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Firmware Update Archive |
March 2007
Vantage-HD Firmware Version 1.2.4A
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- Changed serial protocol command processing so that while in standby mode, only the “Power On” command will be accepted;
- Extended the range of values possible for the Infoscreen timeout setting: a value of -5 can now be set, which disables the automatic display of the infoscreen whenever the current input mode changes or a different input video source is selected, however, the infoscreen can still be called up, and removed, manually by pressing the Enter button (or the serial control equivalent).
- Changed the default setting for native mode support in the HDMI input EDID so that 480p and 576p are now stated as not-supported. This should force those video sources that support both interlaced and progressive forms of PAL/NTSC to send interlaced video and so use the superior de-interlacer unit in the Vantage-HD. If the video source only does the progressive form, then this setting may need to be changed.
- Issue involving component input signals sometimes defaulting to the wrong position has been fixed.
- Extended EDID content to indicate support for the HDMI/DVI input modes listed below;
- Extended the input mode list for HDMI and DVI sources to include (almost) all output modes available and improved the search algorithm to identify the input video mode, (if the mode is not in the list, it will try to use the nearest), specifically: (references to 60Hz below mostly means 59.94Hz)
NTSC (interlaced and progressive, at 60Hz);
PAL (interlaced and progressive, at 50Hz);
720p at 50, 60Hz;
1080i at 24, 50 and 60Hz;
1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60Hz;
720x400p at 70Hz
640x480p at 50, 60, 75Hz;
800x600p at 50, 60, 75Hz;
852x480p at 50, 60Hz;
853x480p at 50, 60Hz;
1024x768p at 50, 60, 75Hz;
1280x768p at 50, 60Hz;
1280x1024p at 50, 60, 75Hz;
1360x768p at 50, 60Hz;
1365x768p at 50, 60Hz;
1366x768p at 50, 60Hz;
1366x1024p at 50, 60Hz;
1368x768p at 50, 60Hz;
1400x788p at 50, 60Hz;
1400x1050p at 50, 60Hz;
1600x1200p at 50 Hz;
1920x1200p at 50 Hz;
2048x1080p at 50, 60Hz;
Known Issues
The following issues are known in this version:
- Flex view can occasionally warp the picture incorrectly. To correct this select another aspect ratio then reselect flex view.
- Selecting a 1080i main input with a PIP from a (standard definition) progressive input causes lockup. To escape from the lockup, power-cycle, then while in standby, force a factory-reset (by pressing and holding Menu button first then press Input and Enter buttons together).
- Attempting to change settings (via RS232 serial), while HDMI/HDCP negotiation is in progress, can result in lockup.
- This release may not work properly with an HD-SDI board installed with an issue 1.0 mainboard: If you purchase an HD-SDI board for use in a Vantage unit that has a 1.0 board, then please contact sales for a replacement.
Click here for the Vantage-HD Firmware Update 1.2.4 Setup Launcher
Click here for the Vantage-HD Firmware Update 1.2.4 Brec File
May 2007
VantageHD Firmware Version 1.3.2
This upgrade to our third generation software gives significant compatibility, functionality, stability and performance updates. Many aspects of VantageHD functionality, features and image processing performance have been improved. In addition to widespread general improvements, the following specific problems with previous software issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- MPEG filter now features an "auto" mode that will monitor input material and swap to improved noise filtering while the MPEG filtering is not actually needed;
- Increased speed of startup, and also significantly improved response to input mode change;
- Change of output mode now happens in less than half a second - particularly noticeable for "auto" frame rate mode;
- Aspect ratio calculations: for PAL and NTSC inputs, (both interlaced and progressive), the actual pixel sizes are now ignored and the proper ratio of 4:3 is used instead;
- The PIP is now positioned via a dialog box with slider bars for horizontal and vertical rather than merely a fixed choice of just the four corners;
- PIP instability and lockups with certain input combinations have been fixed;
- Very significant improvements to HDMI, DVI, HDCP support with much improved compatibility and tolerance of non-standard HDCP and HDMI implementations in third-party equipment. Now able to work with any mix of HDCP and non-HDCP input signals on both input channels as well as signals which changed back and forth from non-HDCP to HDCP. Also, visual indication of HDCP authentication error: when HDCP protected input is detected, if output is to a non-HDCP display of resolution higher than 480 lines, then will get a amber screen, with OSD still accessible, rather than a completely blank screen with no OSD;
- Sound delay calibration improved: user adjustment is relative to the delay through VantageHD. It now has a maximum delay of 200ms (which is 11 fields for a 60Hz signal, 10 fields for a 50Hz signal) and a minimum delay of zero;
- The corrupt column of pixels, sometimes seen on the right hand edge of certain signals, is now removed;
- The left and right audio channels used to be swapped, now corrected;
- Adjustments to custom mode while that mode is displayed will be updated immediately on leaving the menu, rather than waiting for the mode to be reselected explicitly from the resolution menu;
- The lockouts of serial codes, IR and key presses while in standby has been improved, and also while the unit is busy updating new input or output modes;
- Serial control commands are no longer acknowledged while in standby or busy;
- The ICP filter (interlaced-chroma problem suppression) filter tick box is now greyed out when the filter is not available or not appropriate, eg with progressive inputs;
- Component video input position is now detected and recalled reliably;
- When the output display type is set to projector and the picture warp menu is used to move individual corners, there is now a readout on screen of the current X and Y offsets on the corner being moved;
- The HDSDI board now works properly with VantageHD units that have a main board version 1.0, not just version 1.1 and 1.2 as before;
- This version now supports uploading and downloading of user settings to/from a PC via USB.
We strongly recommend if upgrading from versions 1.2.x to 1.3.1 that a factory reset is performed afterwards
VantageHD Firmware Version 1.3.3B
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- The lockouts of serial codes, IR and key presses while in standby has been improved, and also while the unit is busy updating new input or output modes;
- Improved input switching time especially when changing from an HDMI input to any non-HDMI input;
- Fixed issue where Vantage would hang with flickering green LED, after powering on with certain HDMI-DVD players connected;
- Stereo Analog Audio output 'pops' and ‘clicks' now removed when switching between HDMI input channels;
- Fixed issue resulting in HDCP protective blanking to wrongly occur with some HDCP certified displays;
- Fixed issue occasionally causing wrong horizontal alignment with Component or SVGA inputs;
- Fixed issue where non-HDMI audio would not be output to the HDMI display until an HDMI video source was plugged into the Vantage;
- Fixed issue whereby the Connection/HDCP-status LED would sometimes remain off when a non-HDMI input was selected at power-on.
- Non-detection of component input now fixed.
NEW FEATURES
FULL HDCP COMPLIANCE: The Connection/HDCP status LED (Left-most LED) now indicates the following conditions:
- OFF: No valid input signal detected;
- GREEN: Non-HDCP protected input signal detected - Non-HDCP protected input signals can be viewed at any output resolution on any display;
- AMBER:HDCP protected input signal detected - Limited Output mode - If a selected input signal is HDCP protected and the connected display is not HDCP certified then the protected signal can only be viewed when the output resolution selection is no greater than 480 lines. Anything above will result in a HDCP protected blank indicated by an Amber/Yellow screen and status LED;
- RED: HDCP protected input signal detected - HDCP certified Display found - If a selected input signal is HDCP protected and the display is HDCP compatible, there will be no limits on the choice of output resolution.
- PIP: Picture in Picture input selection now remains the same regardless of the main input selection. If selecting PIP and main from the same video processing channel – for example HDMI1 & HDMI2 – the PIP will be the same as the main input selection. (See User Manual for information on allowable PiP combinations).
Known Issues
- After powering up, with Video or S-Video selected as your main channel input. If enabling a HDMI PIP, the color-space of the main input may be incorrect indicated by a purple hue to the image.
-> Reselecting the PIP input will fix this.
- When changing channels with a PIP enabled the PIP can become confused as to which input channel it is supposed to be using.
-> Reselecting the PIP input will fix this.
Vantage-HD Setup Launcher 1.3.3B
Vantage-HD 1.3.3B Brec File
VantageHD Firmware Version 1.3.3C
NEW FEATURES
- NEW UPDATER: In addition to updating firmware, the user can now save and reload their favorite settings with ease. Additionally you can save and manage multiple configuration files that can be reloaded to the VantageHD within a few mouse button clicks.
Known Issues
- After powering up, with Video or S-Video selected as your main channel input. If enabling a HDMI PIP, the color-space of the main input may be incorrect indicated by a purple hue to the image.
-> Reselecting the main input will fix this.
- When changing channels with a PIP enabled the PIP can become confused as to which input channel it is supposed to be using.
-> Reselecting the PIP input will fix this.
Vantage-HD 1.3.3c exe Updater
Vantage-HD 1.3.3c brec file
Vantage-HD Firmware Version 1.3.4B
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- Switching between different input channels and different modes has been cleaned up;
- HDMI operation has been improved so that HDCP negotiation will often be quicker and also compatibility with certain players and display devices has been improved;
- PIP now clears properly when disabled;
- Some combinations of input formats that previously caused PIP to flicker now work properly;
- PIP sizing is now much more consistent;
- Flicking through input channels no longer causes the choice of PIP input channel to be lost when an input is displayed for which the current PIP source is not valid;
- There is now a PIP Size dialog box available from the PIP menu in the OSD;
- 1080p at 60Hz is now recognized on the SVGA input channel;
- Added DTS audio support;
- Audio muting and un-muting over channel is skipped if both old and new video channels have the same audio channel assignment;
Handling of interlaced PAL and NTSC over HDMI is improved.
Vantage-HD 1.3.4b exe Updater
Vantage-HD 1.3.4b brec file
Vantage-HD Firmware Version 1.3.4D
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- Slow response to IR Remote when input is 720p or 1080i fixed;
- Fixed crashing that can sometimes happen while moving the PIP when main input is an interlaced format;
- Fixed incorrect filter availability on OSD menus whereby when a PIP was active, certain video filters were wrongly shown as being available for the main input when they were not applicable to that signal type;
- Overheat shutdown temperatures increased to allow more operating temperature headroom in hot environments.
Vantage-HD Firmware Updater 1.3.4D
Vantage-HD Firmware Brec File 1.3.4D
The above download has been offered in 2 versions, the brec file and also the setup launcher. You can use the brec file with an earlier updater program by browsing to it after launching the old updater on your PC.
If the brec file does not work with your current downloaded setup launcher then uninstall your old updater from your PC through Windows Control Panel>Add Remove Software and then install the new updater.
If you have an earlier updater already installed on your PC, do not attempt to install the new updater onto your PC without first uninstalling a previous version, otherwise errattic operation may occur.
Vantage-HD Firmware Version 1.3.5
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- For HDMI input, there is now a configuration that allows override of the color space – options being a choice of RGB, YCrCb in 4:4:4, and YCrCb in 4:2:2. Using this instead of the default auto setting means the Vantage-HD will come up straight away with the right color space instead of having to wait on the player to indicate in it’s own time which color space is in use, which can result in temporarily displaying the wrong one. HDMI receivers normally default to RGB until told otherwise in case the source is DVI, which has to be RGB and won’t send out any indication to the contrary;
- 720p and 1080p are now recognized on HDMI inputs at 24 and 48Hz;
- There is now support for the HDMI 1.3 Expansion Board.
This version now also supports Vantage-HD2 hardware, with the following new features:
- When the input is 24Hz or 24sfp frame rate and output display resolution is 720p or 1080p, there is now the facility to output at 24Hz frame rate, as well as using the normal choices of 50 or 59.94Hz.
- Also, when the input is 24Hz or 24sfp frame rate, for any output display resolution, there is now the facility to output 48Hz frame rate, as well as using the normal choices of 50 or 59.94Hz.
Known Issues
There are the following known issues in this release, all of which only apply to the HDMI 1.3 Expansion Board:
- The EDID information supplied to the source is still only to the HDMI 1.1 standard, so the features that are new in HDMI 1.3 will reported as being not available, even though they are actually supported;
- Sometimes, audio is lost when the main input is HDMI and an HDMI PIP is enabled which has no input connected (and switched on);
When at switch-on, if both main input and PIP input are from HDMI sources requiring HDCP authentication, the PIP channel may fail to authenticate properly and so keep trying.
Vantage-HD 1.3.5 Firmware updater exe file
Vantage-HD 1.3.5 Firmware update brec file
Vantage-HD Firmware Version 1.3.5B
The following issues have been addressed & features added in this version:
- Fix for occasional drop out of analogue audio when selected.
- Fix for image corruption of certain modes on SVGA input when a HDMI daughterboard is fitted.
- Fix for Analogue audio loss if selecting after HDMI daughterboard input.
Known Issues
There are the following known issues in this release, which mainly apply to a Vantage HD with the HDMI 1.3 Expansion Board:
- The EDID information supplied to a source connected to the HDMI daughterboard is still only to the HDMI 1.1 standard, so the features that are new in HDMI 1.3 will reported as being not available, even though there will, be some HDMI 1.3 feature support in future updates.
- Sometimes, audio is lost when the main input is HDMI and an HDMI PIP is enabled which has no input connected (and switched on);
- When at switch-on, if both main input and PIP input are from HDMI sources requiring HDCP authentication, the PIP channel may fail to authenticate properly and so keep trying.
- Although an extremely rare occurance with only some combinations of SVGA input source and HDMI daughterboard: when switching from a HDMI daughterboard input to the SVGA input you may find that the SVGA input fails to lock. This can be remedied by selecting a mainboard HDMI input and then the SVGA.
- SXGA75 and 1080p60 aren’t available on the SVGA graphics input when a HDMI or SDI daughterboard is fitted.
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Vantage-HD 1.3.5 Firmware updater exe file
Vantage-HD 1.3.5 Firmware update brec file
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