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machineage wrote:

Hi all! Why did it take me so long to acquire a BeoSound Century… I LOVE this thing! Got it for my Mum who’s in her 80s, she wants to listen to CDs again… 🥰 I bought it in the knowledge it wasn’t receiving IR instructions. Having done the usual Standby > Sound > 1 > Store without success, I suspected the IR PCB caps, a known issue. Having removed the board, I found this! Looks like R13 (820K) has committed an act of immolation, and R9 (10K) looks to have blown its top! Has anyone come across anything like this before? I wonder what could have caused it? Thoughts welcome 🙂

Yes the Century is a very nice unit. I had one for several years, but parted with it at one time when I started implementing Sonos for streaming music. I might consider getting one again at one point though.

One thought about your issue, the caps a notorius for failing i some of B&O’s IR receivers. I would think that if C4 is failed it could actually be shorted and it could make some trouble for R9 and R13, but I do not know if other parts can affect this or have been affected by it like the IC.

I also notice something between R9 and R13 that looks like corrosion and might be touching another trace. Maybe check if there is a short there, and the scrape it away and clean it.

Hope this can be helpfull and maybe other members can chime in

 

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[Madskp]

stotty1111 wrote:

Just reprogrameb the BC2 via opt 1 then opt0 it now doesn’t switch on, had to reprog the tv, that now works but when called the radio doesn’t Do I now reconnect the m/link and scart and retry?

Ok sound like the option programming is right for the BC2 then. I think the TV will not react to the radio command if there is a connection problem between the Beovision and the Beocenter. I will suggest that you try with only the Masterlink cable as the scart should only be for DVD functionlity.

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[Madskp]

stotty1111 wrote:

Audio reset  —  I read in the masterlink manual that it is best to commence by aud option 1 then aud opt 0  –  I have tried this to no avail hence my other questions!

Ok, I understand, and that should be correct. Also one thing you could check is to see if the BC2 is actually in option 0 by disconnecting both scart and Masterlink and see if it reacts to remote commands which it should not do in option 0.

I also have a BC2 and sometimes after disconnecting af reconnecting power to it I might have to do the option settings again. Not sure why, but at least i my case it seems a little stubborn to keep the option settings.

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[Madskp]

stotty1111 wrote:

The interconnection between the head unit and the box appears to be ok as the head unit shows the radio channel, now my question is, is the problem lkely to be in the masterlink connections, I assume control signals pass by that or is it by the scart system?

This sounds a little odd. The signals should be carried by the Masterlink connection, but since your BC2 is reacting to the controls maybe it is not in option 0 after all? Maybe try to isolate the problem by unhooking the scart connection, althoug I would only think that this would be for DVD control signals.

stotty1111 wrote:

having gone through audio reset ie audio -1, it all worked!

I am also a little confused what you mean by this?

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[Madskp]

I have just updated the first post with the new information

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[Madskp]

Great info 😀 I will try to update the first post with your findings shortly.

I have yet to update my Apple TV 4/HD to a newer version so nice that you can provide the info 😀

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Steph wrote:

In 2024, a restored Beosound Ouverture as a main stereo system? Yes, I confirm! 😄

A nicesystem indeed especially if the CD part of the Ouverture is in working condition 🙂

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[Madskp]

Steph wrote:

I am ready to buy a second hand Beosound for a secondary room. 2 options for me: BS 4 or BS Moment to pair with BL4 speakers. Same price, same condition (very good), i use Deezer, CDs and also SD cards. I like the design and features of both. What do you think? Which one would be more “futureproof” for the next ten years?

Reading other threads about the moment the tablet part of it might be prone to failure and is a hard repair.

As for the BS4 they might need some service if you do not find a unit that already has been service. One thing is the coating that tends to get sticky and takes some work to remove. Also a new belt for the glass door mechanism might be needed.

If you do require SD card playback that and Beosound 3 might be the only options from B&O besides the Beosond 2 MP3 player, but none of those have CD.

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