Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 126

This is something Nick can roll in like the multiple versions of 1.11b. I had same error, but lost it with the production 11b and no issues 1.11c.

I have found I still have some missing video (blue screen of sound) issues but if I jump screens, titles, or menus it comes back. No need to reboot almost a week going and very happy.

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by this statement.

The above noted issue is still occurring with me. What I have discovered though, is if I enter my setup screen for music configuration and then back out without changing a thing, the sub turns off. If I don't enter the music config screen, the sub will continue to play even though it should not for the configuration I have it set to.

Now, I don't know if this was one of the issues fixed with 1.11c, because I am still using b, since c will not work for me.

If you are working the betas (or any release) through Anthem support, let them know where the load fails, and they can work to fix it.

They fixed a similar issue for me.

drhankz, levesque, anyone with a ruby... I've just ordered a D2 from my local dealer, and while waiting for it to arrive (2-3 weeks lead time) have been plowing through this thread looking for useful information (lot's of it).

One of the few questions not answered elsewhere in this thread: does my ruby want YCbCr 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 input? Can't find the answer in the ruby manual or elsewhere in this forum.

Thanks, they are well aware of the issues I have been having but I like to see if other owners have similar type issues and sometimes there is a fix without it being a software upgrade. Sometimes could be my own stupidity.

I also installed 1.11c and had mixed results. If my H10 is set to native output it no longer scrambles the signal to my Oppo 970 or Toshiba XA1 at 1080i and they display fine. However the signal for all channels on my tv will not display until I switch H10 back to 720p. Nick is aware of thisand they are working on it. Can't say enough good things about their response and help.
I also had the OKI loader failure with 1.11b. After Nick sent me 1.11c I saved my settings and reloaded factory defaults. 1.11c installed easily. I then reloaded factory defaults again then restored my user setting. I run my sub with music and cinema with different levels and have had no audio issues. I will try to disable mine on music today and see if I can replicate your problem. I will let you know later today.

Dick

Thanks.

I don't think I even tried the sub issue with 1.11c, where I couldn't get a pic, I didn't leave it loaded long before going back to 1.11b. The issues have been frustrating, however, I agree about Anthem service. I never expected such good service when I bought the Anthem. I'm sure other manufacturers are not as responsive. Hopefully all the issues everyone is having can get resolved soon enough.

Hi, I am attempting to update to v 1.11 and getting an odd error which I have not seen before.
Says "Unable to connect to OKI boot loader".
Anyone seen this - any ideas what is or is not happening?
I have done updates on my AVM2, AVM20 and now my D2 and have not seen this one before.
Thx!

Bluemark
If you go to Music configuration and set your front speakers to large and then scroll down to the Subwoofer tab it will give you the option to turn the sub off. Make sure you have the speakers to large or it will not give you the option to turn it off. For CD's I really like the anthem logic. Try it once and I think you will want to leave the sub on. Hope this helps. I am using 1.11c but I believe this works in 1.11b the same way because if I remember correctly it also worked in 1.10
Dick

Very common on about 10% of the units. Read some previous posts about 3 pages back. If none of the options work you will have to email Anthem Tech support. If you read my previous post you can see what worked for me.

Dick

Send me your email address and I will send you 1.11c. I just noticed you were trying 1.11. 1.11`c will probably work for you. However still read the previous post by Bob P. And Levesque about the best method for installing.

Dick

Maybe Mr. Levesque knows for sure.

I just feed my Ruby with HDMI out from the D2 and
I put the HDMI Color Space in AUTO.

I assume AUTO means the BOXES are smart enough
to figure it out If not it looks awesome anyway.

My work email filters .zip files so the update that Nick sent didn't get through. He did send me 1.11c to a home address but after updating things are less stable than they were with 1.11. I'd like to try 1.11b since it seems that more people had luck with that one.

P.S. How do you upload pics of your home theater? I finally finished mine and would love some feedback.

Thanks!

-Mike

I noticed no one answered rudolph's question. In order to upgrade the D2 so it can accept and process Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA 7.1 in a LPCM stream, will it require new hardware rather than just a software update? If so will we need to wait for a D3 before Anthem can accomplish this feat?

Given the inevitability of 7.1 this is an interesting topic.

Lord of the Rings "will be the first titles to use Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Audio *crosses fingers for 24bit*"

I know the D2 can take a 5.1 LPCM stream and matrix it into 7.1 audio, but 7.1 discrete channels is the next dream for HT (movie) audiophiles , isnt it?

It's a sign of the times that some of the new (last few months and now being released) moderately priced receivers will be able to surpass the D2, in this limited area.

I know the films that will have 7.1 Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA lossless audio tracks will be limited, for awhile, but still ... Thanks.

[quote=DOBE]I noticed no one answered rudolph's question. In order to upgrade the D2 so it can accept and process Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA 7.1 in a LPCM stream, will it require new hardware rather than just a software update? If so will we need to wait for a D3 before Anthem can accomplish this feat?/QUOTE]

I don't believe we know the answer to this yet. And the answer may be different for the D2 (and D1 upgraded to D1-HD) than for the AVM-40 and AVM-50 due to the spare DSP power in the D2.

It is clear that changing to HDMI V1.3 would require a hardware change. The HDMI chips for V1.3 are different.

It is not clear that changing the audio processing path for PCM via HDMI to 7.1 from 5.1 needs new hardware.
--Bob

I just got my d2 this weekend, setting up is pretty easy so far

I have one question, I have the a2 setup on hdmi 1 when playing hulk hd Im on showing 48kz on the status the display on the unit reads dvd1 auto-dig 5.1

the marantz sr9600 receiver I had showed 96kz with hd am I not setting it right?

also what res should I set the a2 at I have a 7205 (infocus)

thanks, Bob

[quote=Bob Pariseau]
Mr. LEVESQUE - Did say the 7.1 D2 Limitation was a Motorola
Chip in the D2 Audio Path. I don't know which Motorola chip
he is referring to. But any chip causing a limitation will usually
mean it will not be fixed with a software upgrade.

The D2's "auto-dig 5.1" status display simply means it has detected a multi-channel digital audio signal for that input.

To see what bandwidth of digital audio signal the D2 is receiving, press Select on the remote multiple times. Each press brings up the next set of status display info.
--Bob

I have been getting that error for 1.11, 1.11b and 1.11c. Anthem is supposed to be working on it. My understanding is that it has to do with the pc's we are using. Somewhat of a compatibility issue. They told me to try to download software using a different pc.

thanks Bob, I know what status Im getting 48kz Im wondering why Im not getting 96kz for hd dvd? is there a setting I have to change in the d2. btw I have the a2 set to pcm

thanks, bob

A2 set to PCM is correct.

What disc and audio track? Not all HD-DVD audio tracks are above 48Khz.
--Bob

u571 and hulk

I noticed a problem, I have the video output set to 1280x720/60 which looks great, but when I turn off the d2 and power back on I get a pinkish/light blue screen. I have to change the setting to say 1280x720/30 and then back to 1280x720/60 to get the correct picture back. I tried upluging the unit first but that didnt help.

any ideas, thank, Bob

The A2/XA2 switches HDMI between 48 and 96 depending on what setting the SPDIF output is set at (bitstream or PCM)..... It shouldn't, but it does... I think that it has something to do with using a common clock and whereas the old units upconverted everything to 96k (and I am speculating that they did the on route to the DTS encoder)... not the way it should work...

48k is what all of the discs are at... IMHO, that is the prefered output, and you can let the D2 do the upconverting for ya... and if you set the HDMI to "Auto", you will get decoded PCM for HD DVD's and bitstreams for SD DVD's.

edit,
thanks to all for all the responses, I changed the setting in the A2 from bitstream to pcm in the digital out spdif and left digital out hdmi to auto and bingo 96khz

thanks again,

Bob

That is a bug which used to be common, but is much less so with the current D2 software.

What version of D2 software are you using? Press Select once on the remote and the version will be at the end of the first line of status info.

This may possibly also be an indication that you need to upgrade either your input HDMI cables your output HDMI cable or both.
--Bob

I also want to mention that the d2 is absolutely gorgous! great build,sound and picture very nice so far. Its nice to know that this piece will be supported and upgraded for many years to come. It matches up very nice with my paradigm sigs and my twin logan decent subs

Bob

Bob I have ver1. 11 this unit supposedly came off the assembly line last week

if it persists I will contact nick, thanks Bob