You are correct - software updates for this range of sets involves changing the chip and they are available. The latest flat screensets can be flashed with the service tool.

I believe it is usually labelled Sky somewhere in the name - I think you need a software update.

Apparently the BS3 has been upgraded with some hardware to accommodate 'an exciting new technology' but at present there is no change in operation. Make of that what you will!!

Agree with Lars here. The socket unit of the BC2 is integral to the device - quite a lot of the hardware is actually in there - I attach a block diagram.

I am sure we will add it once it is on!

Latest Product Configuration Guide is now on. Can someone check it is working! I have zipped it on a Mac so cannot check it here!

I imagine the cartridge is getting a little tired which explains the first symptom. The MMC5 will be 20 years old and the suspension will be getting less compliant. This is the least well specified of the range and it will be the least successful at tracking high frequencies. The platter just lifts off - a piece of stiff card inserted between it and

Actually it shows the lack of buttons on the Beo4. TV is rapidly becoming redundant and we need two DVB buttons - one for the internal DVB module and one for the external STB. Maybe TV needs to be relegated to the List! I suppose it is still needed for setting the set up but with big flat screens being the norm and analogue switch off looming, it would

This sounds ridiculous. Even my AV9000, which has Sky attached as V.Aux, switches the Sky box on and off and as the V.Aux is the channel first on the list, it is displayed on the Beo4 essentially all the time so we just press Go to start it up. Have a go with the Product Configuration Guide to see if there is not a better way.

I would suggest contacting Ridax at the site shown.