Hi CobelAli,
You said,
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but without a volume overlay or the ability to adjust video or audio settings, I can't keep it.
WOW! I am blown away by that statement.
At least my Opinion and you know what they say about opinions, I have been dealing with Audio for more years than I want to Admit,
my take on it for Home Audio is:
When I want it Louder or Quieter I simply push the Volume Button on the Remote + or - and my Ears are better for Sound than anything that I can SEE,
they tell me when I have reached the desired Audio Level.
I would really rather not SEE it on my TV Screen.
For Video & Audio..again my Ears and Eyes help me out.
For
Audio, the Elite VSX 52 has four buttons on the remote that deal with the various Sound fields..I have already found my 2 favorite.
ALC and Ext. Stereo, the two outside buttons.
If there is Surround material in the program, I use ALC but if there is none, then Ext. Stereo puts Audio into all of my speakers and excites my Surrounds.
Lastly as far as
Video..Well the Elite VSX 52 does such a good job that I just leave it alone. What Video are you adjusting?
To be honest, once my E52 is setup correctly and my Tweaking is done, I just want it to be invisible, I do not want to own a Receiver that I need to constantly be fiddling with and monitoring!
I have had my Pioneer VSX 1020 for over a year and it is usually turned on and then just the Volume is all that is adjusted!
I am Tweaking and playing around with my E52 a lot now, because I Like it and it's my New Toy..
But months from now it will be like my VSX 1020 is now....Turn it on and use my remote to change Channels and Volume!
But there are some that just want to constantly be Adjusting and Fiddling with their Receiver, never happy to just sit back and like you say, It Sounds Great...So... Just Listen To It and Enjoy it!
I am sure that there are receivers available other than Pioneer that do require constant attention and an On-Screen GUI, would certainly help!
When we were kids our parents would say that we were to be Seen and Not Heard, but when it comes to receivers, I believe that they should be Heard and Not Seen! LOL!
Though I have to admit, I do like the Gold Text and Numbers with the Blue Indicators.
Better than the Red White and Blue of the non Elite VSX receivers.
Whatever your choice...Good Luck and Enjoy....That's what it's all about!
Bud B