*Official* Denon AVR-1911/791 & AVR-2311CI/891 Owner's Thread - Page 59

So I think I've figured out what my issues were with the XBOX 360 sounded echoed. I changed the Audio setting in the 360 to Stereo from Dolby 5.1, and then used restorer mode 3. Now it sounds like I imagined. I went to my Cable set top box and did the same thing changed the audio setting from Surround to Stereo and Again, sounds much better.

So is this because now the receiver is up converting the sound instead of the sources?? Is this something I should change before I run Audyssey?

Also, just got my RCR's in the mail today and they are MUCH bigger than I anticipated! So it looks like i'm going to need to put them on the back wall behind the main listening area instead of on the sides for now, until I move. Should I set them to Bi-pol or Di-pol in this position?

Agreed, just for testing see if you can get that bad boy down on your tv stand in front of the tv. Re-run Audessy from all test points. Let us know

Keep in mind if you do decide to place it on the TV stand, you'll likely need to angle it "up" towards ear height. Also ideally the tweeters of your main speakers should be in line with the center speaker as well as the main speakers themselves bowed inward.

I just hooked up a new 1911 to my ht replacing an old 3300.

Now when I switch between SD and HD on Directv, the screen goes black a couple of seconds with a large green horizontal band. I have hdmi from dtv to 1911 and from 1911 to tv. It's a Sharp lcd tv.

I an identical set up (1911) upstairs except for an lg plasma tv. No problems on that set up.

Never had this issue when I ran hdmi directly to tv. I dont have a problem doing that but I am afraid it is a symptom of a faulty avr.

Anybody else have similar problems?

if the "green flash" is a brief thing that disappears once the monitor resyncs, that's totally normal. It's just an artifact from the HDMI chain blanking out and then re-syncing to the new resolution.

I'm going crazy trying to get the sound that I want from my Devices. If anyone has a XBOX 360 and a PS3 running via HDMI could please tell me what your settings are so I can compare.

Note, I have not yet ran Audyssey yet because I'm trying to get all the devices set up properly before, and I'm waiting till my day off tomorrow to mount my RCRs before I do it.

Im mostly interested PS3 MUSIC settings and XBOX 360 Sound settings. I stream a lot of my music through both of these so its pretty important they sound good. The ps3 doesn't need much help as it sounds good, but if you've read my previous posts, the XBOX 360 needs work, and its weird because my 360 sounded awesome on my Onkyo.. UGGH!

The front LED display on my AVR-1911 has recently started turning off until I press a button on the remote, then it stays on for a few moments and then turns off again.

Is this a power saving feature I can turn on/off? Can't seem to find any settings to change this behaviour.

More likely you're in PURE DIRECT mode. Press the STANDARD button and see if this resolves the issue.

That was it, thanks!

I'm setting up my new AVR 1911 and I've got a question.

If I run my devices (Tivo, DVD, Bluray etc) through the 1911, am I forced to use it for the sound?

There are times, especially late at night, when I prefer to use the TV speakers.

Would I have to turn on the AVR and use it as an HDMI switch? Do one or more of the inputs pass through with the power off?


And a second question while I'm here.... the cable for the sub woofer: is that special? or will any cable with rca jacks work? Can I use one wire from an old red and white audio cable?


(10 years ago, I was the guy people came to to ask questions. Now I'm in the dark with this new generation of equipment!)

if you turn on HDMI Control, the receiver will "pass through" an HDMI input while on Standby (powered off). You have the option of designating a specific HDMI input as the "standby source" or you can set it to pass through the last source used.

see pg 57 of the manual and also read the end of the HDMI section of my FAQ for more info: http://batpigworld.com/fadq.html#video

for a subwoofer you want to use a good shielded RG6 cable with RCA ends; the red/white RCA's don't have the same specs, but the yellow composite video cable does. If you want something a little more robust just buy a "digital coax" cable like this one: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Thanks for the quick reply. The manual for this AVR is really something. I think it's bigger than the owners manual for my car!

In general, how do people do this? Do they use the AVR all the time? Or switch things when they need the TV speakers?

I should be able to set up some macros on my Harmony 1 to switch the inputs...

Don't laugh... i still use a cassette deck (and a turn table).

Since the set top box, DVD and BR will be attached via HDMI, can I use the analog inputs for the Cassette and turn table?

Is there anyway to send a signal back to the tape deck? Can I use the Zone 2 output to feed the tape deck?

They set HDMI Control to ON. A benefit of HDMI Control is to allow the audio/video to pass through to the TV without turning on the AVR for listening late at night or when you just want to watch the news or a sports program.

You can certainly use the analog input for your cassette deck. There is no Phono plug on the 1911 so you would either need a phono preamp between the turntable and the 1911 or the turntable must have one built in before you can plug it in to one of the analog inputs. Also, you can use Zone 2 to send an analog signal input to the AVR back to the tape deck.

Thank you. I already bought the pre amp for the turn table. I'll be working on the rest of the set up tonight.

I have a Pioneer VSX-920-K right now, but am having HDMI issues that are still present even after a warranty repair by ABT, where I bought it. If they decide to refund me or replace the AVR, I was considering getting the Denon 1911. I have a concern, though. I currently have a pair of B speakers on my deck, and I can listen to anything through them, including whatever is on cable TV (connected via HDMI). From what I have read, this is not possible with the Denon. I have a 5.1 setup in my living room, so I would be assigning the leftover amps too the B speakers. Is there a difference between "B Speakers" and "Zone 2 Speakers"? One other thing - from what I have read, the Pioneer's are supposedly known for better video processing than other receivers. Does anyone have anything to say about this? I have a Wii and want the signal upconverted and passed over HDMI. The Pioneer does this well. Would the Denon?

Thanks!!

It is possible when connecting the deck speakers to the Amp Assign posts and setting AMP ASSIGN to "Front B." However, with this configuration you do not have choice of independent source or volume control as you would if they were connected as Zone 2 speakers.

Hey guys. I took the recommendations of some other members and and angled my speakers lower and more towards the viewer. I ran the Audssey auto setup and got some strange results. I did however do something a little different this time. Instead of just doing one listening position, I did six. After I calculated the different positiions, I checked the settings. First off, it set all of my speakers to large. Second off, when I checked the crossover, it showed Full Band. Do I really want to keep them there?? I have the Denon AVR-1911 and the HSU Research Enthusiast 2 Package with four HB-MK1 speakers, one HC-1 Center and the VTF-2 MK-3 Sub. The person I spoke with at HSU said to set all of the speakers to small and keep the crossover at 80HZ. Should I change it back or try it like this? THanks.

Yes. Do what HSU suggested. It's not Audyssey which makes the changes you described, it's Denon. Audyssey has recommended time and time again to set the speakers to small with an 80Hz crossover after calibration whenever you have a sub.

Ideally you always want to run all 6 positions whenever you run AUTO SETUP.

2311 on the way, trying to do whatever i can to get things set up before it arrives, including reading through batpigs setup guide.

One quick question. Should I have from each component (PS3, DVR) run directly to the tv or let the receiver do the switching? I have the receiver going to a Sony HX800.

Thanks

The AVR is designed as an HDMI switcher, so ideally you want to connect all components to it first unless there is an HDMI handshake issue which would force direct connection to the TV.

Is there a way I can listen to the CD input while watching the video from one of thee HDMI inputs? Or will the video screen always be blank when listening to an analog audio source? (1911)

There are two ways to do this ....

(1) Connect the video source with a non-HDMI cable to the AVR and with the CD input selected, use the Video Select setting to select your non-HDMI cable source.

(2) Connect the CD cable into the same labeled analog inputs as is used for the HDMI video source (eg. SAT/CBL) or if using a digital cable, assign it to the same source used for the HDMI video source. Then while the HDMI video source is selected, change the INPUT MODE setting to either "Analog" or "Digital" depending on the cable used for the CD. You'll then have to change it back to either AUTO or HDMI when finished.

Before I send my 1911 back, I want to make sure this is a defect.

When I switch between the hdmi inputs, or from viewing the AVR menu, back to the SAT HDMI input, the picture slightly jumps for about 30 seconds before recallibrating.

It seems like it only happens when I go from BluRay or AVR menu back to the SAT HDMI input. If I go from Sat to BR, no jumps.

I have a 1911 in another room and do not have that issue.

While it does reset itself eventually, it's annoying.

Could it be the Directv box doesn't play well with the AVR? My other set-up has a different model of Directv receivers.

I have until Christmas to still be in my 30 day return window.

Thank you.

I'd try the sat box in the other HDMI jacks first followed by resetting the microprocessor (p. 80) and if still no joy, replace the HDMI cables. It could also be the sat box, although that can be resolved by connecting directly to the TV with optical to the 1911.

I'm trying this method. I connected the video source to the Component connection. I adjusted the "input assign" so that I see the video when i select the V.AUX but the sound goes silent.

What do you mean by "video select" When I use the "Source Select" it seems to want to change the audio input as well.

Video Select is one of the first settings for each input source .... in this case CD. See p. 42 in your manual.

I may be overlooking but it appears the 1911 doesn't have the "Video Sel" button on the remote anymore (not like the 1910 - which is on the back).