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  • 05-08-2010 3:44 PM

    Beo 2500 & ipod

    I'm new to the forum and am hoping somebody can help me out.  I have a Beo 2500 and was wondering if there is a way to hook up an ipod to it?  Also..I tried using a Griffin roadtrip FM transmitter to play itunes but for some reason the Beo doesn't pick up the FM signal on any frequency.  Any help is appreciated as I'm not located in a major city where I could just go to a B & O dealer.

     

  • 05-08-2010 3:55 PM In reply to

    • richtoy
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    I use a basic iPod dock toghther with a homemade 3.5mm - 5 pin DIN lead that is connected to the AUX input on the 2500 (an Overture in my case).  You just switch to the A AUX to select the iPod.

    Some of my B&O: BV3/32, MX7000, MX5500, LX5500, MX4000, BM8000, BM6000, Overture, BL8000, BM6000 Quad, BM4400, BM3400, BG-CDX, BM3000, BM1001, BM1200, BM1600, BM1700, BM1500, BM1400, BM2400, BM2300, BM4500, BM4000, BVM70, BVS45-2, BVS60, BC7700, BM2200, BM1900, BG8002, BM1202, BVPenta, BVP45

  • 05-09-2010 6:32 PM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    Richtoy,

    Thanks for your reply to my post.  Would it be possible for you to send me some details on how you rigged the cable from the 5 pin beo to the rca type ipod docking station cable.  I'm obviously not an audiophile but am willing to give it a try with your help. Also ..the fm radio on my 2500 won't pick up the fm transmitter I have connected to my computer.  Is this typical on the 2500. I connected up the rabbit ear fm antenae but still nothing???

    Thanks for you help.

  • 05-10-2010 7:23 PM In reply to

    • richtoy
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    I use a generic 5 pin DIN to female phono and coonect this to a 3.5mm to twin phono lead.

    Just switch the BeoCenter to AUX turn on the iPod and try the pug combinations until you get a sound.

    Some of my B&O: BV3/32, MX7000, MX5500, LX5500, MX4000, BM8000, BM6000, Overture, BL8000, BM6000 Quad, BM4400, BM3400, BG-CDX, BM3000, BM1001, BM1200, BM1600, BM1700, BM1500, BM1400, BM2400, BM2300, BM4500, BM4000, BVM70, BVS45-2, BVS60, BC7700, BM2200, BM1900, BG8002, BM1202, BVPenta, BVP45

  • 05-10-2010 7:42 PM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    Great!  Now is there a reason why there are two wires to white or does it matter?  And any reason why you use the rca females instead of males?  Please be patient with me..I'm just a beginner.

    Thanks again

  • 05-11-2010 2:48 AM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    richtoy:

    I use a generic 5 pin DIN to female phono and coonect this to a 3.5mm to twin phono lead.

    Just switch the BeoCenter to AUX turn on the iPod and try the pug combinations until you get a sound.

    And never trust the colours, even though you may be used to white & red being the left & right!

    I used to have "correct" adapters in this respect, the next time I bought them from the same place they looked exactly like the one in your picture, but the pairs are black & white and red & yellow. Don't ask which pair is in and which pair is out, I never remember Smile

    -mika

  • 05-11-2010 1:09 PM In reply to

    • Evan
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    tournedos:

    Don't ask which pair is in and which pair is out, I never remember Smile

    Oh golly do I know that feeling! Once I opened mine up (having never seen it before), I was completely confused!Laughing

    Evan

     

  • 05-16-2010 12:15 PM In reply to

    • AT
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    If I remember well, than Ridax has a special adapter which allows not even to connect the Ipod to the 2500, but You can even remote control it with the remote control.

  • 05-17-2010 1:24 PM In reply to

    • Evan
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    AT:

    If I remember well, than Ridax has a special adapter which allows not even to connect the Ipod to the 2500, but You can even remote control it with the remote control.

    Really?

    Evan

     

  • 05-17-2010 3:56 PM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    evman140:

    AT:

    If I remember well, than Ridax has a special adapter which allows not even to connect the Ipod to the 2500, but You can even remote control it with the remote control.

    Really?

    yes, really

    http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/ipod.htm

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

  • 05-17-2010 4:44 PM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    Thanks to all that replied.  especially richtoy who showed me what I needed.  just went to ebay and got this:

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/iPod-MP3-Bang-Olufsen-B-O-Lead-5-pin-din-3-Metre-/260092011777

    Cost about $15 Cdn $ delivered.

  • 05-19-2010 7:52 AM In reply to

    • Evan
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    elephant:

    evman140:

    AT:

    If I remember well, than Ridax has a special adapter which allows not even to connect the Ipod to the 2500, but You can even remote control it with the remote control.

    Really?

    yes, really

    http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/ipod.htm

    Thanks Elephant,

    I already have the apple dock and the dock's usb/power cable. Which new components would I need? (And I am not experienced in soldering)

    Evan

     

  • 05-19-2010 8:00 AM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    evman140:

    elephant:

    evman140:

    AT:

    If I remember well, than Ridax has a special adapter which allows not even to connect the Ipod to the 2500, but You can even remote control it with the remote control.

    Really?

    yes, really

    http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/ipod.htm

    Thanks Elephant,

    I already have the apple dock and the dock's usb/power cable. Which new components would I need? (And I am not experienced in soldering)

    I believe no soldering is required !

    Ridax used to do it for you ...

    Just send him a PM and maybe he can still provide you that service

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

  • 05-19-2010 10:13 AM In reply to

    • Evan
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    PM sent.

    Does anyone have any pictures or experience with these solutions by ridax? Thoughts are well appreciated.

    Evan

     

  • 05-19-2010 9:10 PM In reply to

    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    Have you also taken a look at these threads ?

    (there used to be more on Beoworld marks I and II)

    Has anyone dealt with RIDAX?

    RIDAX's iPOD Dock

    BC9300, MCL and Netmusic

    Can I plug my iPOD into my BM 5000?

    Connection challenge Beosystem 7000!

    and including one of your previous threads where someone mentioned Ridax in passing :)

    Just do a search for "ridax" ... I only extracted the first two pages on English hits for you

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

  • 05-19-2010 9:55 PM In reply to

    • Evan
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    Re: Beo 2500 & ipod

    I have been in a hurry to and from the comp today and didn't think of searching... DUH!

    Thanks for links! time to investigate Hmm

    Evan

     

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