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#1 ·
UPDATE!!! Anthem D2v NOW SHIPPING. News By Bob Pariseau:


''The Anthem Statement D2v is shipping now (confirmed). The Anthem AVM 50v is supposed to ship this coming week. [NOTE: Anthem originally referred to these two units as the "D2 v.2" and "AVM 50 v.2".]


The original Statement D2, AVM 50, and quite possibly the AVM 40, may be discontinued soon if that hasn't already happened. Upgrades to the D2v or AVM 50v for owners of the original units should be available soon (my guess would be February for the D2 -> D2v upgrade). Upgrade pricing is not confirmed yet. Either upgrade will require shipping the unit to the Anthem factory in Canada.


HDMI is V1.3c -- some folks may care about the particular V1.3 level

Speaker Xover is "Pair"

Surround Mode is BOTH PLIIx and THX (the additional THX stuff is user selectable -- you don't seem to have an option for that)


Pricing is a little confusing right now as Anthem seems to be offering a reduced "introductory" price at the moment. It appears the US MSRP for the D2v is $7499 at the moment. The AVM 50v pricing is not confirmed yet but will likely remain $2K less than the D2v pricing. The price includes Anthem ARC-1 (room correction) bundled with either the D2v or the AVM 50v.


LPCM audio: for both of these units it is up to 7.1 channels at up to 192KHz/24bit. [NOTE however that ANALOG multi-channel audio input remains 5.1 on both units.]


In addition, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD bitstream decoding are in both units now via HDMI 1.3c. Anthem has announced that "Dolby Volume" will be added as a free software upgrade for both units (user installable) -- no ETA announced.


Video is up to HDMI 1080p/60 (with 1080p/24 support) including HDMI V1.3 "Deep Color" and full video processing. Video processing is 12 bits per component (36 bits per pixel) end to end using the latest VXP chip from Sigma Designs. The two HDMI video outputs run in "parallel" -- i.e., they are both live at the same time, but they can not be set to carry different video signals. It is not clear yet whether that restriction may be relaxed in future firmware.''



Anthem support. Fast and really efficient:
tech@anthemav.com


Anthem D2v2 announcement:

http://www.castercomm.com/prView.cfm?cid=111&id=208


And the new Sigma scaler (Sigma bought Gennum...):

http://www.reuters.com/article/press...008+BW20080414

8 HDMI 1.3c IN and 2 OUT!!!!! No need for an external HDMI switcher anymore!






Here's a compilation of links to find specific informations faster in this mega-thread on the D2!


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PANIC ROOM!


* Should I panic since the D2/AVM50 are NOT HDMI 1.3? :


Not anymore!!!


The D2/AVM50 will both be upgradable (hardware upgrade) to do the D2v, so they will be HDMI 1.3c, 7.1, and will support decoding of DD TrueHD, DTS HD and DTS-HD Master


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FIRMWARE and INSTALLING NEW FIRMWARE


* Belt & suspenders approach to doing the update from Bob Pariseau
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...post10645127


* Disconnect HDMI sources and display PRIOR to installing an upgrade!
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9277613


* Some extra steps to make sure your settings remain good
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9543881


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SETUP -- SOME BASIC, SOME ADVANCED


How to adjust Phase and Polarity for your subwoofer(s)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...post13997761
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...post15831964



* How to get the best from your video setup (video calibration for non-ISF techs)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9277613
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9564825


* Lossless HDMI audio for folks without HDMI displays
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9805765
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9808465


* Max resolution/frame rate for processed HDMI or Component video
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9683898


* My video is "shocking pink"!
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9610862


* Using AUTO DIG to get more than one device on the same input
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9564730


* What if my 1080p display only accepts up to 1080i input?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9286645


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ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC-1) : AUDIO BLISS IN A FEW, EASY STEPS

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14142274
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14160614
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14469019
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14477302
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14484075


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THINGS YOU CAN DO WHILE WATCHING/LISTENING


* Why can't I get to the audio processing mode I want?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9627851


*Making SDTV Programs Fill a 16:9 Screen Without Distortion
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...post10864623


* Fun with Custom Cropping and Scaling
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9587424
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9652415
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9660854
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9672930
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...ostcount=10203


* What's with this Frame Lock stuff?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9556938


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TERMINOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY


* Color Space
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9731538
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9738172


* Data Format (YCbCr 4:4:4, etc.)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...ostcount=14288
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9442585
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9443139
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9445345
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9306459


* Frame Rates and Custom Resolutions
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9211974
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9276351


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SOURCE DEVICE SPECIFIC SETTINGS


* Scientific Atlanta DVR
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9557247


* Oppo 970 for SACD or DVD-Audio over HDMI
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9388249


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DISPLAY SPECIFIC SETTINGS


* Custom Resolution for a 1366x768 Panasonic display
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9081443


* How to output 1080p48 to Sony Ruby with Live Video Settings Editor
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9221154


* Custom /24Hz Resolution for a Sony Pearl
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9256440


* What if your display won't accept it's "native" resolution as input?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9795082


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SOUND SPECIFIC SETTINGS


* How to set the D2 with the Velodyne DD15 subwoofer
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post8872147


* How well does the Room Resonance Filter work? What does it do, and what affect does it have?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...post10516640


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Latest review by Kris Deering (august 2006) of the Anthem D2:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...006-page1.html


And my review:

http://statement.anthemav.com/HTML/P...D2_Reviews.pdf


For those searching for Kris Deering's benchmark of the video section of the D2 at Secrets, you can access it directly here:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b.../V%20Processor


Anthem's page for the Statement D2:

http://statement.anthemav.com/HTML/Products/D2/D2.html
 
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#601 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


PCIAV: What is the actual native resolution of your panel? Is it 1360 or 1365?


Because based on the research I have, that panel is a native 1365 x768.

The glass is 1365 x 768, but 1:1 Pixel mapping is achieved at 1360 x 768. NEC themselves defines this in their model info supplement to the manual and readily supplies end users with the official timings needed to achieve NR for their entire product line.

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


If so, then you are NOT sending it native rate but, 5 rows SHORT of native rate. As such, the panel is using its INTERNAL scaler to process what it is missing from the D2.

Hogwash the internal scaler of the NEC is not engaged when it receives a 1360 x 768 signal and it is not adding anything that is missing from the D2 because nothing is missing, it displays all 1360 x 768 pixels that is being output by the D2 with no additional processing. Three rows on the right and two rows on the left are not lit and unused.

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


So unless I am mistaken, you are not sending your panel native rate and are one more check mark in the list of people unable to get NR to their panel.


Anyone else that IS getting NR? So far its NR-0 Other Rates-2

You are mistaken as NEC defines Native Rate for 1:1 display as 1360 x 768 with my particular panel. If you want to disagree, fine by me, not worth arguing about.


I'm really sorry you are having so much trouble. Hopefully Anthem can and will add custom user defined timings ASAP or at least fix the 1366 x 768 timing for use with the Panasonic.
 
#602 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by LEVESQUE /forum/post/0


Alot ...Anthem told me they want to support more non-standard resolutions in the future with upcoming firmware upgrades. With the first firmwares iterations, they wanted to concentrate on and cover the most popular one, and keep the "odd ones" for later.

There is absolutely no reason why Anthem can not or should not enable a user defined timing input. Any external VP worth buying offers this feature and so should Anthem.
 
#603 ·
Returned my AVM 50 to the dealer today. They will have a tech look at it. Advised that if it is a minor issue, they will fix it. If not, they will order me a replacement unit.


Yatchaks,


I've read in other threads where you own a Sony 60" SXRD. I also own the same display and am extremely happy with it (this is my second display as the first one had "green blob" issues). How much of an improvement did you see in picture quality using the AVM 50's scaler? Any tips you can provide will be helpful. Also, did you go out and buy a DVD player that outputs 480i thru HDMI? I own a Denon 2900, which does not have HDMI output and I'm thinking of purchasing the Oppo player they frequently talk about on the D2 thread.
 
#604 ·
LEV: Not only did I check the online D2 manual to confirm that it had 1366 x 768 as an option but, I also called Nick AND emailed him to "triple" confirm that the rate was supported and output by the D2. In my email Nick went on to reply that he has had no reports of Panny incompatibility with the D2 and "The designers say that the D2 and Panny DVI should work via DVI at least, but if anything needs fixing, we'll get our hands on a Panny plasma to investigate."


There was nothing more I could do other than buy the piece and see for myself. I know it accepts NR because my DVDO VP-30 did it with a great deal of tweaking. As far as my panel being a "non standard" resolution that is incorrect. In fact, 1366 x768 is the single MOST POPULAR resolution for 50-65 inch plasmas from ALL manufacturers.


To state that most people are using 720 is absurd. 720 is old school and higher resolution has existed for several years. Almost all 2006 models of every technology offer much higher resolutions than 720 and the D2 is a 2006 piece of equipment.


As stated, the only people getting correct NR are either sending it a non native rate or one of the standard rates mentioned above. Finally, why bother including 30 different scale and refresh rates when only 4 work?


PCIAV: I will most definitely disagree with your interpretation of native rate. While you ARE correct that you are not missing any information sending it 1360 and you are ALSO correct that the internal scaler is not being used at all in this situation...you are not sending the panel its TRUE NR and your panel is capable of accepting 1365, just not from the D2.


If you had a Lumagen or DVDO would you send it 1365 or still send it 1360 if both worked?


Worst case scenario for you PCIAV is when you one day sell that panel and the sides have irrepairable burn in from having NEVER illuminated 5 rows of pixels. So, unless the next guy plans on using your scaler or sending it 1360 for ever, he/she will see a significant difference in color and contrast on the sides when compared to the center.


I used to have this argument with the Fujitsu owners who made the same claims you do and they are accurate. I just feel that "true" native rate for a panel is it's specified rate and utilizes each and every pixel the screen has to offer.


My reply was always "well, what if you send it 1299 and have 66 lines of non illuminated pixel rows..if the internal scaler is bypassed and its still 1:1..is that native resolution?"


If you say yes, then we can agree to disagree. If you say no then it is an issue of semantics because if you are missing 1 line, 6 lines or 60 lines, you are not getting all you can get out of the panel, creating burn in and NOT getting true NR.


My view on it.
 
#605 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


PCIAV: I will most definitely disagree with your interpretation of native rate. While you ARE correct that you are not missing any information sending it 1360 and you are ALSO correct that the internal scaler is not being used at all in this situation...you are not sending the panel its TRUE NR and your panel is capable of accepting 1365, just not from the D2.


If you had a Lumagen or DVDO would you send it 1365 or still send it 1360 if both worked?

Had the Lumagen Visionpro HDP prior to obtaining the D2. It to was output at 1360 x 768. 1365 x768 is not obtainable on any of the NEC or shared Pioneer panels before the XM3/XR3 Series. This is a hardware limitation that has subsequently been updated in later generations. I spent much time trying to get a firmware update from NEC. Ultimately it was going to have to be a hardware update that they would not cover under warranty and it was not worth the $2k asking price. Other than gaining 5 extra rows of pixels, there is nothing to be gained.

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


Worst case scenario for you PCIAV is when you one day sell that panel and the sides have irrepairable burn in from having NEVER illuminated 5 rows of pixels. So, unless the next guy plans on using your scaler or sending it 1360 for ever, he/she will see a significant difference in color and contrast on the sides when compared to the center.

I have taken measures to deal with this by using the internal inverted and white screens that use the full 1365 x 768 so that the unlit rows wear evenly along with the rest. The panel has about 3500 hours of use on it and there are no ill effects. Panel was calibrated by Cliff Plavin.

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


I used to have this argument with the Fujitsu owners who made the same claims you do and they are accurate. I just feel that "true" native rate for a panel is it's specified rate and utilizes each and every pixel the screen has to offer.


My reply was always "well, what if you send it 1299 and have 66 lines of non illuminated pixel rows..if the internal scaler is bypassed and its still 1:1..is that native resolution?"


If you say yes, then we can agree to disagree. If you say no then it is an issue of semantics because if you are missing 1 line, 6 lines or 60 lines, you are not getting all you can get out of the panel, creating burn in and NOT getting true NR.


My view on it.

We agree to disagree, no big deal.
 
#607 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


Hey, I still love you man! And I need your help and infinite wisdom so please tell me you still love me too!


PS: Cliff is real good, I use him too!


what's going on here? Now you love the Anthem cheerleaders?
 
#608 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


Hey, I still love you man! And I need your help and infinite wisdom so please tell me you still love me too!


PS: Cliff is real good, I use him too!

No love lost. Feel your pain and anxiety. I know how bad you want it to work right.
 
#609 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by notanewbie /forum/post/0


LEV: Not only did I check the online D2 manual to confirm that it had 1366 x 768 as an option but, I also called Nick AND emailed him to "triple" confirm that the rate was supported and output by the D2. In my email Nick went on to reply that he has had no reports of Panny incompatibility with the D2 and "The designers say that the D2 and Panny DVI should work via DVI at least, but if anything needs fixing, we'll get our hands on a Panny plasma to investigate."

I was just curious. You did your homeworks then.



But why are we even talking about all those strange non-standard resolutions BTW? We all know that the only thing we all need is true 1080p.



Notanewb. I still don't understand why your set-up is not working, particularly if you're sending the good resolution to your plasma (NR)... How do you know it's not working? Are you getting a picture? Did you use a 1:1 test patterns to check it? Which test pattern? What was the result?


Did you try to talk with the manufacturer of the display? Can it be a problem related to the display and not the scaler?


I'm just trying to help you. But we need some details.
 
#610 ·
LEV: I had a DVDO scaler that I sold, partly due to your opinions and Kris Deerings glowing reviews. I don't hold you responsible though



Based on the DVDO, I know that my Panny can accept NR via the DVI card with an HDMI to DVI adapter. I also know that even on the DVDO, the factory default settings for 1366x768 did not produce an image. It required specific changes to front porch, back porch, V size etc.. to get the image to sync up and pop into place.


So, I am sending resolutions to the plasma that are truly standard and that "all" panels should accept like, 480, 720 and in my case 1920x1080. While that sounds impressive, it isnt and I need to run 1366x768 for optimal, pixel to pixel scaling.


No test patterns are needed because the panel isnt getting the resolution I need to then put up test patterns and tests to calibrate.


I know you are trying to help. We are all owners of the same piece and I am certain we want it to be perfect for all of our needs..especially mine
 
#611 ·
now, if only this unit can do room correction as well, then it would fill up every request I have towards a processor.....
 
#612 ·
I received all my gear yesterday. Hooked up the Marantz 9600 and played CD's through the D2.


I hooked up my plasma today.


Initially I was able to get the D2 setup screen displayed. I was also able to display SAT HDTV and DVD inputs. All hookups are HDMI.


While I was watching the basketball game on SAT HDTV, the picture just went blank. Now I have no signals whatsoever from the D2. The D2 also reports no input signal.


The plasma is fine. I can hook up the DVD and SAT to it directly and it displays fine.


What would cause the picture from the D2 to just suddenly go out? I have played with input settings to no avail. I also went back to factory defaults on the D2. Same thing. Nothing.


Am I missing something obvious or is this a D2 equipment/software failure on a new unit?


Any tips, suggestions?
 
#614 ·
NR 720P on my PJ works like a charm.

Awaiting New Panasonic DLP PJ with NR of 1080P

That will be cool
 
#615 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dinger23 /forum/post/0


what's going on here? Now you love the Anthem cheerleaders?

You are calling the wrong guy a cheerleader. Obviously, you have not read all my posts in this thread. I tell it like it is, the bad as well as the good.
 
#616 ·
PCIAV is dead right. He is one of the people who always shoots straight, both good and bad and I respect his D2 posts more than anyone elses because of that fact..so should you all.


ELMAC: You wont have an issue with Native Rate because the D2 has no problems with 720 or 1080..so youre good to go! The only thing you need to find out is whether the PJ's internal scaler can be bypassed by being sent 1080 from an external source, but thats not Anthems issue it is a Panasonic issue.
 
#617 ·
Is anyone using the AVM50 with a Panasonic plasma, using either DVI or HDMI input? If so I would appreciate any comments on problems, PQ, etc. Thanks.
 
#618 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by ajeruns /forum/post/0


Returned my AVM 50 to the dealer today. They will have a tech look at it. Advised that if it is a minor issue, they will fix it. If not, they will order me a replacement unit.


Yatchaks,


I've read in other threads where you own a Sony 60" SXRD. I also own the same display and am extremely happy with it (this is my second display as the first one had "green blob" issues). How much of an improvement did you see in picture quality using the AVM 50's scaler? Any tips you can provide will be helpful. Also, did you go out and buy a DVD player that outputs 480i thru HDMI? I own a Denon 2900, which does not have HDMI output and I'm thinking of purchasing the Oppo player they frequently talk about on the D2 thread.

I do see an improvement using the scaler, but not as much as I expected. I hooked up component from my Motorola 6412 directly to the tv while having HDMI plugged into the AVM, and flipped video inputs on the tv while both playing and pausing the image. 1080i and 480i both seem to be a little cleaner with less jaggies, 480i of course, shows more of an improvement.


I'm wondering, as nice as this tv is, since the tv upscales everything to 1080p, does this affect the Gennum scaler (1080i out) from operating to its full potential?


One tip you might try on 480i sources, is try 720p out from the scaler since the tv will upcale the image to 1080p, and see if you notice an improvement.


I actually did order an Oppo DVD player and it will arrive today. I'll hook it up tonight and let you know the results.
 
#619 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by yatchaks /forum/post/0


I'm wondering, as nice as this tv is, since the tv upscales everything to 1080p, does this affect the Gennum scaler (1080i out) from operating to its full potential?

Yes, you lose the ability to have the superior deinterlacing of the Gennum chip drive your display. I do not know what Sony uses for HD deinterlacing. It is supposed to do IVTC for film-based sources, but I doubt if it is anything much more sophisticated than a Bob/Weave for video. The Gennum's motion adaptive algorithms should blow away the SXRD's processing with a progressive input.


I may be in the market for one of these in a few months, though the lack of HDMI 1.3, DTS-HD and TrueHD support somewhat puts me off of it. Oh, the appeal of pulling two older components out of the rack and replacing them with one, though!



Later,

Bill
 
#620 ·
Thanks for the down to earth review. I think I will hook up the video portion of the Avm 50 to the Sony when I get it back from the dealer.


Question; In the D2 thread Levesque states " You really need to know the signal type you need to output before starting to use the D2. So YCbCr 4:2:2 or 4:4:4, RGB or Extented RGB, the color space of your display (SDTV or HDTV), the ouput resolution of the scaler (and if you know it, you definitely want to output a 1:1 signal matching your diplay native resolution)." Can you tell me what the proper selections are for the Sony SXRD?
 
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