Ok some questions:

What are the values? New? Old? Special editions?

A list of keystrokes not often documented? 

How to scroll LIST items in your display?

Press LIST and don't let go.

How to reverse scrolling?

Release LIST and press LIST again but now 1 time after the other.

 

How do I clean the thing?

Why are there two threads on the same topic? I've just entered my potential FAQs on tuther thread.

Andy T.

The FAQ challenge thread is where we put up suggestions for FAQ's we want.

Then we create a thread for that FAQ ie this one is for the Beo4 FAQ. When we've finished with this one it gets edited and condensed into a neat readable package and goes onto the main site.

 

cheers,

Kevin 

Ok

How can I find out which software is in my Beo4?
I can't find phono in my list, how can I work my Beogram?
What does NRADIO mean?
Why is there a light button when B&O don't make a light controller?

Andy T.

Question:- How can you tell the age of a Beo4

Andy,

As others have stated, you find the software version by pressing "menu" and "go" at the same time, then press list repeatly

The latest version is EE = 6.1 and software is 5.00

If you cannot find "phono", then you have a more recent version of the BEO4. Phono was re-assigned

N-Radio means Network Radio and you would have to have a Beoport or BeoMedia to use this source. This source allows you to listen to hundreds of radio stations over the Internet. (not at the same time of course)

The light button is for use with LC1, LC2, Lutron lighting controllers as well as a few other third party products.

Keith..

My questions:Is it possible to replace the black metal body? Price? After years of usage it looks terrible. Or is there a possibility to refit it?Same problem with the BL5000 :-( Greets Christian

Good idea, Kevin, and excellent choice for the first FAQ!

Nicholas:

How do I clean the thing?

Nicholas

I clean mine every now and then with "those prepared little towels" (very bad english; no idea what you call them) SHMBO uses to clean her glasses. Works very well

How long do the batteries last?

Beomaster:

My questions:Is it possible to replace the black metal body? Price? After years of usage it looks terrible. Or is there a possibility to refit it?Same problem with the BL5000 :-( Greets Christian

I think you can get a replacement body for a reasonable price. I got one on eBay, just in case. This one is a metal case including 2 wires that you have to solder to the PCB when you exchange the body.

Keith my friend,
I already know the answers to all these questions. I thought the purpose of this thread was to find the kind of questions that are likely to be asked, and then make a list of FAQs.
These four questions were my contribution, I wasn't asking for an answer.
I think Ed is busy answering questions unnessacarily needlessly too.
Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions though.

Andy T.

Beo 4 Quiz, just for fun

HI

I'd like to see a step by step guide how to dismantle the Beo4 for the purpouse of cleaning or replacing parts I.e contact foil or rubber buttons (?) or the metal body to mention some.

I once had the contact foil replace on my Beo4, and honestly it looked like a simple enough job to to if you are a little careful

 

Br

Thomas

Good thread going here.I have already learned a couple of points just reading it.

I just cleaned my BEO 4 in Brasil last week, after a party. The remote really moved around, inside and out on the terrace. Not real dirty, but with the humidity and 1000 fingers palying with the remote, it was time.

I used a cloth, Q-Tips for keypads and edging, dipped in a weak window cleaning solution, and a final wipe with the cloth. As good as new.

In addition to the above questions ( designer, dates, etc. ) I would be curious to know the step-by-step manufacturing process beginning with the selection of metal, to final inspection. Codes seem to be infinite, but what are the limits ?  Most important given the discussion of the much anticipated arrival of the BEO 5, would be what is the future of the BEO 4 ? 

How can I control non-B&O stuff with my Beo4?

tom:

How can I control non-B&O stuff with my Beo4?

Is it possible to edit the text on the display?

 

I use the Beo4 to control blinds and air conditioning through Lintronic

 

Here is one that people call me for all the time...

 "How to Remove the battery cover"

Here's a good one for you, Kevin. No answer required, Keith

How do I tune and store a radio station on my Beomaster 7000 with my Beo4?

Andy T.

Did you get my mail Andy?

The point IS to give answers to the questions

 

cheers,

kevin 

britops:

How long do the batteries last?

I had to replace the batteries yesterday - almost 1 year since getting it - though it is used a lot.

 

Kevin:

Did you get my mail Andy?

The point IS to give answers to the questions

 

cheers,

kevin 

Gosh, Kevin! I am so embarrassed And here's me having a go at Keith for answering.
I will answer my own question but it wiil take me a while to compose the post, so bear with me.
BTW I didn't get your mail. Was it a PM or an email?

Andy T