Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 165

I'd be very surprised if Anthem doesn't consider this a high priority.

By the way, you might as well try it with your Toshiba. There have been few enough people trying this to date that it is not entirely clear whether this problem affects everyone.
--Bob

so does this mean that we have finally found our secret handshake for D2 owners and if so do we have to let AVM50 owners in too? To prevent fradulent handshakes from D2 wannabees we need someone to come up with an interrogative that could only be answered by an authentic D2 owner!

http://www.rx8web.com/smilies/bouncy.gif

Peter

ps . ok so I pasted the link.....so how do I get the thingy to bounce up and down? And please don't ask me to call Bob Pariseau for the answer!

I don't know if this is any help, this VB 6.0 Active X control is part of the Anthem Flash Eraser and Data Analyzer software.
drmabuse, you said this was a work PC, do you have admin rights on this PC. What's the OS?
The message is telling you that either MSCOMM32.OCX or a dll file that this control needs is not registered with the OS most likely the first.
Do a search of this file on your PC, you should see in the system32 directory and the .cab files of the Anthem programs mentioned above.
I looked this guy up in the dependency walker but that is really not going to help you I don't think.

I would be happy to try this Bob but I remember that I can't because of the Ruby......correct? It doesn't support 1080P/24 .....RIGHT?

Peter

It has been reported here that the Ruby supports 1080p/48Hz over its DVI input only (not HDMI) as an undocumented feature.. However its DVI input has some other problem that softens the image. But for testing this, that wouldn't matter.

1080p/24Hz is, reportedly, not supported by either input of the Ruby. However, 1080p/48Hz from the Anthem would be just as good a test of this.

To select 1080p/48Hz output for the Anthem you will need to use Live Video Settings Editor (V1.10 or later). The procedure is described in a post linked off the collection of links in the first post of this thread.
--Bob

Yes, I will definitely try sending the D2 1080i/60 from the Toshiba and 1080p/24 out to see how it behaves.

I agree that this bug would/should be a priority. Considering how long the Toshiba HD-DVD player has been out, I am somewhat surprised that this has not been resolved yet.

Time for an email blitz to Nick?

You need to put that link between these: [img] [/img]

If you do, you will get our mascot:

"img" of course stands for "insert mascot guy"....
--Bob

No need to differentiate. This is a combined D2 and AVM-50 thread. The more glee the better.
--bob

I've been trying to set up my D2 to work with my current system and I'm having trouble getting audio out. I've got my video side working fine through HDMI(SA8300 and XA2).

I don't have a dedicated amplifier yet and am using my main audio outs from the D2 to the Ext. inputs on my Denon AVR 5800. I've tried using SPDIF input also and I get no sound either way. I'm really not sure if it is a problem with the receiver or the D2. Any idea of a way I could troubleshoot this, or what the simplest setup would be to check for any audio at all?

The easiest way to verify your audio output connections is to use the Anthem's own internally generated test tones in the Setup / Speaker Lvl Calibration menu. Set the test tone to Manual and then scroll down line by line to get a test tone out of each speaker output. This is, of course, independent of any source device.

If the test tones work and you are still not getting source audio, then something is wrong in your source setup in the Anthem.

While playing something, press Select repeatedly on the Anthem remote. One of the status displays will be what the Anthem is seeing for audio input, and another will be what it is sending out for audio output.

If the Anthem reports no audio input, double check your Setup / Source Setup menu for that particular input. Note that if you are expecting audio to come in over HDMI you need to make two entries in the menu page for that input. You must select the appropriate HDMI input jack for the video that goes to the scaler, and also down in the Audio line you need to specify that you want to use the HDMI Dig audio.

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Remember that the Anthem is like 3 devices in one, each of which can be separately controlled by the remote. The buttons at the top of the Anthem select which device the Anthem remote will control. Press the Main path button to make sure you haven't accidentally hit Zone 2 or whatever. THEN use the buttons at the bottom of the Anthem remote to select the input source device for the Main path.

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Be sure you haven't muted your audio output by plugging in headphones or by setting the power on volume too low to hear.

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Be sure you haven't selected an "overlayed" Anthem input (i.e., DVD2 vs. DVD1) by pressing the Anthem's input selection buttons more than once. You can avoid any such problem by going into Setup / Source Setup and setting "disable" for any overlayed input you are not actually using.

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Be sure you haven't accidentally turned on Simulcast (video from one input with audio from another input) by accidentally pressing and holding the source select button too long. Temporarily switch to another source and back to clear this.
--Bob

Are you having any issues with the SA8300 using HDMI? No problems with handshake etc? I am using the same box, and I thought others here had posted that they were having issues, so they had to use component connections.

Hope you figure out the audio issue (Bob's post should help).

Thanks Rob...........



Peter

One problem I'm having is that my D2 manual got chewed by my Boxer last night. I can still use most of it, but it is a lot harder to use.

Picture is great from the 8300 and the XA2, through the D2 to the Dwin scaler. I'm amazed it works at all. I think the picture is actually a bit cleaner. I had a few glitches with hardshake to the 8300 but I did a hard reboot on the 8300 and it has worked flawlessly since.

I hooked up the analog outs from the DVD player directly to the Ext in of the Denon and it worked great. This eliminated the idea something might be wrong there. I then put everything back to the D2 and I heard a faint sound from the speaker after I turned the DVD player back on. I cranked up the levels on both the D2 volume and the Denon volume(near max on both) and had fairly good sound.

I'm still having trouble understanding the D2 input/output assignments and I think I just need to study my manual more to figure things out. I also retried the 8300 and still no sound so it probably has to do with assignments. Thanks for the help.

Oh, even though my sub didn't seem to be getting a signal the others speakers sounded better than I've ever heard them.

I just picked up my AVM50 and MCA50. Bob, you weren't planning on getting any sleep tonight were you?

In case your dog is still hungry, a new copy of the current D2 manual can be downloaded from the Anthem Statement web site here:

http://statement.anthemav.com/HTML/P...ual/D2_OM.html

--Bob

As the stock market speculator said:

"I sleep like a baby. Every two hours I wake up screaming."
--Bob

Thanks for the link Bob, but I already had it open in another browser. I realled liked the nice spiral bound manual and it was a lot easier to use. I'll probably order a new one.

Congratulations Rob on your new order. I think you made a wise choice and you have good taste.

Yes, you too, going back to the days when we both ordered the Dwin!

This is why god invented PDFs

EDIT: And that's why God invented Bob... to help us all with our sanity

I have been a member of this forum from just about the time the D2 came out and Levesque started the thread and I am simply amazed at Bob's knowledge!!.How come you know so much?Your posts have been very helpful.Thanks!

I got my sound working and semi dialed it. It is incredible. If there were a poll I would have checked "exceeded my expectations". I was planning on buying a P5, but I wonder if it would really make much difference. At least I can let my checkbook recover for a while before I make that purchase.

I know this is subjective, but I feel like my picture is better also. Not as much of a difference as the sound but a pretty good upgrade. I've been watching mostly cable on the 8300 so there may not be a big difference from my XA2.

Well, I got the AVM50/MCA50 set up but I have a problem. Some channels only display a blue screen. For example, my local CBS and NBC HD channels as well as Discovery HD Theater, although the audio works. All other channels I've tried seem to work ok including the local ABC HD channel. I'm using a TiVo S3 set to pass native resolution via Component to the AVM50 then HDMI out to the 1540HD.

Under VIDEO OUTPUT I've tried every resolution my 1540HD supports, as well as Auto. I tried both Normal and Inverted sync. Data Format is set to Auto, Color Space is HDTV, Preferred is HDMI.

Under SOURCE SETUP/PRESETS:

Rename TV: TV
HDMI Repeater: NA
Component Video IN: 1
S-Video IN: None
Composite Video IN: None
Audio IN: Dig OPT1
HDMI 6CH MAP: NA
Muting: MED

I haven't done anything with the scaler and haven't gone in there yet.

UPDATE:

If I set the S3 TiVo to output either NATIVE or 1080i FIXED the problem is as above and I immediately get a blue screen and can't give the three thumbs up to verify the change.

However, when I set the TiVo to either 480i or 720p FIXED, everything works. I then set the Anthem to output 1080i/60 Hz or whatever I want and all is well.

Although this works, isn't that an unnecessary amount of deinterlacing and scaling going on? For example: a 1080i signal from Discovery HD is first converted to 720p by the TiVo then sent to the Anthem where it's output as 1080i/60 to the 1540HD and finally deinterlaced and scaled to 768p by the 1540HD.

Amazingly, even after all that it still looks good.

3Dfx,
Looks like you ran into the "1080i bug". Go back to the previous "page" or so and Bob helps somebody diagnose a similar issue to see if it is the "1080i bug" or not. (post #4900).

larry

Thanks. It looks like that may be it. I sent an email to Anthem and I'll give em a call on Monday.

I have no issues so I am still running with the officiel 1.11.

Yes, I'd have to agree it looks like you've been bit with the 1080i input bug. Use 480i, 480p, or 720p input from your source devices for now as a workaround.

Anthem tech support will likely email you the V1.11g test software which apparently fixes this bug.

Be sure to read the software install instructions carefully. It is best to use a Windows PC with a real serial port instead of a USB to Serial adapter. Make sure that none of your HDMI connections is powered during the software install. Please note: Some devices keep their HDMI socket live even when the device appears to be powered off (i.e., is in "stand-by"). The safest thing to do is to disconnect all sources and your display from wall power prior to the software install, leaving just the Anthem and your computer plugged in. Turn off the Anthem power using it's back panel switch prior to attaching or detaching cables (such as the serial cable to your computer). Turn on the back power switch when ready to run the software install application. You don't need to power up the Anthem itself. The install program will power the Anthem on and off as necessary during the process. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE SOFTWARE INSTALL ONCE IT BEGINS. Make sure your computer doesn't "go to sleep" or some such during the install. The install will likely take around 15 minutes to complete and verify.

The software install kit will come with two additional applications in addition to the installer itself. Setup Editor can be used to save your Setup menu settings to a PC file. Live Video Settings Editor (V1.11g or later) can be used to save your Video Source Adjust menu settings (for all inputs) to a PC file. The software install should not alter your current settings, but if something goes wrong and you are forced to reset the Anthem to recover you will lose your settings so it is wise to save them to a PC file just in case.

If you get sent a version of the software later than V1.11g, please post any info here.
--Bob

We here at 'Bob Pariseau' thank you for your kind words. You have made our monk-like existence just a little bit brighter.
(grin!)
--Bob

Why is it that this "1080i bug" only affected "some" V1.11 owners? Wouldn't the software be identical? It seems strange that only some units would be affected by this, and not others, assuming they are using the same FW version.