The Beograms can connect to other systems without datalink. Just use the buttons on the deck. Most other systems will use RCA connectors so you will probably need to get a 5 pin din to rca converter. Remove the datalink pins (pins 6 and 7)from the lead on the deck (they just screw out) before use.

philipsmz333: This thread is heaven!! You are a total legend Andy T!! Agree 100%. Genius thread again Andy. Compulsive reading. w.r.t the hangover. You need a pint of fresh orange juice and a good fry up to sort that out. Kill or cure!

It shouldn't effect the pentas 'cos they should be on standby but just to be safe I would disconnect their mains supply. Your tape symptoms are typical of a broken belt. Should not cost more than 1 hour service labour plus the part. Say £60-70 or so in the UK.

Could have just got it's knickers in a twist, suggest unplug from mains for a few seconds and plug in again. Does it release the tape? Probably not so it's a drive belt problem. Bit tricky to replace but still available from B&O. The user and service manuals are available to silver and gold members of the forum. Well worth upgrading and

philipsmz333: I regularly use my Beo4 and WISH SO MUCH that the screen would tell me what number the volume is at, where in the menu i am, etc, without me having to get up from my comfortable chair, walk up to the main unit, and squint into the display. Tell me why I would want to know what the volume is set at? I use my ears. Now you may think this

darioazul: Dear All: What is the benefit of two-way communication with the remote? What is it? thnx Dario That is a very good question Dario. I've heard colleagues on this forum rave on about two way communication and I still don't see a worthwhile benefit! C'mon guys, sell it to me!!

I don't understand that quote since the 3500 does not have an IR emitter according to the circuit diagram!

Basically, it looks like a pile of sh.t now and what's more that's about all it will be worth in 12 month's time. The B&O however will still look good and be worth good money when his Marantz is in the skip somewhere.

How does he drive it with two flat tyres? Amazing!

As far as I know the 3500 is one way only.