Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 8

From previous posts it appears that I cannot use the HDMI output on the Pioneer 79 AVi if I have only component inputs on my display. (I didn't know that HDCP was active with standard DVDs.)

Since the experts say the Gennum upscales best on SD DVDs with a 480i input, I assume that when properly setting up my 79AVi for component output that I should select Initial Settings>Video Output>Component Out>Interlace, and not Progressive, correct?

Just an FYI, I have just updated our Video Processor benchmark to include the D2. I plan on following up on this with an article to supplement our D1 review that will go even more in detail including audio, HD processing and more. Enjoy!!!

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Thank you Kris, a very nice article.

Just finished the ISF session and everything is looking fantastic! My calibrator (Eliab from Avical) was able to point out some very interesting things about the D2. The only problem he was able to come across was a small bit of ghosting (take a look at the woman's right shoulder in the dinner/restaurant scene in DVE - I"ll have to look up the title and time if interested)

That said, I think he was just about amazed how well the D2 handled everything else. We started watching Master and Commander looking for the typical problems he has seen on many many systems. I guess this DVD can really be tough. The D2 apparently really surprised my calibrator how good it was. He had some serious praise for it, and don't forget this comes from a guy that has literally seen hundreds of well setup displays!

Well done Anthem - I'm sure more accolades will follow.

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Easy, the fire department is on the way.

Seriously, thanks for helping. I am thinking defective Pioneer. But I will probably take Blaine up on a switch in/out 79-avi in his system as we are only about 20 minutes from each other. That could cinch the deal. But, it if works A-OK in his system, then, my brain will start smoking.

Good idea. I will PM you. And I can see your fully calibrated system.

Thanks,
Stan

On Analog Direct, Dolby/DTS via Toslink, PCM over Toslink

Basically swapped the two of them out - recalibrated - and tested on the same source, settings, and surround modes.

I'm wondering why people find this surprising? I remember back when the AVM20 got it's 1.10 upgrade - the sound changed dramatically from it's previous software rev.

Like I said - your mileage may vary. Having owned an AVM20, D1 and D2 - mine has.....

Where's that review?

7 posts up from your post.

I have the Marantz S3 DLP projector. Like a number of other displays, its DVI input doesn't allow a number of picture/video settings to be changed, so it doesn't have all the controls for tweaking the video that you would need when using Video Essentials. I have a Denon DVD-3910 so I can tweak a number of the video-related settings (e.g. color/hue, etc). Question - seems that the D2 allows you to have all the controls (plus more) for tweaking the video to get the settings right (color, hue, brightness, etc.)?? If so, that would be one really great advantage of the D2.

Also, a general question - for tweaking, would it be better to first tweak the settings (where available) in the display device, and then do the tweaking in the D2?

I don't want to break any forum rules here so I wont mention any prices. Since the D2 is now out Anthem is discontinuing the D1. According to my dealer, Anthem is making all dealers display the D2. My dealer sold me his D1 that he has been modeling for a great price. Add the price to get the D2 upgrade I will be paying less than MSRP of a D1 for a complete upgraded D1 with the HDMI and scaler

You might want to stop in and see your dealer. You never know

Dinger23,

Congrats on a great deal.

Did your dealer have an idea when the upgrade would be available?

I'd really like to get mine upgraded as well. Having a new HD-DVD player with HDMI 1.1 and no D2 is just plain wrong.

Thanks,
Ken

He had no idea. He is sending my unit back to have Anthem give it a "tune up" He is going to request at that time to put the D2 upgrade in. He should know more next week.

I visited Blaine today to view his ISF calibrated system and to see the results of all of his hard work on his new HT. Congrats Blaine as the combination is really sweet. Just wait until the new amps show up.

I also took the opportunity to swap in my Pioneer DV-79 (HDMI worked perfectly) and I received a double confirmation of my discussions with Nick at Anthem that my D2 is faulty as it will only play one HDMI source. No multiple hdmi switching is available. So, my dealer will be speaking to Anthem on Monday to exchange units.

No question, however, after watching some demos at Blaine's - an ISF calibration with the D2 is money well spent.

Just a quick couple of questions regarding this processor.
Can it be configured to output RGB (rather than YUV perhaps) for a CRT projector?
Does it accept and process a 1080i@50Hz signal?
Oh and is it multivoltage compatible?

Thanks

Stan - thanks for stopping by! Sorry that your D2 is going to have to go back

D2 strangeness - I can't get the video out from my SMS-1 to display through the D2. Tried both S-video and composite. Confirmed S-video was configured correctly using the 79AVi. - I think it is because of the low res format from the SMS-1.

D2 tip - if you can't get a device to HDCP handshake with the D2, try turning the "HDMI Repeater" function to "OFF" in the aD2. My Scientific Atlanta HD PVR didn't think that my D2 was HDCP compliant until I toggled this setting.

Randman - my calibrator just did most of the adjustments from the D2. We set the PJ and DVD mostly to default values.

Very strange. Maybe Nick at Anthem can give you some suggestions. I don't know why the Velodyne SMS-1 would not carry video in and out through the D2.

From checking the manual:

Yes
Yes
Maybe.. It says the there is a high and low voltage version.. But there is no switch on it to change voltages.

I have an AVM 20 and I've asked Nick about it's upgradeability. My impression is that it will be possible in "the coming months" to convert this unit to a D2. Price to be determined. Has anyone heard anything back on HDMI 1.3 future implementation?

The conversion would make it an AVM 50, which is an AVM 30 with the scaler built in, the D2 has a completely different audio section with two processor chips while the other version have one.

Hello Everyone
Just Got my D2 after a weeks wait. Here is what I found:
DVD-wow what an improvement
Rogers Cable HD problems
1-hdmi didn't work (using Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD box) looks like no signal out
2-picture is all red/pink looking on component (can't watch it, looks so terrible)
3-I have tried to send all the signals out through component from 480i to 1080i all the same
Need help

As Blaine mentioned in an earlier post have you tried turning the "HDMI Repeater" function to "OFF"?

Thanks for that. Sounds good.

Can anyone here pm me an idea of what sort of street pricing I could expect on this unit?

Thanks

This sounds like an incorrect color space setting. Can you switch betwen RGB and YPbBr?

Here is what i get on hdmi
"Your HDTV does not support HDCP
Please disconnect the HDMI connector and use the YPrPb connection to continue watching TV"
HDMI Repeater is not operational for componnent
and picture is terrible on componnent(that only from HD Box, DVDis OK)
Any ideas???????????

My recollection is that this is the identical message that Blaine received on Saturday and when we turned the HDMI repeater from yes to no in the SAT source in number 5 handshaking occured between the Scientific Atlanta and the D2 via HDMI.

Ok Got it working on HDMI#1
Can someone explain to me Y HDMI #2, 3 ,4 are not working
I didn't try #1 till just now
I have #1 input reserved for Bluray disk, and I really wanna to use 2,3, or 4.
Does any one have any ideas y my HD box will only work on HDMI input #1???
Thank you for your help

I thin I may have the same problem
only HDMI #1 works for me

OK went to the factory today and got brand new off the line D2
Nick is priceless he is the most helpful guy.
Anthem and paradigm factory is big and impressive
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My first unit had HDMI scal/swicher gone
This one works like a charm now I have no problems with picture it looks amazing
I'm a really happy customer now

Thank you for all your help
another happy anthem owner