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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
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14165296
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14181449
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14192486
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14207104
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14207158
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14207663
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14214469
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14216213
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14220432
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14395567
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14413014
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14420677
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14422227
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14424204
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14424251
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14424733
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14429013
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14430627
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14436325
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14439704
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14439977
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14440383
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14448571
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14451192
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14458172
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14459485
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14461019
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14462796
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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#9,301 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by nine ball /forum/post/11782448


Bob,

I cannot agree more with the sentiments expressed that it's very mysterious that Anthem has not put a stake in the ground with respect to a full production release to the D2/AVM50 constituents. It is from a business perspective very disturbing that there has not even been an attempt to explain the lack of progress on this issue.


I live within a 30 min drive of the Anthem HQ and would be very willing to represent this group in pursuing a position from a senior member of the company in person if enough members of this group felt that it would be appropriate.


I would just like to think that this issue is more than my personal agenda and does reflect a sincere concern of a majority of D2.AVM owners.



Peter

You've got my proxy, although I would bet that things are delayed for all the usual reasons and they don't want to overpromise any more than they already have!
 
#9,302 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by nine ball /forum/post/11782448


Bob,

I cannot agree more with the sentiments expressed that it's very mysterious that Anthem has not put a stake in the ground with respect to a full production release to the D2/AVM50 constituents. It is from a business perspective very disturbing that there has not even been an attempt to explain the lack of progress on this issue.


I live within a 30 min drive of the Anthem HQ and would be very willing to represent this group in pursuing a position from a senior member of the company in person if enough members of this group felt that it would be appropriate.


I would just like to think that this issue is more than my personal agenda and does reflect a sincere concern of a majority of D2.AVM owners.



Peter

I would certainly like to see the new FW update officially posted on the website too.
 
#9,304 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by dschamis /forum/post/11782510


You've got my proxy, although I would bet that things are delayed for all the usual reasons and they don't want to overpromise any more than they already have!

Thank you. The rationale you have suggested is OK for the Best Buy consumer but our community has a collective wisdom and IQ that I believe is higher than room temperature.


I don't want or expect the management to over promise. I would like a clear explanation to what the outstanding issues are that are preventing them from synchronizing the public betas with the public full production release.


I AM A huge supporter of the company and it's flagship products. So my interests are to encourage them to listen to the emerging chorus of owners who are asking for a stable release and either indicate that it is a priority for them or provide some reasonable explanation for the delay.


Someone suggested a while back that the component evolution in the current machines has made difficult if not impossible to release a one size fits all for the new and old D2's. If this is in fact the case then fess up and suggest an upgrade path so that the early adopters can catch up. Anthem has a terrific reputation for quality and thanks to Nick ....service.


I still believe that Anthem is still not under threat with respect to single product integration on a feature set with any of the competition. But success in this industry is only as good as your last mistake. The longer they leave the 1.11 version on the web site the weaker the supposed value proposition for updatability over the competition. I am still running 1.10 so adding equalization to this configuration is just silly and probably a disaster in the making. I want to upgrade to a version that Anthem can confidently assure me will work with any additional functionality they wish to add in the near future.


Tim, I disagree with the assumption that there is any comparable full production released product on the market today. And this is NOT silly fan boy blind obsession speaking.....its just a statement (no pun intended) of fact!


My sense is that this whole confusing script is a worsening case of bad management from a business point of view. It needs to get fixed and soon.


Peter


PS. If I'm wrong and I could well be then it need not be discussed any further but if there is any consensus from this audience who really cares about the company and its excellent technology then I will offer to take up the challenge and drive out to Anthem for a discussion with a list of issues to be clarified on behalf of all of us.........or not.
 
#9,305 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by dschamis /forum/post/11765830


Has anyone successfully run a Mac to the D2 via DVI=>HDMI?

I am running a new Mac Mini to the D2 using a DVI to HDMI cable. I am running v1.12s of the D2 firmware and find that the Mac works fine at 1920 x 1080 but only in an interlaced mode. I guess that might be a problem for fast moving graphics likes games but it does me just fine. I was using a $20 belkin cable but would occasionally get the vertical sparklies on the screen. Changing to a transparent cable [>$200 :-(] fixed the sparklies [ :) ]
 
#9,306 ·
#9,307 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by nine ball /forum/post/11784585


Tim, I disagree with the assumption that there is any comparable full production released product on the market today. And this is NOT silly fan boy blind obsession speaking.....its just a statement (no pun intended) of fact!

Peter,


If this lob was at me, I don't think I made a contention that there was, I just want product improvement. More than future product improvement, I want the basics, product stability.


My problem, running the latest software is I still get RGB intermittent flips, long blue screens between sources, and voodoo like workarounds to get Blu-ray players to work. I PRAY that 12s isn't the "real" release.


I'm guessing a properly HDMI-switching receiver with good video processing is on the horizon. It would be nice if it was an Anthem.


Tim
 
#9,309 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau /forum/post/11778110


I'm really surprised we haven't had any reports of "test" software newer than V1.12s by now. It's been quite a while. And it continues to amaze me that Anthem hasn't made it a priority to replace the V1.11 software still on their web site. For those who've forgotten, V1.11 was released on Nov 24, 2006.


Meanwhile, our rate of folks posting here who needed help from Anthem tech support (issues beyond what we could get them past in this thread) has been pretty steady -- actually a good sign since Anthem has obviously sold more units by now so one would normally expect the problem reporting rate to increase -- but we've had far fewer posts on resolution of problems by Anthem than earlier this year.


Anyone care to comment on recent contact with Anthem? We need more news/rumors, and we should be hearing about folks getting fixes.

--Bob

In response to my Toshiba HD-A30 HD DVD player not working with my D2, Anthem just sent me firmware v1.20 (but I think you mentioned before that it's basically the same as 1.12s?). I haven't applied it yet (this weekend when I get more time). If v1.20 is the same as 1.12s, anyone have any comments on potential issues that 1.20/1.12s may have? I'm currently on 1.11g.


Thanks.
 
#9,310 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentSlug /forum/post/11785093


I am running a new Mac Mini to the D2 using a DVI to HDMI cable. I am running v1.12s of the D2 firmware and find that the Mac works fine at 1920 x 1080 but only in an interlaced mode. I guess that might be a problem for fast moving graphics likes games but it does me just fine. I was using a $20 belkin cable but would occasionally get the vertical sparklies on the screen. Changing to a transparent cable [>$200 :-(] fixed the sparklies [ :) ]

I am also running a mac mini through the D2 with excellent results. I am using a DVI-HDMI cable from monoprice. Search on "mac mini color inversion" for discussion and resolution of a weird problem with inverted colors that I had on initial connection that was solved through a key sequence on the mac. Not sure what is meant by interlaced mode as above, I am just running at 1920 x 1080 using V 1.11e of the D2 software. Also using a cool bluetooth keyboard/trackpad combo (logitech edge dinovo) with the mac which is great for web browsing in the theater.


RT
 
#9,311 ·
Just wanted to provide my perspective on Anthem support.


I was having problems with the known "480i component input bug" on my D2, where a "combing effect" could be seen on video output, and the D2 reported the input resolution as 1440 x 480 pixels. I was running 1.11e firmware.


I sent an email to Anthem customer support, and within 2 hours I got an email response from Nick on how to obtain version 1.12s from a secure website. And then the next morning I got another email from someone else at Anthem who emailed me the 1.12s firmware as an email file attachment. So Anthem deserves kudos for their responsiveness.


Then, after upgrading the D2 to 1.12s without any problems, I was pleasantly surprised at the improvement. After switching my ancient Toshiba DVD player from progressive to interlaced component outputs, and then letting the D2 do the deinterlacing, the picture REALLY improved.


I'm still waiting for a decent combo HD-DVD/BluRay player to buy, but in the meantime, my D2 generates one hell of an upconverted 1080p HDMI signal to my JVC DLA-RS1 projector; I never knew standard def DVD could look that good! (And the D2 also works perfectly with the 1080i HDMI input from my high-def TIVO.)


So I'm a very happy camper...

- Dave
 
#9,312 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by uberanalyst /forum/post/11791886


I'm still waiting for a decent combo HD-DVD/BluRay player to buy,

- Dave

Hopefully that wait will not be too much longer.


The Samsung BD-UP5000 might or night not be

showing up this month. It is hard to be sure

which rumor of Availability to BELIEVE. But when

it is available - I will be replacing 3 DVD players

in my rack with one.
 
#9,313 ·
OK. I have always been the extreme novice on this thread and I do have a question. And I apologize if I have already missed material on this - hopefully I am missing something obvious. Anyhow, I upgraded to software 1.20 today from 1.11c. This was done because I finally added my JVC HD1 to my HT. I upgraded in order to get the two different video setups from the same zone. I am running HDMI to the JVC and Component to the TV. Long story short, I am not getting a picture at all on the TV. I have tried and tried different settings but to no avail. Are the issues with component out on v1.20? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
 
#9,314 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by randman /forum/post/11790097


In response to my Toshiba HD-A30 HD DVD player not working with my D2, Anthem just sent me firmware v1.20 (but I think you mentioned before that it's basically the same as 1.12s?). I haven't applied it yet (this weekend when I get more time). If v1.20 is the same as 1.12s, anyone have any comments on potential issues that 1.20/1.12s may have? I'm currently on 1.11g.


Thanks.

Just as a point of reference, I have a client who has and AVM 50 with v1.12s and a Toshiba HD-A2 and not a problem since it was first installed.


I know it's not the A30 but for what it's worth I figured I'd share.


Good luck.


Jim
 
#9,315 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by ddimberio /forum/post/11795620


OK. I have always been the extreme novice on this thread and I do have a question. And I apologize if I have already missed material on this - hopefully I am missing something obvious. Anyhow, I upgraded to software 1.20 today from 1.11c. This was done because I finally added my JVC HD1 to my HT. I upgraded in order to get the two different video setups from the same zone. I am running HDMI to the JVC and Component to the TV. Long story short, I am not getting a picture at all on the TV. I have tried and tried different settings but to no avail. Are the issues with component out on v1.20? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!

Bob will walk you through the right way, but I needed to set up a Zone 2 which effectively copies Zone 1 to work a similar scenario. Even though it's the same room. Even though it's the same speaker layout. I have macros to trigger the Zone 2 on and off and separate activities, like HDTivo & MTivo (for monitor). Very kludgey but it works.
 
#9,317 ·
Bob,

I noticed that flash 2003 (post #9179) had a similar blue screen issue like the one I asked Nick at Anthem about and I wanted to know If this problem was resolved with a firmware update. I was sent AVM50 version 1.2 software but am a little reluctant to use it. Should I wait for a more stable version?


This is what I asked Nick... "I am seeing a blue screen periodically but it only lasts for a second or two. It usually happens at the beginning of a DVD or sometimes (intermittently) during playback of a movie when the scene changes. I have a Denon 2900 DVD player connected to the AVM50 via component. I have tried all of the component jacks on the AVM50, tried new component cables (
 
#9,318 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Germ@n /forum/post/11797252


Bob,

I noticed that flash 2003 (post #9179) had a similar blue screen issue like the one I asked Nick at Anthem about and I wanted to know If this problem was resolved with a firmware update. I was sent AVM50 version 1.2 software but am a little reluctant to use it. Should I wait for a more stable version?


This is what I asked Nick... "I am seeing a blue screen periodically but it only lasts for a second or two. It usually happens at the beginning of a DVD or sometimes (intermittently) during playback of a movie when the scene changes. I have a Denon 2900 DVD player connected to the AVM50 via component. I have tried all of the component jacks on the AVM50, tried new component cables (
 
#9,319 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by ddimberio /forum/post/11796140


OK. I finally got video with the PJ and the TV, but the component picture (on TV) seems unstable and the handshake is just as long as the HDMI handshake - if not longer - is that normal?

Component video should sync up nearly instantaneously. If it is taking a while for Component video to sync up, or if the sync is unstable, then something is wrong.


Understand that you can't get HDMI input to go to Component output due to copy protection. So you need to hook up Component cables to the Anthem from your HDMI sources AS WELL, *AND* use the Zone 2 Component video outputs to your TV, *AND* set the video going to Zone 2 to be the UNprocessed video from a source -- either as selected on the Main path or separately on the Zone 2 path as you find more convenient.


Now since the Zone 2 Component video output going to your TV is UNprocessed, you need to make sure each source is sending a signal that your TV can understand -- the Anthem won't modify that signal. So for example the video output resolution from each Component video source device has to be a resolution your TV will understand on its Component video input, and you don't want to be playing with stuff such as 24fps video from your sources.


In addition, some source devices may not send out good Component video on their Component video outputs if they have an HDMI cable attached.

--Bob
 
#9,320 ·

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Originally Posted by ddimberio /forum/post/11795620


OK. I have always been the extreme novice on this thread and I do have a question. And I apologize if I have already missed material on this - hopefully I am missing something obvious. Anyhow, I upgraded to software 1.20 today from 1.11c. This was done because I finally added my JVC HD1 to my HT. I upgraded in order to get the two different video setups from the same zone. I am running HDMI to the JVC and Component to the TV. Long story short, I am not getting a picture at all on the TV. I have tried and tried different settings but to no avail. Are the issues with component out on v1.20? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!

Your comment here about 2 different video setups on the same zone has me worried that you think you can specify processing for the Anthem's Main Component ouput that is different from the processing for its HDMI output.


The Anthem only has one video processor, so there's no way to get two different styles of processed video output from it at the same time.


The two video ouput setups are like the two speaker configuration setups. You assign one to use when you are watching a particular type of source content. But that doesn't mean you get different video at the same time out of the HDMI output and the processed Component video output -- any more than you could get two different surround speaker audio results at the same time. The only way to get different video out the Component output is to TURN OFF processing for that output so that Component video input from the selected source is just "passed through".

--Bob
 
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