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post #5461 of 5991
11/28/10 at 2:10pm
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Originally Posted by lovingdvd View Post

YPAO set my subwoofer to 22 feet away, when in reality it is only about 15 feet. It got the other speaker distances perfectly.

I was going to override it back to 15 feet. But then I thought maybe the room acuositcs (its not a dedicated room afterall) are such that its effectively like the sub is 22 feet away...

Do you guys think I should leave it as is? How can I tell whether its better off leaving or changing it? Thanks.

Distance is not really distance, as such, it's delay to better time align your speakers. As such, it's possible that 22ft distance turns out to be correct according to YPAO's calcs. Change it if you like, but YPAO might be more right than your tape measure
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post #5462 of 5991
11/30/10 at 3:57am
"Memory Back up"....?

guys my 5 yr old Yamaha Rx V450 manual says this...

The memory back up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is in stand by mode.
However if the power cord is disconnected from the AC wall outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one week, the stored data will be lost"

Because of this i have to feed in the settings often... Very Frustrating...!!

I'm considering to buy a RX V1900 for a fairly good price/deal.

Does the 1900 have a better "Memory Back UP" system/function ? Like some internal memory which saves all the settings even if power cord is dissconnected from AC wall outlet or power supply is cut for more than one week...?

Thanks
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post #5463 of 5991
11/30/10 at 9:28am
Just started reading the comments about the 1900 and for me as a first home theater receiver and at the $500 mark along with having an Expo Electronics in town I may just have to pick one up. I already have the 320 Pioneer bluray so I don't need the upscaling. Plus this receiver does have a phono imput and I still have a very large vinyl collection so for me this is a plus. I know a lot of these receivers don't include that feature anymore.
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post #5464 of 5991
11/30/10 at 4:23pm
I bought my Yamaha 3900 about a year ago and I'm still discovering cool features. I discovered the web control about a month ago and now I want to run speakers to every room in the house.
But what I did do was go from 5.1 to 7.1. When I tried the 3:10 to Yuma (7.1 PCM Audio) everything worked great. I than put in Hellboy II with DTS-HD MA 7.1. I'm still getting sound from all of my speakers but the surround back indicator lights on the front panel of the receiver are not on as they were with the 7.1 PCM. Any ideas why this is?
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post #5465 of 5991
11/30/10 at 4:25pm
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As I recall, the speaker indicator lights should indicate the incoming channels. If you hit title on the remote, it should tell you want signal your are getting as well.
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post #5466 of 5991
11/30/10 at 4:42pm
Thanks for the reply. When I press title on the remote it does say 7.1 ch and DTS-HD Master and sound is coming out the surround backs. I just bugs me or doesn't seem quite right that the indicator light for the surround backs do not come on.
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post #5467 of 5991
11/30/10 at 5:16pm
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I have not heard of this issue. I can't test it on my own system, because I am stuck with PCM from a "fat" PS3.
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post #5468 of 5991
12/1/10 at 7:29pm
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Originally Posted by rana_kirti View Post

"Memory Back up"....?

guys my 5 yr old Yamaha Rx V450 manual says this...

The memory back up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is in stand by mode.
However if the power cord is disconnected from the AC wall outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one week, the stored data will be lost"

Because of this i have to feed in the settings often... Very Frustrating...!!

I'm considering to buy a RX V1900 for a fairly good price/deal.

Does the 1900 have a better "Memory Back UP" system/function ? Like some internal memory which saves all the settings even if power cord is dissconnected from AC wall outlet or power supply is cut for more than one week...?

Thanks

so does it retain all the settings even if you pull the plug out of the power socket ?
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post #5469 of 5991
12/1/10 at 8:39pm
I had a frustrating time trying to get 1.13 via RapidShare. I did finally get it, but it certainly wasn't any fun. To that, here's an easy link to the 1.13 firmware update if anyone else wants to get it a shot.

http://www.perdignus.com/content/files/RXV3900v113.zip

I haven't had any issues with 1.13, but it also didn't resolve my audio drops. However I'm now convinced the RX-V3900 isn't at fault and that they are caused by my Linux HTPC (I can see it in the logs) and also by the awful digital sound drops that plagues the AT&T U-verse service. I'll be dropping U-Verse for satellite very soon (looking at the VIP922 from DishTV).
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post #5470 of 5991
12/1/10 at 10:35pm
Base on all positive reviews from you guys, I already made a purchase 1900 from Electronics Expo through Amazon, shipped $545. It is a god deal isn' t it? I hope I will have a good time with it. By the way, do I have to update the new firmware or anything to make it perfect? Thank you all for the very usefull informations in here.
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post #5471 of 5991
12/2/10 at 2:53am
I have the 3900 and want to set up a 2nd zone in my bsmnt. I have an HK 5.1 (no video) that i can use as a 2nd amp. The units would req about 75' of wire to connect. Do I use the 6 channel out on the 3900 to the 6 channel in on the HK? Since theres no video is 75' too far to run HDMI out for the tv in the bsmnt. I could just do completely seperate setups but would like to "forward" some of the features and units connected to the 3900 to the bsmnt. Any other suggestions? In checking further, if I run the 3900 HDMI 2 out to the bsmnt TV, then use the tv's digital optical out to my HK amp will that still give me 5.1 and be getting the video all thru one cable? I should still be able to output any device from the main zone to monitor 2.. I think! More thoughts: while mon 2 would work it won't allow me to run 2 devices at the same time so I guess I'd have to run the 6 ch out thru also.
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post #5472 of 5991
12/2/10 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by rana_kirti View Post

so does it retain all the settings even if you pull the plug out of the power socket ?

Typically most AVRs will retain their settings when unplugged for on average from 5-7 days, but I wouldn't expect much more than that.

If you have an issue in which you won't have power for an extended period shortly beyond that 5-7 days, you might want to consider an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) as a backup as it shouldn't draw much power in standby mode, but I wouldn't expect more than a couple of days unless you drop some serious cake on a UPS.

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Originally Posted by bz2pp View Post

Base on all positive reviews from you guys, I already made a purchase 1900 from Electronics Expo through Amazon, shipped $545. It is a god deal isn' t it? I hope I will have a good time with it. By the way, do I have to update the new firmware or anything to make it perfect? Thank you all for the very usefull informations in here.

That's a very good deal on the 1900, you're likely to be very pleased with the performance at that price.

No firmware updates have been released for the 1900 (the 3900 had some issues that were addressed after it's initial release), so you should be good to go. I'd suggest reading up on the documentation a bit, run YPAO for at least your main listening position and possibly some other seats after having all your speakers and listening environment set up, but other than that, just sit back and enjoy the ride... -TD
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post #5473 of 5991
12/4/10 at 3:59am
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Originally Posted by rana_kirti View Post

so does it retain all the settings even if you pull the plug out of the power socket ?

I believe the manual mentioned something about retaining the setting for about 7 days. I have gone away for 7 days before, as my region is using the British type 3-pin plug with a switch on the wall socket, the whole system was switched off, nothing happened to the memory settings upon powering up 7 days later.
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post #5474 of 5991
12/4/10 at 8:15am
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Originally Posted by bz2pp View Post

Base on all positive reviews from you guys, I already made a purchase 1900 from Electronics Expo through Amazon, shipped $545. It is a god deal isn' t it? I hope I will have a good time with it. By the way, do I have to update the new firmware or anything to make it perfect? Thank you all for the very usefull informations in here.

Thinking about picking one of these up in person at Electronics Expo. $497 plus tax.
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post #5475 of 5991
12/4/10 at 4:39pm
Well today marked the second bad experience I have had with Elecrtonics Expo. I go in with this weeks flyer and they would not honor the $497 price for the 1900 which was in their circular. The flier said specials going on all week. Well today is not next week and he tells me the new flyer is up front dated 12/5 which is Sunday (tomorrow). So rather than give me that price I tell him I'll wait till it's on sale again. Think I may make a few calls to the BBB and state consumer affairs on this place.

First time I had a problem with them they would not match the competioions ad like they state. He checks the computer and says we can't honor that price because that was our cost for the item.
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post #5476 of 5991
12/7/10 at 4:52am
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Originally Posted by Perdignus View Post
I had a frustrating time trying to get 1.13 via RapidShare. I did finally get it, but it certainly wasn't any fun. To that, here's an easy link to the 1.13 firmware update if anyone else wants to get it a shot.

http://www.perdignus.com/content/files/RXV3900v113.zip

I haven't had any issues with 1.13, but it also didn't resolve my audio drops. However I'm now convinced the RX-V3900 isn't at fault and that they are caused by my Linux HTPC (I can see it in the logs) and also by the awful digital sound drops that plagues the AT&T U-verse service. I'll be dropping U-Verse for satellite very soon (looking at the VIP922 from DishTV).
I am glad the update worked for you. I didn't have the same luck and was unable to get any HDMI output so I reverted back to the previous version.
Has anyone else had this issue and if so is there something that I might have missed?
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post #5477 of 5991
12/9/10 at 1:34am
bskultety, you may have to go back into your settings and set up your hdmi in / out for the dvd player
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post #5478 of 5991
12/9/10 at 1:41am
Has anyone gotten the 3900 to work w/ windows 7 media player? I can see the computer thru pc/mcx but it says I have no music. I think since the 3900 was built for player 11 it looks for the music in a different place in the computer then where W7 puts it. I can create a folder elsewhere but don't know where to locate it for the 3900 to find it & I can't seem to navigate thru the computer from the 3900. The web control works so I know it's not a connection issue.
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post #5479 of 5991
12/9/10 at 3:19am
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You may have to allow Z7 access to Win Media player. I was messing with it just now, and this is the approximate steps.

From Win Media -
* Select "Stream"
* From "Stream", select "More Streaming Options"
* Select "All Networks" (If the Z7 is not showing up for local)
* Allow the Z7 access (mine was shown as blocked originally)
* Close the window, and hopefully that will work (I used web control on the Z7 from the computer allowing me to confirm ability to stream)

p.s. You can more directly access this option screen from control panel, Network and Sharing Center. That is if you can find anything in the new control panel. I spend a minute or two every time trying to adapt to the new control panel layout

Help was not helpful. and the interface is ugly, IMO. I really don't like some of the newer interfaces I am seeing. Stuff used to be easier to find "back in the day" when you pulled up an option panel, and looked through the tabbed "pages." Don't even get me started on that stupid ribbon interface I now have to live with in M$ Office. I can't ever find anything. Worked with Word for 10+ years, and they moved everything. I love their idea of improved easier to use interfaces in Office. Each new version makes it even harder to find stuff than the previous interface.
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post #5480 of 5991
12/9/10 at 3:42am
Thanks Michael but I had already done that. I think the Z7 is listed as W7 compliant in the W7 compatability website. Unfortunately Yamaha never bothered to upgrade the 3900 software/firmware to atleast be compatable. Kinda ticks you off when you spend all that money for something only 1 year before W7 came out and they don't upgrade it.
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post #5481 of 5991
12/9/10 at 4:02am
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Originally Posted by jvkahl
Thanks Michael but I had already done that. I think the Z7 is listed as W7 compliant in the W7 compatability website. Unfortunately Yamaha never bothered to upgrade the 3900 software/firmware to atleast be compatable. Kinda ticks you off when you spend all that money for something only 1 year before W7 came out and they don't upgrade it.
I have the 3900 playing from a Windows 7 MP12 PC without any problem at all. Can you stream to other devices or PCs?
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post #5482 of 5991
12/9/10 at 5:30am
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Originally Posted by mrfranc View Post
I have the 3900 playing from a Windows 7 MP12 PC without any problem at all. Can you stream to other devices or PCs?
I think I got it... If I put my music in C:\\users\\public\\public music then it seems to show up thru the 3900 Don't know if that's where you have it or not?
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post #5483 of 5991
12/9/10 at 6:11am
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Originally Posted by jvkahl

I think I got it... If I put my music in C:\\users\\public\\public music then it seems to show up thru the 3900 Don't know if that's where you have it or not?
I have my music on a folder residing on an external HDD that I added to the MP playlist. That folder can be accessed from any profile in the PC so in a way is like a public folder, in regard to permissions.
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post #5484 of 5991
12/9/10 at 7:51am
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I think I got it... If I put my music in C:\\users\\public\\public music then it seems to show up thru the 3900 Don't know if that's where you have it or not?
That's where my music is located.

I wonder if there's some public vs private concept, and windows does not share stuff unless it thinks it's public. I would have to play around with it.
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post #5485 of 5991
12/9/10 at 1:04pm
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Originally Posted by MichaelJHuman View Post

....I wonder if there's some public vs private concept, and windows does not share stuff unless it thinks it's public. I would have to play around with it.

ey MIke, glad I can be a little help for you amigo,

well first, we need to know what windows version you are using, and of course
how did you setup the "share" folder --- in win7 & VISTA the sharing folder is
different so we need to took some steps before starting to do this correctly.
still... this is NOT the real DLNA network world

What you really need is a Server DLNA 1.0 compliant.
we like to read good things, rite?!
(http://www.dlna.org/industry/why_dln...ts/media_mgmt/)
(http://www.dlna.org/industry/why_dln...nents/network/)

that said, you can have several flavors (let's keep the window's) but the real deal is to work with: Windows Home Server.

But if you are trying to setup a DLNA compliant computer with our actual windows OS version you will need to install something like this to have a solid DLNA service for our lovely Yamaha's AVR:

TVersity Media Server
please do google it , I was not allowed to post links =(

Simplecenter4
please do google it , I was not allowed to post links =(

Tvmobili ( this one looks pretty good!)
www.tvmobili.com/download.php

Give them a try and let us know what was the best for you ---

my 2 cents!

regards,
eriku
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post #5486 of 5991
12/9/10 at 1:10pm
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My setup works ok. I was trying to help the other gentleman with the issue. Maybe your post will be helpful to that person, erik.

I am a bit interested in this whole topic of Win Media, Win 7, and folders though. I may do experimentation. Or sleep. Whichever comes first

Erik, you have the A2000? What are your thoughts? And let mw know how you like those B&W speakers. I think I have the cheaper 600 series floorstanders if memory serves (bigger number 684, but cheaper than 683 I think?)
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post #5487 of 5991
12/10/10 at 7:20am
It's easier than you think, you can leave your music in any folder. Just go to the "Network and Sharing section in Control Panel, then under Homegroup and Sharing Options make sure music is checked.
Also, I think the shared music must be in WMP's library.
This is for Windows 7 only.
Also, so far only .mp3 files will play. Wav, dts, ac3 appear but do not play.
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post #5488 of 5991
12/10/10 at 7:25am
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Originally Posted by jvkahl View Post

bskultety, you may have to go back into your settings and set up your hdmi in / out for the dvd player

It is actually the output from my DVR and I did check the settings, has anyone else had any issues with update 1.13 and HDMI problems?
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post #5489 of 5991
12/10/10 at 7:33am
Did everyone see that Audioholics had refurbished 3900's with 1 yr warranty for $699?

RXV-3900
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post #5490 of 5991
12/10/10 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by fcb View Post

It's easier than you think, you can leave your music in any folder. Just go to the "Network and Sharing section in Control Panel, then under Homegroup and Sharing Options make sure music is checked.
Also, I think the shared music must be in WMP's library.
This is for Windows 7 only.
Also, so far only .mp3 files will play. Wav, dts, ac3 appear but do not play.

I only have WAV files but after putting them in the public folder I could find them and they played. I had tried your way and it just didn't work for me. Besides W7 it can probably also be security settings in routers etc.
When i originally tried to enter my computer from the 3900 web it goes computer to music, then showed "no files" I had them elsewhere but there was no way to navigate to them thru the menu.
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