*OFFICIAL* Denon AVR 1910/790 Owner's Thread - Page 197

He's on my ignore list and I haven't even received my 1910 yet

A true phono preamp like I suggested, as opposed to just a simple line level preamp, should have the RIAA equalization (your rumble an feedback filters).

Hmmm. I have a new strategy that I think will cover me. I called and verfied that at least one of the repair centers in my area carries the jig to update the 1910. Worse case scenario, I have to drive across town to drop it off. HOwever, I will reduce my risk by calling and asking specifically for one of the 2010 batch.

Other than that, am I missing anything else? I think I covered all my bases.

jas

Those are not the same, phono preamp has RIAA equalization, thats why its called a phono preamp. The rumble and feedback filters are added features and can be turned on or off. This is old school.

Hi All,

I am having a weird issue with my Denon AVR-790.

I have my Austar satellite TV (Atlas) box connected via composite (stretched to 19:6 by the receiver).

I have a HTPC Asus M4A785T-M with Integrated ATI Radeon HD4200 connected via HDMI.

The receiver is connected to an Epson EH-TW3000 projector.

Individually both devices work perfectly, however when the HTPC is turned on but I am watching satellite TV, the picture flashes black every couple of minutes and the Projector reports the resolution is 576i. When I turn the HTPC off the screen flashes black one more time, but then the projector reports the resolutions is 1080p.

It seems to be something with the HTPC as my old HTPC PC (using an ATI Radeon HD 4550) connected the same way didn't have this issue.

Does anyone have any idea what is going on?

Any news info on the new 1911 and 791 with 1.4a 3D ready AVRs ?

Nope, think you're good to go.

Posts regarding issues with an HTPC are usually resolved either by upgrading the firmware in the video card or replacing the video card with another brand.

Hey Guys - ordered a 1910 this morning from Electronics Expo (invi2003 - thanks for the coupon code!!!) The sales guy, Rich, said he was pretty sure they had cycled through all the old 1910's, and only had the ones with the latest firmware updates. Great guy, and he made sure mine shipped out today. Once it's in my hands, I'll reply back with the info from it.

I am planning on making my purchase this afternoon. Do you mind sharing how much you paid shipped?

I paid $390 shipped.

Hmm.. Anyone able to tell me why videos with DTS from my HTPC (via XBMC) are coming up as PCM? Before from my WD TV they used to show up as DTS.


Right now I have a 3.1 setup (haven't put my surrounds in as of yet).

Is it normal for Audyssey to set the crossover for the speakers at different frequencies, even though all 7 channels are the exact same speaker?

Yes, DangerMoose. Even if the speakers are identical, they are at different positions in the room, with different distances to walls (and perhaps floor and ceiling), generating different reflections from surfaces with different absorption and diffusion behavior, so that they appear to have different responses when viewed by the microphone in the Audyssey bubble. This is especially true of surrounds, that might be closer to the wall, or the center that might be closer to the floor or not angled at the listener.

And how many moose are there in NJ? Or are you in danger just seeing one?
Bill

Because that is what the HTPC is sending it as ... check your HTPC settings.

Check this link out and then click on "zoom in" for the picture of the rear of the 1910. What is interesting is that the Svideo port from the back of this 1910 picture clearly states "VCR (ipod)" This is off crutchfields website.

Crutchfield - 1910

In the online manual however, the picture of the rear of the 1910 does NOT have the word "VCR"

Makes you wonder if this is somethign that the firmware added or took off

Sorry I'm replying so late. The CS2 went on sale at Newegg earlier in the week, and I decided to buy it to match with my Monitor 60s, so I decided to wait on the setup until everything had been delivered so I wouldn't have to rerun Audyssey. I wanted you to know that this setup worked great, and everything is up and running. Thanks for laying it out like that.

To anyone who knows: I noticed the Wii has a "Surround" option, but it only has RCA output for sound. I know surround can be passed through RCA, but the Denon specifically says "Stereo" when I switch to the Wii's input. What's going on there?

Depends on the games being played, I flip flop between Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema or Music and even at times stereo mode. Choose what sound best to your ears.

Regardless of the setting you use on the Wii (although you should use surround), if you're using a "single" red/white RCA cable then that's all the AVR sees is two analog channels. You have the option of setting the AVR to STANDARD (STD) surround mode which will use DD PLII to simulate a 5.1 surround sound when a 2 CH signal is received or STEREO mode which plays as either 2.0 or 2.1 depending on how you have STEREO mode setup; however, that's your choice, it's not something that the AVR is deciding for you. With AUTO SURROUND MODE set to YES (default) the AVR remembers your setting for a 2-CH analog source so if you also like to listen to 2-CH analog music in STEREO, then that is what the AVR will remember whenever it receives a 2-CH analog. You'll have to either manually change between the two or setup a couple Quick Select buttons to do that for you.

Thank you. I bought mine for the same price. I think that is a great deal. I cant wait to get it.

do you think I should just ditch the manual and just use batpig's manual? I think denon should pay batpig some royalties or

No, we definitely recommend reading and consulting the OM. It is chock full of valuable info which bp's guide helps you to understand.
In fact it is a good idea to download the pdf version from usa.denon.com as it is searchable.

Not at all ... the 1610 and 1910 S-Video port was simply incorrectly labeled as the 590 and 790 are correctly labeled "iPod" only. On all four models, as noted in their respective Owners manuals, the S-video port is only for use with an iPod docking station.

I just bought a 1910CI off ebay for pretty cheap.... please tell me I didn't goof up... I dont have a clue what the CI means, or how it is different from the 1910. A quick search on DENON's website shows other models with CI (custom installer) but not the 1910. Furthermore, I can't find what custom installer actually means!

What the heck did I buy, and am I gonna be sorry???

Magic 8 ball says: future unclear.
The 1910 should not have CI designation, the 2310 is the lowest model with that AFAIK. Maybe it's just a typo?

i hope so... the photos all said just "1910" but the listing was labelled 1910ci... so it may be just the 1910 and a typo in the listing.

i was up for a gamble so lets see what happens

Ok I have had my 1910 for some time and have never been super happy with the sound.. I thought it was my speakers but today I grabbed a pair of Aperion's and plugged them in... well they had the same very shallow no detail sound as my other mains... What I am trying to say is that my two front speakers sound dead and lifeless, the center and the surrounds sound great, but the two fronts are flat and dead...

My two fronts are Wharfedale Diamonds, (8.3's) I hook them up to an old receiver and they are a booming but hook them up to my Denon 1910 dead (like barely any sound coming out of them)... Is there a setting I am missing somewhere that I need to click on???

Justin -

Did you run AUTO SETUP? It's likely the AVR set their channel levels up as they are not very efficient speakers, although you can still raise their individual channel levels higher using your remote.

Hi Drone. You have not selected Aud Bypass L/R have you? If yes, switch to the Audyssey curve. If not, we'll need more info. The best sound comes from doing a proper autosetup and running DynEQ ON when you are at less than reference levels.

Please supply info on all your autosetup settings (trim, distance, xover) and any manual changes you made, position of speakers, room layout, etc. Are all sources, formats and modes affected?

How does one get this coupon code to work? I tried both the EE site as well as amazon??

Thanks

It generally helps to use the actual coupon code (LSDA0319C) rather than the poster's user name (invi2003).