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DVDO EDGE Product Manual Supplement

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DVDO EDGE
High Definition Video Processor & Hub
Product Manual Supplement
for Firmware Releases 1.1 and 1.2
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  • Page 1 DVDO EDGE High Definition Video Processor & Hub Product Manual Supplement for Firmware Releases 1.1 and 1.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: About this Supplement Section 2: What’s new in EDGE Firmware Release 1.1? Section 3: How to Update Firmware for your DVDO EDGE Updating EDGE Firmware using a PC Updating EDGE Firmware using a Macintosh Computer...

  • Page 3: Section 1: About This Supplement

    Section 1: About this Supplement This manual provides additional information for the DVDO EDGE configured with Firmware version 1.1 or 1.2 It is a supplement to the EDGE user manual. Sections 2 through 4 describe new features in firmware version 1.1 This section is identical to the document titled “User Manual Supplement v1.1.”...

  • Page 4: Section 3: How To Update Firmware For Your Dvdo Edge

    2. A USB to Mini USB cable as shown in the photo below. This cable is commonly used to connect digital cameras to computers. 3. A tool for pressing the reset button on EDGE. A straightened paper clip as shown in the photo below will work.
  • Page 5 Note about Firmware Updates A firmware update will reset EDGE to its factory default state. If you want to save any of the menu settings you have made, you should write them down before you update the firmware, so that you can restore them after you update the firmware.

  • Page 6: Updating Edge Firmware Using A Pc

    IMPORTANT: Make sure the file you are copying to EDGE has a .abt extension. 8. After the file has been copied, unplug the USB cable. This will reset EDGE; when it comes out of reset, it will be running the new firmware.

  • Page 7: Updating Edge Firmware Using A Macintosh Computer

    8. Unplug the USB cable. This will reset EDGE and when it comes out of reset, it will be running the new firmware. After coming out of RESET, EDGE will be in a factory default state, which means that EDGE will run the setup Wizard. So, the first thing you will see is the Wizard screen.

  • Page 8: Section 4: Advanced Controls

    “Advanced Controls.” The EDGE design concept is to create a product that automatically adjusts and configures itself for the variety of video formats, color spaces, signal levels. The consumer electronics industry has specified a number of methods by which products communicate with each other for self-configuration.

  • Page 9: Test Patterns

    Test Patterns There are 35 test patterns available, for advanced users and calibration professionals. These patterns automatically resize, and use the correct colorimetry for the current output format. Test patterns are useful for calibration of your setup.

  • Page 10: 1:1 Frame Rate

    1:1 Frame Rate When 1:1 Frame Rate is enabled, the output frame rate from EDGE will track the input frame rate. This avoids performing frame rate conversion, which can result in stuttering motion in some cases. If 1:1 Frame Rate is disabled, then the output frame rate from EDGE will be fixed.

  • Page 11: Safe Mode

    GUIDE button to enter Safe Mode. exit Safe Mode In Safe Mode, EDGE will revert to an output format that will give you a picture. You will have access to the menus and you can make whatever changes you need to prevent the screen from going blank.

  • Page 12: Underscan

    Underscan The Underscan control has not changes from Firmware v1.0. But Underscan is effected by Safe Mode as mentioned on the previous page. Output Color Space The Output Color Space control provides 4 choices for output color space. If you are unsure what to use, Auto is the safe choice. Auto: works like v1.0;...

  • Page 13: Output Colorimetry

    Output Colorimetry Colorimetry refers to the standards by which RGB is converted to YCbCr. There are two standards for performing this conversion: ITU BT .601: This is the colorimetry standard for Standard Definition video formats. ITU BT .709: This is the colorimetry standard for High Definition video formats.

  • Page 14: Output Video Level

    EDGE must drive video displays, which use video signaling levels, and computer displays which use computer signal levels. The Output Video Level control gives you control over what signaling levels are output from EDGE.

  • Page 15: Input Video Level

    EDGE must accept signals from video components, such as DVD players, set top boxes, video recorders, etc. Most of these devices use video signaling levels. EDGE must also connect to personal computers and came consoles, which may use computer signal levels.

  • Page 16: Prep

    PReP is an exclusive processing technology developed by Anchor Bay Technologies. Standard definition input formats such as 480p, 576p, and were deinterlaced at some point before reaching EDGE. Deinterlacing is a complex processing technology that has a significant impact on image quality. The deinterlacing in EDGE uses Anchor Bay Technologies' high performance VRS Deinterlacer.

  • Page 17: Section 5: What's New In Edge Firmware Release 1.2

    Section 5 Firmware v1.2 released April 2009: What’s new in EDGE Firmware Release 1.2? Improved audio handling and audio compatibility Improved compatibility with analog component inputs Improved compatibility with game consoles Improved compatibility with PCs Improved switching with less flashing...

  • Page 18: Section 5: Important Note About Firmware V1.2

    EDGE’s front LED will flash red/green. After the new firmware is copied to EDGE and the USB cable is disconnected, the front LED will flash red/green for 2-4 minutes. This is normal for this firmware. Just wait for it to stop flashing.

  • Page 19: Section 6: New Features In The Main Menu

    EDGE users have some control over how deinterlace processing using the Deinterlacer selection in the Main Menu. This control was put into the Main Menu to allow quick access. The “Deinterlacer” control was added in response to requests from EDGE users in 50Hz (PAL) countries.
  • Page 20 Section 6: New Features in the Main Menu Deinterlacer Bias Controls These controls require the user to have some knowledge of the original source type of the motion picture. If you are unsure, leave this setting on “Auto.” Auto: Deinterlacer will automatically detect the original source type and process accordingly. Film: Biases the detection toward film.

  • Page 21: Section 7: New Features In The Settings Menu

    Section 7: New Features in the Settings Menu Auto Wake Up Auto Wake Up gives you more control over the conditions in which EDGE will automatically power on. Auto Wake Up is continued on the next page.
  • Page 22 The Auto Wake Up window gives you 3 options for defining the conditions in which EDGE will power itself on: Off: EDGE will power on using the remote. Use this option if you want EDGE to remain powered down even if input signals become active.

  • Page 23: Auto Standby

    Section 7: New Features in the Settings Menu Auto Standby Auto Standby gives you control over the conditions in which EDGE will power itself down. Auto Standby is continued on the next page.
  • Page 24 Auto Standby is a simple ON/OFF control. If Auto Standby is OFF, the EDGE will not automatically power down. This is useful in cases where you may not have an active video signal, but you may have an active audio signal passing through EDGE. In this case, you want EDGE to remain powered on.

  • Page 25: Component Input

    Section 7: New Features in the Settings Menu Component Input Component Input menu gives you control over the analog component inputs. To use this control, you must select Component 1 or Component 2, otherwise, this menu item will be grayed out. Component Input is continued on the next page.
  • Page 26 Section 7: New Features in the Settings Menu Component Input The Component Inputs window gives you 3 options for controlling Automatic Gain Control on Analog Inputs: Single Sync: This is the default setting. Most component inputs will have sync on the Y signal and should use Single Sync. Triple Sync: A few devices will add sync to all three component input signals (Y, Pb, Pr).

  • Page 27: Section 8: New Features In The Advanced Controls Menu Prep

    Section 8: New Features in the Advanced Controls Menu PReP A PReP control was added in firmware v1.1. In version 1.2, the PReP controls have been expanded. PReP can be enabled for 1080p inputs. Previous firmware versions worked only for 480p and 576p input formats. PReP control are continued on the next page.
  • Page 28 Section 8: New Features in the Advanced Controls Menu PReP This window lets you control PReP for standard definition (480p or 576p) or high definition (1080p). PReP controls are continued on the next page.
  • Page 29 Section 8: New Features in the Advanced Controls Menu PReP Auto: PReP will be enabled when AUTO is selected and the input format is 480p or 576p. If this window was entered from the 1080p selection in the previous window, then PReP will be enabled when AUTO is selected and the input format is 1080p.

  • Page 30: Hot Plug Source

    Hot Plug Source Hot Plug Source is a new feature that improves compatibility with certain source components that connect to EDGE through an HDMI input. When Hot Plug Source is enabled for an HDMI input, a signal on the HDMI input connector, called Hot Plug, is toggled when switching to that input.
  • Page 31 Section 8: New Features in the Advanced Controls Menu Hot Plug Source To enable Hot Plug Source, first select an HDMI input, then go to the menus to the window shown above, and select “ON.” If you are unsure whether Hot Plug Source will help, then you should go ahead and enable it. The only downside to enabling Hot Plug Source is that switching could be a little slower due to the time it takes to re-authenticate.

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