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Michael,

I wanted to share my experience with the IR receiver :

Because I did not want to see an IR receiver on the wall, i was looking for a solution to hide the IR receiver.
I was thinking to use the IR-8087030 for better sensitivity and modify it a bit by extending the IR receiver diode BPW82 with a cable, could certainly be done, but it is not the most easy solution.

Then I looked at the schematics of the BV9 and the BS3. I saw the BS3 has a second connector for IR (IR-IN) (used in the case if you hide the IR receiver from the TV with a projector screen) I had the impression this input is just in parallel with the existing receiver of the BV9 (so it is also an output of the IR receiver for the TV set)

So, I just connected (with a standard stereo jack) the BS3 IR-IN to the IR input of the TT445 and guess what .... this works perfect !
So my IR receiver for the TT445 is now the same as the one for the BS3 !!
no extra IR receiver on the wall and it has the same sensitivity as the IR for all the B&O products. :-)

best regards
nico

Hi Michael

I have enjoyed my -238 for more than a year now.

In the beginning of 2012 tv transmission systems changed in Denmark, so the tuner in my old Pioneer plasma tv was obsolete. The choice was then to buy either a new tv or a settop box. Having a -238 converter and a
Beo4 remote it only required a little programming and the system with settop box and old tv worked with both units acting like one - fully transparent. My Wife and kid could keep using the tv as they were used to.

After 11 months I got a new surround reciever (Marantz), along with a spreadsheet of Marantz RC commands, I could program even more features into my system. Especially discrete power on and off commands is very helpfull - despite the -238 can handle power on/off with variables.

Now I have setup speakes in my kitchen, using the Zone/multiroom functions in the reciever. Thanks to my -238 and the spreadsheet with Marantz RC commands, I can use more advanced function with the Beo4 than with the original Marantz remote.

The configurator just becomes better and better and it is nice to see that You listen to costumer feedback incorporating new features.

Best regards, Klaus



Hello Michael,

I wish you made products for B&O.
Your products are still the smartest, most feature-full, installer friendly
and reliable!

Best regards,
B&O Dealer/Installer "Jack" (name revised by LinTronic)

Hello Michael,

 I just want to give you a short info that you were not completly right when saying „we do not support Go + Number commands“.

A member of Beoworld programmed my -238 so it now supports Go+Number commands. He used variables to make it all work. Now I have Go + Number 1 to 9 assigned to functions I don’t use regulary, but want them to be on the Beo4 in case I need them without pulling the original plastic remotes out of the cabinet.

As promised, I send you a picture of my current AV-Setup. Technisat HD8-S DVB-S2 receiver, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are hidden in the cabinet. The Technisat and the Playstation are controlled through your -238 by low power emitters, TV and Soundbar are controlled by the high power emitters.

The -238 is mounted behind the TV. This was only possible after removing the metal case. The B&O IR-Eye, an unshielded one which works perfectly, receives all commands from my Beo4.

Hope you like it ?
 Regards, Martin

Hello Michael,

Did a small test installation today with the -238 hanging downward behind the TV, the ir-eye hanging down beneath the Soundbar and an old low power ir-emitter put on the Technisat – and what should I say – it all works flawlessly without any disturbance by the led screen to the ir-eye - It’s incredible. I am sooo happy that all works now !

This is what I drempt of when I bought the Samsung and Technisat stuff 2 years ago. No one, except you and your -238 were able to help me.

The problem with irtrans was that the webinterface was not stable. It was impossible to configure code translations because the webinterface restarted most of the time before I was able to save settings, but the main problem was that there is NO code database, so you have to take your remotes and learn every code you need. Even the codes for B&O remotes. I think this is not acceptable for the price you pay for irtrans.

I also tried the oneremote controller which will be build into the beo4, but this one can control only one device, for example my Samsung TV. It’s not possible to control a second device out of the box. I waited 6 month to get a special programmed version from them, but gave up some days ago. It took weeks until they answered mails, didn’t understand what I wanted.

After all this horror I decided to buy your TT455-RT-238.
I took me only two hours until everything was setup correctly to control my devices.

As soon as I have all installation fixed I will make pictures – with my new Christmas present from my parents – a DSLR camera - for your website.
All nothing special, but with a shining cabinet from lifestyle-av on them ;-)

Thanks a lot and kindest regards
Martin

From Bang&Olufsen in Hong Kong, we received a story about the TT455-RT-238 controlling devices at the Mira Hotel.

 http://www.themirahotel.com/en/default.aspx

From Bang&Olufsen in CapeTown, Soutch Africa, we have received this picture from their showroom.

Scott Salusbury [Scott@beo-sa.co.za] explains:
AV equipment is all Bang & Olufsen; BeoVision4 65", BeoSystem 2, BeoCenter 2, BeoLab 5, 3, and 7 speakers. The B&O IR receiver is split to the BeoSystem 2 and to a Lintronic -238 in a walk-in equipment cupboard off the main room. The 238 controls the Intellibus lighting control system - 15 individual lighting zones, currently 6 scenes. Intellibus control is via RS232 (Thanks Michael for the firmware upgrade) Lighting triggers for the -238 are Beo4/5 remote as well as mag contacts on the automatic sliding door wired to the -238 digital inputs.When you walk in and close the door the lights come up to a welcome scene.

When you open the door again to leave, the lights go back to a standby scene.
The -238 also controls a Multichoice 990 satellite decoder in the cabinet under the screen.
The room is proving to be a fantastic demontration tool.

B&O in Paris - asked us to support an RGB controller. Then they created a very nice wall at a customers site.

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Nicolas explains:
The RGB LED are behind a woden wall we create to hide the cables and set top box (It's the same type of wall we used in B&o store). The Led illuminates all around the wall to make an aesthetic effect. With the beo5 you can choose the intensity of each color (red,blue,green) to make the color of your choise. You can also start a sequence where the color change it self, at speed of your choise.

Hello Michael

A TT455-RT-238 controls a 52" Sony TV, a Strong sat receiver and a Motorola 1920 Set Top Box.

The TT455-RT-238 is placed behind the TV and still controls it perfectly.

The Strong and the Motorola are stored in the cabinet and controlled by the low-power TT-IR-ET03.

Regards,
Mogens

I am (censored) from Italy.
Well, now, i have understood how to make tt238 works well and i have many units working perfectly in my new home (i just finished to build the new home).

Your tt238, is really a little 'big machine'! With this little box, i am able to have a real full integration with my home automation system.

Everythings works automatically with presence-sensors. Lights, alarm-system, fan, curtains, and now audio-video too. I need only 'to be' in my home, then different scenarios starts in various rooms at the specified time.

Thank you for everything, Michael!

JC, Belgium

Left: Original setup : Sony LCD, Digicorder Telenet, Apple TV, beosound 4
Center: After LinTronic installation, all units stored in another room
Right: The number of remotes put aside and replaced with Beo4 only.

Mike, Denmark

Controlling curtains from the Iphone

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Henrik Torp Nielsen
Bang & Olufsen America
The support is A+++.
The TT455-RT-238 is brilliant,
I have no software experience, but with this product I had made my own program controlling a plasma and a DVD player, that was just a quick test, the product is able to do so much more. The TT455-RT-238 is highly recommended.
Sal
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!! I must say that this is the BEST customer service I have EVER received!!! You are to be commended!!!!
Again, thank you so much!!!
 Foidl, Austria
I use serveral -238 boxes in a very complex szenario with ML integration and BEO5 XML generator. Everything working very robust, easy config, powerful functionality.
Jordan Korenzvit
Bang & Olufsen, Toronto, Canada
We've installed over a dozen Lintronic 238's over the past few months. When we install B&O products together with non-B&O products, we still want the installation to feel like a "B&O installation". This means only one remote control, the B&O remote control. Whether it's Panasonic plasmas and DVD players, Scientific Atlanta cable boxes, Yamaha amplifiers or any other IR controlled product, the 238 allows us to keep the installation clean, and the system easy to use.
The software interface is smart and powerful so that our installer can quickly program the Beo4 to work exactly the way the customer wants. The 238 is reliable, so we know that after we've completed an installation, we're not going to have problems. Being an exclusive B&O dealer, we must be very careful about what non-products we carry. Everything must meet our, and our customer's, and B&O's high expectations. Lintronic's 238 certainly does, and the support that comes with it is second to none.
Phillip Armstrong, New Zealand
WHAT A BLAST !
Just wanted to say how excited I am after interfacing a TT455-RT-238.
We are looking forwards to developing expertise with your products.
Our customers will be knocked out!
Hans
TT445-RT-238 works amzingly simpel. I once used a Detoma IR converter and it drove me crazy. Your software works great and is simple to use.
Stefan, Belgium
Thanks for this fantastic product!
Dennis
Thanks a lot for the great support; fast response times, great advise and the assurance that it will work and a great result! This is what makes this a great product! Next to my mediamaster I have my DVD player (Denon) and projector (Sanyo) working very nicely!
Stefan, Belgium
Thanks for this fantastic product!
I installed the -238 into the front cable channel of my B&O F1000 furniture. To get the same sensitivity as B&O I also installed the original link eye and modified the position of the IR sensor (90 degrees on the PCB). Now it works like an original B&O application and you don't see anything from the outside. At the moment I'm only controlling a PS2 but the Mac Mini is on the wishlist. It' s a pitty that I didn't have the -238 during the rebuilding of the house, otherwise I should have forseen lot of extra cables and gadgets to be controlled by Beo4.
MacDaddy
LinTronic vs. Philips Pronto Pro:
I have a Philips Pronto Pro. All in all, this unit is no more difficult to setup and program than a Philips Pronto Pro. For me, learning to use the setup software was about the same for both units (about a day of use to discover all the features). However, once I learned how to use the software, I found it much easier to program the LinTronic. I use several macros and prefer the LinTronic over the Pronto Pro. When I execute a macro on the Pronto Pro I have to keep the remote control pointed at my stero equipment until all the commands in the macro have been executed. This isn't necessary with the LinTronic system. My BEO4 sends just one command to my LinTronic unit which then sends all the commands for the macro.
I love this device and would recommend it to any beophile wishing to incorporate non-B&O gear into their system or to any person who just wishes to use the BEO4 remote with non-B&O gear. You just need to be prepared to spend a day or two learning how to use the software and getting the LinTronic programmed to best suit your needs.
Dieter, Switzerland
TT455-RT-238 is a tiny box but a great platform. And thanks to LinTronic's close to customer development the TableTop community benefits from a lot of features.
Raman Bhatnagar, Norway
I need to say that the only thing that passes the lintronic products, is the man behind the products himself.
Chuchorifico
The product is always getting better. It is obvious that LinTronic is listening very carefully to their customers.
Korstiaan, Belgium
LinTronic finally has given the solution I always dreamed about.
Jan
Thank you very much for your support and device. It makes a big difference in my place. I advice everybody to use your solution.
Raman Bhatnagar, Norway
 First of all I need to say that the only thing that passes the lintronic products, is the man behind the products himself. Even though that the products are quite intuitive to set up, there are always some minor challenges to overcome in order to reach the ultimate solution. Michael is always there to help. I have reached him even at late midnight hours and he has answered me promptly regardless of how stupid or simple my questions have been. Thanks Michael!
Lars
Thanks for all your help, everything works great. You have designed an amazing little device, great job! I will return to you later with some suggestions on how to improve the setup program, perhaps some of my ideas will improve the usability of the program. Once again thank you for your kind support.
Alex, Germany
Thank you for the very fast response. I am left without words: again! LinTronic is truly like no other company. I buy one of your products second hand, and at no cost you give me immediate support. Now it's upgraded to the latest version. Just awesome. I would recommend the -238 without hesitation to anyone wishing to extend the functionality of their Beo4.
Andrew Crane, Surrey, England 
The TT455-RT-238 is a great piece of kit and is a must for anyone wanting to seamlessly integrate B&O equipment in a multi-vendor environment. The software is intuitive and comprehensive, and the hardware is well-made. Within about 2 hours I had the LinTronic talking to all of my home cinema kit as a standalone converter and macro sender. I find it hard to fault the LinTronic - it does what it says on the box and more I've yet to explore.
I recently moved to a new house, and with my passion for B&O and knowledge about Lintronic products, there was no way beyond combining these products. Together with X-10, I have total control of my house with Beo4 through the TT455-RT-238. It works excellent and fits exactly to my needs, both financially and functionally. The one thing I like the most about the TT455-RT-238, is its ability to be tailored in any direction and to meet every need triggering my creativity.
I recommend this little box to everyone!
M.Corey, USA
 LinTronic was great about adding my decode so it would recognize my Scientific Atlanta cable box. I have to say the LinTronic product is pretty cool and very flexable. I'm glad I went this way and skipped the beosystem1.
Jarkko
First of all i want to thank you for an amazing product. When I recived the TT455-RT-238 I was surprised of the quality of the product, very good indeed. Installation whit software and first time programming took about 30 min, extremely easy to get it going.
Thanx again.
 Michael Rupinski, USA
 I am writing this letter to express my sincere appreciation for all of your help. Your products have answered my needs extremely well. I am looking forward to future versions of your outstanding products. Thanks for all of your hard work. If I can ever be of assistance to you in the US, please do not hesitate to ask.
Jacky, France
 Very good product, resolved quite my problems of adaptation of 4 different manufacturers, requires a good handling.
PC
I have managed to split the signal from my B&O IR receiver and feed it to the TT with excellent results.
I must say the effect of using the LinTronic transceiver with my Beo4 is almost magical.   I have put up with a row of remote controls crowding my coffee table for many years so being able to control my world from my favourite remote, the Beo4, is a dream I have held for a long time.  The LinTronic TT455-RT-238 has not only realised that dream but opened the door to other possibilities such as computer control and home automation which I am looking forward to investigating.

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