Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 1230

Originally Posted by matty1137

If I choose 'Yes' to 'Bypass LFE Crossover' in my D2 will that automatically disengage ARC? ARC has currently set my LFE crossover to 75, and I fear I may be losing some LFE information with option set to 'Yes'.

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

No. The Bypass LFE Crossover setting, whichever way it is might be set, is ignored both during ARC Measurements, and also during normal listening for any Source with Room EQ = ON.

However, not to worry. ARC treats LFE specially. Think of what ARC does as a more sophisticated form of Bypass LFE Crossover. The same is true at the other end -- e.g., the Boundary Gain Compensation and THX Ultra2 Sub settings. ARC ignores those as well and handles all that stuff automagically for you down there.
--Bob

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

No. The Bypass LFE Crossover setting, whichever way it is might be set, is ignored both during ARC Measurements, and also during normal listening for any Source with Room EQ = ON.

However, not to worry. ARC treats LFE specially. Think of what ARC does as a more sophisticated form of Bypass LFE Crossover. The same is true at the other end -- e.g., the Boundary Gain Compensation and THX Ultra2 Sub settings. ARC ignores those as well and handles all that stuff automagically for you down there.
--Bob

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

Installed "test" firmware V2.14d(May 5) and re-Uploaded my existing ARC solution.

No problems. This is on a D2v with the Beta 3D "pass through" hardware.

The firmware passes all of my initial sanity checks.

The firmware version is, once again, properly displayed when you press the Select button.
--Bob

Originally Posted by SimonNo10

I'm happy to use this method as well but I'm in Australia so I wonder if I can purchase this locally rather than waiting for it to be shipped. Will do some searching on the net. Much prefer this solution than boxing the unit up and going through the whole courier thing.

Thanks Nick for this idea.

*Update* Think I will just purchase this from Kanda and save myself some time and effort finding a similar local version. Safer to purchase one recommended by Nick. $91 including express shipping to Australia.

Originally Posted by dmusoke

Simon:

Have you received your programmer? If so, please ask Nick for the programming files and instructions to program your D2v. He's already sent these files to me. My programmer was ordered yesterday morning and shipped today will arrive Thursday. In the meantime, i wait listening to all 5.1 content in stereo, direct output from my cable box.

Originally Posted by SimonNo10


No received an e-mail saying it will be shipped today (that was yesterday) so I don't know if it will arrive in time for this weekend (I'm in Australia). I did receive the e-mail from Nick with the loader etc so that's covered. Look forward to how you go with it as I'm sure you will get yours first.

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

Installed "test" firmware V2.14d(May 5) and re-Uploaded my existing ARC solution.

No problems. This is on a D2v with the Beta 3D "pass through" hardware.

The firmware passes all of my initial sanity checks.

The firmware version is, once again, properly displayed when you press the Select button.
--Bob

Originally Posted by jayray

You guys could retire and become Anthem Motherboard programmers. Do you think there'd be enough work
John

Originally Posted by SimonNo10


Hmmm you might be onto something

Originally Posted by steven2583

I have a couple of questions.

1. The 3D hardware board. Does that replace the whole video processor board? Any idea of pricing yet?

2. I'm having sync issues with my D2v and my Oppo 93. My Directv and D2 always comes up sometimes it takes 5-10 seconds. My Oppo sometimes takes up to 45 seconds to pull up a picture. Sometimes the picture is split. Right side of screen starts in the middle and goes over the the right. The left side of the screen is on the right. This also happens with my son's PS3 too. My the DirectTv never does that. Sometimes I have to switch the source back and forth between SAT input and Oppo input for it to sync and get a picture. It seems to be getting worse compared to 6 months ago. I have firmware 2.13f I believe. Last time I updated it was in November. I had to back down one version after I tried to upgrade in December because the picture was not showing. Has anyone been having these types of issues. They are driving me nuts.

Originally Posted by chiliman

Is there a quick link on what the 2.14 version is updating or improving over the 2.11?

Originally Posted by jayray

It's in the folder of the latest beta version. Just download and read all the changes for the last number of versions.
John

Originally Posted by chiliman


Not seeing it on the Anthem site, assistance in pointing me that way is appreciated.

Thanks

Originally Posted by jayray

It's on the tech password protected page where the beta firmware is. Password obtainable from tech support.
John

Originally Posted by chiliman

That's what I thought. I'm just interested in knowing the changes/improvements to consider getting the file. Is there any documentation to read anywhere? I could go ask Tech Support for it but figured why bother them when I'm not sure if I even want to do it.

Originally Posted by drhankz

IT COULD SAY ----

CHANGE LIST

v2.14d

1. HDCP change which may improve cable box operation.

2. Fixes for displayed info - alignment, mode selection, Dolby Volume status.

If using Custom Resolution Manager, be sure it's v1.1.0, not the previous version.


v2.14b

1. Analog input video adjustments in video processing menu stopped working in an earlier beta - fixed.

2. Custom output resolution sometimes resulted in double screen when switching from interlaced output configuration - fixed.

v2.14a

1. More HDMI changes to address some issues, particularly with cable boxes, more so for 2D hardware.


v2.14 release candidate:

1. Minor changes to HDMI code, primarily for 2D hardware.

2. S-Video adjustments weren't working in video processing menu - fixed.

Originally Posted by drhankz


IT COULD SAY ----

CHANGE LIST

v2.14d

1. HDCP change which may improve cable box operation.

2. Fixes for displayed info - alignment, mode selection, Dolby Volume status.

If using Custom Resolution Manager, be sure it's v1.1.0, not the previous version.

v2.14b

1. Analog input video adjustments in video processing menu stopped working in an earlier beta - fixed.

2. Custom output resolution sometimes resulted in double screen when switching from interlaced output configuration - fixed.

v2.14a

1. More HDMI changes to address some issues, particularly with cable boxes, more so for 2D hardware.

v2.14 release candidate:

1. Minor changes to HDMI code, primarily for 2D hardware.

2. S-Video adjustments weren't working in video processing menu - fixed.

Originally Posted by p.las

Any news about the DTS hd 7.1 issue? I am thinking off Sound steert to FL/FR from the surround

Originally Posted by chiliman

A little help if possible folks. Ive searched the thread without definitive answers. I'm working to get my iPad assigned to an input on my avm 50 via the Apple hdmi adapter. It is going to a Marantz 11s2. I am unable to get the Anthem to either recognize the signal &/or scale it out via the hdmi out. If I hook the iPad directly to the projector it works fine. Anyone currently doing this and have some input? I've tried nearly every source and output setting combination I think I can. Is this an Apple issue (Steve Jobs controlling my life from the grave) or an Anthem issue?

All inout is always appreciated.

Randy

Originally Posted by SimonNo10

Package left London on the 9th (it's the 10th here) ETA is supposed to be tomorrow via express TNT. Fingers crossed I get it for the weekend.

Finding it hard not having the HT up and running but my 2 dogs are enjoying the peace and quiet .

Originally Posted by dmusoke


I finally managed to program the D2v today after the AVRIsp programmer arrived late afternoon at my door. The process really was very quick indeed!!! The longest part of it(for me) was the removal of the D2v's cover. Man, this thing has screws, screws and more screws!

MB Programming took less than 2 minutes. A few unexpected glitces in the programming menu but just hit ok and then RESET at the top right of the menu and all will be ok.

I then loaded version 2.14d(May 5) with no problems. I reloaded my settings and they seemed intact. I reloaded my ARC solution just in case.

I retired my stereo NAD 1155 pre-amp from my college days more than 25 years ago. Its nice to have my HT system functional again after 7 days of listening to 5.1 audio in stereo. I even refused to watch some of my favorite recorded programs until i got my HT working fine. Finally, all is good!

I will keep the programmer closeby in case this happens again!