*OFFICIAL* Denon AVR 391 / 591 / 1611 Owner's Thread - Page 128

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It's a throwback from pre-Dyn EQ/Vol times ... best to leave it OFF.

I'm sending 720p/1080i/1080p it seems to happen regardless of resolution, but maybe I could be wrong. It definitely happens on HD content more frequently. It's quite frustrating to be honest. It almost looks like old VHS tracking..it's very odd.

I've now switched ALL HDMI cables with on affect. I hooked up the directv receiver directly to the TV and watched an hour of a movie and did not see the affect. The second I hooked it up through the receiver and passed the video through the receiver the video issues was there again.

Ugh..so frustrated.

Are there any settings I can/should check on the Denon?

I've seemed to replicate it more at 720p output from the DVR...now this is the only source doing it, Blu rays and DVD's don't have this issue at all. This is what caused me to replace the DVR in the first place.

So now we have a new DVR, new HDMI cables and the DVR is the only source that has this issue and only when passing through the Denon 591. I have no idea why this is...it's puzzling to me.

Called Denon today and they advised me to try component cables and an optical cable for audio to see if I had the same issue. Really don't want to have to fallback on this but will try it for testing purposes.

I just watched Scream 4 at 720p and did not experience the same effect as watching HD content on DirecTV at 720p. Could it be that I'm having some sort of HDMI Handshaking issue with just the DVR?


Will try component cables and update you guys again

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Have you tried resetting the DVR? Also, you may be better served passing the HDMI from the DVR to the TV and optical to the 591 as using component doesn't provide the HDMI pass through option while in Standby.

Yup, reset the DVR. This is a brand new unit. Latest firmware update on it. HR24/200. Everything had been working fine up until about a month ago when I started noticing this strange occurrence.

I could definitely circumvent the receiver for the video but the whole point of the receiver was for simplicity, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered really. I honestly think there is something haywire with the Denon 591..but Denon states that if the problem doesn't happen on more than one source then it isn't a problem they deal with. I can't replicate the issue on blu rays or DVD, even when I play them at 720p though.

Let me try to capture this effect on video and post it somehow.

Hopefully some kind soul can answer this question

Does the 591 have a virtual surround mode when headphones are plugged in?


If so, does anyone know how this compares to "Dolby Headphone" or the Dolby processors such as the Astro Mixamp and Turtle Beach Earforce?

Thanks!!!

I'm building my first real home theater, and am leaning toward getting a 1611 before they disappear completely. The key features were MultEQ (important for my irregularly shaped room), 7.1 support, and video conversion to HDMI. With the latter two features being dropped from the successor 1612, sticking with last year's model seemed to be the clear choice, unless there are any issues that haven't been apparent in what I've researched so far.

Going with a refurbished one would be a significant savings -- are there any widespread defects with this model that would make getting a refurb riskier than usual?

Also, the 75 wpc spec is a bit lower than the others in the same price range. I've heard not to place too much stock in this because the specs are all inflated and the actual power usage in home settings usually stays below 10. Is that right, or has anyone with this model actually felt it to be underpowered? It will be driving two each Infinity Primus P363 and P143 for now, in one half of a 12 x 25 space.

Thanks.

Yes, as noted on p. 25 of the Owner's manual, although cannot say how it compares with Dolby Headphone which is only on the flagship model, 5308CI.

No, no widespread defects with the 1611 and as the P363 are rated at 92db they should be fairly easy to drive. On average they'll only draw about 2-3W so the 1611 should serve you well, unless you like to listen to audio at blow the roof off levels.

Thanks

I have the issue where my comcast cable box resets to defaut setting (720P). First it was happening when I upgraded to 3D TV and started using HDMI 1.4 cable directly to my TV. If i changed the cable to HDMI 1.3b the resets stopped. Then I added a Denon AVR-1611 into the mix and it started resetting again. Next I got the newest Comcast box Motorola RNG-200N which is supposed to support 3D and I could hook directly to my TV using an HDMI 1.4 cable without any resets. When I add the Denon back into the mix it starts resetting again. Weird because I can turn Denon or Comcast box on and off and it does not reset but when I power the TV off and on it then resets but only when connected to the Denon and not when straight to the box with the same cable. I have tried all the fixes listed including turning off simplink and all HDMI control. Only going directly to they TV and optical to the reciever works. I am really baffled since these receivers have HDMI inputs labeled sat/cable and say they support HDMI 1.4 and 3D but cannot be connected to these supposedly supported devices without handshaking issues. What the heck am I missing????? Note:TV is LG with ARC.
Thanks

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Cable/sat boxes often have issues when connected directly to an AVR. Your best solution may be to just connect directly to the TV w/optical to the AVR.

Hi All! For those unfortunate souls like me stuck in endless loops, excessive waiting times, audio and video drops using HDMI through the 1611 receiver, I ask you this:
Have you tried connecting BOTH HDMI AND COMPONENT AND OPTICAL CABLES TO YOUR TV? I know how stupid that sounds, really. BUT, it works. I had MANY issues with my Sony BluRay. It was mostly unusable through HDMI. So, I did what a lot of folks are doing now, falling back to component and optical cables. Which really is OK. But, if you are an A/V geek like me, and you've got the speakers, the home theatre room, the cables, and the time, you want that damn DD- TrueHD, and you want that damn DTS - Master Audio.

My question to all of you is this:
1 Have you hooked up both HDMI and component and optical cables?
2 Did you set up the receiver to use the HDMI input for video and audio?
3 Did you have the same problems as you were having before?

Like I said, I know this sounds nuts, but it worked for me!

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Just to confirm, all 3 cables are connected to the 1611, with the component and optical assigned to the same source name used for the source device HDMI cable? And after doing so, the HDMI handshake issue you were previously experiencing with the HDMI cable alone, went away?

I'll double check the settings tonight when I get home. However, I believe I set the audio AND video feed through HDMI - therefore the component and optical should be doing nothing...like I said, sounds crazy, but it worked for my Sony BluRay player. When I watch BR movies, the receiver says it's pushing out DTS MA or DD TrueHD to my speakers, no handshake issues like before.

I have a quick question guys about the sub that's been driving me nuts since I bought it last year. I have the DHT-591BA hitb system.

Whenever the first time a low frequency sound comes in the sub kinda pops then kicks-in. Anyone else have this problem?

The controls on the sub are as follows: Volume is in the middle, polarity at 0, crossover at 180. And on the 591 receiver I haven't touched any of the sub settings. All are at default. I've also tried a different cables, but the same thing happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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IIRC, a couple of 591BA owners have posted with sub issues, in the end getting the sub or whole setup replaced.

Zardoz04

I have the 591ba and I have the same exact issue. I contacted Boston acoustics customer support and they told me its normal. You hear the pop sound because the sub is in standby and the first low freq turns it on.

Thanks guys. abuhafsa, I called them too but the tech told me it sounds like an "electrical issue with the sub" and he suggested I get it repaired or replaced. And as luck would have it, I'm just over 1 year so the warranty for the speakers is gone. Funny how this always seems to happen when your warranty expires.

Zardoz04,

Just so that we're talking about the same thing. What I hear is a 'thump' when I turn the sub on or off. It also happens when the sub is on standby and I play something (coz its like turning the sub on). Are you referring to this thump as a 'pop' or are you hearing something different entirely?

So i tried to hook up my phone to the dock inpu(red/white, using cable that goes from 3.5mm headphone jack to red/white), however the sound does not come out of right speaker when using multi-channel stereo setting? Is there something I am missing?

yeah, i did not try that (will do when i get home). I was able to get sound out of the right by switching to different modes.

Below is email thread with BA cust support on 11/08/11 (TODAY): (Start reading from bottom)

BA:


Me:


BA:


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Any comments?

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Not sure what response you're looking for .... if the BA guy says it's normal and won't issue an RMA, then that's it.

Sorry, I'm new to the forums and don't see a way to create 'conversations' i.e. posts related to a single topic. All replies essentially are independent of other replies.

Any way, this was an addendum to my previous replies to Zardoz04 about popping sound coming from the sub.

I am still confused regarding this. I do hear a pretty loud thud when I switch the sub on/off. BA seem to indicate this is normal. Others on this forum suggest its a defect.

Hi all, tried searching first but could not find the answer anywhere.

What should I have the crossover set at for the Fronts, Centre and surround speakers?

What about the subs settings and the LFE or LFE + MAIN?

Just wanna make sure you can watch tv while the receiver is off while connected from a single hdmi to the tv

For a 1611