Operate PS3 with Beo4.

Hi everyone. Is it possible to operate the Sony PS3 with a Beo4? I think I have read somewhere on this forum a while ago there  is a 3rd party device that will allow this. Do you have to also own a Beovision HD tv to control this? 

 If  anyone has experience of this please let me know. Thanks.

You need to have b&o tv and then you can buy this:

http://www.re-bl.com/default.asp?show=supportdetail&ProductID=1&SupportID=32

 

or maybe you can by 238 converter from lintronic to use instead of b&o tv (convert beo4 code to re-bl code)

if they not have that in standard they probely can fix that for you

 

Thanks. I have been thinking about getting a Lintronic for a while now so maybe I'll contact them first and see if the re-bi is compatible. I guess if so the 238 converts signal for the re-bi which then converts for the PS3. Hope there isn't too much lag between signals. 

Thanks for your advice.

Hi, I managed to do this by buying a logitech adaptor on ebay, it works on the logitech codes so will not work with the PIUC. To control it I downloaded the logitech commands into my Lintronic box and this did the trick. The PS3 is connected to an Avant via a code quality sony av out cable to SCART so displays an excellent picture, the Lintronic box is connected via the Ground and PIN8 pins on the scart, so the result is that the Lintronic picks up the commands via DVD sockets on the AVANT and relays the infrared to the Logitech box where it gets converted to bluetooth and onto the PS3. It works perfectly and is fast and can be controlled from any room. You don't need to download all the commands, just navigation and the PS button and the X and O etc. SOny remotes seem full of useless commands, and of course nice not to have to put glasses on to use the remote! I had the Lintronic box anyway, but the other PS3 converter can be controllled by the PUC so is maybe a cheaper way of doing this with less hardware.

Hi Graeme,

I also use the Logitech Harmony with my V1/Beo4. and it's fine for basic commands (which is all I use anyway - navigating the menus and start/stop/FFwd/Rewind). There's a little bit of a lag, but it's OK.

Jonathan

You can control a ps3 via a 'Schwartz' device that plugs into the USB. The ps3 is Bluetooth but this converts it to IR. I control mine via a beo5 not for gaming but for basic integration when watching a DVD/ bluray.

You could always go for a Bossbridge for B&O/PS3 from Bosscom, if I recall correctly they run about $129 USD

I would recommend the RE:BL device - it is ready out of the box to work with B&O puc codes and it can switch the PS3 on and off. Costs around £65.

It stands for Remote:Bluetooth btw!

I use RE-BL with Bv10 and PS3 since two and a half years. It´s just great and the customer service is excellent.

It can work on batteries or power supply. What else ?

Gregory

BeoGreg:

I use RE-BL with Bv10 and PS3 since two and a half years. It´s just great and the customer service is excellent.

It can work on batteries or power supply. What else ?

Gregory Since 1995 : too much to re-write on the new site. Various Beosounds, Beovisions, Beolabs, Beocords, Beocoms...

I'll second that, excellent product completely plug and play compatible with B&O

fantastic support

I use its battery power option