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Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide

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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
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14232090
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14236866
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14256232
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14262027
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14267952
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14268617
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14286844
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14287488
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14296873
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14306824
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14320989
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14322061
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14327449
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14335277
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14347781
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14351330
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14353551
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14363180
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14365808
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14366806
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14370256
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14372958
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14377508
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14379882
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14380719
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14383015
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14384710
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14391953
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14393593
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14393664
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14394305
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14395567
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14396801
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14407572
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14413014
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=#post14415277
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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#10,141 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by mlbrand /forum/post/12392971


I'm a fan of Blue Jeans cables as well. I've got a 50 foot HDMI cable from them that is working great, it's the BJC Series-2. Blue Jeans now has HDMI cables that are one step better.

I have a 25foot length of the "better" Blue Jeans cable. Let me just say it is like a snake. It is very nicely constructed but I'm not sure I'd recommend it because it has so much "memory" that it could almost pull itself out of the socket!
 
#10,143 ·
I hooked up my oppo 980 to my new Black Pearl...great picture, works fine etc...


Hooked up the Oppo to the newly upgraded D1-HD and out to the Black Pearl. No picture...initially. Went downstairs to get an svideo cable thinking that I might have to change a setting in the menu or something. Just as I was plugging in the svideo cable (I know, I should've turned the power off first) it flashed something about hdcp and then I had picture from the hdmi. I think it was just coincidence, but it was a long wait for the first picture. Just one brief flicker intially with Toy Story after a few seconds but no obvious glitches since then. The Black Pearl is so quiet! I didn't find the Anthem to run all that hot (like previous reports), so the 9351 chip is cooler I guess. There was more heat from the power supply side than over the video board.


I haven't calibrated or anything but based on the "first impression" I'm quite pleased with the Anthem.


I'm going to get those monoprice hdmi dongles before that python-cable from Blue Jeans rips out the hdmi port!
 
#10,144 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bogg /forum/post/12394392


I'm going to get those monoprice hdmi dongles before that python-cable from Blue Jeans rips out the hdmi port!

HDMI connectors on ANY product are not made

for supporting any HDMI cable. Many people

have screwed up their HDMI ports by not

understanding how fragile the connector is



I USE these HDMI cables because they have a locking

mechanism and stress relief built-in to the cable and

connector



I also use the MonoPrice Dongles for short cable runs.
 
#10,146 ·
Does anyone have the MX-850 Universal remote programmed with the D2 commands? I'd love to have a copy of the file if possible.
 
#10,147 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin /forum/post/12400968


Does anyone have the MX-850 Universal remote programmed with the D2 commands? I'd love to have a copy of the file if possible.


Rob,


When you going to have the gang over? Get Sanjay to work on the surround, ray on the BFD, and John on the display. I will take your new toy out for a drive.


Michael
 
#10,148 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by scottshd /forum/post/12400154


hey bogg was the adapter from radio shack an adapter cable? that is the only thing I can find in my local rs they wanted like 38.00 or so and it was only six feet didn"t want to buy it if it won"t work. would you know the part number of yours?

It's a Nexxtech usb to serial, model number 2613297. It's about 2 feet long, and I think it was around 20 bucks or so.
 
#10,150 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by m396 #00-011 /forum/post/12401364


Yes, I have an MX-850, but I have a AVM50. Good enough?

I don't know.


Are all the commands on the remote the same?
 
#10,151 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by AnthemAVM /forum/post/12401161


Rob,


When you going to have the gang over? Get Sanjay to work on the surround, ray on the BFD, and John on the display. I will take your new toy out for a drive.


Michael

Let's just say sometime in 2008! I was hoping to have had a meet by now, but it wasn't in the cards. It will happen eventually though.


As far as my new toy, I have no idea what you are talking about!
 
#10,152 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by scottshd /forum/post/12390915


Has Anyone Had Any Luck With A Usb To Serial Adapter And If So Which One And From Where? Hope I Don"t Have To Look For A Different Laptop Have To Be Ready For When Room Eq Is Out

I went through 2 before I found one that worked with my HP notebook and the AVM-50.


Model: 26-183

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
 
#10,153 ·
Will the room correction software be introduced at CES or earlier?
 
#10,156 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by drhankz /forum/post/12398077


HDMI connectors on ANY product are not made

for supporting any HDMI cable. Many people

have screwed up their HDMI ports by not

understanding how fragile the connector is



I USE these HDMI cables because they have a locking

mechanism and stress relief built-in to the cable and

connector



I also use the MonoPrice Dongles for short cable runs.

Those locking cables look like a great idea. I had seen them before but forgot about them when I ordered the BJ cables.
 
#10,159 ·
#10,160 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by drhankz /forum/post/12390031


A lot of us with HD DVRs DO NOT USE HDMI at all.


Therefore no handshake problems

I've tried component between my S3 TiVo and AVM50 for just this reason. Yes, the handshake issues go away, but I find the picture quality suffers, both losing a trace of detail and sharpness and appearing to have some chroma issues (e.g. the puff-ball on Stan's hat in South Park shows red-push and banding).


I've got both HDMI and component hooked up and switching back and forth between the two the HDMI is clearly superior.


Now, I know you can employ some detail enhancement and correct chroma error in the Anthem, but I'd really rather start with the best possible signal.


Any thoughts on what I might be doing wrong here? Are there any other S3 TiVo users who have achieved as good a result with component as with HDMI?


-Ravi
 
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