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Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

ulo — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:43:56 GMT

Hello Alex.

Is there a similar function to the "all-power-down function" that will allow all link units to power on by pressing a button or function on the Beo4? (i.e from any link product turn on all link products in all rooms)

Regards

/ULO

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

dilznik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:54:16 GMT

I mentioned the software upgrade to my dealer and he actually said it wasn't worth it! (from 1.1 to 2.1) He said that at least with what I had and wanted to do, I wouldn't get anything out of it. I was kind of surprised since I figured he'd jump at any chance to make money off my rookie butt but I guess not everyone is as capitalistic and cynical as me =\

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

Alex — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:10:28 GMT

wogga383:
i have full functions on on 3500, the volume works, i can set the timer, change tracks, sources etc on the BS4. I can power down the BS4 via the 3500 as long as no one is using the BS4 independantly in the other room it which case only the 3500 will power down.
I would try to seek a software upgrade if possible frm a dealer or ask on this forum

You can power down everything on the link system by holding down the ST.BY button on any link product, even if something is being used independently in another room.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

Keith Saunders — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:37:01 GMT

You may wish to review the FAQ on doing a software upgrade to a Beolab 3500 HERE

Also a general FAQ on the Beolab 3500 is HERE

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

wogga383 — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:22:13 GMT

i have full functions on on 3500, the volume works, i can set the timer, change tracks, sources etc on the BS4. I can power down the BS4 via the 3500 as long as no one is using the BS4 independantly in the other room it which case only the 3500 will power down.

I would try to seek a software upgrade if possible frm a dealer or ask on this forum

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

dilznik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:48:27 GMT

Alrighty. I tried the option 4 thing and now the BL3500 works independently. Sort of. It only seems to activate the sources. I can't change the volume nor shut off the BL3500 speaker with the remote. Is this normal?

Also, I'm using a Beolink 1000 in that room since the link option instructions here (http://www.bang-olufsen.com/graphics/bogo/media/Beolink/professionals/ML_Handbook_US.pdf) don't cover my version of the Beo4 (Mark II, I think, with vtape and atape buttons).

edit: UPDATE: So, I could only program the BL3500 with the beolink 1000. And then with the Beo4, it works prima. That's cool because now I'll be able to get the use of the CD in my BS4, as well as the radio stations that I have on my BS4 (only one cable connection in the apartment) and I can use the BS Century for Aux and a different CD. Cool. Guess it's time to invest in a 2nd Beo4 and toss my beolink 1000 in a drawer.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

dilznik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:31:58 GMT

Okay, I'll try this today or tomorrow.

Does the BL2000 react the same way? Or does the A.Aux actually activate on that?

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

PhilLondon — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:11:14 GMT

Maybe setting one item on option 4 would help. You then access it with Link + Source.

A test you can do now, without changing option setting, try Link+CD. And tell us if one of them, both of them or none of them is reacting.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

Keith Saunders — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:31:14 GMT

You could fit a IR range reducer to your Beo4 as they do in B&O dealerships

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

dilznik — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:43:28 GMT

Thanks for the info, cutting the BS4 off the mains and then plugging it back in fixed the clock issue. The A. Aux thing is sort of wacky. I guess I'll just need to get use to it. It's too bad that I can't activate A.Aux directly, regardless of what's on the BS4 since I have a MacMini that's always streaming music and I'd like to be able to activate that. I think I'll take it in and get the software upgrade. It's running 1.1 right now.

Is there a way to set up devices so that the remote won't activate both? As in, I still have my BeoSound Century and would also like to have it in my room but the remote changes the setting on that and my BL3500. It would be cool to be able to change the volume or activate the CD of just one and not the other.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

wogga383 — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:06:39 GMT

Hope this helps, i have a BS4 with a BL3500 connected via masterlink, my 3500 dates from circa 2001 and i can control all inputs from the 3500, just set A Aux on my Beo 4 and yes i can select that input on the BL3500. Obviously some of the newer options don't display correctly on the 3500 cos they weren't around when my 3500 was made, e.g if i select A Mem for the SD card the 3500 displays A Tape but plays the correct source i.e. the SD card.

N Music = A Tape 2. N Radio = Phono.

The grat thing is i can have twol different sources playing cos i have a set of speakers connected to the BS4 see other posts on the subject.

Re the time display on the 3500? yes thats fine when set up on the BS4 as mentioned by Keith.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

Keith Saunders — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:39:56 GMT

Graham,

If you used the LCS9000 with MCL then you had the clock problem, but with software version 1.1 and using Masterlink the clock was displayed. If you recall when the LCS9000 first came out and I had one of the very first, it had a black plug over the Masterlink socket and was sold as a MCL compatible unit only.

In all cases I tend to suggest upgrading to version 2.0 to avoid any issues anyway.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

joeyboygolf — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:24:57 GMT

I didn't think it did. I remember having a LCS9000 that would not show the clock.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

Keith Saunders — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:15:42 GMT

No, it is not with all versions of software. Version 1.0 of the Beolab 3500 had several problems with many functions not translated onto the Masterlink. Version 1.1 saw some improvements, but it was not until version 2.0 did it really become a totally compatible product.

Re: Beolab 3500 and A.Aux

joeyboygolf — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:06:52 GMT

Keith Saunders:

Provided the clock has been setup it should supply it to the slave devices on a polling basis.
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Is this true with all issues of the software, Keith?