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Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:53:30 GMT

Yes, it is strange, but it works. Also, i currently have disconnected the Beosound 3000 from the system.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

stefan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:28:06 GMT

Yes, right. For using BS5 with ipad/iphone you must set it up to Audiomaster and music server on. This makes your setup more strange, as you have two videomasters (BV7 and BV10) in one Masterlink setup in addition to two audiomasters - BS3000 and BS5....(?)

Stefan

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:29:03 GMT

Steffen:

Try setting the BeoSound 5 as no audiomaster in the settings meny.

But if I do that, wont I lose the ability to control the Beosound 5 with an iPad or iPhone?

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:28:14 GMT

Razlaw:
I will try Option 4 when I get home.

Option 4 worked but I did not like having to use Link for TV. Maybe if I get my Beo 5 reprogrammed it will be the way to go.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:25:31 GMT

I have everything working almost perfectly now. I have now set the BV7 to option 1, and the BV10 to option 2.

This has caused the timer to remain active in the 7. And, even better, not only does the timer in the 7 turn the 7 on, it is also turning the 10 on. I then programmed the receiver connected to the 10 to turn on and select the channel at the same time. Thus, I can now have the BV7 timer turn both TVs on to the desired channel. The BV10 even turns to the preset stand position which I know does not typically happen with timer commands. I had been told the timer in the 7 could not be used to activate the 10, here in the USA, where the TVs are connected only by Masterlink.

As for control of the Beosound 5, in the room where it is located, with the 10, turning the wheels on it activates it and the speakers in that room. Also, using a remote all seems to work fine.

In the room with the BV7, the Beo 4 works to turn on and control N. Music with only a couple minor problems. To activate N. Music in that room I had to add A-N Music to the Beo 4. Using that command the N. Music starts perfectly and I then have full control. One other slight problem is that if I have the TV on, and then use the A-N Music button the N Music starts but the picture remains on the TV. That is a minor problem as I rarely switch from TV to N Music. I added the Picture Mute button but it disappears when I activate N Music and I can not get it to reappear.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Steffen — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:41:26 GMT

Try setting the BeoSound 5 as no audiomaster in the settings meny.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:47:56 GMT

I will try Option 4 when I get home.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

mjmedlo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:17:27 GMT

I use the MLGW/RA2 version. . .IT works perfectly. .

I use RA2 and Beolink controls together to operate all kinds of things.

I have certain B&O products react to certain RA2 commands and visa versa. .

It really is cool

The only problem is that you will be making about a 10k investment with RA2 and MLGW (if you do the whole house, which is the only way to go)

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

stefan — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:13:10 GMT

Did you try V.OPT 4 for the BV7? As far as I know, it`s a master option setting. You just have to press LINK - source for video- and audio sources.

And for the BV10 V.OPT 2, so this should start your BV10 using BS5 controls.

I never checked that. But maybe worth a try...?

Stefan

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:25:23 GMT

I have found an "almost" solution. Anybody have any thoughts as to either anything, any problem I am missing, or any solution to the minor issue I still seem to have?

The option problem I was having is in my first post in this thread. I have now set the BV10 to option 2, and the BV7 to option 1.

This has allowed me to turn on the Beosound 5 using the Beosound 5 controls, not a remote, and the speakers connected to the BV10 in the same room as the Beosound 5 turn on just as they should. Additionally, the timer function is still visible and available in the BV7-55. Not only does it work, but an added unexpected benefit appeared. The timer on the BV7 will now turn the BV10 on, something that I thought was not possible in the USA with a system connected only by Masterlink. It does, however, also activate the motorized stand on the BV10 which I know timers are not suppose to, but that is just another added benefit.

The only issue I have found so far is difficulty accessing audio sources in the room with the BV7. Pressing N. Music does nothing. However, I added A N Music to the Beo 4 and that works perfectly, with one exception. If I am watching TV, and press A N Music, N Music starts, but the TV picture remains. Any thoughts on how to activate N Music in the option 1 programmed BV7 when the TV is on and have the TV turn off? I could use picture mute? Could my Beo 5 be programmed to activate A N Music and Picture Mute with the press of one button?

Thanks!

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Alex — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:17:48 GMT

Razlaw:

No, I have neither. But, you have me intrigued. How would those two items be used to make it work?

You could program a custom MLGW driver to recognize the Timer commands in the Ra2 program and trigger ML commands to both of your video systems. ie. whatever timer command you wanted to issue would be handled by the Lutron and MLGW tandem (say for instance an "All Off" ML Command and an "All Lights Off" Ra2 command at midnight if you're anything like me and you fall asleep watching TV on an almost nightly basis) in place of using the B&O timers. The same can be done for the opposite ... if you want to wake up to N.Radio in the morning just set a second timer on the Ra2 system and add a little more code to the MLGW custom driver.

It's probably a lot easier than I just made it sound!

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Vienna — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:22:33 GMT

Razlaw:

Wouldn't it take two Beotimes? one for the 10 and one for the 7 in the other room?

Maybe the the Play Timer / Wake Up Timer of your BV7 fulfills your requirements
- otherwise you'll need a second BeoTime ...

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:04:13 GMT

Wouldn't it take two Beotimes? one for the 10 and one for the 7 in the other room?

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Vienna — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:16:05 GMT

Razlaw:

Any option programming solution that will allow me to use the timer on the BV7 and have the Beosound 5 activate the speakers in the room it is in?

NO, but a BEOTIME "solves" the problem of the missing BV10 timer.

Re: Impossible Option Programming?

Razlaw — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:48:42 GMT

No, I have neither. But, you have me intrigued. How would those two items be used to make it work?