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newbie, 1800 turntable and B&O reciever options

JohnnyR — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:39:52 GMT

Hey everyone,

Picked up a 1800 turntable in great shape. It's nostalgic for me since it's the same one my big brother had when we were kids (and he still has his) so I'm familiar with it. Now it has RCA's, and stupid me got rid of my 20+ year old sony reciever when I moved only to discover that the crap one that replaced it of course has no phono inputs or ground (or bass or treble if you can believe that). So I'm thinking I'd love to stack this on a nice old B&O reciever, maybe something in the 5000-7000 series. Is that a good match? I've looked at so many of them of the last few weeks that I can no longer retain all the info, so what do folks think would be a good pick? Do any B&O recievers have phono rca inputs? I know there are pin to rca converters, but is there a bugger that goes the other way, rca to whatever number pins? Is it worth it if there is, or will there be a noticable sound quality loss. I only have a well curated, and much loved small record collection now. I've dumped all my cds, so the only other thing I might do is run a usb dac to it, so I can cut back on clutter more than anything, which is part of the reason I dig the old B&O stuff in the first place. Thanks for advice!

-Johnny

ML Sources Question

beo-ap — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:41:17 GMT

I would like to access the audio from my AppleTV2 Connected to my BV8 (connected via HDMI) throught the rest of the system. This is my setup:

Avant - Video Master in a room by itself

Beosound 3000 - Audio Master in a room by itself

BV8 - Video slave in a room by itself

A ML Link Rooms using 2000 and 3500.

I can access audio from Avant in every room.

I can access audio from BS300 in every room.

I cannot access sound from BV8 anywhere.

I would like to access BV8 sound throughout. Is this possible. I will upgrade to BV10 in the future, but in the meantime...

Thanks.

Beocenter 9000 LEDs don't light in different modes

beobud2012 — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:09:37 GMT

Hello.

I have a BeoCenter 9000. Some LEDs don't turn on in different modes. For example, when switched to radio, no LEDs are on and there are no controls available on the Beocenter. but when I choose radio from the remote, The controls come up on Beocenter and I can play with them on the Beocenter itself. Also the LEDs will light if I am in programming mode for clock!

I am not fimiliar with this model at all. I watched some videos on youtube and I know some LEDs not lighting up, these LEDs light up in other modes so I know they are not burnt.

Any tip is greatly appriciated.

Thank you.

1602 inaccurate speed

terrymb — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:27:25 GMT

I recently purchased a Beogram 1602. Having a problem with the speed. Often the record player plays very fast. Faster than 45 rpm even. This can occur when first playing or after using the pause. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Terry

Beo4 Remote Problems & BeoSound 9000 Electronic Whine

BeoHound9000 — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:46:40 GMT

Hello everyone. My setup is finally complete but not without teething issues.

Issue 1: Since the masterlink was finished, the remote crashes regularly whether or not I press a button. The screen goes blank, blackens all then pixels, then comes on under the TV setting regardless of what source was selected previously. It never displays 'Battery' and the batteries are fresh. Has anyone had this problem before? I have reset the remote but to no avail. It failed in it the dealer showroom, as well.

Issue 2: My 9000 is a mk1 (1997) and emits a high pitched whine during CD playback through the speakers. It is more noticable with CD from 1988 than from 1998. My dealer claims it is the analog nature of the original audio mastering being converted by the analog-digital coverter in the 9000 and that newer model 9000s make no such whine. This sounds far fetched to me. Any thoughts?

Beocom 2 problems

monkmara — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:58:16 GMT

Hey, I have a pair of Beocom 2's which have never worked in my home. I get a dial tone and can ring out and receive calls but the longest call has lasted four minutes. The calls end in a rapid busy signal every time after being bumped off I guess. While the calls are in progress there is always a lot of "clicking" sounds going on. Other phones in the house do not have this problem.

Any ideas?

Beomaster 5500 How do I enable Speaker 2 with MCP6500 ?

jeremy112 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:32:58 GMT

Hello everyone :) As the subject says I am wondering how I enable speaker 2 on the Beomaster 5500 with the MCP? Any help is appreciated :D

beocenter 9000 compatible with beolink passive type 1658?

Mastolufsen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:18:08 GMT

i need to know if it possible to connect a beolink passive type 1658 with a beocenter 9000? i do have the beolink 1000 controller. thanks

Remote Mains Switch Type 4001

beomasterdc — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:00:03 GMT

Does anyone have a user manual for the remote mains switch type 4001?

Repair of Beocom 1500 Handset

leejor — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:27:12 GMT

I just picked up a dirty but good condition Beocom 1500. The only issue it that the cord is just about to break off. I've done a lot of seaching but cannot find anything about opening up the handset. I don't want to force the edge open and break it. There must be a "trick" to it. Does anyone have any experience taking one apart?

Thanks

Beovox RL 140

bangand0lufsen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:41:35 GMT

i have a pair of bang and olufsen RL 140s and on the back plate that is metal has 4 screw holes that are empty i dont know what they are for i want to wall mount them but cant find wall mounts for them, im wondering if i used a flat panel tv mount can i use these screw hole to attach them to it or are the used for something else that might not support the weight does anyone know what they are for and if they can be used for this any info will be great thankyou in advance.

Taylor T

From Beomaster 700 to Amplifier

fausing — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:03:59 GMT

Hi all.

I'm, the happy owner of a Beosound 700.

But...

I'm in the middle of a larger hifi renewing in my livingroom, and I therefore have a question.

I would very much like to keep my Beosound 700, but also being able to connect it to my new amplifier.

So my question is, if you know about a cable that goes from, the external speaker socket, or the TAPE-socket, to a PHONO??

Hope you get my question right, beacuase im from Denmark, so i'm not sure if the technical names are correct.

Hope you can help me..

Best regard.

Rasmus Fausing - Denmark

BeoSound 9000 SW Version

Hildebrand — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:34:40 GMT

Anyone know of a simple way to determine what SW version of my BeoSound 9000 Mk III?

Alternately, what is the latest SW version for the BS 9000? Last I noted searching through the forums was 3.3, possibly 3.4!

Didn't notice it anywhere on the site or in the forums, but is there a listing anywhere in regards to the additions/fixes that the software updates address?

Hiller

Is there a 120V light dimmer that can be operated with the Beo4 ?

jvezina — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:42:12 GMT

Good evening,

I am searching for a 120V light dimmer that can be operated with the Beo4 remote, something simple like the B&O LC2 (never available on the North American market). Several European vendors such as Lintronics offer exactly what I need (such as the Aludim ), but their dimmers work only on 230 V.

The Lutron offerings are overkill just for controlling a few lamps.

Thanks in advance,

Jean

Beovision 7-55 speakers

Chasp — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:43:26 GMT

I need some direction on adding or should I state getting my Beolab 4000's to work with the 7-55. I have them hooked and set up and ran the set mode. However, they don't turn on when the TV is turned on. If I go into Options and select Adjustment and highlight video speakers 2 or 3 the speakers turn on and sound great. When I select store the speakers go into standby. How can I get these things to turn on when I turn the TV on?

Any help is appreciated.

Beomaster 5500 and MCP 6500 HOW DO I USE THE TUNER?!?!

jeremy112 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:10:44 GMT

Hello fellow beolovers!

I have just gotten into Bang & Olufsen equipment and I am as stumped as a tree... I can pretty much navigate my way through all the functions of the MCP6500, bass, treble, loudness etc... and even managed to set the time and day.

Now when it comes to tuning this thing, I am DEAD LOST. I have no idea what I am doing... I guess its because I am used to pressing left or right or rotating a knob left or right to tune my station... and it does so... The MCP6500 does not work that way, at least right off the bat!

If anyone here can provide me with a manual for the remote, or at least tell me exactly how I would go about tuning on this beast, I would greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks!

B & O 5500 control panel

jmorris2 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:50 GMT

I have a 5500 control panel that's ceased working. Is there somewhere I can send it for repair, or a current model that will work a 1987 system?

Beomaster 3000 remote options

CDKennedy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:20:38 GMT

Greetings. Will a Beolink 1000 operate my Beomaster 3000?

Is there a service center to repair my Terminal 3000 remote?

No sound beolab 8000

Silentsim — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:47:38 GMT

Hello

I recently purchased a used beolab 8002 speakers and beosound 9000 cd system. They are European models (220v) and I am in north America, so I have a power supply plugged into a step up converter. The speakers are set to left and right and have a green status icon when the beosound is on and playing music, however no sound comes out of the speakers. I have Also tried using an RCA cable and setting the switch to line and hooking up to iPhone and still no sound. Any suggestions?

Beo 6 two way communication with Beosound 5

Checkler — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:01:49 GMT

Does anyone know how accurate the information below is? It comes from the Chicago Store on January 11, 2012. Has anyone yet tried the two way communication with the Beo 6 remote and if so, what do you think so far?

Two-Way Communication Between BeoSound 5 and Beo6 Remote Control!

Imagine being able to control and access your music library from any link room in your home - Bang & Olufsen now makes that a reality. With your BeoSound 5 and Beo6 Remote Control, we are able to elevate your home audio experience to a whole new level with two-way communication! Yes, we've taken the remote control to a whole new level!

Access your full music library, stored on your BeoSound 5, from anywhere on your network with the sleek and stylish Beo6 Remote Control! That means you'll get the full album cover artwork, as well as full playback control from the palm of your hand! Skip to a specific album, artist or song, Its never been simpler to enjoy or access your music!

Beocenter 9000 CD spindle replacement

ahblack57 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:40:09 GMT

The small spindle (black with a small spring around it) that CDs snap onto in the CD player of the Beocenter 9000 (purchased in the 1980s) is cracked and needs to be replaced where can I find a replacement part?

Distracting buzzing detracting from overall quality of BeoLab setup

makeITfunctional — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:45:23 GMT

Hi, BeoWorld!

I am having an annoying issue with my sound system setup and wondered if anyone could help troubleshoot this from a distance. The problem is fairly simple, but I wanted to fully detail all of the steps I've already taken and hopefully someone can isolate a commonality and resolve it for me.

Basic Configuration:

I have a pair of BeoLab 3's that originally used genuine B&O DIN connectors to RCA jacks. In turn, I used a cable from Radio Shack to convert the two RCA channels (left and right) to a single male mini jack. I could then plug this directly into my computer or iPhone/iPad and play music and control volume from my computer.

In the spirit of trying new configurations (and wanting to control this setup with my Beo4 remote), I plugged my iPhone into my BeoSound 1 AUX port and plugged the mini jack that connected to the BeoLab 3's into the headphone jack on the back of the BeoSound 1. This way, the BeoSound gave me not only volume control but also a radio and CD player.

This setup in either configuration works flawlessly.

New Addition:

I then aquired a BeoLab 11 subwoofer to the configuration. The BeoLab 11 is configured in the following manner: The PowerLink input socket is a DIN to mini jack connected to my computer or iPhone and the PowerLink outputs go to each of the BeoLab 3's. Everything sounds magnificent.

I can also connect my BeoSound 1 to the mix using the method described above without issue.

The Problem:

Everything works without issue until one thing is done: if I plug in my computer to the A/C adaptor and into the wall, the speakers emit a buzzing noise that goes away instantly if I unplug my computer from the wall and let it run on batteries. Same thing with the iPhone/iPad (although the buzzing sound is admitedly less -- probably because my computer pulls more current than does my iPhone).

This buzzing noise only started occuring when I added the BeoLab 11. I even reverted the changes to cut the BeoLab 11 out of the picture again and my computer can be plugged into the BeoLab 3's without a buzzing noise.

Things I've tried:

* Reverting the configuration back to the BeoLab 3's only -- the sound disappears meaning it's probably something with the BeoLab 11.

* Different iPhones, iPads, and laptops -- to rule out if it was just my devices or other peoples.

* Changing which wall sockets I power my laptop to -- no difference

Does anyone know how to resolve this buzzing noise? Is there a switch on either/both the BeoLab 3's or the BeoLab 11 that I need to set?

Thanks for your help and please let me know if you have any questions.

--B.

BEOTALK 1200 Power Adapter Information Requested

w1rc — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:50:10 GMT

I acquired a BEOTALK 1200 answering machine without the AC power adapter. I have determined that the power requirements are 9 VDC @ 300 mA. However I need to know the polarity of the power plug - and would be most grateful if someone could tell me which pin is positive (+) or, even better, help me obtain a schematic.

Thank you in advance,

Michael

w1rc

Beocom 6000 Base not registering

ericclau — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:22:48 GMT

Was wondering if I could get some suggestions on a problem with our Beocom 6000 base. This is the pyramid base that acts as a receiver as well as a charger. We've had it for a while now and it's working fine with two Beocom 6000 (MkI) handsets. But we just acquired a couple of Beocom 1 handsets that we wanted to add to our system. And that's when I noticed the problem. There is supposed to be a button between the two charging pins in the base that you're supposed to press to get the base to register handsets. I've pressed and pressed that button and nothing happens on the base, no flashing and I can't register any handsets.

First I realize that I *might* not be able to use the Beocom 1 handsets with the Beocom 6000 pyramid base, I was just hoping that I could. But now I'm more worried that if for whatever reason my existing Beocom 6000 handsets get de-registered from the Beocom 6000 I have no way to re-register them back. So, does anybody have any experience with the old Beocom 6000 pyramid base and why the registering button doesn't seem to work? Is there another way to put the base into "registration" mode? Please?

Thanks

Eric

BeoSound 2000 Cassette issue

Piaf — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:24:09 GMT

I have been having an ongoing problem with my BeoSound 2000 for months in that the cassette player only works intermittently.

I replaced the belt and the cassette player works perfectly when partially disassembled, however, when I put it all back together the cassette engages plays for a second, reversers and plays a second, and stops.

This can be repeated several times with no difference.

However, with nothing changed, the tape untouched, when I try later the tape plays flawlessly for 5 minutes or more until it again stops, changes direction and then stops completely.

Today I tried again for the heck of it and the taped played all the way to the end of the tape, I held my breath and it reversed direction and played for about 10 minutes before the usual stop, reverse, stop.

Any ideas what could be causing this very peculiar problem?

I know that something is triggering the double-reversing but have NO idea what.

Any ideas will be more than welcome

Jeff