Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 17

Uggh, ok, longer than I thought then, probably November/December-ish...maybe they will release in time for Christmas season. I will give the gift of BluRay to myself at Christmas this year then. I certainly have enough great content to keep me entertained until then, with the D2 providing excellent upscaling of old fashioned DVD's! They look amazing, actually I'm dying to compare the quality of my Superbit Fifth Element DVD to the new BluRay release, as I see its one of the first that will come out.

Ahh yes, more toys!

Hi, I just got a D2, what a machine.

My tv is a RPTV, a Pioneer SD-533Hd5, Its support 1080i true component. The image is just supperb. I intend to plug my Denon 5900 true the DVi output(with an hdmi adapter) and also to plug my Bell 9200 true the HDMI ourput.

I have tried to plug the 9200 to the D2 using the hdmi and send it to the D2 component output. I get the sound, but no image, I did select the proper input in the SAT config on the D2.

I did tried it from component to component and iTs fine, but i would like to use it HDMI to Component.

Any hint?

Thanks

Greetings,

Yes, the problem is that the D2 will not transcode from HDMI to component. This would infringe on current copyright specifications. It will transcode from component, S Video, composite video to HDMI only.

This topic has been covered a few times within this thread.



Regards,

Yes, but the D2 will transcode composite, component and s-video to component and transcode composite, component and s-video to HDMI, the only thing it cannot do (or any other processor I know of) is take an HDMI digital signal and transcode it to analog component.

Digital stays digital, analog stays analog and analog can go out digital, but digital cant go out analog.

That makes sense, as long as you're not into SACD, or you have another player for multi-channel audio duties. I picked up my 79AVi mainly for the superior audio and multi-channel audio capabilities, as well as the 480i DVD output. I hope that someday, somebody will come out with a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray/multi-channel audio player, but that's not very likely.

Why not since everything can be process, it has to go digital first, process and then back to analog?

I'm counting on Denon! (;

When I run my Toshiba HD-DVD, or other video sources through the D2 the picture is terrible ... lots of green. However, the picture quality is exeptional if I take the D2 out of the loop? I only chaqnged the DVD Video source to HDM1 and Audio to Digital Optical 1. All else is factory settings ?????

Any help would be appreciated

That's exactly what I've been experiencing with my D2 except my colors lean heavily towards the reds. I've been in contact with Nick at Anthem, and the bottom line is that they really don't have a handle on this one yet. They are working feverishly on a firmware fix which hopefully will come soon or my $6700 D2 will go soon and be replaced by a $400 Sony reciever that at least works. (god forbid!)

Sony Ouch!
Hope you will stick with them and your unit. D2 is amazing.
Spoke to Nick today and the update for D2 is delayed, but beta version should be available soon.
This is do to some companies like TO*****, Pa***** and lower end companies. Production units from them uses less expensive components. (like DVI to HDMI adapters build in) They are cutting corners when it comes to HDMI (assuming that people buying $150.00 DVD players will not use HDMI because of the HDMI cable pricing) This is very unfortunate, because early adopters like us will suffer. This is do to problematic voltage stability/connection problems on some of the HDMI plugs (thats y you get a red /pink or green screens).
Don't forget most (about 80% of) units are build for component video out and not for HDMI.
HDMI cables are not even build to the sane standard.
HDMI has agreed, that the standard is not refined enough and thats Y 1.3 is getting developed. This standard will NOT be backwards compatible
Read this:
HDMI HAS PROBLEMS
Unfortunately this is life and you get what you paid for.

You need a DVI to VGA converter. Works fine with HDCP content, but there's a slight white crush with bright scenes.

Alain : on what player are u going to play SACD/DVD-A ?

I was having a horrible time getting DVI out of my STB (SA 3250) into the AVM50. When it did work, the picture was horribly green. You should try the following to fix the problem:

1. Boot up the Toshiba HD-DVD.
2. Set the D2 input to whatever the Toshiba is connected to.
3. Turn off the D2. Wait a few seconds.
4. Turn on the D2.

If that doesn't work, contact Nick for the beta firmware. Load it into the D2 and then try the above order of equipment startup.

To solve my STB problem, I applied a beta firmware and then followed the above order of turning on equipment. It worked for me. I think though the beta firmware was not required. It's all about proper sequence of handshaking when it comes to HDMI.

Oh, and I have the HDMI Repeater setting to No. In a previous tuning exercise, it didn't seem to matter if this was set to Yes or No, so I just leave it at No.

Thanks for the input Big relief to know I am not the only one experiencing this problem. Glad I ran across forum. But how do I find "Nick" or better yet the link to his beta firmware upgrade?

Richkorn,
Wait for 2 weeks, or if you can't you could send an e-mail to Nick
Go to Anthem Website, than go to tech support, click on the link
Tell them your problem, also include all the components that are part of the problem and your setting on D2 for that componnent
That e-mail will get to nick very quickly
Hope this helps

What do you mean?

Just ask Nick to send it to you and I'm sure he will. The beta firmware he sent me was for the AVM50, so you probably shouldn't use it on your D2, even though the firmware may be the same.

I picked up my replacement D2 last night (just in the nick of time as the old unit wouldn't stay on for longer than 15 minutes -- with 6 fans). I did manage to get through the basic setup and managed to verify that things worked.

I did have color problems from time to time on my defective D2 -- a power cycle usually cleaned that up (since my HDMI input -- HR10-250 -- is always on).

I do have a question about how the record path works. I have a Pioneer DVR533 connected to the VCR input and a JVC HR-S5902 connected to the TAPE input. How do I get the TAPE input connected to the RECORD path and can I monitor (via MAIN) the source and the destination? The description in the manual didn't make sense to me (it's like they assumed you just *knew*).


larry

What is the anthem website?

Scrath that I found it!

My Oppo 970HD just arrived. While I did purchase it for its ability to output 480i to the D2, I do remain interested in comparing its' SACD sound with that of my Denon 2900.

I'm also curious about the multichannel audio capabilities of the Oppo. Please let us know your results.

Would someone suggest
a good place to buy Long HDMI Cables?

I use Kimber Kable for almost everything in my system. The Kimber HDMI comes in all different sizes up to about 20 meters. I have bought some at AudioAdvisor, and they even did overnight shipping for me once. You can get a 10 meter size for instance for $260.

Hope this helps.

I bought a 16ft long cable from www.pacificcable.com a couple of years ago. No problems with the cable. I had ordered a cable from better cables because they advertised silver conductor in the cable. When I got the cable and found out it was an import from China with no silver, they refunded my money and updated their website to say the HDMI cables are not made of silver.

I've bought DVI cables from pacific cable as well and have never had a problem. Prices are very reasonable.

My AVM-50 arrived today and so far I'm in heaven. It turns out that my Mits WD-52628 accepts 1080p over HDMI afterall. I'm still playing with the AVM's scaler, but so far, it blows away any other scaler I've tried.

I've noticed something, though, but I don't think the Anthem's at fault. When I powered down the Anthem and my Motorola 3412, my DCT-3412 resets to its default settings. I go from 16x9 @ 1080i at power-off to 4x3 @480i when I turn the units back on.

I have the HDMI Repeater option turned off for what it's worth.

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I have bought a lot from these folks with great results. Ships same or next day, depending on the time ordered.

Also try
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