"forthcoming MC-12 Firmware v2.0, which updates the MC12HD to accept 7.1 PCM signals over HDMI."

RayJr

That is big news... You guys have to try Pan's Labyrinth's 7.1 DTS MA soundtrack.. amazing.

Looks like the firmware that will give the MC-12HD HDMI 7.1 PCM input will be .........FREE.

http://www.twice.com/article/316135-...EDIA_Plans.php

RayJr

do you know if this firmware upgrade will be for mv-5??

thanks

Andrea

Information that was put out only list the MC12HD...no other product from Lexicon.

RayJr

Finally!

Three weeks late but it looks like the free V2 upgrade (7.1 PCM via HDMI and a couple of bug fixes) is ready for download:

http://www.lexicon.com/products/downloads.asp?ID=19

Even Halcro got this right over two year ago!!!

Congrats and welcome to 7.1!!

Just think, in another 19 months, Theta Casablanca users will be all the way to 5.1 on HDMI (maybe) (or not)

Thanx Jeff. Since I have less than a dozen 7.1 titles, discrete 7.1 input is not as big a deal for me as HDMI connectivity or room correction was.

Still, I'm surprised how much they can squeeze out of the ol' girl. Upon release, it could only input 1080i/60 and 5.1 PCM. Last summer they gave us 1080p/24/50/60 and this year we got 7.1 PCM.

Who knows, if they delay their next platform any longer, we may end up with PLIIz height channels. Heh.

Agreed (re: # of 7.1 titles). To this day, the 7.1 release of Pan's Labrynth is the most impressive sonic experience ever in my theater.

I have that on HD DVD (my only 7.1 title on that format). Loved it in the theatres, but never got around to re-watching it at home. Time to peel off the shrink wrap (and grab a box of kleenex).

How is that Room EQ on your 8 channel input.

Shawn

EQ? Halcro never figured out how to get the scaler to work. EQ was light years away!!

My EQ is outboard!!

If I am not mistaken...that Halcro 7.1 LPCM upgrade cost $1,399
This was FREE

RayJr

Actually, for load mouths like myself, it was free!

Just did the V2.0 upgrade on my MC-12HD...went perfectly..no issues.
Here are some pics for you all.......everyone loves pictures





Works perfectly...so far.

RayJr

7.1-channel 96kHz? Let me guess: the AIX disc?

NO.....Dolby Demo Blu-ray

RayJr

Anybody knows where the latest firmware is downloadable for the mc-12hd balanced?

Don't know if this is the normal or eq version.

Thanks/regards

I have the last version software (2.0) with EQ, pls share your email and I will send it to you.

I can't attached the files you need as they both exceed the upload limit, you will need both the 1.25 and 2.0 versions for the MC12HD EQ.

There was an issue with the EQ version of the MC12HD and version2. The machine would freeze when an auto eq/level/distance set up was tried after version 2 was installed. Not enough resources. The work around was to downgrade back to 1.25, run the auto calibration and then upgrade back to 2.0 and include save the config file. You then have the correct eq/distances and levels as set by the machine in 1.25 plus the ability to run the 7.1 formats. Overall about three hours total time to do

message me via the AVS private messages with an e-mail and I will send you the two zipped files.

Mike

You can also grab the files thanks to Archive.org.

https://web.archive.org/web/20120306...cts/Details/15

The Downloads section works.

Shawn

Thanks, I'll try the link in the other reply first to spare you some time but highly appreciate your reply. Regards and a good 2020!

I've uploaded 4 files (EQ or None-EQ) into the BOX link : https://ibm.box.com/s/25d520ah0nd6ymu1l5n0mfru16lfxw59, you can download it directly.