AVM 40 SOFTWARE UPDATE

Installation instructions appear as soon as you double-click on the .exe file. Despite what may have worked with older installers, it is important to follow latest instructions.


FAQ: Do I need to load previous versions prior to this update?

A: No. 

FAQ: Are previous changes included in the latest update?

A: Yes.


VERY IMPORTANT if you're using a laptop: Check your computer's power management settings to ensure that the software update does not get interrupted.


If you're using a USB to serial adapter:

1. It must be one that supports two stop bits  check with adapter manufacturer.

2. Check the adapter manufacturers website for the latest driver. If a message warns that the driver is not Windows-certified as its about to be installed, do not use the adapter. Some "budget" adapters load bad data into the processor, possibly causing its operation to freeze.

3. The virtual port must be assigned to COM1-COM6. If the processor software installer cannot locate the processor, use your adapters port manager to check the setting.


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Important - use Live Video Settings Editor to save your video processor settings on your PC before upgrading software and to reload them after the upgrade.  The software upgrade sets video processor settings to factpry defaults. 


CHANGE LIST

v1.33 (26 Jun):

1. In some cases PAL S-Video input wasn't turning into HDMI output - fixed.


v1.33:

1. Status readouts modified - less items, more copy protection info as listed in section 4.14 in manuals dated 6/13/08 or later (date is on back cover).

2. Display reads "PCM" instead of "Digital" when input is uncompressed digital audio.

3. Deleted "HDMI Repeater" from source setup.


v1.31: 

1. HDMI, HDCP, and Macrovision related changes to make largest possible number of sources compatible.

2. Number of video-out configurations is increased to four.

3. The video muted background color can now be set independently of the setup menu background color. Recommended: Set video mute to gray to prevent blue screen when switching input and/or resolution changes from native-output cable box.

4. 2-line display shows input resolution in upper line and volume in lower line.

5. Menus 6 and 7 show renamed source names beside factory source names.

6. Enabled HDMI audio-in when no HDMI display is connected.

7. Improvements to installer stability with various PC and hardware combinations.


v1.20:

1. Setup menu 24 characters wide instead of 28 due to old character generator becoming obsolete.

2. Analog input level meter now has overload indication (pink = signal is within last 6 dB of scale, red = overload).

3. Dual video output configuration added, assignable by input.

4. Setup menus rearranged including split between source setup and mode presets.

5. Added ability to select HDMI audio-in with alternate video-in.

6. Deleted Bass Peak Level Manager - too many "bass sounds thin" calls arising from misuse, and because decent subs normally don't need external limiting.

7. Major HDMI/EDID driver changes to address capabilities of latest HD disc players and other newer sources without corruption of earlier sources, and to improve 'auto' video-out setting with DVI displays (auto relies on info from the display - if it doesn't appear that the correct output is in effect, use forced settings).

8. Added Dialog Normalization to info when Status is pressed (not displayed when 0 dB).

9. More installer changes to address a variation of XP.

10. Increased serial command buffering at power-on.

11. Added multiple input memory.

12. Added colon (:) to character set for renaming sources.


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TROUBLESHOOTING:

If installer says "preamp cannot be found", make sure the serial cable is straight-wired (also known as extension cable - check the cable's package), not null-modem, which looks identical.

RTS/CTS should be turned off in the RS-232 setup menu.

If the installer keeps returning the "preamp cannot be found" message, restore Factory Settings in the Setup menu, try software installation again, and reload User Settings once the new software is installed.

If you're using a docking station for a personal organizer or another device that uses the serial port on your computer, make sure that the serial port is not already in use. You may have to go into the application to turn it off.


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