Finally an integrated update to your classic Bang & Olufsen Stereo: MasterPlay 1000 integrates remote controlled bluetooth and MP3 to your stereo. It connects though TAPE1 or TAPE2 to be fully remote controlled through your B&O remote. It works in a multiroom setup and can be controlled from all rooms. What we have done is to integrate a carefully selected MP3 and bluetooth player with our own decoder for B&O data signals. It adjusts the internal sound level so it plays with about the same level as other sources on your B&O system. After 3-4 hours it turns off the steroe if it has not been addressed. This to avoid if the stereo has been forgetten.
Supported operation: Play/Stop/Forward/Previous. Press Play when playing will change between bluetooth and MP3. Supports Next/Previous on Iphone, android and Windows; for instance you can change youtube clip played on Chrome through your B&O remote. Since it replace a tape recorder it works in a multiroom configuration by remote from any connected room.
In the box: 1 Controller with 7 pol din to tape1 or tape 2. USB cable to a standard USB charger. USB connector to your USB-memory with MP3 songs. Bluetooth connection to your mobile.
What you need: A standard USB charger - not included due to different standards. A standard USB stick up to 32 GB. Both could be bought in any local shop for mobile phone assesories.
Compatibility: Tested on Beomaster 5500, 6500, 7000 and Beocenter 9000, 9500 with BEO4, Beolink 1000, Beolink 5000, Beolink 7000, Master Control Panel. Should be compatibel with all B&O systems with a 7 pol DIN contact for tape recorder. USB pin up to 32GB formatted with FAT32 and MP3 songs.
Installation: Disconnect the mains to the Beosystem. Place the black box behind the Beosysem. Insert the 7 pol DIN in TAPE1 or TAPE2. Insert the male USB contact in a standard USB charger. Place the female USB contact in front of the stereo and insert an USB memory pin with mp3. Insert the mains to the Beosystem. Ready to go. Press TAPE (or shift TAPE for TAPE2) on Beolink 1000. Press Play/Forward/PREV/STOP..
Connect Bluetooth: Press TAPE or shift TAPE on the remote. Press PLAY and you shoud hear "Ready to pair" in the speaker. Pair your Iphone or Android in the same way as you pair headphones. For Windows: Activate bluetooth. In some occations the unit has to be paired through the Network and Printers/Add device. Otherwise search for bluetooth settings and pair the device.
MasterPlay 1000 User Manual