Pioneer VSX-1120 TXH HDMI V1.4 Receiver Owners' Thread - Page 4

Originally Posted by winston9332

my understand is it was just an hdmi cec connection

Originally Posted by skooba

what does that mean?

Originally Posted by Smackrabbit

If there is volume overlay in the 1120, that's a function of the Marvell chipset that is adding an OSD overlay to the signal when it's passed through the 1120.

Originally Posted by Reddig

As soon as Robert from Value Electronics gets his first shipment of 1120s in im placing my order. Cant wait to replace my old Onkyo Reciever that recently has been shutting off during loud scenes of a movie. Its had its go for 4 years but its days are numbered. I hope the 1120 is everything that its suppose to be! Im confident it will. This will be my first step to making my home theater 3D. In about two years, or until Panasonic gets Kuro like blacks, im gonna splurge on a 65in.

Originally Posted by Smackrabbit

HDMI CEC is Consumer Electronics Control, which lets devices connected by HDMI communicate with each other and control the other. Every company has it's own name for it (KURO Link from Pioneer, Bravia Syncfrom Sony, Anynet from Samsung, etc...) but they should work together. This would let you use your TV remote also turn on the Blu-ray/Receiver when needed, control the volume or playback on it, etc...

However, volume overlay shouldn't be handled by HDMI CEC, as that's not a control feature. If there is volume overlay in the 1120, that's a function of the Marvell chipset that is adding an OSD overlay to the signal when it's passed through the 1120. I imagine this OSD would remain even if HDMI CEC was disabled on one or both devices, as they shouldn't be related (my current AVR has an OSD and I disable HDMI CEC on it).

Originally Posted by suzook11

Another update guys...I came from an onk, and audysey...I heard bad things about MCACC, but I have to say, there are many options. My vocals never sounded so good on my center channel. I am really glad I "downgraded" from my more expensive ONK. The video, and audio are much better on the Pioneer. This is truly a wonderful receiver. I am suprised at how inexpensive they are. Kudos to pioneer!

Originally Posted by apodaca

Can someone tell me if you can do 9.1 either as is or with an external amplifier. A link to the manual would also be appreciated.

Originally Posted by flowersga

I don't think anyone knows why the manual isn't available on Pioneer's site yet. It's annoying.
Greg

Originally Posted by palehorse

Got my shipping notice today... Woohoo!

Of those who have already received theirs, has anyone noticed any quirks or interesting issues with this receiver? What are your overall impressions?

Originally Posted by Dr. Phyz

So the 1120 allows for LAN connection. I don't have an ethernet connection/outlet anywhere near the AV setup. But I do have an Apple Airport (Time Machine) beaming a wifi wave throughout the house.

What's my best connection solution? I hope to plug something into the 1120 that will allow it to connect to my wireless network just like my laptop does.

This may be an old topic that was worked out in another thread ages ago. Just point me to the thread and I'll take it from there.

A check of the 1020 thread indicates an item such as the TRENDnet wireless n gaming adapter is the trick:
http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Wirel...lp_edpp_ttl_ex

Originally Posted by John M Miller

Yep, that Wireless N adapter should work just fine.

Originally Posted by Smackrabbit

HDMI CEC is Consumer Electronics Control, which lets devices connected by HDMI communicate with each other and control the other. Every company has it's own name for it (KURO Link from Pioneer, Bravia Syncfrom Sony, Anynet from Samsung, etc...) but they should work together. This would let you use your TV remote also turn on the Blu-ray/Receiver when needed, control the volume or playback on it, etc...

However, volume overlay shouldn't be handled by HDMI CEC, as that's not a control feature. If there is volume overlay in the 1120, that's a function of the Marvell chipset that is adding an OSD overlay to the signal when it's passed through the 1120. I imagine this OSD would remain even if HDMI CEC was disabled on one or both devices, as they shouldn't be related (my current AVR has an OSD and I disable HDMI CEC on it).

Originally Posted by daniyar79

I have been looking at this receiver for a while now, but I am not sure what an upgrade will get me. I currently have Elite model VSX-82 and all my sources are HDMI going pass-through to calibrated 55 Sammy DLP. What will I gain (other than HD decoding) and what will I lose if I get this? Thanks.

Originally Posted by winston9332

Just cancelled my abt order - found the same price at buy.com thru amazon and was tired of waiting. should have it by week's end and will post a review and unboxed pics.