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"We are making good progress on 3D, finally Smile
As always seems the case, this new feature has caused significant ripple in other features. For example, we are changing the output configuration setup. We have 8 output configurations. Before, each configuration held all the information about one setup (e.g. day, night, B&W, etc.). The output configurations are being split into three parts (mode, CMS, and "style" - which is everything else such as HDMI format, blanking, masking). Now each of the three sections of an output configuration are independently selected. So, for example you can select the same CMS (0-7) for two different output rates (e.g. Mode0 and Mode1). Or, you can have two different CMS (e.g. day, night) associated with the same Mode. To further enhance flexibility, the output Mode can now be one of the 8 output Modes (0-7), blank-video, or any mode in the output Mode-list.
This change allows us to fit the 3D output features into the current configuration data structure. This output configuration change will also enhance 2D setup. Note that if you are already setup with the current software you will not need to redo your setup if you update to the newer software - unless you want to use the extra flexibility provided by the new method of course.
We believe we are two weeks away from a first Beta release for HDMI 1.4 3D. Note that this release does NOT apply to "CRT 3D" (or any 120 Hertz "3D ready" displays). The "CRT 3D" is several months away.
We are charging an upgrade fee for HDMI 1.4 3D support. The fee during Beta is $299. After we release the HDMI 1.4 to production the fee will be $499. You must apply to be in the Beta program. However, you can be in the Beta program even if you don't have a 3D display yet to save the difference in the upgrade cost.
If you are interested please send an email to
sales@lumagen.com with your serial number. We will then contact you with additional information once we are ready to release the Beta. After you upgrade we will provide you with a serial number specific "key" to enable the 3D features.
We believe the Beta will be robust, but as with all things HDMI, we do expect some manufacturers will do unexpected things with their HDMI interface and we expect to encounter some compatibility issues, which we will need feedback on from our Beta sites. In addition, not all features will be in the early Beta releases. We already have the anamorphic and aspect control in for Bluray and Playstation 3D games, but for satellite "Half resolution" formats, aspect control will not be in early Beta releases."