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Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

elephant — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:38:12 GMT

Thanks for reminding me that I need to do this !

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

Chrisreunion — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:20:21 GMT

I can't help wondering why B&O don't fit all BeoVisions & all BeoSounds with USB or Ethernet sockets to ease those software updates, it would make our lives so much easier, and give more time to B&O dealers for something more productive..

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

dilznik — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:49:57 GMT

Necrothread! Woo!

Anyway, how do we do the upgrade? It can't possibly just be "take it to the shop." Is it a chip that's replaced, like the BL3500? Or some software that's uploaded? If it's the software, then how do they upload it? SD card?

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

Chrisreunion — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:31 GMT

It's nice to see that B&O are finally waking up and updating their products, I was wondering how long they would rest on their laurels..

Now I hope the whole BeoSound range will get the same update(s) (=BeoSound 2 + BeoSound 3 + BeoSound 6), otherwise it will add even more frustration to daily use: each BeoSound has different file formats for playback, different bitrates, and now different SD capacity standards.

Imagine recording music on your SDHC card on BeoSound 4 and then not being able to play it on BeoSound 3 ???

Or having WMA lossless files on your BeoSound 5/BeoPort and -still- not being able to play them on any current BeoSound, now that Serenata has been discontinued?

B&O was taking great pride in saying that all their products spoke the same language, but for years now, it's been the Tower of Babel ..

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

PhilLondon — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:56:03 GMT

I think they want that timer functions are implemented using a second, less powerful power adapter, that will wake up the main system when needed.

Something that B&O has done for a while.

Anyway, it any directive of that kind would only apply to newly sold devices, so nothing to worry about.

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

flx — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:47:38 GMT

Something to do with energy consumption and stereo playing uselessly maybe ?

Wondering if you guys know something about this ?

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

Beolab — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:02:05 GMT

I namely heard that due to EU-regulations Timerfunctions are likely to be forbidden in the (near?) future ?

Why?

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

Gerd — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:58 GMT

How is this software update done ?

Your dealer has to do this!

Even for instance the BV10 automatically goes in standby after 3 or 4 hours ...

Just switch it off in the customer service menu (Autostandby > OFF)

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

flx — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:40:22 GMT

How is this software update done ?

Do you have to bring it to the dealer ?

Is it possible to retro-grade software, I namely heard that due to EU-regulations Timerfunctions are likely to be forbidden in the (near?) future ?

My dealer indicated this as I'm hesitating between BM5+BS5 (does not have a timer) and a BS4 (lots of timerfunctions), but I don't want that once in the future they block this timeroption. Even for instance the BV10 automatically goes in standby after 3 or 4 hours without receiving an remote control command.

The solution offered was having Beotimes lying around the place (not my idea of a solution).

Re: new BeoSound 4 software level

Dave — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:12:50 GMT

elephant:

1. Compatibility with SDHC card (High Capacity SD cards 4 GB to 16 GB)
2. Ability to start recording from remote control
3. Ability to copy only selected tracks from a CD to the SD card
4. The ability to make timer recording on SD card
5. Ability to fast forward and back when playing from SD card
6. Resume playback from the SD card after source change or turn off
7. Compatibility with Master Link Gateway (redirection of light and control commands)

Technical Information
Software 2.15/1.31c, New functionality on A. MEM
Information valid for: BeoSound 4
Last modified: 07-12-2009 10:21:06

I want this software update!!!! Thank goodness these issues have been adressed.

new BeoSound 4 software level

elephant — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:13:31 GMT

Peter Pan just posted this in the Scandinavian forum ...

I can translate it and understand it

my questions are:

is there a site/source where I can get future (and past, what am I already missing out on!) news items ?
is this a field upgrade, or does the BeoSound 4 have to visit its friends at a B&O dealer/service centre ?
is there an English version of the PDF available and prior issues as well ?

Nye funktioner

1. Kompatibilitet med SDHC-kort (High Capacity SD-kort fra 4 GB til 16 GB)
2. Mulighed for at starte en optagelse fra fjernbetjeningen
3. Mulighed for at kopiere kun udvalgte numre fra en CD til SD-kortet
4. Muligheden for at gøre Timer optagelse på SD-kortet
5. Mulighed for at spole frem og tilbage, når der afspilles fra SD-kort
6. Resume af afspilning fra SD-kortet efter kilde ændre eller slukker
7. Kompatibilitet med Master Link Gateway (omdirigering af lys og styrekommandoer)

Tekniske Informationer
Software 2.15/1.31c, New functionality on A.MEM
Information valid for: BeoSound 4
Last modified: 07-12-2009 10:21:06

Du kan downloade B&O,s pdf file: Tryk her.

New Features

1. Compatibility with SDHC card (High Capacity SD cards 4 GB to 16 GB)
2. Ability to start recording from remote control
3. Ability to copy only selected tracks from a CD to the SD card
4. The ability to make timer recording on SD card
5. Ability to fast forward and back when playing from SD card
6. Resume playback from the SD card after source change or turn off
7. Compatibility with Master Link Gateway (redirection of light and control commands)

Technical Information
Software 2.15/1.31c, New functionality on A. MEM
Information valid for: BeoSound 4
Last modified: 07-12-2009 10:21:06

You can download the B & O, s pdf file: Click here.