B&O has recommended using TVIX 6500 to access and control the media from the server. The TVIX 6500 would be connected to the TV and controlled via the PUC using the Beo4 or Beo5. Another solution would be connecting an Apple TV loaded with Boxee. This, too, would be on the B&O PUC list.

The US Avant has a VGA out that connects to either a Sim2 or Runco projector and controls it perfectly with "FORMAT 0". I have this working perfectly with a Runco projector. Perhaps the European Avant lacks a VGA out?

Phil, I was thinking the very same thing about having B&O making the Beo5 config software available on Beoworld! Beoworld has already been very cautious to keep the Beo5 configuration software from being shared via this site for concern of staying on good terms with B&O. I fear the slippery slope of this. Will Beoworld begin removing leaked

I agree with what you're saying, JK. After looking at TVIX, I realized that I could do just about all of that with Boxee installed on my Apple TVs. I see this discussion as relevant to the topic of the future of B&O's interest in Blu-Ray. B&O seem to have convinced themselves that physical media is quickly on the way out. Again, I'm

I have been shown and have read a 10-page internal newsletter by B&O that outlines in great detail its plans and recommendation for setting up a Digital Video Server. In this newsletter B&O states "it is necessary to embrace the growing use of downloadable content which, according to predictions, will account for nearly 90% of people's

Thank you, Mika. I'm certainly not against using the Lintronic products at all. I've found the products to be very useful. I was just curious about other members' experiences with using the Beo5 to generate third party signals. The obvious advantage of the PUC as well as the Lintronic code-converter is the ability to conceal the third party

With the Beo5 we can send the proper IR signals directly from the Beo5 without the need for code-conversion. All that is needed to transmit the signal into the cabinet is a simple IR repeater, which can be found at most home theater retailers for around $70 USD. Code-conversion is no longer necessary. My question was whether the B&O IR receiver

That is what I've been doing. However, it would be attractive to have the Beo5 control the 3rd party devices simply using the XML files. The only problem is that the devices are in cabinets. Therefore, an external IR sensor and and IR repeater would be necessary.

Does anyone know if the B&O hockey puck sensor can be used to receive the Beo5 third-party IR commands to send to an IR repeater inside a cabinet?

Michael, I had no involvement in the development of the XML generator. I have always valued your knowledge and help just as I value that of Keith. Perhaps the two of you could work together to the benefit of all of us.