Basic receiver settings? Hi - I just bought this reciever and don't know much about the setting/modes. I was hoping someone could share some basic setting or modes that I can just set and forgetInputs:HDMI from Uverse boxHDMI from PS3Outputs:HDMI to TVStereo cables to 2 bookshelf speakersBasic use will be for TV or Movies. thanks for your help------ Basic receiver settings? Hi - I just bought this reciever and don't know much about the setting/modes. I was hoping someone could share some basic setting or modes that I can just set and... » Read More Basic receiver settings? Hi - I just bought this reciever and don't know much about the setting/modes. I was hoping someone could share some basic setting or modes that I can just set and forgetInputs:HDMI from Uverse boxHDMI from PS3Outputs:HDMI to TVStereo cables to 2 bookshelf speakersBasic use will be for TV or Movies. thanks for your help------ « Show Less
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The setup takes some study but when you take the time, it's easy to use. My last receiver was a Pioneer from the 60s and this one is not like that one. Don't lose the manual ! I think you're right about the factory settings. The set will shut down if you have any problems with the speaker connections. It's a good feature, but the manual doesn't warn you about that. The Pioneer website FAQ helped me fix it. I was about to throw out my good old Advents. Take your time with the owner's manual.
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Make sure you go through the "Speaker-Setup" routine as described in the manual. I believe the factory settings are geared towards a 5.1 setup. You need to change it to a 2-speaker setup.
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I also had the same dilema, hooking up my xbox and cable box to the reciever. I ran the HDMI from both to my tv, ran an optical out from tv to sony reciever and had awesome sound.. Does kind of suck that there are no HDMI inputs but I still made it work for me.
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Try digging into the PS3 menus and try altering your video output in the "audio/video settings" menu...I have a PS3 connected to an HDMI receiver and I think you may have to let the PS3 know what output you are using because the HDMI is separate from the other video output plug.
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If you are using an HDMI cable from the TV output to the receiver you should have audio through the receiver. I assume that you have multiple inputs that are selected by the receiver and you have selected the input that is connected to the TV. I found that there are different audio configurations in the receiver that need to be selected also. The manual offers a lot of information but for me it's too difficult to understand. Try a different HDMI cable and/or input port to begin with.
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So if I want to watch TV the receiver must be turned on? How can I hook up the cables so the TV and it's speakers work with the cable, and the extra speakers work only when the receiver is turned on?
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I have checked online and found out from reviews on CNET.com that this is a recurring problem with this receiver. Some owners have had to replace the hdmi board. Not good. If this is the case, I will no longer purchase any other Onkyo receivers. I was using my PS3 not just for playing games, but watching DVD's & watching Netflix. I have replaced the receiver with a different brand.
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i sold this sub. incredibly awesome sub. and i kinda had your problem. you have to fine tune the sub with your receiver. distance settings, double bass setting if you have it. basically have your receiver get all the bass to go to the sub and amplify the sub through the receiver as well. if your not using a receiver, then your doing it wrong bro. otherwise just mess around with the settings on BOTH sub and receiver to find the perfect sound.
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Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db
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You cannot use this for that purpose; this is an "HDMI splitter", which was built to take one HDMI source and output that to a maximum of 4 HDTV's (like in a sports bar). Because what you want is surround sound from all three devices (and without knowing the type of receiver you have) your options are: - If your Receiver has only one or two HDMI inputs - you will need to add a "HDMI Switch", to accommodate all three devices. - If your Receiver has no HDMI inputs - it is better to get a new Receiver with atleast 3 HDMI inputs. - If your Receiver has three or more HDMI inputs - you are fine, just connect your devices to the Receiver. I hope this helps....
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From what it looks like, you are correct in thinking that you will have to select the mode, then the input. The HDMI 1 and 2 ports share a mode with ports 1 and 2 of the component ports. So if you went to Video 1, i would hazard a guess that it defaults to HDMI, and to switch it to component you would have to change it to component. This to me seems like an extra unnecessary step.If anyone has this receiver and cares to prove me wrong, please let me know, because if it doesn't take the extra step, I might actually want to purchase this.
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This receiver is HDMI passthrough only i.e. it does not decode audio from the HDMI. You need to either (a) connect an audio out from DirecTV box to the receiver or (b) connect an audio out from TV to the receiver. (a) is preferable so it preserves the sound for decoding by your receiver vs (b) which the TV would downmix to stereo and output to receiver.
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I have my reciever set to turn on with the tv via the TV not the power strip. I then have the reciever as the master and the 2 sub woofers and ps3 as slaves. There's a very small delay a sec or 2. But like I said my setup is tv, reciever(master), subs(slave) ps3(slave).
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That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information. ***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right.
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I used to have mine set up the way I enjoyed it. But I moved and lost the remote. I know that in some settings in the denon receiver you can adjust the power to each individual speaker which is pretty nice. It's all personal preference really. play with it for an hour or so.
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This receiver does WAY more than I'll ever use. I got it because it has 2 HDMI outs for 2 monitors. Great price for a receiver with that option. Judging from the other answer I would look in to the DENON AVR4000 or Higher for your needs or better yet, a Marantz Slimline. The upper end models look to have everything in a very small package.
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Your TV probably has HDMI CEC enabled (control via HDMI) and it keeps "asking" your receiver to pay attention to it. I had a similar problem until I turned this "feature" off in my TV setup. Turning it off will disable the HDMI CEC pass through to your TV though (when the receiver is in standby/off mode), so if you want to use your TV speakers WITHOUT using the speakers connected to your receiver, you will have to leave the receiver powered on and change the HDMI audio parameter using the remote: receiver-&gt;audio parameter-&gt;HDMI - from AMP to THROUGH. I personally don't care if the receiver is on or off as long as I have the ability to either use my home theater speakers or just my TV speakers is it's late at night or kids are sleeping etc.
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Well for me the input came in useful as I have 3 devices HDMI compatible and only 2 HDMI inputs on my set. I have my DVR cable box connected to the Samsung receiver via HDMI and the Samsung receiver going to the TV via HDMI. Then I have my PS3 using the other HDMI. And that's what it is all about really. Without the input on the back, I wouldn't have enough inputs to connect everything HDMI.