https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/groups/beo5_interest_group/blog/default.aspxenCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/groups/beo5_interest_group/blog/archive/2009/02/15/recent-hardware-update-to-beo5.aspxSun, 15 Feb 2009 11:25:28 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:183383Keith Saunders5https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/groups/beo5_interest_group/blog/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=183383https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/groups/beo5_interest_group/blog/archive/2009/02/15/recent-hardware-update-to-beo5.aspx#comments<p>Apparently B&amp;O recently determined that many non-AV third party products often have short or narrow IR-receiver range making it almost impossible to control the product in a manner most B&amp;O customers would expect.</p> <p>The Beo5 Configuration Tool and associated firmware have already been updated to version 2.20 (firmware 1.40a) to deal with the&nbsp; hardware changes being implemented.<br />&nbsp;<br />A Beo5 hardware update replacing one of the infra-red diodes with one that matches the narrow reception angle of some systems is being implemented.</p> <p>A 850 nm and a new 950 nm Infra-red diode will be phased into production in February 2009.</p> <p> The display unit of existing unit can be replaced with a service unit if needed with part number 8053177.<br /><br /></p> &nbsp;<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/aggbug.aspx?PostID=183383" width="1" height="1">