Tom, Pleased that you were able to watch a video the other evening. Normally a new STB will come with a SCART cable, but if you purchase a unit without a cable then be sure to purchase a fully wired SCART cable. With regards to the STB, this is almost certainly going to have to be a Satellite STB because I am sure you don't have cable passing your

As a matter of safety, may I suggest you do an image backup of your PC before proceeding with the installation of the latest version of the Beoport software. If you can't wait for a backup to be done, at least create a "Restore" point in Windows

I agree with the other members, the Beocom 6000 Mark II is as good as you can get. I would certainly consider it instead of the Beocom 5000 and there are Beocom 6000's on Ebay.

The DVB/T-S digital module for the Beosystem 3 does have EPG and you can select the progromme and record. The HDR2 also has a build-in STB controller which then provides full integration.

Ken, Alex, Christian and Eduard, I could see the points you have raised coming from the day we first saw the release of the DVD2. The DVD2 is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product meaning it has been designed to be re-badged and menus etc changed to suit the acquiring company’s requirements. The OEM manufacturer provides special software

Christian, In the apparent failing condition was there a small red light visable on the back of the Beo5. If there was, then the battery needs recharging. Leaving the Beo5 connected to the USB appears to quickly discharge the battery.

As you have noted, you do not actually need a STB (PUC) setup in the configuration other than to add V.AUX & DTV/SAT etc. The only reason to have the correct STB is after it has been selected where it has "Guide" and other functions, but these can be added manually if your STB does not appear in the list. So, the bottomline is, if your

Tom, I am very pleased to note that the new converter from Radio Shack worked. As previously stated you will NOT be able to use the internal tuner because in the US you use a combination of UHF & VHF channels in different frequency ranges. As Peter stated you will need to use a STB (Set Top Box). You will not get any sound until a channel is in

Marcus, I agree totally, and that was going to the my next step, I just wanted to be sure that Tom's converter really could support 300 watts. Generally speaking if a converter has a larger load than it can support, the voltage drops because the transformer s aturates which in turn would try and draw more current (Ohms law)

The curtain is relatively simple from an electronic viewpoint. It is created digitally and effectively acts as a mask to the picture incrementing the vertical lines in black until closed. The user cannot change the speed etc