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post #19621 of 21917
10/21/12 at 9:17am
It would be nice to have an App purely dedicated to AVS,free to subscribers,not $2.99 and supported by advertisers..My son says this is the current trend now.He has a cadre of celebrity clients and their Apps.They generate income from advertisers.Some food for thought about a future AVS App.
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post #19622 of 21917
10/21/12 at 10:13am
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It would be nice to have an App purely dedicated to AVS,free to subscribers,not $2.99 and supported by advertisers..My son says this is the current trend now.He has a cadre of celebrity clients and their Apps.They generate income from advertisers.Some food for thought about a future AVS App.
I'm usually more than happy to pay a few bucks for an app so I don't waste screen real estate for ads and/or constantly get nagged. As to accessing AVS, it works just fine in Safari, though I prefer to use my iPad for anything like this since the much larger screen makes everything easier.
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post #19623 of 21917
10/21/12 at 10:26am
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Originally Posted by toothsavers View Post

It would be nice to have an App purely dedicated to AVS,free to subscribers,not $2.99 and supported by advertisers..My son says this is the current trend now.He has a cadre of celebrity clients and their Apps.They generate income from advertisers.Some food for thought about a future AVS App.

There is a dedicated AVS mobile app but it no longer works on the new Huddler platform. AVS is currently working on a new dedicated mobile app in HTML5 although no word on its release date.
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post #19624 of 21917
10/21/12 at 12:18pm
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Currently the Tapatalk app is used .... although apparently has some limitations.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapatalk-forum-app/id307880732?mt=8

It's horrible! You can't search AVS. It doesn't communicate with the AVS website, so it has no idea what forums you're subscribed to. AVS has promised an HTML5 version of their website, which I gather is a form of web page that's easily viewed on an iPhone, but so far nothing...
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post #19625 of 21917
10/21/12 at 12:33pm
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It's horrible! You can't search AVS. It doesn't communicate with the AVS website, so it has no idea what forums you're subscribed to. AVS has promised an HTML5 version of their website, which I gather is a form of web page that's easily viewed on an iPhone, but so far nothing...

I agree Tapatalk falls far short. At first, I missed the old IOS app, but since then I have become quite comfortable using my iPad's Safari browser to access AVS. I can't even remember anymore what features are missing when I use the browser.
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post #19626 of 21917
10/21/12 at 7:52pm
Not to kick a dead horse . . . as I know others have addressed this issue & are waiting for replies from either Pandora Support or Denon Tech regarding the apparent confusion between the "Internet Radio & Pandora GUI buttons" . . . well, I've an additional observation/experience w/ the Internet Radio Option . . . has anyone had this happen:

"On occasion when I go into the Internet Radio option & where I should see 7 additional options, I sometimes only have a couple . . . this issue appears to be intermittent and I'm not able to deliberately recreate the issue . . . "

At first I thought I was loosing my mind when I was trying to find one of those 7 options . . . (i've only had this thing for a few weeks) . . .so, I was like where those "d*** buttons go" . . . anyway, once I read the threat regarding the Pandora/Radio issue . . . then it occurred to me . . . this is another issue w/ the Internet Radio GUI buttons . . .

Anyway, I'd be interested to know if anyone else has noticed this . . .

Regards,

Shek5150
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post #19627 of 21917
10/23/12 at 1:44pm
jd/batpig/others...

need to do a quickie cal without setting everything up for pro... unfortunately, i've got two mics sitting in my junk drawer... dm-a405 and dm-a409... i "think" it's the 409 that's the correct one, can you confirm?
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post #19628 of 21917
10/23/12 at 1:50pm
Yup ... 409 ... the 405 was for the 2007 model AVRs only.
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post #19629 of 21917
10/23/12 at 2:14pm
^^^

thanks jd... smile.gif if you come across someone who needs a 405, tell 'em to pm me and i'll send it to them...

hmmm... guess i managed to acquire 2 of the 405's somehow, because i know when i sold that particular avr, i included a mic...
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post #19630 of 21917
10/23/12 at 2:42pm
Sure ..,,, I'll post in the 2808CI thread as that seems to be the most active in that year group.
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post #19631 of 21917
10/24/12 at 10:33am
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Originally Posted by goros View Post

I've been using Remote for my 4311 for months. It's amazing. Combine it with Denon remote (both for iPad) and you can control your zones, volume, and content from all your speakers (I've run it from my pc in 3.1, my living room in 11.2, and my zone 2 and zone 3 all at once).
Amazing.

Can you please tell me which denon remote app specifically you use? I just picked up a 4311 a couple of weeks ago and was messing around with Airplay last night. That would be helpfull. I just DL'd the itune remote. Any other suggestions for keeping my library on my PC and having control of Itunes? Thanks in advance.
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post #19632 of 21917
10/24/12 at 11:14am
there is a Denon brand Remote app (free), as well as a very popular 3rd-part app called DeRemote as well. DeRemote is not free but most folks who use it say it is well worth the small cost as it offers superior control over your receiver.
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post #19633 of 21917
10/24/12 at 12:30pm
Have you tried to push the MONITOR SELECT button on the remote, I hit it by accident one night and it took some time before I knew what happened to my video, audio was fine.
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post #19634 of 21917
10/25/12 at 9:09am
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Originally Posted by batpig View Post

there is a Denon brand Remote app (free), as well as a very popular 3rd-part app called DeRemote as well. DeRemote is not free but most folks who use it say it is well worth the small cost as it offers superior control over your receiver.
WHAT! There is an official Denon app!?! I've been using the built in web-site on my iPhone for months now. Heading to the App store as we speak!
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post #19635 of 21917
10/25/12 at 9:33am
^^^

yes... but as batpig pointed out, the deremote app is well worth spending a few bucks on... it is much more functional than the denon app...
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post #19636 of 21917
10/25/12 at 10:26am
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Originally Posted by Shek5150 View Post

Not to kick a dead horse . . . as I know others have addressed this issue & are waiting for replies from either Pandora Support or Denon Tech regarding the apparent confusion between the "Internet Radio & Pandora GUI buttons" . . . well, I've an additional observation/experience w/ the Internet Radio Option . . . has anyone had this happen:
"On occasion when I go into the Internet Radio option & where I should see 7 additional options, I sometimes only have a couple . . . this issue appears to be intermittent and I'm not able to deliberately recreate the issue . . . "
At first I thought I was loosing my mind when I was trying to find one of those 7 options . . . (i've only had this thing for a few weeks) . . .so, I was like where those "d*** buttons go" . . . anyway, once I read the threat regarding the Pandora/Radio issue . . . then it occurred to me . . . this is another issue w/ the Internet Radio GUI buttons . . .
Anyway, I'd be interested to know if anyone else has noticed this . . .
Regards,
Shek5150

Same problem with Internet Radio on my unit. It has worked like a champ for the last year or so. This morning I went to find a local station and only had two option, "Recently Played" and "Search". This was both on the main unit GUI and on iOS Denon Remote App. I had to leave for work so I didn't have time to do much troubleshooting. I will try a few things when I get home tonight.

I have't used Pandora for a while so I can't speak to those GUI issues
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post #19637 of 21917
10/27/12 at 7:24am
jd/batpig/ccontj"s
Seems the Wife hit a couple of wrong buttons on the Dish remote and then went to the Denon remote and changed the Quick select #2 from Sat/cable to DVD. I've been trying to find a fast way to revert back but not having alot of luck. Any help would be great. It's really hard to search this thread now . Or is it just me?eek.gif
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post #19638 of 21917
10/27/12 at 10:42am
On the front panel of the AVR, simply select the CBL/SAT source and press/hold the QS#2 button for a few seconds to memorize the new setting.
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post #19639 of 21917
10/27/12 at 6:55pm
Thx JD. I kept trying to do with the remote but restoring it took 5 seconds. My better half feels much better so I made her a Mojito to help her feel more better;). Really thanks alot and thats why all on this thread still talk about something we all enjoy. Bob:D
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post #19640 of 21917
10/28/12 at 11:55am
Someone please help, I have the AVR-4311ci and I don't know what button was hit but I can't control anything. It says something about zone 2 on the screen and I can't bring up the menu or source select or anything. I can't adjust volume either, it's trying to control the volume for another zone or something. I don't know how to switch back to my main zone to get my control back.
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post #19641 of 21917
10/28/12 at 12:13pm
"Zone Select" button, top row of buttons under the LCD, second from the left. Toggle until you have "M" for main zone in the LCD on the remote.
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post #19642 of 21917
10/28/12 at 3:41pm
Quick question hopefully, I am going to be hooking up a bass shaker to my Denon 4311 thinking of using the SW2 output since I have a sub already connected to SW1. I could always just use a Y interconnect to connect both the sub and shaker to SW1, but thought since I had 2 SW output why not rolleyes.gif. My question is if I use SW2 do I need to change the number of subs in the manual setup menu? And if I do this will I need to do another audyysey pro calibration?
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post #19643 of 21917
10/28/12 at 4:05pm
First, a bass shaker is the single least expensive , yet most impactful 'tweak' one can give their setup IMHO. Not positive about rerunning audyssey, but I doubt it as the bass shaker does not make sound. Personally I would (and do) split the sub out with a 'Y' cable. Of course, my 4310 only has 1 sub out but it works well this way, I doubt I would do it differently.cool.gif
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post #19644 of 21917
10/28/12 at 7:01pm
with a bass shaker you will actually want to split the sub output from the main (Sub 1) out. The thing is, if you activate the second sub it will want to calibrate it with Audyssey... but as Splicer notes, the butt shaker doesn't actually make any acoustic signature, it's purely tactile. So as far as the calibration is concerned it's not even there. So if you try to run Audyssey with both subs outs active, it will register an error because it won't be able to "hear" the 2nd sub and think something is screwed up.

so, basically, all you have to do is add in the y-split to the Sub 1 output and hook up the butt kicker amp and it will feed off the same low freq signal as the main subwoofer. Any good butt kicker should have a filter control (probably both high and low pass) built in, so you restrict the shaking frequencies below 40Hz or so. You need to do this because if it gets the full sub signal it will also vibrate your but with normal redirected bass (e.g. deep male voices) which will be annoying, you really just want it to kick in to supplement ultra low freq effects.
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post #19645 of 21917
10/29/12 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by Splicer010 View Post

First, a bass shaker is the single least expensive , yet most impactful 'tweak' one can give their setup IMHO. Not positive about rerunning audyssey, but I doubt it as the bass shaker does not make sound. Personally I would (and do) split the sub out with a 'Y' cable. Of course, my 4310 only has 1 sub out but it works well this way, I doubt I would do it differently.cool.gif

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Originally Posted by batpig View Post

with a bass shaker you will actually want to split the sub output from the main (Sub 1) out. The thing is, if you activate the second sub it will want to calibrate it with Audyssey... but as Splicer notes, the butt shaker doesn't actually make any acoustic signature, it's purely tactile. So as far as the calibration is concerned it's not even there. So if you try to run Audyssey with both subs outs active, it will register an error because it won't be able to "hear" the 2nd sub and think something is screwed up.
so, basically, all you have to do is add in the y-split to the Sub 1 output and hook up the butt kicker amp and it will feed off the same low freq signal as the main subwoofer. Any good butt kicker should have a filter control (probably both high and low pass) built in, so you restrict the shaking frequencies below 40Hz or so. You need to do this because if it gets the full sub signal it will also vibrate your but with normal redirected bass (e.g. deep male voices) which will be annoying, you really just want it to kick in to supplement ultra low freq effects.

Thanks Splicer and batpig, I have done as you both have suggested using the Y interconnect from SW1 and turned on the high pass filter with it set to 40Hz which works out well:D.
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post #19646 of 21917
10/29/12 at 12:14pm
Okay guys, I need some advice very quickly, as today is the last day I can return my Denon receiver.
I am beyond my return window.....sigh

Here's some background info.

I purchased a new Denon 4311 from an authorized internet dealer, and ever since I have been having problems with the audyssey auto calibration.
The outputs has been constantly harsh, with what looks like boosted high frequencies.

I posted a similar question in the audyssey forum and got some helpful advice, but still the problem remains

I have already received a replacement microphone and this helped with improving the low frequencies, but the highs still remain exaggerated.
I have done a microprocessor reset, but not a network reset.

bottom line, it is painful to listen to this receiver at high volumes.

I am starting to get frustrated with this thing.

What should I do?

Thanks for your time.

BTW, I called Denon support today and they told me "you don't have to use audyssey"...WTF!!!





Edited by Rumble Devo - 10/29/12 at 12:47pm
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post #19647 of 21917
10/29/12 at 1:08pm
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I am starting to get frustrated with this thing.
What should I do?
Thanks for your time.

My theory on why this happens is XT32 being more sensitive to setup issues than lesser versions. The two variables to look at are mic positioning (height and pattern) and mic stability (you really have to use a mic stand with a proper adapter and I like the mic just snug - not overly tight.)

So try raising or lowering the mic maybe 4" and also try a diamond pattern - i.e. focus the various positions around the MLP so the MLP is one point of a diamond, then add the remaining around that in some fashion (like two in front and two in back of the diamond.)

Don't forget the first measurement is the critical one, mess that up and you're wasting your time.
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post #19648 of 21917
10/30/12 at 9:17am
I am going to use a 5 channel amp to run the fronts, center and either sides or wides to run a 11.1 setup. I want to be able to use the extra internal amps of the 4311 to power my deck speakers. Is this possible? Do I have to use the external amp to run the wides and reassign the wides to zone 2? I called Denon and they said I had to use a seperate 2 channel amp to run zone 2. That doesn't ssem right to me.

With the 4311 and a 5 channel amp can I run 11.1 and external speakers?


Thanks for any advice.

Jeff
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post #19649 of 21917
10/30/12 at 11:28am
In order to expand to 11.1 in the main zone, you must set AMP ASSIGN to "11CH" which precludes being able to set one of the (3) Amp Assign posts to Zone 2. Either connect an additional 2CH amp for the Zone 2 speakers as the CSR suggested, or drop down to 9.1 in the main zone.
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post #19650 of 21917
10/30/12 at 11:50am
Thanks. Not what I wanted to hear.
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