Bang & Olufsen MX7000 CRT TV and User Guide
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- Ultimate retro gaming CRT - user guide included below
The Beovision range of 4:3 standard definition CRT TVs are in my opinion some of the very best for retro gaming as I will explain in this video. The one featured is the 26.5 inch MX7000, featuring 2 x RGB Scart inputs, active stereo sound, great picture quality, de-interlacing function, full service menu adjustments and of course the iconic Danish design. Many believe these to be the most stylish CRTs ever made.
To enter service mode press MENU, 1, 1, GO. For anyone trying to get the service menu on an MX4200 the code is MENU, 0, 0, GO (not 1,1 as used on other sets). Press the right arrow on your BEO4 to scroll through the following. Use the up and down arrows to change a value.
Hfq - Horizontal frequency, Vertical hold. Adjust to avoid picture rolling.
Hph - Horizontal phase, Horizontal position. Higher values move image to the right.
Ham - Horizontal amplitude, Lower values increase horizontal size
Vam - Vertical amplitude, Higher values increase vertical size.
Vsc - Vertical s-correction, expands centre and compresses top and bottom
Vsh - Vertical shift, Higher values move the image towards bottom of screen.
Vli - Vertical linearity, compresses top, expands bottom. lower numbers squash the upper half height of the screen
EWc - East/West corner, shifts the top and bottom horizontally to expand corners. Higher numbers flare the top and bottom L/R corners outwards, lower numbers form a bulge in the middle of L/R sides
EWp - East/West parabola. To make vertical lines at sides of screen parallel with sides of screen
EWt - East/West tilt, trapezoid correction. Tilt the picture. Higher numbers tilt the picture clockwise.
Here are some useful "default" settings from my own MX7000, which you could try using particularly if you get into trouble. As all sets are different, you will need to customise your own settings for the best picture.
Hfq 26, Hph 55, Ham 22, Vam 30, Vsc 31, Vsh 20, Vli 20, EWc 16, EWp 20, EWt 48
You can only access service mode from the TV input (snow screen if you do not have an analogue RF signal on this channel). The inability to view the picture (on AV input channels) whilst altering geometry is annoying but not a game stopper.
You may only be able to access Service Mode with a Jumper Mod for B&O MX models with chassis revisions earlier than 3.1 as well as any MX series TV where you do not have a beo4 remote or beo4 copy. You will need to build a bridge across the jumper on the AV board. The jumper is located right above the inputs on the AV board. It's the first thing you'll see and it's clearly marked.
Chassis revision model is shown on the sticker on the rear of the TV. Look for SW 3.1 or similar version number, on the top right of the sticker. Any chassis with revision number 3.1 or later should have the preferred functionality and picture quality.
One of the most unique feature in this range of CRT TVs is their ability to take an interlaced signal (480i for example) which will typically look flickery and without clarity of scanlines, and to process this to simulate a 240p signal. Please see my other video on de-interlacing.
Bang & Olufsen MX series CRT TV discussion thread
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faginrs500 video on MX4002 picture quality and telling the different software revisions - which will dictate how you access service mode
• B&O MX4002 Update on v...
faginrs500 B&O MX4002 chassis mod -- includes footage of making the mod you would need to bridge the service mode jumper on the back of the chassis get earlier chassis revision models into service mode.
• Back to the Gaming Fut...
WARNING: These TVs are getting on 20 years old so be prepared that one might have or develop a fault.
Common problem: Standby light shows as red but the TV won't turn on (degausse). The faults are normally located on the main PSU board. You will need an expert to take the set apart and replace capacitors. Normally these faults can be rectified with fairly simple capacitor replacement so don't throw the TV out without finding out if you have any local TV repair shops.
The following guides are from the B&O archives. Even if you can't fix the fault yourself, this guide will help the TV repair people know where to look (if they don't already).
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This one is pretty similar and also shows you the common errors you get when starting the TV up in service mode, using the pins on the back
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To be able to adjust the screen in AV, do the following:
- Hook up a device to Scart port 2.
- Go to tv mode and enter the menu from there (the regular one, not the service menu).
- Go to the "Sockets" section, and set AV2 as "Decoder".
- Also set Decoder option to "yes" or "on" (whatever it is).
Now the device you have hooked up will show its picture in tv mode. You can go to the service menu and make your adjustments.
Do that work with a MX7000 v 2.0 as well? I'm asking because when I hook up a device to Scart port 2 and set AV2 as "Decoder" I got no picture at all...
And that feature you are talking about at 06:46, it doesn't happened anything when I try it as you explain. Do I have to have a MX7000 version earlier than 2.0?
@@NickeP86 Not earlier, but later than SW 3.0 (3.1 and above).
@@Tvv1SteR Thank you!
Does this work for the MX3500? On mine, the only RGB-capable port is AV1, but i'm not able to adjust anything but the brightness ("brilliance") and contrast, but the colors look very washed out. Should I still plug something in scart port 2 and adjust it from there?
So once you go to TV mode, go to channel 7, my 240p displays perfectly to adjust 🤩 well not really. I can kinda see the shape but then flicking it back and closing it is easier
You are a pioneer my friend. Most B&O video reviews on TH-cam now have goblin playing
Hats off
Example RGB ROB
I've had this same TV for 3 years now. Best freaking TV set I've ever had. The picture quality is truly amazing and the sound is to die for. My Mega Drive has never been happier!
Very good TV! Got one my self a while ago! Will be up for beating any Trinitron although I do like the Trinitron for certain games! But over all best TV for retro gaming has to be this heavy beast!!! Sounds quality is outstanding! Video quality is amazing! Recommended to any retro gamer out there!
these were a great era of tvs, i was a bang and olufsen engineer thru the 80s and up to 2000, these flew out in early 90s, great crt set :)
Hey gamble is there a chance to get trough the pin when i turn my tv on? I hot it used but i came without the pin
@@erikolthoff7343 You have a real problem with no pin buddy, you have to get a dealer to get you a master pin via the serial number, it used to be you would need a tracable proof of purchase but i think thats a bit relaxed these days on old sets tbh, Best thing is to call your local dealer, unlike most manufacturers age is not a problem to B&O product records, hope that helps
@gimble thanks i gonna try this out 👍🏼
@@erikolthoff7343 PS dont try putting in random codes, 5 wrong tries and it will shut down for weeks and the 2nd five wrong tries after that means it'll permanent shutdown and then that means its basically scrap (in the old days would have to be sent to denmark but that service was finished years ago) Good luck with it bud :)
@@gimble8638 just brought a mx6000 that had it from new very little use. Could you help me out have got a error code of PF. I’m assuming this is a power failure maybe the set as had the plug pulled while it was on?
Also my light top red is red in standby but when on its yellow. Now have seen some with green lights and some with yellow lights is this normal?. Is there away to clear the faults? Massive thank you for any help
Just got an MX7000 and an RGB SCART for my Xbox 360. This video and your resources helped immensely with setting things up, thanks!
Glad this helped! Enjoy this amazing TV!
futurematt5 Thanks! I also just got an MX4200 and am trying both to see what I like most.
It has SW 2.9 but I can access service menu the way you describe, and adjust geometry etc.
But I can not get the de-interlacing to work. You write that a push of the Mix button does it. I can add the Mix button to the remote, but it is only available while teletext is on, and pressing it does (seemingly) nothing. I can de-interlace on the MX7000 just fine.
Any ideas? Thanks again
So glad I finally got one. Such a sexy TV and a best of Retro Gaming TV. Got mine with the moterised stand and the Remote.
Oh my God... Defender on a CRT with real guts...that splendid laser beam shot across a real DEEP BLACK crt........so freaking good and nice.
For anyone wondering, as I was... once you take the high contrast glass off this TV light guns work great!!! No chance its going back on tho, I damaged the mounts that hold it on, and cant even work out how to get them off! Aesthetically the TV is not as pleasing but it's way brighter and plays awesome.
Bang & Olafsen (B&O) is a top brand. My grandparents had a lot of their equipment back in the 80's and 90's.
I found a MX7000 locally yesterday, all black. I already had a B&O for retro gaming, they are indeed (one of) the very best.
Have 2 of these beauties, but never had them fine tuned so well before. Thanks for the guide !!
I just scored myself an ME 6000. = Winning. My ideal goal is an RGB/SCART switch and all my consoles tapped into that. Reason being is that SCART is versatile for composite video, s-video, and component video capabilities if I really need to use them (with adapters or special cables). Saves me changing channels all the time and remembering what's plugged in where, keeps it very simple and organised.
aw man. i just love how you are stroking that thing!
in all fairness, she is a pretty slick beast,
and aside from all the usefull info in the description it makes the video a lot more appealing.
thanks, and keep it up!
+Glitter Jugend thanks, kind of you!
Interesting comments - yeah CRT picture quality is really sharp. I am also impressed by arcade CRT monitors running at high res, superb smooth graphic on Naomi games for example. At the time I was blown away.
I picked up one of these bad boys last night... red MX7000. Style is absolutely stunning, love it. And it's not to bad in terms of size out the back, my 20" Sony Trinitron takes up more space. I only got to try it for about 30 mins last night so looking forward to later on! The sound is awesome too. Good video as well, will be going through the options tonight.
Excellent looking CRT. Love the design of it as well.
the mx series was the ultimate crt.
CRT tv the best for old school system
I remember this back in the day. When it was so old and we used our phones to turn the volume up and down :DDDD the tv even turns itself
After seeing this i went on Ebay and got an MX7000 for £41 (hope that's a good price). Looks an awesome TV - Can't wait to see it handle my retro collection.
Hey thanks man! One of the advantages of living in Europe is we probably see more second hand B&O products.
Sounds like an awesome set. Many would say the WEGA CRT screens were the best tubes ever made. I would probably agree. Shame they didn't max out and fit them into a really thin casing like this one.
Thanks man! Yes these TVs are built well. Occasionally they get a blown capacitor or weak solder, like any 20 year old device. Most of the time this can be fixed and there are how to guides on the net. Saying that, I have a perfect working MX4000 but the MX7000 was purchased faulty and I paid a small fortune to get it fixed. Great set though.
My god. Fucking thanks.
I had been working on this for 24 hours, untill i saw you had you Scart in Aux1.
I switched from Aux2 to Aux1. And now i play tekken and Time Crisis, fucking many thanks you delicate nerd :-)
Finally got into the service mode via Faginrs500's modification. and was able to centre the image. the aftermarket remote works perfectly (i think the firmware in my set is optimised for the beolink 1000 anyway(ver 1.1 if anyone needs to know)). i ran my dreamcast through it last night and i'm blown away by the picture and sound quality of this Behemoth. I thank you for inspiring me to get one.
I keep watching this!
well there's a couple of things that will be difficult, namely selecting V-AUX with the list function for your AV-2 input, or getting SHIFT up if you want to de-interlace. Both rely on you seeing what option is displayed on your remote before hitting GO. Other than that, you can select AV-1, access menus and service menu settings without needing to see the LCD screen.
Another Banger gets a good Banging.
@gamesessions great that you got one! I thought I explained all about geomtery settings in this video, please have another look - you will need the official beo4 remote to access the service menu. Very easy to adjust if you follow my guide.
mate the graphics look absolutely beautiful~
it was on that street that runs along the old town, after a bend, with all those second hand emporiums up it. The price was steep (200) but it totally inspired me to find one on ebay!!
Very cool CRT TV. I recently picked up a 27" Sanyo DS27820 for cheap so I could have a proper CRT for all my older consoles. Playstation 1, 2 and Sega Dreamcast games look amazing with S-Video! And the zero lag is great for Street Fighter and other timing critical games. Will definitely grab an S-Video cable for my Sega Saturn as well!
I believe the MX6000 is the same model as this one, but the audio on the MX7000 is a bit better.
aha great news mate! Never mind about the 6000, if you've got a solid 4000 setup you'll be as happy as Larry!
Great update on the description, very helpful and informative :-)
Many Thanks :-)
OK, we can get that sorted I'm sure. Can you get the TV into TV mode and press MENU, 1, 1, GO, and does that bring up the serial number etc>? If so, you are there. If not, I don't know why: the MX7000 was released over a few years and I'm sure all models could enter service mode via the remote. There are also two pin terminals on the back panel, if you temporarily connect them via a wire (low voltage, don't worry!) it will automatically go into service mode, and you can make the adjustment.
Thanks mate! The MX4000 is the slimmer of the two, and probably a lot more sensible for a multi system game room but the massive screen on the 7000 is pretty cool.
Thanks for your help! I figured out too late that it wouldn't work so I opened the back of the tv and found the spot to wire, it was easy to find cause there's "Service mode" written just below. Anyway it worked perfectly so I'll have to sell my beo4 when I'll receive it :)
That set is awesome. I wish I had one as nice as that!
V-AUX is the name of the "device" which you need to select for the AV-1 RGB socket, I also sent another reply below. For Saturn you won't need the de-interlace function so I don't think you will suffer much. Very few of these TVs come with Beo4 working remote anyway so if you think you are getting a good deal, go for it and good luck.
oh i am definitely bookmarking this bad boy. i badly need a CRT for my megadrive, N64 and PS2, and ive been holdin off to make sure i get the very best i can get.. somethin that will last for a looooong time.. and surely the B&Os are gonna be up there with the best in terms of longevity.. not to mention the performance of course.
thanks for the vid. great stuff.
awesome that you like the picture and sound. Yes, it really is a first rate CRT!! The menu settings are all stored in flash automatically so it remembers most settings ie contrast etc, but when you actually go into the menu, it displays in non-RGB mode which increases the brightness of the image while you are adjusting it. A bit annoying but not a showstopper.
Hi, on my MX7000 the image in non-RGB (menu) mode actually seems to be better. White is more white, the image when not in the menu's is quite blueish when compared to the image while i'm in the menu's. Could my tv be faulty?
you will be able to set up the input as mentioned in this video, but actually selecting V-AUX requires use of the LIST function on the remote, as V-AUX is not on the keys (ask the seller, it may be a different version, there were several). V-TAPE is on there for AV-1. However, every BEO4 remote will have V-AUX on its LIST, so in theory you could use trial and error, by pressing LIST, GO, LIST, GO, LIST, GO but in the meantime it will select some other crap, not going to mess the thing up though.
hey, I've not used an Avant; sure they were the highest spec CRTs that B&O produced, they could output 480p through component, and I think they had 100hz refresh rate, but the screen is 16:9 which is never perfect for old school 4:3 games, and they got pretty big and cumbersome at that size (28" I believe). The MX range is a design classic, and the screen, while not quite as sharp as the Sony's of the time, still does an amazing job. As a package the MX is better IMO.
Totally agree! Thanks for checking this out!
@littlefury good to hear from another happy B&Owner!!
Hi, it performs extremely well with RGB consoles. That is the only signal input I use with it. I have always found the brightness compensation feature to give optimum picture quality. I really can't find much fault with it. OK it's not broadcast or pro quality by any means. And they can have faults. But overall, brilliant.
Hi. You will need the Beo4 remote. Quite expensive but by far the best way to access the service menu.
Wow, i would love to have that document also. Thanks!
Nice bit of kit there Matt, wouldn't mind one of those in my game room. Shame I haven't got the space. Stick with my scaler and LCD or the pokey Philips CM8833 or the PC CRT monitor I've acquired. Maybe one day I'll build an extension ;)
Yay, my picture is now centered =)
Fascinating. Good content. Groovy. High Five
@TheDeeplyCynical fantastic!! Really pleased you got it all working, agreed this is the best consumer CRT for gaming!!
ok, I can't vouch for the aftermarket remotes but hope they work! I am impressed that you went for the giant MX7000, that thing kicks serious ass, but mine had a serious fault too, mind you I got it fixed. The speakers are lovely.
Great design nice looking set
Thanks this gonna help me a lot , cheers buddy 😀👍
Thanks bro! That's coming from a CRT guru!
@arovane44 hi! well done for getting this awesome TV. You really just need a beo4 and that really is all there is to it. Nothing else is remotely easy otherwise and beo4 is fully back and forward compatible. Good luck!
Cream worthy indeed. Now I've got my Tate crt set up I just can't play games on my LCD without crying over the lack of scanlines! Looks like another monitors on the cards. I heard I'm more interested in vids like this than games at the mo!
Thank you!! You were a big help!!
Hey Matt,
I have a problem and hope you can help. My mx4000 colour and contrast is turned down and for the life of me can't change it with my n64 rgb connection. Any adjustments to colour are visible in the menus as it does change the colour of the picture behind the menu text, but as soon as I press exit, it goes back to all washed out. Any ideas?
I only discovered their TVs thanks to a vintage shop in Hastings!
I have updated the video description with all the details!
Thanks dude! Bitten by the CRT bug?!! Me too. I now have three sets which is plenty enough and reckon overall the MX4000 is the perfect game room addition, given its smaller frame but high specs. Are you saying that since your Tate setup is dedicated, you might invest in another CRT for your normal games?!!
thx, i've allready buyed a second mx7000 :D
and yep...i'm on a hard retro trip ^_^
yeah you really need the original beo4 remote to work properly, and unless you're lucky and find a cheap auction with both, you might pay over the odds for separates. The thing with the de-interlace function is that CRTs display 570 odd lines of image but in two sweeps, so there's always a flickering which on the B&O looks a bit rubbish.
@GamerLev only for basic operation not servicemenu, always recommend beo4 cheers
Cool vid. Nice TV. I have Sony Wega 32" 4:3 HD TV. It's pretty nice. Also you mentioned You want to get a Marty at some point....heh I own one. A Marty 2. With Splatterhouse and View Point(new)
The neatthing is the Marty 2 I bought was from the same dude who created Diehard Gamefan magazine. Dave Halverson.
nice! Thanks for watching.
Is there a way to factory reset the mx7000? My screen geometery is tilted and I don't know how to fix it
Finally got the replacement remote, Got to say i was blown away by the picture on this TV, it just has a slight left-shift of the image. Cant seem to be able to get into the service mode to correct it though.
No, the 3000 I cannot vouch for on any account, you would have to research that. I reckon the MX4000 is the prerfect allrounder but if you're after info on other TVs you'll need to ask around as I don't have much experience other than the odd Trinitron.
Hi . I got an MX7000 as a birthday present , and I love it . I just have a few difficulties with it . I can't find the " SOUND " cue to add to the list when accessing " ADD ? " , and , because of that , I can only play in Mono . I also read from someone that they can access " SOUND " , but mono remains mono ( I also tried tuning it , but , it doesn't change it ) . My other issue is that when I plug in my ps2 through scart , the image is less bright than my android tv box for example , which I have hooked up through a converter to SCART .
Just over a tenner is still a real bargain! If you can get one for under £50 with the remote, in my bag that's still Snoopy Tennis! Well, I suppose if you add travelling / shipping it's more Parachute. If you go for the MX7000 the result will be totally Donkey Kong!! Apologies for the irrelevent game and watch analogies. Good luck hunting one down!
Hello, Thank you very much. Kind regards, Ronny Lehmann
I don't doubt that is a very smart bit of cathode ray wonderfullness! The Marty 2 is the smartist bit of dark grey plastic console known to man. How I covet one. Was that guy really a diehard gamefan if he sold a diehard system like the Marty?! Maybe he owned two. Mind you gamers sometimes need the cash for their latest collection craze. Don't think I would part with any of my classic consoles though. Thanks for watchin'!
What's your opinion on using CRT vs LCD for a monitor?
Struggling with RGB with SNES and megadrive on this TV. Do they have a RGB setting? Also looking to get a B&O mx5500 or will I have same problem? liked and subbed mate cheers.
Do the 100Hz refreshment create ghosting? I remember my late 90s/early 00s high-range Widescreen Sony Trinitron (or was it Wega) was 100Hz and had a LOT of ghosting. Maybe the B&O can manually disabling.
MX7000 isn't a 100Hz TV.
Hi, since a week i have this television. When i play Gamecube and N64 trough the standard rgb cable the screen is slightly moved to the right (black border on the left side of the screen). But with my dreamcast I get a lot of overscan on the left side. (black border on the right side) I have fiddled with the service menu options. But i never can get the screen the right size for all my consoles. When i adjust the screen for the DC, so that it fits the screen. The image on the gamecube and N64 after this setting is shifted more to the right side. Is it because i use a Dreamcast RGB scartlead? Do you also have this problem with your consoles?
+0fUnkn0wn0rigin i have the same "problem". dont think its an error or anything, just the way it is
Same thing here, Would love to hear if anyone got a fix!
I am working on this since I got the TV 3 months ago.... So far, I made settings for 8 consoles, wrote them down and switch constantly, which is not the best solution! But now it got even worse: I have to fiddle with some games specifically, allthough onthe same console! Meaning, there are some PSX title, that have overscan issues allthough the general settings are fine for my PSX.... I am at the point of giving up and opting for a Sony Trinitron.... This really is a bummer and allthough some years old: have you guys found a solution yet???
What firmware do you have guys?
Thanks, all my 60hz consoles work fine. I also believe that withe correct leads an NTSC console will display in color. But I don't know any more than that, and can only vouch for it displaying a Saturn, JP and Japanese PS2.
Love this TV... I found a Brand New one from Portsmouth for £100.
I dont have the shift key on my beo4 remote. How would the de-interlacing trick work?
Nice scanline action, faginrs will be pleased
You really want the MX4000, 4002 or higher models. I don't think the smaller models have 2 RGB inputs, or take NTSC even. They probably don't have great screens either.
the video is called "Back to the gaming furure B&O style. for some reason i can't post a link.
Looks like I'm going to have to. Would love to add a B&O or even a Loewe but now I have everything outputting through D-Sub15 I'm most likely going to stick with another PC CRT monitor for convenience as much as anything, unless I can find a Hanatarex display. A housed vga ready arcade monitor. Yeah ya do!
I saw one for £40 and you can get replacement remotes, but only through specific B&O linked German companies it seems (not your usual "all round" remotes are they?!?). Sale fell through anyway though so I'm a Sony Trinitron boy, but happy with that! Its interesting the Beovision can have the option of *not* showing scanlines - I thought that was just a feautre of CRTs? Or is this because its a bit funky and futuristic (for its time)? Anyway, cool you got the bigger brother version as well..
I hope to fix my Bang & Olufsen BeoCenter AV5. The problem is that the tv has a "pincushion" problem (sorry for my english), and some technicians have told me that it will be expensive to fix it, and other technicians said me that it can't fix. I've never opened a crt television, I get a little scared.
OMG, you're a life saver :D
I have good news on a remote as i have a Beo4 on the way! I would have picked up the television that came with it but it was situated 160 miles away so i had to leave it which was a shame as it was a MX6000 :)
And people are just throwing these things out not knowing their value. I hate to break it to you but Arcade monitors had scanlines, i had a Nanao it had scanlines like many CRT TV's, it was exactly like my CRT TV in my video, except less clear, the games looked good on it but it was really difficult to browse with, your one is great for really old games like pacman, i don't think Arcade monitors that far back had scanlines.
I can give you the full monty from google street view! It's called the High Street Retro Centre (no less!) and is right next to the Electric Palace cinema on the High Street!!
Definitely!
well done! It can definitely handle 60hz.
Thanks!!!
Thanks Ori!
Dear futurematt, I already own 4 different CRT models, including one 50hz / 50 cm Thomson that is nice and went after cheap 100hz/72cm and 82 cm Sony's. I can see some defaults but it is still a great experience. Sound is a blast as well as colors on the Sonys. Do you think this B&O would be a superior investment ? I'm not a scanline guy, I'd just be sure that I have the best CRT for playing my old systems from Snes to Gamecube & PS2. And I hear a 50hz Sony would be better than 100hz? TY!
did you lick the pixels off the screen? lol...fantastic crt