AVM 50 and STATEMENT D2 SOFTWARE UPDATES

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 if updating from software older than v1.29j - 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 factory defaults. 


CHANGE LIST


v1.33 (Aug 18 version)

1. Added ability to install AVM 50 v1.33 into AVM 30-HD, which was missing from previous release.


v1.33

1. Fix for problem where unit was sometimes shutting down at end of bootup cycle.

2. Deleted uncommon output resolutions from video output menus leaving the ones ending in 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 768p, and 1080i/p - all others still available via serial command or Live Video Settings Editor (set menu selection to Custom).

3. 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).

4. Added verification while ARC parameters are uploaded and made error reporting more detailed.

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

6. Deleted "HDMI Repeater" from source setup.



v1.31 

1. (Statement D2 only) Added room correction - enabling this feature requires ARC-1 microphone kit.

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

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

4. 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.

5. Fixed crackling problem exhibited in some units when multichannel PCM input was played.

6. 2-line display shows input resolution in upper line and volume in lower line.

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

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

9. Fixed Component2 passthrough mode.

10. 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. MODE key shortcuts rearranged to include video-out selection.

6. Contrast adjustment bars added to SMPTE color bar test pattern.

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

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

9. 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).

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

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

12. Added gamma curve generating tools to Live Video Settings Editor to make curve creation and simple gain/offset adjustments quicker and easier.

13. Upgraded D1s now display "D2" instead of "D1-HD".

14. DVD2 and DVD3 now disabled by default (still set as pillarbox and 16:9 input crop respectively).

15. Improved lock for analog video input.

16. Improved frame lock.

17. Increased serial command buffering at power-on.

18. Improved handling of 1080p24 in to 1080p24 out without using frame lock.


v1.11:

1. In some instances there was a problem installing v1.10 - we apologize for any inconvenience. v1.11 has modified buffering that works with all computers that we could test with. If this does not work, please contact tech support, listing as many details as you can about your computer's hardware and operating system.


v1.10:

As of this version, video source adjustments cannot be made if the selected source has no video input.

1. Added gamma correction (through Live Video Settings Editor).

2. Added custom output resolution and timing (through Live Video Settings Editor).

3. Added frame lock.

4. Added multiple input memory.

5. Reduced number of color space conversions. Note that because of this, if input is RGB and output is RGB, Color and Tint adjustments can no longer be made - simply set your source to YCbCr output instead of RGB if adjustment is necessary.

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

7. Increased HDMI compatibility yet again. Known problems are very few at this time. If you are experiencing problems, ensure that all connected equipment has latest drivers installed before contacting tech support (you might need to contact your cable/sat company).

If you need to contact Anthem tech support regarding connectivity from a computer's video output, please provide details including operating system, build of operating system, microprocessor, video card model, software, version of software, and settings. If your computer provides EDID status, that would greatly help as well.


v1.06:

1. Increased HDMI compatibility with a certain DVD player.

2. Removed from menu 8 output resolutions which can't always be supported by HDMI connection due to bandwidth restriction.  **YOU MAY NEED TO RESET OUTPUT RESOLUTION IN MENU 8 depending on which you had set.  If you cannot see an image on your display after the update, use the front panel display to navigate through the menu.  Even if you are getting a picture immediately after this update, check menu 8 to make sure that the output resolution and refresh rate are set correctly since the setting may have changed to another that works, but with lower performance.

If you are saving your settings in menu 12, be sure to back them up after making this change.

If you were using Settings Editor, the wrong value will may stored there.  After the software update, save the setup again using Setup Editor v1.06 (now called Setup Editor to prevent confusion with the Live Video Settings Editor).


v1.04:

1. Increased compatibility with HDMI-connected equipment that doesn't follow all of the HDMI spec.

2. Added adjustments for analog video inputs - see pdf file.

Tip: If you are using S-Video inputs and prefer the appearance of the hi-def OSD characters vs the default S-Video ones, you can enable the HD characters with S-Video inputs, although they will appear only when a video signal is present - change first item in menu 11 to HD Only.


v1.00 D2 / v1.01 AVM 50:

1. Initial releases.


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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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