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Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

quader — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:10:12 GMT

do i need Lutron Grafik eye with lutron rania dimmer, what is lintronic 238 box

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

Keith Saunders — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:34:53 GMT

With regards to projectors, the only ones which B&O formally approve at present are the Samsung SP H700 and SIM2 HT300 PLUS which are shown in the connections menu on the Beovision 7

In terms of controlling external 3rd party products from the Beovision 7-32 or 7-40 you can purchase a Cinema Control Module to control curtains, lighting and motorised projector screen etc. It has two control outputs which are used to control external equipment.

In terms of cost, well clearly that depends on what you want, but most 3rd party products are the company's standard products and as such do not have to be purchased from B&O.

All the 3rd party lighting systems are standard with Lutron being at the top end and what you will see shown in most B&O shops.

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

quader — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:37:43 GMT

Thanks for the list - i will do some research in the meantime

what is the approx cost for

1. controlling lights/blinds - are these sepecial lights for the Dimmer to work?

2.projector/screen.

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

Keith Saunders — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:22:29 GMT

When it comes to projectors and home automation in general integrated with B&O products, this falls under the umbrella of Beoliving and only a few dealers are provided with the detailed technical information required for these customer opportunities. The B&O strategy is to focus on the bigger fully integrated projects and effectly manage them seperately. This is fine for the big ticket customers, but this does limit the customer who just wants to add a projector and some lighting control.

With the introduction of the Beolink gateway and the Beo5 in particular helped customers who just wished to add a few third party products normally not purchased from B&O and I have compiled a list (not totally complete) of 3rd party products supported by B&O

3BM Smart Light Switch
Samsung Projectors
Xbox360
Apple Remote old model
Apple Remote new model
BtiCino Video Door entry Products
Busch-Jaeger range of automation products
Clipsal lighting control
Daikin Airconditioning BRC4C152
Faber Roller blinds
Feller BeamIT
Future Automation stands and brackets
Helvar Digidim lighting system
Herstal Light Control
Hunter Douglas Shades
Kessebohmer Screen Motion system
Lava RC601 TV stand
LG Airconditioning
LK TOUCH 350 lighting
Lutron Homeworks home Automation
Lutron Maestro
Lutron RadioRA
Lutron Rania Dimmer
Lutron Rania Dual Dimmer
Lutron Sivoia QED shading solutions
Merten 2010 Lighting
Merten 2050 Lighting
Salamander Big Fire Fireplace
Sanyo Airconditioning RCS-8PS3E
Sony_PS2 Slim
Velux WLR 100 Window Blinds
Velux_WUR 101 Window Blinds

All the products above can be directly controlled using the Beo5 and many via the Beolink Gateway. When it comes to projectors Samsung remains B&O's main partner and there can be issues using some non supported projectors with the Beovision 7 as some members have discovered.

Whilst I have stated what B&O supports, this does not need to restrict you choice, I suggest you first decided exactly what you want in terms of functionality and also how much you are prepared to spend.

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

quader — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:26:00 GMT

I agree

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

quader — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:25:13 GMT

Thanks keith,

I would like to know what i would need to control the lights,are these special lights or is it the controls that are important

same for the blinds,

As regards projectors - can any work with BV7 ?

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

Seanie_230 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:19:30 GMT

I have a Optoma HD65 connected to my BV7MK3 and when i get time and funds i will prob but the lintronic 238 box to switch the projector on and off with the rs232 as the trigger.

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

beojeff — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:44:45 GMT

I've often thought that a detailed FAQ or BeoTech page on this site regarding home automation would be very nice. I'm sure many BeoWorlders are interested in doing such an installation themselves.

Re: Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

Keith Saunders — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:54:25 GMT

A Very Warm welcome to Beoworld and your first posting.

Exactly what did you want to know about Home Automation and Projectors for the Beovision 7 ?

Home automation & Projectors for BV 7

quader — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:15:13 GMT

Could someone help on or direct me to get info on the above