Does the receiver turns itself off? I just received the unit and got everything connected. I have 3 sources for HDMI in (Xbox, PS3 and Dish) and the TV out.Do I need to turn it on/off every time I need to watch TV? Does the unit detect if the tv is off?Please advice. Does the receiver turns itself off? I just received the unit and got everything connected. I have 3 sources for HDMI in (Xbox, PS3 and Dish) and the TV out.Do I need to turn it on/off... » Read More Does the receiver turns itself off? I just received the unit and got everything connected. I have 3 sources for HDMI in (Xbox, PS3 and Dish) and the TV out.Do I need to turn it on/off every time I need to watch TV? Does the unit detect if the tv is off?Please advice. « Show Less
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I bought a Sony STRDG920 receiver recently and I can confirm that it does turn itself on and off depending on the TV's state. Though it may depend on whether or not you have a Sony lcd tv connected to it. I'd test this out myself but the Sony Bravia is the only lcd tv I have!In case you wanted to know my setup consists of:- Sony STRDG920 Receiver- Sony Bravia XBR4 (40") - Cable tv is connected directly to the tuner. Sound output goes to the receiver.- Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray Player (HDMI)- Xbox360 (HDMI)- Nintendo Wii (Component)- Sony Playstation 2 (Component) I bought a Sony STRDG920 receiver recently and I can confirm that it does turn itself on and off depending on the TV's state. Though it may depend on whether or not you have a Sony lcd tv connected to it. I'd test this out myself but the Sony Bravia is the only lcd tv I have!In case you wanted to know my setup consists of:- Sony STRDG920 Receiver- Sony Bravia XBR4 (40") - Cable tv is connected directly to the tuner. Sound output goes to the receiver.- Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray Player (HDMI)- Xbox360 (HDMI)- Nintendo Wii (Component)- Sony... » Read More I bought a Sony STRDG920 receiver recently and I can confirm that it does turn itself on and off depending on the TV's state. Though it may depend on whether or not you have a Sony lcd tv connected to it. I'd test this out myself but the Sony Bravia is the only lcd tv I have!In case you wanted to know my setup consists of:- Sony STRDG920 Receiver- Sony Bravia XBR4 (40") - Cable tv is connected directly to the tuner. Sound output goes to the receiver.- Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray Player (HDMI)- Xbox360 (HDMI)- Nintendo Wii (Component)- Sony Playstation 2 (Component) « Show Less
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I think I need a sony TV. I decided to connect the dish directly and use the receiver only for movies and games.Sometimes you want to watch some programs on mute anyways...Thank you for your input
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I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large LS 15 uSED IN A V WEEK. I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large... » Read More I think the TV detects about everything I always turn off using the remote control. When you set it up the first time every thing should be turned on then use your cable box remote to turn it all on and off. I had problems with all the different remote controls and changed to a Harmony 1 this was a big help, you will need a computer to set the Harmony 1 up though. I also changed to AT&T; is much faster.I have the:SONY STR-DG920 Reciever.SONY KDL-46WL140 TV.BLU-ray BDP-S550POLK CSi A4 4 Ohm speakerPOLK (2) Small Speakers * ohm and will change to large LS 15 uSED IN A V WEEK. « Show Less
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Throw the manual out. I had trouble too the first time I set it up. Really frustrated. All I can say is that its plug n play. Very simple to use. The transmitter can be off at all times and you don't need to turn it on, just make sure both ends are plugged into their subjective devices. Step 1: Plug everything inStep 2: Turn on your TVBy turning on your TV the receiver will start to blink blue and auto connect to the transmitter and turn that on from red to blue as well. If it doesn't turn on only hit the button on the receiver then wait. If it still doesn't work then try bringing the two units closer together. Throw the manual out. I had trouble too the first time I set it up. Really frustrated. All I can say is that its plug n play. Very simple to use. The transmitter can be off at all times and you don't need to turn it on, just make sure both ends are plugged into their subjective devices. Step 1: Plug everything inStep 2: Turn on your TVBy turning on your TV the receiver will start to blink blue and auto connect to the transmitter and turn that on from red to blue as well. If it doesn't turn on only hit the button on the receiver then wait. If it still doesn't... » Read More Throw the manual out. I had trouble too the first time I set it up. Really frustrated. All I can say is that its plug n play. Very simple to use. The transmitter can be off at all times and you don't need to turn it on, just make sure both ends are plugged into their subjective devices. Step 1: Plug everything inStep 2: Turn on your TVBy turning on your TV the receiver will start to blink blue and auto connect to the transmitter and turn that on from red to blue as well. If it doesn't turn on only hit the button on the receiver then wait. If it still doesn't work then try bringing the two units closer together. « Show Less
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Lucy,I found the source of my hum. I have Direct TV HD. I found that going into the menu settings/Audio/Sound Effects and turning that option off, I was able to rid myself of the annoying hum. The option has something to do with keeping the audio settings from channel to channel, while it is changing you hear dead air except for the hum. Nice and quit now. Love this receiver!Larry
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What if you have a 360 as well? The 360 doesn't have an optical slot if you're using the HDMI.Can you connect an optical cable from the TV to the receiver so you can skip the hassle of switching wires between the PS3/360/Cable, or is that possible? I want to use HDMI or else what's the point of an HDTV?
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Hey, I just checked mine out and you are able to switch the inputs with the button on the unit. I have mine hooked up to my PS3 and X-Box 360, so I generally only have one running at a time so it's not really an issue for me. But, I just turned them both on and it will default to the device plugged into input 1, but you can press the button on the unit and it will cycle through to input 2 and input 3. The only downside would be that you'd have to manually do it on the unit as this doesn't come with a remote. But, unless you're switching between them fairly often I don't see that it would really be an issue. Hey, I just checked mine out and you are able to switch the inputs with the button on the unit. I have mine hooked up to my PS3 and X-Box 360, so I generally only have one running at a time so it's not really an issue for me. But, I just turned them both on and it will default to the device plugged into input 1, but you can press the button on the unit and it will cycle through to input 2 and input 3. The only downside would be that you'd have to manually do it on the unit as this doesn't come with a remote. But, unless you're switching between them fairly often I don't see that it would... » Read More Hey, I just checked mine out and you are able to switch the inputs with the button on the unit. I have mine hooked up to my PS3 and X-Box 360, so I generally only have one running at a time so it's not really an issue for me. But, I just turned them both on and it will default to the device plugged into input 1, but you can press the button on the unit and it will cycle through to input 2 and input 3. The only downside would be that you'd have to manually do it on the unit as this doesn't come with a remote. But, unless you're switching between them fairly often I don't see that it would really be an issue. « Show Less
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The idea is that the receiver then controls everything. So when you switch inputs on the receiver, it then switches both audio and video. Otherwise you'd have to switch the receiver input, and then go switch the TV input. Of course, this only applies if you have more than one video source (eg: blu Ray player and Xbox and cable box or DVR). It really is ultra useful and only adds one HDMI cable.HOWEVER: do not buy this specific receiver. It does not handle HDMI switching well (only passes through video does not capture audio), plus the sound quality is horrible. Get a more modern and high quality one, such as a Yamaha or Denon. The idea is that the receiver then controls everything. So when you switch inputs on the receiver, it then switches both audio and video. Otherwise you'd have to switch the receiver input, and then go switch the TV input. Of course, this only applies if you have more than one video source (eg: blu Ray player and Xbox and cable box or DVR). It really is ultra useful and only adds one HDMI cable.HOWEVER: do not buy this specific receiver. It does not handle HDMI switching well (only passes through video does not capture audio), plus the sound quality is horrible. Get a more modern... » Read More The idea is that the receiver then controls everything. So when you switch inputs on the receiver, it then switches both audio and video. Otherwise you'd have to switch the receiver input, and then go switch the TV input. Of course, this only applies if you have more than one video source (eg: blu Ray player and Xbox and cable box or DVR). It really is ultra useful and only adds one HDMI cable.HOWEVER: do not buy this specific receiver. It does not handle HDMI switching well (only passes through video does not capture audio), plus the sound quality is horrible. Get a more modern and high quality one, such as a Yamaha or Denon. « Show Less
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Try turning on your TV first then the receiver. I have a Logitech harmony remote and originally had this problem. Once I changed the power on order from Reciver, Cable Box (HDMI), HDTV to HDTV, Cable Box(HDMI) Reciver it did not happen again. The issue was that the receiver could not detect the HDTV. I've also had this isssue when the HDTV was set to the incorrect input.
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do you have it set up through your cable or dish? i don't and it works just fine. i didn't want to go through all the re-connecting because ia can never get it the same. i just put it through the game poet on the side of my tv.
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well i found out that the box is not the reason i cant watch tv it is that my FIOS box requires an active signal or a return signal to push out video. now the hdmi switch maskes the signal retuning from the tv so it reguiers some thing like an XBOX or a google chromecast to push out a signal to mimic the tvs return signal to the FIOS box. I dont know if you dish box requires an active signal to push out media. so i would try contacting dish to see if they can tell you the correct answer.
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Mine switches automatically. It reads one device. If you turn on another one, that one takes over. When you turn it off it goes back to the original one, or you can leave both devices on and use the remote to switch between the two. One of my two HDMI inputs on my tv stoped working, so this works great for me.
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Dear Tim:On my TV, I have to watch with the receiver on all the time - thus, through the surround system. I am not sure if getting an additional HDMI cable will allow you to watch TV normally without the receiver on. But the way I have mine set up I have to have the receiver on to watch TV.
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Are you sure it isn't the subwoofer? It stays on all the time even when the system is turned off and produces a low level hum, constantly. That seems to be the norm for all the subs and the Onkyo receivers. I was surprised to walk into my media room and hear the hum coming from the sub and the system was turned off. Sub is always in stand by. Just a thought.
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I send one output on the splitter to each of TV' and another to my home theater receiver. When I want to watch TV without turning on the receiver, I just turn on the TV. Another way to go is to use the RCA component outputs from your cable box and go to the RCA component inputs on your TV. Use that for TV watching when the receiver is off. Then run the HDMI from your cable box to the receiver for surround audio when you want it. That should give you the best of both worlds.
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the transmitter after a period of inactivity it turns off automatically, but in the receptor I have no idea, because I connect it to the usb port on the Tv so every time the tv was turned off it also turns off. :)
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Guys I believe I was one of the first people who reported this issue....and eventually gave up on getting any help here....so I pieced together some info myself and solved the riddle. The older model elite and pro versions of the Xbox have some major issues with this receiver. The only way to avoid HDMI handshake issues is to run the HDMI from the Xbox straight to the TV and then run an optical audio cable to the receiver (this is not a bad solution neccesarily bc the Xbox can only output 5.1 audio as is the limitation for an optical audio cable - 7.1 is a PS3 thing bc it is HDMI 1.3a and Xbox 1.2) Anyhoo, I noticed that people with the new Slim Xbox's weren't having this problem. I went to the Xbox forums and found that with the old Xbox's this is a known problem and cannot be fixed. So I got a new Xbox Slim with Kinect. Before hooking it up, I found that the "BD" HDMI slot is the only one with HDMI Passthrough which helps a lot with HDMI handshake issues (this receiver has a 1.4 slot and the Xbox a 1.2 even the new Slim is 1.2). Now I have no problems whatsoever with Netflix movies cutting out or any other issues. So the only resolution is to get a newer model Xbox (Slim). Hope this helps and I wish someone would have been there to tell me that a long time ago to save me a lot of time
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Well the ? I have is do you have a hdmi ready cable box ? If so you have the hdmi cable go from the cable box to the hdmi "out" on the receiver and then you will need another hdmi cable to come from the hdmi IN 3 (cab/sat) and plug that into the back of the tv. It is all done with hdmi cables. This is also the only way to get the set up menu to be viewed on your tv also. This is a great receiver so I hope it works out for you. I have had it for a week and it is so much better then my last 2 onkyo's !
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Man, I wish I could help. I know mine automatically turns off when I turn off my LED TV so they are somehow synced already. I never did anything special when I set it up. I have a Samsung TV. I don't know if that makes any difference at all. I'm also using all HDMI. I'm thinking maybe it's the configuration of how your system is set up? Please do update when you figure it out as I'm getting ready to purchase a new TV to hook up with mine and I might just have the same trouble.