Backlit remote for Bryston BCD1


Just got a Bryston BCD1 off Audiogon and everything seems fine. However, I was reading a Stereophile online review of the unit and it mentioned that the remote has a motion sensor, that is, it lights up when you pick it up. Mine isn't lighting at all. I downloaded the user manual and no mention of this. I would call the company but it is Saturday night and thought popping the question on here might be quicker. Anyone with a BCD 1 have any insight?
thomastrouble
I have a BCD-1 also. The illumination on the remote seems to be sensitive to the amount of lighting that is present in the room. It seems to come alive when a button is pressed AND it is in a darkened area.

Regards,
-- Al
Thanks guys, looks like you are having a little more luck than me though. I put mine in complete darkness and nothing. The reviewer in Stereophile said "my friends are amazed when they come in and pick up the remote how it lights up".
Perhaps the batteries are dead?

When you put it in complete darkness, did you try pressing a button?

Also, I should have added in my previous post that I have not found the illumination to be motion-sensitive.

Regards,
-- Al
Thanks Al - the batteries should be ok as I use the remote with no problems.

Funny you should say yours is not motion sensitive also. The brochure and manual make no mention that it is motion sensitive, it was only after reading the Stereophile review , or it possibly was a Soundstage review that I got curious........now I have you and everybody else thinking they have problems with too (hehe). I will see what comes of this thread by tomorrow and maybe call the company and post the answer so Bryston don't end up receiving a million "faulty" remotes next week.

Yes, I pressed many buttons in the dark - no luck.