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  • 10-24-2007 9:50 AM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Perhaps a silly question, so please excuse my ignorance.

    If this HDMI Expander is used on a e.g. BeoVision 7 or BeoCenter 6 and e.g. an HD box is connected via an HDMI cable, can this source then be viewed in a link room?

    I know the source can be viewed in a link room if the HD box is connected via scart, but what if it is connected via HDMI through this HDMI Expander (or any other DVI->HDMI converter)?

    I think the HDMI Expander is the extension I need, but I have no use of it if it means that I cannot view the connected sources in my link rooms.

    BR,
    Lars.

  • 10-24-2007 10:44 AM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    You'll probably have to connect both the Scart AND the HDMI from the STB to the BV7.

    I have not read the expander would work with BV6, can someone confirm?

     DVI does not carry sound, so the Scart connection is probably compulsory anyway.

     p.

  • 10-24-2007 12:35 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Ok Guys... Enough tech talk....

     For a beginner like me some easy questions....

    1)  I have the MKII... Can it actually be upgraded to show full HD on the current LCD ?

    2) How do I go to the service menu... Would like to test my movie option....

     The Dane : -)

     

    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 10-24-2007 2:32 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Post for future reference.
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  • 10-25-2007 2:59 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    .... Nothing ??
    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 10-26-2007 6:31 AM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    I have been told today that Bang & olufsen are not goign to supply this unit now.

    Also i pose a question, if the expander switches between hdmi 1-4, where does the stereo sound come from as dvi does not use sound. so if for example you have a sky box you need to use HDMI for picture, optical for Dobly and then also scart for stereo sound.

    this solution is not sounding such a good idea now.

     

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  • 10-26-2007 7:19 AM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    I hope this isn't the final decsion from B&O as I believe this product is needed to make the BV7 'more future proof'.

    Having to have SCART, HDMI and Digitial Coax connected for COAX is no different to how it is connected now.  Does this come down to PCM again?

    Greg

  • 10-26-2007 7:22 AM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    I hope this isn't the final decsion from B&O as I believe this product is needed to make the BV7 'more future proof'.

    Having to have SCART, HDMI and Digitial Coax connected for Sound is no different to how it is connected now.  Does this come down to PCM again?

    Greg

  • 10-26-2007 10:44 AM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    B&O is recommending a specified 3rd party hardware and has released software chip for beo4 integration-requires engineer installation.

    More details later

     

    Vince

  • 10-26-2007 11:28 AM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Presumably something along the lines of this....

    http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20switch%204port_toslink.htm

    But with IR support from the BV7?

    Greg

  • 10-26-2007 1:09 PM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Oh vince what info do you have, how will the sound leave the hdmi and go to the TV

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  • 10-26-2007 6:09 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Is the expander the only way to upgrade a BV7 40 mark ii to mark iii?

  • 10-27-2007 3:02 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    The 3rd party hardware are Gefen 4:1 switch and Gefen 1:2 splitter and the guide post in this thread should be used to register HDMI expander. Had a quick look on internet and they arenn't cheap. TV software should be 7.7 or higher. May get installer to sort this out!

     

    Vince

  • 10-28-2007 5:14 AM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Sounds great, but what about the sound???
  • 10-29-2007 4:08 AM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    hi there buddy no one knows about sound yet i dont think unless we have to use a scart lead stil., i think this thing is a bit of a pie in the sky idea at the mo.

    no one really knows anything and Bang & Olufsen do there normal trick of saying nothing.

     

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  • 10-29-2007 2:26 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Ok Guys... I'll try once again

    For a beginner like me some easy questions....

    1)  I have the MKII... Can it actually be upgraded to show full HD on the current LCD ?

    2) How do I go to the service menu... Would like to test my movie option....

     The Dane : -)

     

    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 10-29-2007 3:24 PM In reply to

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    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Niveau:
    I have the MKII... Can it actually be upgraded to show full HD on the current LCD ?

    Unless already mounted you need a new scaler board and software, both included in the
    HD-ready kit, Type 4370, part no. 1437000
     

    Niveau:
    How do I go to the service menu... Would like to test my movie option

    MENU 0 0 Go

  • 10-29-2007 3:26 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Thanks. I believe it's already mounted in my MKII. (Dealer told me) How can I test if so ?
    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 10-29-2007 3:34 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Niveau:

    Ok Guys... I'll try once again

    For a beginner like me some easy questions....

    1)  I have the MKII... Can it actually be upgraded to show full HD on the current LCD ?

    2) How do I go to the service menu... Would like to test my movie option....

     The Dane : -)

     

    It's not posssible to make a HD screen to a full HD...

    set makør på "øvrige muligheder" og tryk Rød Rød + GO...

  • 10-29-2007 4:31 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    So... I have to get the MKIII to watch 1080i ?

    Is it worth it ?

    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 10-29-2007 6:09 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    is it a 32" or 40"?
  • 10-30-2007 2:36 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    It's the 40 inch MKII (I'm sitting 3.5 meters from the screen)
    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 11-01-2007 4:59 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    What's the final judge Stig ?

     The Dane

    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
  • 11-01-2007 6:05 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    Minimum viewing distance for a 40" screen is (distance where the eye can't see a difference/pixel any more):

    SD: 3m

    HD: 2,5m

    Full HD 1,6m

  • 11-02-2007 4:03 PM In reply to

    Re: HDMI EXPANDER FOR BV7

    So..... Final judge is that it cant be worth upgrading !!!

     

     

    Maybe this is as good as it gets... BV7-40 MKII, BL9, BC2, BL6000, MX4000, Beosound 3, HDR1
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