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Re: MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

KingStreet — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:56:37 GMT

Peter is correct ( again !!)

The STB he refers to is a control system that allows the B&O product to control your digibox. standard on later MX's, most Avant variants, and all panel TV's.

If your considering a new Bcen 6, then I suggest you contact your local dealer - put these questions to him/her, and you should be sorted - wether you get a new TV or modify your exisiting one. - BTW - not all MX TV's can control digiboxes, although all are compatible ( despite the digital switch over scaremongers) - you would just end up using the SKY supplied remote if your MX is older.

Re: MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

PaulandKatie — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:44:35 GMT

Thanks Peter

I will look into this, although I am trying to sell myself on the Beocentre6-26 instead of the MX!

The sky+ comes with a box though doesn't it? do I have to purchase another STB box?

thanks

Re: MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

Peter — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:46:42 GMT

Tricky! You need the STB-C kit and from experience, these are no longer made. If you are lucky, and have a good dealer, he might track one down for you. The kit is about £100 and there will be a fitting charge as well. Clearly if you get one, it will have the most recent software and will work with Sky+.

Sky+ is quite frankly fantastic and I recommend it whole heartedly. I am not a fan of the Murdoch empire, but it really is much better than the alternative in my experience. Get a Pace box though - the Amstrad ones are unreliable and the power supplies marginal. They also tick all the time. I changed by buying a new Pace and it is fantastic. Integrates with my Avant just as if it were made by B&O. Except better!

Re: MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

PaulandKatie — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:18:21 GMT

No, I haven'y got sky at present, just the 1-5 channels, and to my knowledge I don't have the set top box contol fitted - is there anything I could do?

Re: MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

Peter — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:49:22 GMT

Have you got the STB-C fitted to the MX4000? Are you using Sky at present? There may be a software requirement as the older STB-Cs did not cover Sky+. The code for a Sky+ box is 16.

MX4000 / DVD1 & new sky + box

PaulandKatie — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:22:43 GMT

I have just signed up today for sky+, due to be fitted next week sometime. Could anyone help me go through the set up needed to get everything working together with the beo4 remote properly? or do I get the sky fitter do this - I guess not?

thanks in advance