Russ,

I would point out that the VGA to RGB/H-V cable will work for RGB/H-V (5 cable inputs) but will not work with standard Component with only the red, green, and blue cable inputs. You must use those extra black and white cables to total 5 cables. Converting to the standard Component cables is not enough and will not work. I've tried it. Please let me know if you've been successful converting to only red, green, and blue cables.

The only way I've been successful converting to just the 3-cable standard component video is by using an external scaler, which yields less than favorable results.

Achilles wrote:

I assume the Avant would have to go the dealer to get these software updates?  Or I wonder if they could come to my house?

Chris,

I am sure Russ can comment on this... I believe they have a service suitcase and can do this in your home. Are you within a reasonable proximity of a dealer? I, unfortunately am not ~4 hours.

FWIW, my Avant is still on an early SW release so I am really excited to find out just what I can and can't do! I just logged into my Logitech account and added my projector and a "Movie" activity. I will DLOAD the config and see what happens this afternoon. (Wouldn't it be nice if B&o had a similar utility for the Beo5? I would own one.)

Also, it is nice to have a US Avant (8490) specific thread... sometimes I feel like I am on an island!

Yes they are close to me.  I will call them and inquire about it.  It sounds like I should go with a Sim2 projector.  I will be able to play blu-ray movies on it right?  I don't know if blu-ray is 1080i or 1080p or whatever.  If I dont have the current software, will the ht-250 do that resolution?

chris

I believe that the Sim2 HT250 was one of the first projectors added to the PUC. 1080i is always supported with blu-ray.

Regardless, you might find a PUC update useful if you have an older software version. The more recent software updates added PUC support for most major blu-ray players and Apple TV. Also, Zektor component switch boxes were not supported with the early software versions.

FYI, if you have one of the earlier Avants and use it with an Apple TV, beware that you might encounter the dreaded "banding" and magenta hue on the Avant's screen. This can be avoided with just about every other device by using the S-Video connection; however, the early Avants have problems of banding and magenta hues with the component input. The Apple TV lacks an s-video connection.

beojeff wrote:

Russ,

I would point out that the VGA to RGB/H-V cable will work for RGB/H-V (5 cable inputs) but will not work with standard Component with only the red, green, and blue cable inputs. You must use those extra black and white cables to total 5 cables. Converting to the standard Component cables is not enough and will not work. I've tried it. Please let me know if you've been successful converting to only red, green, and blue cables.

The only way I've been successful converting to just the 3-cable standard component video is by using an external scaler, which yields less than favorable results.

Quite true Jeff, but I made the comment with regard to unsupported projectors, for informational purposes only.  If one has a projector which provides RGB/H-V but not VGA then you have an option.  If you're trying to use a projector with an Avant/US which has neither VGA or RGB/H-V then obviously you will wish to reconsider....

burantek wrote:

Achilles wrote:

I assume the Avant would have to go the dealer to get these software updates?  Or I wonder if they could come to my house?

Chris,

I am sure Russ can comment on this... I believe they have a service suitcase and can do this in your home. Are you within a reasonable proximity of a dealer? I, unfortunately am not ~4 hours.

....

Also, it is nice to have a US Avant (8490) specific thread... sometimes I feel like I am on an island!

 

The Avant is intended to be serviced in the field.  Depending on a number of factors you may be able to get away with a simple software flash update, in other cases 2 E-PROMS must be changed, and then the Avant gets 'flashed'.  Before having the service scheduled, be sure to discuss precisely what you have, and where you wish to end up, so that the technician comes properly prepared.  Neither operation is terribly difficult, or too time consuming, but you don't want to have to go through it twice.  

In the Avant/US' hey-day an E-PROM swap and flash would cost around $300, so don't be surprised if you're charged something like that...and in Burantek's case a travel charge as well. 😎  BTW Burantek I currently have 2 of 'em...imagine how I feel!

it's a shame the UK Avant's are not able to play with projectors [:'(]

Hi all,

Finally had a chance to play...

Dumped the config to my Logitech, viola... worked! Everything fired up, but wouldn't switch to FORMAT0.

I tried manually using both the Logitech and a Beo4... No luck! My Avant is fine with 1, 2, and 3 -but it is as though 0 does not exist.

I went into the service menu and stumbled upon the HOME THEATER SETUP screen... all settings are 0. I have no reference whatsoever to what these values should be having gone thru both the user and ref manuals.

Any ideas?

I am an impatient guy! 😂

I went ahead and set the HTS settings to 1-0-1 and IT WORKS! Monster picture on the wall -looks fantastic! However, I am only getting sound out of the Avant and not the surround, but I will keep playing!

UPDATE...

The obvious... The surround needs to be setup in FORMAT0 mode just like when you setup for normal TV viewing!

Right now... Everything works perfectly!

Conclusion: Using a programmable remote (to include the Beo5) you should be able to hook ANY projector up with the inputs that you want. I am running ancient SW, ancient PUC... none of it matters. BTW, this would also include any home automation such as drapes, screens, lights, etc...

Very Happy! 😁

Congrats Jeff!

I am afraid that I can't help with the device codes for the projector at the moment.  They aren't where I thought they are on our web site.  But if you have a picture you're happy with, what the heck!

Happy New Year!

Russ