Crap! What differs between bl5000 and an mcp? Are there two versions of 2-way communication?

True. But if the master is set to correct mode and control is all that is asked for this should work.

Doesnt this depend on the tv in question? according to the mcp manual it is capable of controlling a video source.

Is it still possible to upgrade the software in a BeoMaster 4500 to 2.1(or later) in order to get 2-way communication? Are the EEPROMs still in stock? If so, will it work with my precious MCP 6500 or did it only work with BL5000? Would make up a great weekend gift.

Welcome to Beoworld! Glad to see that you want to join this little boys club. I'm a uni student aswell.

Thanks. What a wonderful resource this forum is. I summize that those of you who have got a rarity like this should consider yourself very lucky. Just out of interest, how many black beosystems were produced? That might give a hint as to how many mcp's are collecting dust.

Quite a surprice to find that it is so rare... Lee, do you know how many were made? Was it a part of the bs7000? I thought that the MCP line was replace by the bl7000... What would be the retail on one of these?

Great! I have never heard of a black mcp 6500 and therefor i assume that the one i saw is also a master control panel. I remember something about "7000" being left out but i cant remember why. Is it indeed a rare edition to go with the beosystem 7000?

I does stand out but to me it looked quite dramatic where it sat. Is it such a rare beast? Is there perhaps a proud owner out there?

I remember seing a photo of one once but ofcourse i couldnt find it now. Are there any records of a black one in production?