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Just to let you know, that on the "new" beo4 I got with my BV11, I can add YOUTUBE under list.
That's a new easy direct access.
I tried to add it on my parent's beo4 (one year old BV11) and it doesn't exist.
A shame thought that SPOTIFY is not (yet) on the list.
Gregory
There is also other new soft keys available with the new software and table for Beo4 (171x) as below:-
APPLETV - can be used for source selection for Apple TV box when implemented in TVP-APPLE - used for PiPL-APPLEA-APPLE
H.MEDIA - access to HomeMedia on TV P-H.MED - used for PiPL-H.MED W.MEDIA - access to Smart TVP-W.MED - used for PiPL-W.MED YOUTUBE - Direct access to YouTube app in Smart TV when implemented in TV P-MUTE in list for AUDIO sources
The software is linked to the new PCB ONLY with EE Version 1.20
Regards Keith....
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BV 11-46 / Beoplay V1 -40 / Apple TV 1+3 / Beosound Essence MK2 / BL3 / 2* BL11 / BL 6000 / BL 12-1 / BL 2000 / 3 * Beo4 /BL Converter 1611
There are a few points to note about the upgraded Beo4 (Type Number 171X)
You probably need a newer SW-version for that.
Mine is 8.00.
Note: the dealers can not update the software of a Beo4!
What can be done is: bring an 'older' Beo4 (most people have more) to a dealer and let it upgrade with the new PCB and the new 'pad' with the cursor.
These is an extra upgrade kit for that!
This way you can get a 'brandnew' Beo4 for about 50% of the costs of a new, by the way.
(N.B. I just saw that Keith already posted that.)
That is what I did, when I bought my V1-32 recently.
A very interesting thing is the fact, that the entries in the 'list' of an up-to-date Beo4 don't match the possibilities for mapping the sources in the V1 (I guess in the BV11/12 as well), which has the newest SW-version.
Example: I could not find/choose 'Youtube' as I wanted to map the youtube-app - I had to use (in my case) V-MEM.
But YOUTUBE is in the 'list' of my Beo4
Now the youtube-app starts if I push 'V-MEN' (of cource) - but also if I push YOUTUBE from the 'list'.
And with the Spotfy-source you can choose to map it to Spotify, but there is no SPOTIFY in the 'list'.
I did not want to use the default 'CD' and picked from the Beo4-list CD2 - but, alas, no CD2 to map on the V1. So I ended up with mapping it to CD for now.
Quite odd, I think.
I had supposed, that borh 'lists' should correspond, if the latest updates are on both.
By the way: does anyone know what the command A-APPLE is supposed to do?
I had hoped for a function like the good old combo AV/APPLE to start the BV/V in audiomode (without turning on the screen).
But it does not work that way!!!
You (still) have to to turn on the screen (pushing APPLE or the mapped button) and then use P.MUTE to turn it off again - if you just want to listen via AirPlay.
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
The funny thing is that long long time ago, when the Beo4 was realeased, my dealer explained to me that it was flashable. He opened the battery lid and showed a series of pins.
The dealers where supposed to have a tool to flash it with extra commands. Obviously that never happened.
Appearantly as the Beo6 is phases out, the Beo4 needs to be updated with friendlier source names.
Beoworld app with direct photo upload and emoticons.
It can be flashed - but only in Struer.
Maybe we should all take a trip to Struer with our Beo4's....
....to let them update 🚌
Millemissen:but only in Struer
Maybe also in the Czech-factory - if that is nearer to you
The software is displayed on Beo4 by pressing STAND-BY (RED DOT) and LIST simultaneously, then MENU and GO simultaneously to see EEPROM version
Your beo4 is in mode 3, I guess. Did you already try PLAY, instead of the centre button?
Or switch to a different mode and try again.
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/nl/customer-service/faq
keyword: mode
MODE 1 is used to enable the CURSOR, SELECT and BACK functionalities. If you change to MODE 1, this will not change the operation of other buttons and LIST functions. MODE 1 and 2 are necessary to enable the CURSOR etc. and to support CONTINOUS command on all present platforms. MODE 1 uses a new IR format for these buttons which will allow CONTINOUS commands on the A and B chassis.
MODE 3 uses the traditional IR format which may work better in some situations e.g. in link rooms, when operating a Main room source on an old TV.
MODE 2 is a compatibility mode where SELECT sends PLAY command (GO), BACK sends EXIT, and the Navigation button is deactivated. All other buttons are not affected by the MODE setting.