(Moderator note: Moved from 'BL3500 and the MCL/PL connector' thread)
I have 2 BL3500 - the one is working perfect with my Beolink 1000 remote. When I press MENU,0,4,PLAY it goes perfectly to "MCL SEL" Mode, and I can use the BL3500 as a passiv speaker with my philips TV.
No 2. show the ":" in the display when connecting to power, but it does not respond to the command MENU,0,4,PLAY, nore MENU,0,0 PLAY ore MENU,0,9,PLAY on the remote control?
I don't know if I by mistake have disconnected no. 2 BL3500 somehow? Please - what am I to do in order to have no. 2 BL3500 to display "MCL SEL" and use it as a normal passive speaker?
Thanks for your help in advance :-)
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BL3500 not responding
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Hi Madskp
I have tried the double MENU, to see if it is a Mk 2 - but It is NOT. Under the Din connector MCL is engraved.
Earlier no. 2 BL3500 displayed "MCL SEL" when I pressed MENU,0,4,PLAY on the remote, but not anymore - very strange? :-(
Still hope to find the reason for frosen BL3500 :-)
You could try to press LINK, 2, STORE first just to be sure that its not in Option 0 (No IR).
not sure if it helps or if these Service menu commands works either way
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Thanks for all your help Madskp
I'm affreid this also does not help?
Please, where do you find the service manual with theese OPTIONS commands ?
I'm affreid that there is a problem the IR reciever in my unit? If so, where do I bye a new one, please?
All the best / Peter
Thanks a lot Madsko - :-)
Hi,
in the archived forum2 you can read a lot about the IR receiver problems and how to solve them. Mostly it's about two SMD capacitors near the U2506 integrated circuit that need to be excanged. :-)
I once replaced them in a Beolab 3500: is a short description of how to replace the capacitors.
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Hin again RaMaBo
Thanks for your mail.
I've tried the link you have mailed, but I can't see the photo's in the link? Have you the possibility to send me a photo of the two SMD capacitors near the U2506 integrated circuit that need to be excanged?
Hope yoy can mail me a photo to peter@aalykke.dk or upload a photo here at the site.
Rearly hope to hear from you again.
All the Best Peter
Hi Peter,
sorry i don't have a photo available but it should be clear when you read the following post from the old forum: Old Post
There are two small silver cylinders just near the U2506 integrated circuit. Best replace both because they are old and make problems.
To get the best access to them the cover is unmounted. You also have to unsolder the red LED, the IR receiver diodes and the Light dependant resistor before.
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I hope this helps
Ralph-Marcus
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