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  • 02-25-2010 6:28 PM In reply to

    • Vienna
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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Maybe I just missed the "final" statement about the pin configuration, but
    I found a lot of guessing about it in the various Beolink Active- PC Input
    threads - and the pin config is quite unusual ! 

    "PC-Socket" on BeoLink Active 1636 - pin configuration - (Source: BeoWise)

    1. SL-config
    2. LEFT IN
    3. Left out
    4. RIGHT IN
    5. Right out
    6. Data -
    7. GROUND / SHIELD
    8. Data +

    To listen to a locally connected source like a BSd 2/6 / iPod / ... 
    you just need a "playback cable" -  in most cases fitted
    with a 3.5mm jack.

    My solution was to replace the socket of a quality
    headphone/microphone extension cable by a 8-pin 
    (PowerLink) DIN plug

    2. LEFT IN
    4. RIGHT IN
    7. GROUND / SHIELD

    PS: Using a 8-pin plug makes sense! This avoids connecting the 
    cable to standard DataLink by mistake! 

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  • 06-21-2010 11:08 PM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    This might be the link that never dies ...

    On Saturday I purchased a brand new BeoLink Active type 1636 at SW version 1.6 ... and a cable in a bag marked "6271020" which I thought my dealer had found on the Beowise article ...

     

    *sigh*

    the BeoLink Active works perfectly on the ML

    BUT

    it only plays left channel for whatever sources (BS2, BeoMaster 5000) I attach to the red and white RCA phono plus of the "Cable PC input adapter for BeoLink Active".

     

    I don't want to get into rewiring things ... I just want the right cable :)

    So any suggestions as to what is the right part number ?

     

    PS I also got speaker hum and faint cross-talk from the ML, all of which I suspect indicates/confirms that I have go the wrong cable despite all my careful research :(

     

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 06-22-2010 3:37 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input


    Fully confirming all your findings !!

    6271020  is the right part # but B&O has not wired it corresponding to
    their own pin-layout (as published in BeoWise)


    WARNING:

    B&O 6271020 cables might have the WRONG PIN 2/5/6 wiring
    - as I already posted some time ago !!!

    Had the same problem with 3 !!! cables, so it's not a single error !!! 

    Have notified B&O support about this issue.

    =========================================================

    My posting from 2010/6/8 :


    DEFINITELY WRONG !!!!!!!!!

    pin5 - right(left) in channel
    pin2 - left(right)  in channel
    pin6 - ground

    DEFINITELY WRONG !!!!!!!!!
    =========================================================

    NO JOKE:

    Just found out B&O Item#6271020 "Cable PC input adaptor for BeoLink Active" is
    NOT WORKING PROPERLY due to wrong pin-config - (only left channel in bad quality)
    I've already notified B&O support about this issue !!!
    =========================================================

    THE FOLLOWING PIN LAYOUT (as already posted by me on 2010/2/26 12:28) IS THE RIGHT ONE 

    2. LEFT IN
    4. RIGHT IN
    7. GROUND / SHIELD

    Tested again, just 5 minutes ago, using:

    BeoSound 2 >> custom made cable - 3,5 Jack/DIN8 >> BeoLink Active  ... 

    and it's WORKING PERFECTLY !!

    ==========================================================
    Once again my complete posting of 2010/2/26 12:28 AM :
    http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/t/15997.aspx
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  • 06-22-2010 6:36 AM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Thank you dear friend,

    I had read but not properly understood your previous postings

    Thank you for helping

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 06-22-2010 7:23 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    I have asked Steve from www.soundsheavenly.co.uk to make up some of these cables. I figure this will help us all.

    beoaus

     

  • 06-22-2010 5:26 PM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    good move

    did you by any chance get the manual for the cable ?

    my BeoLink Active manual says that there is a manual for covering the attachment of devices to the PC port on the new model of the BeoLink Active

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 06-22-2010 8:12 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    elephant:

    my BeoLink Active manual says that there is a manual for covering the attachment of devices to the PC port on the new model of the BeoLink Active

    This passage refers to "a relict of the past" 
    - to the BeoLink PC Office, not to BeoLink PC2/BeoPort:

    *The socket marked PC is used in BeoLink PC setups only. Please
    refer to the User’s guide enclosed with the BeoLink PC kit.

    Explanation:
    =========

    Beolink PC Office had no PL Sockets and needed a BeoLink Aktive Upd 1636
    (introduced 1999) to connect to active speakers.

    The previous version of BeoLink Aktive 1616 (before 1999) had 2 PL sockets
    therefore B&O had to cancel one PL socket to make way for the PC socket.

    For safety reasons they "invented" the crazy pin-config I have described several times ...  
    "PC-Socket" on BeoLink Active 1636 - pin configuration - Source: BeoWise

    1. SL-config
    2. LEFT IN
    3. Left out
    4. RIGHT IN
    5. Right out
    6. Data -
    7. GROUND / SHIELD
    8. Data +

    The PC-Office manual says:
    ===================

    …to your PC

    Use the BeoLink PC cable box:

    • Connect the appropriate plug to a free serial
    COM port on your PC. If a 25 pin plug is
    required, use a serial 9/25 pin adaptor.

    • Connect the plug marked SOUND OUT to
    the socket LINE OUT on the Sound card on
    the back of your PC. If no LINE OUT socket is
    available, use the speaker out socket instead
    (SPK OUT).

    • Connect the appropriate plug to the socket
    marked PC on the BeoLink Active box.

    The attached picture of a vintage PC Office shows the cable clearly
    (but won't help you)

    Solution:

    Ask your dealer to rewire the faulty adaptor cable from pin 2/5/6 wiring
    to the correct pin 2/4/7 configuration: 

    2. LEFT IN
    4. RIGHT IN
    7. GROUND / SHIELD

    It's not a big issue when you have access to a soldering iron ...  

    PS: to all BeoLink 1000 Smile devotees  "PC" = "SHIFT"+"STORE" 


  • 06-23-2010 4:57 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    elephant:

    good move

    did you by any chance get the manual for the cable ?

    my BeoLink Active manual says that there is a manual for covering the attachment of devices to the PC port on the new model of the BeoLink Active

    Must be a new addition. Any chance you can scan it?

    thanks beoaus.

  • 06-23-2010 5:58 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Ok, found these on Steve's website

    Connect your TV or other RCA connected system to a Beolink Active http://soundsheavenly.co.uk/bando-beolinkrca.htm

    Connect your iPod or 3.5mm audio jack device to a Beolink Active http://soundsheavenly.co.uk/bando-beolinkipod.htm

    In both these cases if the unit is in the wall ask for longer cables and remember to use the local PC command on a Beo 4 to activate.

    Regards, beoaus.

     

  • 06-23-2010 6:11 AM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    sorry, no can do, turns out our old scanner is not supported by my latest Max OS X.

    If you PM me a number I will fax the page or whole booklet to you.

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 06-26-2010 1:16 AM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Thanks BeoAus for the Sounds Heavenly suggestion

    Thank you Vienna for the wiring instructions

    I printed off Vienna's instructions and emailed them to my local store, and SWMBO ferried the cable in, and the B&O technicians rewired the cable to Vienna's instructions, and we collected the cable today and so now I have been listening in my temporary office to:

     

    1. BeoSound 4 FM Radio
    2. BeoSound 4 SD card (A.MEM)
    3. BeoSound 4 CD
    4. BeoMaster 5000 FM Radio (actually better reception that on my BS 4!)
    5. MacPro iTunes
    6. MacMini iTunes
    7. BeoSound 2 SD card

     

    All wonderful :))

     

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 06-27-2010 4:39 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    elephant:

    Thank you Vienna for the wiring instructions

    All wonderful :)) 

    *g*  ... hallelujah, after 2 years of dwelling in the darkness we've seen the light - may this thread R.I.P.

     

    PS: Once again, the pin layout "PC socket BeoLink Active":

    1. SL-config
    2. LEFT IN
    3. Left out
    4. RIGHT IN
    5. Right out
    6. Data -
    7. GROUND / SHIELD
    8. Data +

     

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  • 03-01-2011 5:04 PM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Hi Guys,

    Sorry to dig up such an old topic! Currently setting up a system based on this guide...

    The aim is to connect my TV (Samsung) RCA Line-Out to my Beolab 3's via the BeoLink Active for some volume control, so far have got everything, including the 2 / 4 / 7 'RCA > PC' cable off SoundsHeavenly although, after mocking the system up I'm failing at the very last hurdle!...

    I don't use the Beo 4 controller so have no 'PC' button to switch the BeoLink Active to the PC input, I have the Beo 6 and have no idea where the 'PC' product is in the the latest (4.11) config tool? From reading around this might be a question for Keith but if anyone can help it would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance guys,
    Chris 

  • 03-01-2011 8:05 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Christopher:

    I have the Beo 6 and have no idea where the 'PC' product is in the the latest (4.11) config tool?

    "PC" is not a "specific product" it's a command like "CD"or "RADIO"- you?/your dealer will have to add
    a button/command to your Beo6 config

  • 03-07-2011 4:40 PM In reply to

    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Thanks for the pointer, I've played around with the config a little more, found the PC 'button' in the BeoIR tab but after adding it and pressing it on screen the red light above the Beolink Active's 'Play' button doesn't blink, neither can I see the LED at the back of the Beo 6 transmitting.

    I've asked the dealer I purchased the Beo 6 from and they're not 100% sure themselves what the IR command is to change it's source to the 'PC' input but they're hopefully speaking with their tech team to find out.

    In the meantime, has anyone got any ideas or even done this before? 

    I've tried loads of button IR combinations to try and make the Active do something although my B&O deal recommended variations of...

    Link: 0
    Format: 000
    Address: TV (Tried... RADIO, ALL, CONTROL etc..)
    Command: PC
    Name: PC
    Type: SS
    BOType: Beo4 

    ...because it's what their in-store remote is set to.

    Thanks for your help, Chris 

  • 03-07-2011 8:46 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Christopher:

    Link: 0
    Format: 000
    Address: TV (Tried... RADIO, ALL, CONTROL etc..)
    Command: PC
    Name: PC
    Type: SS
    BOType: Beo4 

    ...because it's what their in-store remote is set to.

    ... looks like beeing the command for a PC connected to a TV - but you want to adress a BeoLink Active ...

    Sorry, no time at the moment to deal with that issue in detail

     

  • 03-10-2011 5:54 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beolink Active - PC Input

    Hi If anybody have problem with numbers of pins in the connector (not Vienna ;-) ) please see this page:

    http://forum.recordere.dk/forum_posts.asp?TID=4389&KW=active&PID=872298&title=bo-interface-tips-tricks#872298

    There are some pictures so it is very easy to make some cable.

     

    BR Pavur.

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