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  • 09-06-2011 9:14 AM

    • KMA
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    BeoSound 8 and Beo5/6

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    Looking for some help again...

    I'd  like to include BeoSound 8 in Beo5, in the same Zone where my BeoVision 10 is.

    However, when I add the device in the Config Tool, the software wants to create another Zone for BeoSound 8.

    Since BeoSound 8 is at the moment the only B&O audio product in the same room as BeoVision 10, I'd like them to operate in the same Zone.

    How can this be achieved with the Config Tool?

    Thanks for any advice!

    KMA

    Current setup: BeoVision 10-46 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand) with Apple TV 2 (FireCore), Sony BDP-S780, Mac Mini, BeoLab 11 (silver), Beo5, BeoSound 8 (red speaker covers). Accessories: A8 Earphones, wine bottle coasters.


    B&O product history, in chronological order since 1990, after the onset of the treaded BeoVirus (I tend to upgrade/change my setup "infrequently"): BeoSystem 2500 (with blue speaker covers), BeoLink 5000, BeoSystem 7000 (complete; silver/black), BeoLink 7000, RedLine 60.2, BeoVox Penta, BeoVision MX4000 (black, motorized floor stand), BeoCord VX5000 (black), BeoSystem 4500 (complete), BeoCenter 9500, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 6000, BeoVision Avant (original, 28" AR, VHS, green), BeoCenter 2300, BeoVision 3-32 (grey speaker frame, AR, motorised cabinet), DVD1 (grey), BeoCord V8000 (grey), Beo4, BeoSound Ouverture (w/ floor cabinet stand), BeoVision Avant RF (grey, 32", AR, VHS), BeoSound 9000, BeoCenter AV5 (blue), BeoVision 1 (yellow, motorized floor stand), Beo1, BeoSound Century (yellow), BeoCenter 1 (blue, AR, motorized floor stand), BeoSound 1 (silver, floor stand), BeoVision Avant RF DVD (grey, 32", AR), BeoVision 7-32 MkI (AR, motorized floor stand), BeoLab 3 (black), BeoSound 2, BeoVision 10-40 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand).

  • 09-06-2011 12:22 PM In reply to

    Re: BeoSound 8 and Beo5/6

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    Hi,

    I can't help you with the config.tool, however I know that BeoSound 8 only replies to "DOCK" or "NRADIO" commands with Beo4. Therefore it cannot act as an audio master (replying to RADIO commands for instance). That may explain the issue you have.Smile

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  • 09-06-2011 12:51 PM In reply to

    • KMA
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    Re: BeoSound 8 and Beo5/6

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    Thanks,

    I got it working by letting the Config Tool create a new Zone, which I then hid. I was able to copy the "DOCK" to Zone 1 (Home) buttons, and it works. The other Zone is completely invisible, but BeoSound 8 still works with all the other buttons on the same screen.

    Don't exactly know how I did it -- trial and error -- but now I have everything under Beo5 control, and can hide the "buck remote" that came with BeoSound 8.

    I hope at some point B&O releases a more user-friendly and modern version of the Config Tool, and also decide to distribute it to clients who like to tweak their remotes.

     

    KMA

    Current setup: BeoVision 10-46 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand) with Apple TV 2 (FireCore), Sony BDP-S780, Mac Mini, BeoLab 11 (silver), Beo5, BeoSound 8 (red speaker covers). Accessories: A8 Earphones, wine bottle coasters.


    B&O product history, in chronological order since 1990, after the onset of the treaded BeoVirus (I tend to upgrade/change my setup "infrequently"): BeoSystem 2500 (with blue speaker covers), BeoLink 5000, BeoSystem 7000 (complete; silver/black), BeoLink 7000, RedLine 60.2, BeoVox Penta, BeoVision MX4000 (black, motorized floor stand), BeoCord VX5000 (black), BeoSystem 4500 (complete), BeoCenter 9500, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 6000, BeoVision Avant (original, 28" AR, VHS, green), BeoCenter 2300, BeoVision 3-32 (grey speaker frame, AR, motorised cabinet), DVD1 (grey), BeoCord V8000 (grey), Beo4, BeoSound Ouverture (w/ floor cabinet stand), BeoVision Avant RF (grey, 32", AR, VHS), BeoSound 9000, BeoCenter AV5 (blue), BeoVision 1 (yellow, motorized floor stand), Beo1, BeoSound Century (yellow), BeoCenter 1 (blue, AR, motorized floor stand), BeoSound 1 (silver, floor stand), BeoVision Avant RF DVD (grey, 32", AR), BeoVision 7-32 MkI (AR, motorized floor stand), BeoLab 3 (black), BeoSound 2, BeoVision 10-40 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand).

  • 09-07-2011 2:56 AM In reply to

    Re: BeoSound 8 and Beo5/6

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    If the file for the BeoSound 8 is slightly modified you don't have to do the trick you described. You need to change the file 27.BeoSound8.xml in the folder ...\Bang & Olufsen\Beo5 Configuration Tool\Products\10.Audio\20.BeoSound:

    stProductType="audio" to stProductType="accessories"

    Then the BeoSound8 will place itself in accessories and the tool will not require a new zone. Please note that you can't add the modified to a zone without a B&O product.

    Find the alternative xml file on my profile page

  • 09-07-2011 9:13 AM In reply to

    • KMA
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    Re: BeoSound 8 and Beo5/6

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    Thanks guffas!

    This will make my life easier when I upgrade and re-program things!

    :)

    KMA

    Current setup: BeoVision 10-46 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand) with Apple TV 2 (FireCore), Sony BDP-S780, Mac Mini, BeoLab 11 (silver), Beo5, BeoSound 8 (red speaker covers). Accessories: A8 Earphones, wine bottle coasters.


    B&O product history, in chronological order since 1990, after the onset of the treaded BeoVirus (I tend to upgrade/change my setup "infrequently"): BeoSystem 2500 (with blue speaker covers), BeoLink 5000, BeoSystem 7000 (complete; silver/black), BeoLink 7000, RedLine 60.2, BeoVox Penta, BeoVision MX4000 (black, motorized floor stand), BeoCord VX5000 (black), BeoSystem 4500 (complete), BeoCenter 9500, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 6000, BeoVision Avant (original, 28" AR, VHS, green), BeoCenter 2300, BeoVision 3-32 (grey speaker frame, AR, motorised cabinet), DVD1 (grey), BeoCord V8000 (grey), Beo4, BeoSound Ouverture (w/ floor cabinet stand), BeoVision Avant RF (grey, 32", AR, VHS), BeoSound 9000, BeoCenter AV5 (blue), BeoVision 1 (yellow, motorized floor stand), Beo1, BeoSound Century (yellow), BeoCenter 1 (blue, AR, motorized floor stand), BeoSound 1 (silver, floor stand), BeoVision Avant RF DVD (grey, 32", AR), BeoVision 7-32 MkI (AR, motorized floor stand), BeoLab 3 (black), BeoSound 2, BeoVision 10-40 (grey speaker cover, AR, motorized stand).
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