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Re: beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

ed7 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:41:13 GMT

Quim43:

ed7:

I have asked this question few times to different dealers over the years they always said you can not connect b&o speakers (active) to a non-b&o tv set??? ,wonder why???

Maybe because they want to sell you a BV?

I asked that even before bv7!!!

Re: beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

Quim43 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:55:37 GMT

ed7:

I have asked this question few times to different dealers over the years they always said you can not connect b&o speakers (active) to a non-b&o tv set??? ,wonder why???

Maybe because they want to sell you a BV?

Re: beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

ed7 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:53:27 GMT

I have asked this question few times to different dealers over the years they always said you can not connect b&o speakers (active) to a non-b&o tv set??? ,wonder why???

Re: beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

Stan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:18 GMT

Chances are that your TV has a "fixed" volume audio output. This means that the audio output level does not change. Look at the owner's guide or look closely to the back of the TV and the word "fixed" may be printed near the output jacks.

If you are lucky, your TV has 2 sets of audio output jacks. One is fixed, the other is variable. In this case, just swap the cables on the TV to the variable output jacks.

If you are not lucky, and your TV only provides a fixed output, then you need something to provide the BL8000s with a variable output. The easiest approach is to use a stand-alone pre-amp. Make sure to get one with a remote control. Alternatively, you could invest in a B&O audio master (BS3000, BS4, BS9000) that has an AUX input (note that the BS5/BM5 does NOT have an AUX input). You will probably need an RCA to DIN cable for this connection. Run the TV into the AUX port of the BS and connect the BLs to the BS.

Stan

Re: beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

DrDimitris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:10:46 GMT

Maybe this would be helpful...:

http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/p/12190/90595.aspx#90595

And this:

http://soundsheavenly.co.uk/bando-beolinkrca.htm

beolab 8000 how to connect to non BO tv???

nickjonesjones — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:05 GMT

Ive purchsed a set of two 8000 speakers and i am struggling to connect to my panasonic tv, ive ran a power lead to each speaker and a audio lead to each L&R from the audio out rear of the tv, ive set the speaker at rear to line and the volume is to high and doesnt turn down when i use the tv remote!!! wot am i doing wrong.. thanks