Hello all, it's been a while since I have posted here.
I have been relatively passive acquiring new B&O products. I will be honest I have not bought any B&O item for last two years, well upgrading BeoCom 6000 to BeoCom 1 setup don't count ;)
However I'm getting back on track. Just purchased (finally) BeoLab 2 to go with my BeoSound 9000/BeoLab 8000.
And now I've bought BeoSystem 1 for very reasonable price - I have to admit, I just could not refuse the offer.
Anyways, wanted to ask some questions and share some concernes about BeoSystem 1.
I no longer have B&O video products since I've sold my 2 BeoVision MX's.
My primary reasons for purchasing BeoSystem 1 are:
1. Integration of non B&O products into one system controlled by Beo4
2. Home theater setup. (less important ;)
Few questions on connections of BeoSystem 1 (after reviewing the manual):
1. My HITACHI 42"HDS52 TV does not have serial connector but equipped with 2xHDMI and 3xComponent.
Looks like BeoSystem 1 needs to connect to TV/Projector via serial connector (top panel of BeoSystem 1)
Is there adapter available from serial to HDMI and will it work properly?
Or correct me if there is other way of connecting TV to BeoSystem 1.
2. Controlling TV with Beo4 via BeoSystem 1.
According to BeoSystem 1 manual:
If TV is equipped with IR transmitter - connect to IR Control on BeoSystem 1.
TV has 2 IR connectors labeled IR Blaster - is it a same thing?
My understanding that blasters are used to send IR signals and not receive, or perhaps IR connectors work two way?
Thanks in advance with your inputs
David (BeoPerson)