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Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:17:50 GMT

beoaus:

If I bought the Gefen switch would I loose one of the above in order to control it. Or does the 7.7 software allow the Gefen switch to be used as a 3rd box that can be controlled, effectively bypassing the 2 PUC limitation?

This is the stumbling block in buying the gefen splitter.

I ran a few tests on the BV740 MKII and clearly answered the question.

The addition of the Gefen box and its configuration drops out the configuration of V.AUX. You loose one of the STB controllers. The Geffen box takes it.

Annoying... The the television has 4 IR controls, when it only controls 2 external STB's. I wonder if there is a configuration where they all can be used?

beoaus.

Re: HDMI switchers

Bv7Mk3 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:36:54 GMT

I found this web site,but wonder if any of the Switchers would would work with the Bv7 tv's????? or do you have to use the Gefen?

Maybe Keith could advise with his wisdom on this?

Thanks.

http://ukhdmi.com/hdmi-switches/

Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:32:19 GMT

I'm still confused...

I have V.AUX set to control a Panasonic DMR-BW500 and DTV to control Foxtel Digital (SKY Plus). That is the 2 PUC's on a BV7-40MKII and two i'd rather not loose.

If I bought the Gefen switch would I loose one of the above in order to control it. Or does the 7.7 software allow the Gefen switch to be used as a 3rd box that can be controlled, effectively bypassing the 2 PUC limitation?

This is the stumbling block in buying the gefen splitter.

beoaus.

Re: HDMI switchers

KingOfSnake — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:41:20 GMT

Hi Pedro

You need an HDMI-DVI lead (for video) and at the very least a scart socket (for audio).

If your Blu-Ray has a Component output and your DVI is populated you can use AV4 to use component video, and stereo (which attach to the two phono inputs above the component inputs on the back of the 7-40 MK2).

Good Luck

Re: HDMI switchers

stefan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:40:39 GMT

You can connect a HDMI device directly to the DVI input of your BV7-40 MKII or use a Gefen switch - connected to the DVI input.

The switch will be PUC controlled like any other IR device. You can assigne the 4 HDMI inputs to the AV ports of your BV. You will need sw 7.7 or higher (?).

Keith posted a link to the user guide some posts above.

Stefan

Re: HDMI switchers

pedrompinto — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:19:31 GMT

I was starting a new topic to know how could i connect a blu-ray via a hdmi to my BV7-40 MK II.

It is supposed to upgrade the SW and use which switch? As far as i read i didn't find how it connects to my BV7-40 MKII.

Can anyone give me a hand?

Re: HDMI switchers

moxxey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:01:50 GMT

beoaus:

Maybe over to Keith to clarify then. ...Must admit I was surprised about the BV7-40 MKIV, thought it would be capable of controlling 4 additional devices...

beoaus.

It can, but it crashes 'controlling' them, too. Latest on my MKIV is that it's having HDCP issues with my Sky box. Funny, the MKIII didn't have these HDCP issues.

When I use my Sky box with scart, no crashes. Re-connect the HDMI cable = infrequent crashing.

Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:20:18 GMT

Maybe over to Keith to clarify then. ...Must admit I was surprised about the BV7-40 MKIV, thought it would be capable of controlling 4 additional devices...

beoaus.

Re: HDMI switchers

moxxey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:43:09 GMT

Keith Saunders:

Gentlemen,

The switches are for Beovision 7 Mark II & III's only

MKIV too. There's an option for HDMI expander selection in the menu, it's included in the documentation and my dealer suggested the HDMI expander to combat the 'problem' of two HDMI sockets being used by internal modules.

Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:02:43 GMT

stefan:
Bv7-40 can handle 2 STBs - in DTV and V.AUX mode - but 4 IR devices. In addition to 2 stbs it can control a projector (SIM 2 or Samsung) and the Gefen HDMI switch if sw 7.7 is installed.

Is this statement correct? I was told you actually loose one of the 2, I am using two at the moment? Also how can it control 4 IR devices if there are only 2 STB's? Hope this is not a stupid question.

A BV7-40 MKIV is out of the question for me for a while.... I have the MKII

beoaus.

Re: HDMI switchers

stefan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:49:14 GMT

Bv7-40 can handle 2 STBs - in DTV and V.AUX mode - but 4 IR devices. In addition to 2 stbs it can control a projector (SIM 2 or Samsung) and the Gefen HDMI switch if sw 7.7 is installed.

BV 7-40 MK III has PUC IR outputs on every AV port (AV1 - AV6). AV 4 is used by the internal DVD player. There are 2 additional PUC outputs for cinema control.

I was thinking about upgrading my BV7-40 MK II to sw 7.7 and Gefen switch but upgraded to BV7 MK III....because..

-Beosystem 3

-much more PUCs (for STB, Mac mini, Projector)

-Beomedia support (VGA input)

-a better DVBS (T) module.

-picture quality

- nice price from my dealer

Hope this helps

Stefan

Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:20:54 GMT

Just had an update that may need confirming...

The BV740 mk 11 can supposedly only handle 2 Set top boxes at any one point in time when it looks like 4 can be configured. By using the switcher you may not be able to control other STB at it uses a port..? At the same time I was told the BV740 mk111 can handle 6!!!.

Can anyone explain, clarify or correct this?

Thanks Beoaus.

Re: HDMI switchers

Brian Waddell — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:46:21 GMT

For MK11 BV7 with DVI in, how does the HDMI splitter actually work, can I assume the sound is inputted to the TV separately?

Brian

Re: HDMI switchers

beoaus — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:34:21 GMT

Really!!

Re: HDMI switchers

misled — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:51:14 GMT

you must make a software update and you must change components inside the bv7. all this can make only your b&o dealer.price € 750.--