[jethro]

jamestanner,

I was wondering if there have been any recent enhancements/fixes (last 6 months) for the SPV-1, either via a new EPROM for the SP-1.7 or a hardware/software change for the SPV-1 itself ?

Thanks.

[James Tanner]

Hi Jethro,

The most recent software is 43E and has a new update to allow better integration of the SPV1 with Crestron control systems.

james

[jethro]

Hi James,

I'm not very familiar with the SPV-1 hardware.
Is the software change physically for the SP-1.7 or the SPV-1, or both ?

Do the Crestron integration improvements also improve the
serial interface between the SPV-1 and the SP-1.7 ? I've always had problems with garbled on-screen displays and missed commands from the remote.

The hidden remote codes document on the Bryston website lists some reserved codes for the SPV-1 but it doesn't describe what they do. My SPV-1 doesn't always power up when I powerup the SP-1.7. Can I use one of these reserved SPV-1 hidden codes to power up/down the SPV-1 ?

Thanks, Steve

[James Tanner]

Hi Steve,

When you first power up the SP1.7 there will be a 'version' displayed in the menu window. It will say V38 to V43E.
What version do you have?

james

[jethro]

Hi James,

I have version 42.0 and DSP version 1.8.

Thanks, Steve

[James Tanner]

OK - you could install 43E if you wish

james

[jethro]

Thanks James,

I'll send you an email.

[Thunder]

James,
My SP1.7 is version 39. Am i missing out on some important changes versus the latest version? Can you please describe the process of securing the latest software? Thanks.

Scott

[James Tanner]

Hi Scott,

As we get input from our SP1.7 customers we try to impliment the suggestions into the next round of software.
The difference in 43E is that the bass management allows for 25Hz to 220 and the 6.1 Dolby surround is available without having to go into THX mode.
If those 2 issues are not important then stay with what you have.

james

[gregb]

Hello James,

Is Bryston planning on adding DVI-HDCP inputs/outputs to the SPV-1 (2?)

[James Tanner]

Hi Greg,

I have fowarded you question to Shane or digital engineer and he will get back to you.

james

[jethro]

Hi Scott,

As we get input from our SP1.7 customers we try to impliment the suggestions into the next round of software.
The difference in 43E is that the bass management allows for 25Hz to 220 and the 6.1 Dolby surround is available without having to go into THX mode.
If those 2 issues are not important then stay with what you have.

james

Hi James:

I have installed software version 43E and DSP version 1.10 but the XO menu still only allows choosing from the range 60-220 Hz.  I'm confused.

I may be imagining it, but the SPV onscreen menus seem to be a bit faster. Were any changes made in the software to support the SPV ?

Thanks, Steve

[James Tanner]

Hi Steve,

Correct chip is on the way.

james

[jethro]

Hi Steve,

Correct chip is on the way.

james

Hi James,

Thank you, Steve

[gregb]

Hi Greg,

I have fowarded you question to Shane or digital engineer and he will get back to you.

james

Any thought to adding DVI yet?

[stp1200]

DVI is becoming increasingly popular in this industry.  I took some time at the latest CEDIA show to walk around and take stock of the latest DVI components.  For all the latest HD displays that were released at CEDIA, I did not find one that did not include a DVI input.  There were also a few DVD universal players that featured DVI outputs from notables such as Denon, Marantz and Meridian.  I also read an article lately about a $150 DVD player that had DVI output (can't remember the manfacturer).  

So, that puts us in the middle.  We'd be insane if we released a video device without DVI.

I can tell you that DVI is in the spec for our next video product.  I can't say at this point when it will be released though.