DVDO EDGE Product Manual Supplement
Dvdo edge high definition video processor & hub
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Summary of Contents for DVDO EDGE
- Page 1 DVDO EDGE High Definition Video Processor & Hub Product Manual Supplement for Firmware Release 1.1...
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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 2: What’s new in EDGE Firmware Release 1.1? EDGE Firmware v1.1 is the result of 2+ months of development and testing beyond the original v1.0 firmware what is currently shipping. This firmware release is recommended to all EDGE owner because it makes EDGE a more robust, and compatible product. In addition, it adds a number of improvements and advanced new features to EDGE: •... -
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.
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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.
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