[quote user="JIeo"][quote user="Vienna"] @1: For all audio sources like "CD" , ... speaker 2 = stereo is the default setting while for all video sources like "TV", "SAT", ... speaker 3 = dolby 3 = two front + center is the default setting. Unfortunately these default settings can only manually be overruled

@1: For all audio sources like "CD" , ... speaker 2 = stereo is the default setting while for all video sources like "TV", "SAT", ... speaker 3 = dolby 3 = two front + center is the default setting. Unfortunately these default settings can only manually be overruled each time by pressing SOUND and then 1/2/3/4or5 @2: As

Setting "DISABLE MOTS" in the menu "SERVICE SETTINGS" to "YES" disables MOTS and "NO" enables MOTS . Other language versions of the same menu might be even more misleading - e.g. the german version of this menu is "MOTS DEAKTIVIEREN" and "EIN"(ON).

[quote user="mipe"] ... i am not sure i can use beolink 1000 ?[/quote] Yes, the IR-commands are the same - but you'll have to "translate" buttons and virtual list buttons: Beo 4 Beolink1000 MkI & II Beolink 1000 MkIII & IV [red] [SHIFT]+[<] [SHIFT]+[\/] [blue] [SHIFT]+[>] [SHIFT]+[/\] [green] [SHIFT]+[<<]

[quote user="kimhav"] ...what would then be the lowest software version to go with when buying used equipment ... [/quote] BeoLink Active and BeoLink Passive need Software-Version 1.5 or higher for A.AUX You need SW 1.6 or higher to be ML-Gateway compatible.

[quote user="hotknife"] And the BV8-40 will be discontinued?[/quote] The BV8-40 HAS ALREADY BEEN DISCONTINUED LAST WEEK. Contact your dealer for an ex-demo unit, for EUR 5000 I'm sure you'll get one.

[quote user="TripEnglish"] It's quite another to tell people what we're putting in the meatballs. [/quote] Come on Trip, a whistleblower told me, danish butter, a czech cheese speciality and a lot of asian spices are under consideration ...

[quote user="Paul Winn"] Very poor world isn't it when you can be sued over materialistic products!!! crazy! [/quote] Neither Apple nor Microsoft, Audi, BMW, B&O or ... have ever claimed to be the Salvation Army, a welfare organisation or a fanclub - they are companies protecting their vital interests. .

[quote user="Roger"] I was hoping that this thread would trigger more info from those that have more detailed information on each product. [/quote] Those, who KNOW and have first hand informations have an obligation of confidentiality. Usually these persons have to sign a non disclosure agreemet. If you breach a contract, you will be sued

[quote user="Roger"] And the 8-40 will be history shortly [/quote] Sorry, but the 8-40 IS ALREADY history ... (at least in Central Europe) Clean your crystal ball ... *g*