Hi chartz I guess that you too have hit on a topic where there is little help available. Earlier this year, I posted a similar enquiry regarding the arm on my BG8002 dropping way too fast and all I got was a deadly hush. I would have thought someone would have a good idea of the reason for this. In my case, I had to lubricate the solenoid because it

Hi everyone Just an update on this project. Using all of the information from this interesting thread, I have spent the last few months working on some of my faulty displays. The following points might be useful to anyone who is thinking of undertaking a similar project. The 0603 SMD LEDs (14mcd) were easy to get and have worked well. It took me some

Hi BeoAus I have also used the Jaycar Toslink to S/PDIF to connect a PS3 into the BV7-40 Mk2 and it works very well. However, both the audio and video go into AV4 and everything can be setup in the config menu. I think that this is the proven way to go and I don't think that you can run the other two inputs (camcorder and A4) together at the same

Hi Don't give up hope MarcDeSmet Based on my operating experience with BeoPort, there are many opportunities to use BeoPort in conjunction with Beolink wireless. The only point that I need to make is that my wireless units purchased around two years ago had to have a software upgrade in order to maximise their capability. In my house, I have the

Hi Rob From your description of the symptoms, I get the impression that the tuning dial and the displayed frequency output are working well, ie, if you switch to Manual tuning, you can ramp up through the entire scale from 87.5 to 108. It also appears that you can “store” any of these settings and call them up again using the appropriate

Hi Jerry Sounds as if you are having fun with this one!! Not sure what you have done to the tape deck but you could note the following: The motor starts as soon as the set is connected to the mains and the display lights come on. It only switches off when you switch back to standby. Therefore as long as there is power and the set is switched on, the

Hi Andy I am not sure why you should need a template for the side panels. I have replaced a few veneered panels simply by removing the old veneer, cutting a new piece slightly oversize and sticking it on. After the glue has set, the veneer can be carefully sanded (or “dremelled” in the more awkward places) to establish the correct profile

Hi Jerry I am not sure what you have in the way of useful testing equipment but at the very least, you are going to need to have access to a good multimeter. You really need a scope for the best examination of the signal path but I assume that you haven’t got one. If you have a multimeter, I would first carry out the following checks. The signal

Jeff Thanks for the feedback. Very pleased to hear that it all worked out well for you. Now you have the BM8000 working, all of your other units will be put to one side. Have fun and it is satisfying to know that I was able to help. That beer sounds good but it will be fairly expensive by the time that we meet!! Regards Geoff

Hi Jerry Congratulations on getting such an excellent sound system. You won’t regret it. However, it does take some time and effort to get all of the pieces back to their best condition. I note that you are a gold member and must have downloaded the service manuals from the site. These should help you immensely. Regarding the lack of sound from