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post #601 of 700
3/20/12 at 9:24pm
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Originally Posted by hbendle View Post

Wasn't the cable.

I also noticed that if I ping it from my PC it times out on occasion. It varies, 10-25% of the pings drop out...

Well dunno if this is the issue, but I used to have the same linksys router. After years it would drop periodically and became worse as time wore on (although this was with my PC). Might be worth it to just buy a POS $20 router to try, at least before you decide to unhook everything and send the receiver back. And if you still have the problem you can always take the router back since it's 10x easier than the receiver.

Seems likely since it's wired and it's still dropping. Sounds like a router issue.
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post #602 of 700
3/20/12 at 9:28pm
I know, but I have a PC, a laptop, and a blu-ray wired; a laptop, iPod Touch on wireless and they all work flawlessly...
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post #603 of 700
3/20/12 at 9:44pm
after 6 months with the ht-rc 360 the receiver gets hot very quickly, after short use it emits picture flickering
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post #604 of 700
3/20/12 at 10:30pm
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Originally Posted by Heaty View Post

after 6 months with the ht-rc 360 the receiver gets hot very quickly, after short use it emits picture flickering

You might consider playing a laptop cooling fan on top of it, and put the USB port to use.
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post #605 of 700
3/21/12 at 4:12am
Setting up my 360, and have a question about video signals. I realize that there are 5 rear assignable inputs, plus a 6th aux input that's not assignable.

I only see 4 video selectors + the "aux" button to make 5.

I have a total of 6 video inputs (4 HDMI, 1 composite, 1 component)

I plan on connecting 2 HDMIs to an external 4x1 switch, which gets me to 5. Is there any way to do this without using the front aux?
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post #606 of 700
3/21/12 at 7:34pm
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Originally Posted by carageuw View Post

You might consider playing a laptop cooling fan on top of it, and put the USB port to use.



thanks ill consider it, ill try to find an external cooling fan & place it on top of the receiver. I find the built in fan in the receiver takes a lot of hour usage to finally turn on. By that time the system would probably be fryed HAHAHA
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post #607 of 700
3/23/12 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by hbendle View Post

I know, but I have a PC, a laptop, and a blu-ray wired; a laptop, iPod Touch on wireless and they all work flawlessly...


Are you using MAC filters on your router? If so, try disabling mac filters to see if that helps.

http://onkyousacustomersupportblog.w...ing-faq-uwf-1/
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post #608 of 700
3/23/12 at 1:37pm
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Originally Posted by Heaty View Post

thanks ill consider it, ill try to find an external cooling fan & place it on top of the receiver. I find the built in fan in the receiver takes a lot of hour usage to finally turn on. By that time the system would probably be fryed HAHAHA

Wasn't even sure my 370 had a fan...never came on as far as I'm aware (but if it's turned up to a loud level I probably couldn't hear it...).
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post #609 of 700
3/23/12 at 5:08pm
Anyone see this? Onkyo 'recall' of sorts on recently manufactured receivers, including the RC360. Anyone run into these issues?

http://www.onkyousa.com/001A_modelre....cfm?enter=new

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Sudden Shut down and or Static Noise from speaker
Dear Valued Customers,

A limited number of ONKYO models manufactured during the months of November 2011, December 2011 and January 2012 may exhibit one of or both of the following defects:

• When powering on the unit, the unit will turn on then turn off automatically
• Static Noise emitted from speakers at low volume level
(The above mentioned defect(s) are not safety related)

Affected Models: TX-8255, TX-8050, HT-RC360, TX-SR309, TX-NR609, TX-NR709, TX-NR809, TX-NR1009, TX-NR5009, HT-S3400 (HT-R390), HT-S7409 (TX-NR609), HT-S8409 (TX-NR609)
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post #610 of 700
3/23/12 at 7:01pm
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Originally Posted by MGwhat View Post

Anyone see this? Onkyo 'recall' of sorts on recently manufactured receivers, including the RC360. Anyone run into these issues?

http://www.onkyousa.com/001A_modelre....cfm?enter=new

I have a 370 and occasionally run into the static noise issue, it usually occurs right after I stop video playback and goes on for about 10 seconds.
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post #611 of 700
3/23/12 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by carageuw View Post

I have a 370 and occasionally run into the static noise issue, it usually occurs right after I stop video playback and goes on for about 10 seconds.

Do the affected units need to be returned to Onkyo, or can a firmware update solve the problem?
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post #612 of 700
3/23/12 at 7:57pm
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Originally Posted by EJ View Post

Do the affected units need to be returned to Onkyo, or can a firmware update solve the problem?

I have no idea, but looking at the page, I would assume it would involve the RMA process.

UPDATE: I just updated to the latest firmware dated 3/16, it does not eliminate the stactic problem for my RC-370.
Strangely, the RC-370 is not among the products Onkyo considers to be affected by the issue, however most of its brothers are...very strange omission...
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post #613 of 700
3/23/12 at 8:15pm
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Originally Posted by EJ View Post

Do the affected units need to be returned to Onkyo, or can a firmware update solve the problem?

Hi EJ, here is the other part of the Press Release.

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If the serial number of your product is identified as possibly being impacted by either of the above issue(s), you will be provided with the opportunity to request a prepaid return label or if necessary; box, packing and prepaid return label. Your unit will ship to the ONKYO Service Center that will be providing the service support at no cost to you. Once repairs are completed your unit will be shipped back to you.
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post #614 of 700
3/24/12 at 1:05am
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Originally Posted by carageuw View Post

I have a 370 and occasionally run into the static noise issue, it usually occurs right after I stop video playback and goes on for about 10 seconds.

I have the exact same thing at low levels or when i turn the system off my speaker crackles and pops and slowly goes away. I knew it wasn't the speaker but the receiver amp itself. I should've gotten a pioneer or a denon. Onkyo's reliability went down imo, its no wonder why they pulled it off the shelf on most major electronic stores. They dont even sell it at futureshop anymore. These electronic stores make money on warranty and extended warranty with Onkyo on the shelf its a big loss for them.
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post #615 of 700
3/24/12 at 9:50am
I'm using the USB wireless dongle for network access.

My problem is that the network will not connect if I set then network to hidden. If I make it visible, then it will connect fine. The Onkyo has the information setup correctly, and the network, it's security type, it's SSID and all show up on the Unit's Net display whether the network is set as visible or hidden, but just will not connect if the network is set to hide it's name.

Can anyone else confirm that Onkyo made it where the network name has to be set to visible to be able to connect. If it does then I'm upset with Onkyo because this severaly lowers the security of a wireless network by having it's name visible for all to see and know it's there.
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post #616 of 700
3/24/12 at 10:14am
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Originally Posted by phantoms View Post

I'm using the USB wireless dongle for network access.

My problem is that the network will not connect if I set then network to hidden. If I make it visible, then it will connect fine. The Onkyo has the information setup correctly, and the network, it's security type, it's SSID and all show up on the Unit's Net display whether the network is set as visible or hidden, but just will not connect if the network is set to hide it's name.

Can anyone else confirm that Onkyo made it where the network name has to be set to visible to be able to connect. If it does then I'm upset with Onkyo because this severaly lowers the security of a wireless network by having it's name visible for all to see and know it's there.

Who cares if you have a network or not? I've never heard your network is more secure because the name isn't visible and I've lived with several tech guys and have some friends in the biz and all they ever want to know is which network is miine and what's my password when they're visiting...sounds a bit paranoid but I guess that depends on the number of neighbors trying to crack your network. Try this, though, http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/28653...y-more-secure/
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post #617 of 700
3/24/12 at 5:28pm
Can either the HT-RC360 or 370 output USB and/or Network streams to zone 2? I tried a Sony STR-DN1020 which cannot.
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post #618 of 700
3/24/12 at 8:10pm
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Originally Posted by lovinthehd View Post

Try this, though, http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/28653...y-more-secure/

A good comment from that article:

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His argument is completely flawed in two major ways:

It's extremely easy to find the ID for a hidden network

So? It's even easier to find broadcast networks. And if they use one of those advanced tools, you're just as visible as the rest of the networks. So they defeated your extra measure of security; that doesn't make you less secure by any means. A good thief can pick any lock. Doesn't mean locking your doors is futile for security. It's one less opportunity, and one more layer of security than nothing at all. You are still more work to break into than the next guy, so you are by definition more secure.

Unlike broadcast networks, wireless clients running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server® 2003 with Service Pack 1 that are configured to connect to non-broadcast networks are constantly disclosing the SSID of those networks, even when those networks are not in range.

First of all this is a specific Windows security issue, (specific versions too, his claims of any versions besides what Microsoft said is completely unfounded) not all devices do this. But let's play devil's advocate and say they do:

If you're not home, this gives someone absolutely zero valuable information in a public setting. They have no idea where you live, or who you are simply by seeing SSID's. Unless you're being followed to your home, this is not a concern. If you're connecting to a public network along with everyone else in that coffee shop/airport, which you probably are if you brought your computer there, this is enormously more dangerous to your security.

(If you're really concerned, uncheck the single checkbox to connect when hidden on your laptop for the 0.001% of the time when this would be a concern. Better than sacrificing a little extra security the other 99.999% of the time.)

If you are home, and they have an advanced way of scanning, this is no less secure than having your SSID broadcast from the router in the first place. Instead, they must take an extra step in order to discover it, so it also therefore means more work than the next network to break into, and thus more layers of security. That said, more advanced methods don't even concern either of these factors, as pointed out by other posters.

His arguments are akin to saying Anti-virus programs don't stop all viruses, so you shouldn't bother using Anti-Virus. No thanks, I'll keep the extra minimal layer of protection against the novice hackers out there, whether or not it stops more advanced ones.

Hiding a network is not the be-all-end-all of security, it's just a small additional piece in your arsenal. WPA2 is still used, along with a good password. Hiding just adds a extra small step for the casual hackers.
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post #619 of 700
3/25/12 at 12:10pm
Hi guys, fellow RC-360 owner here. I have a quick question regarding the reciever and Pandora streaming. I just set up the Pandora, and am wondering if the sound settings can be adjusted when streaming. i.e. increase bass, treble, type deal. If so, how?

Thanks in advance.
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post #620 of 700
3/25/12 at 12:31pm
I usually use the Music optimizer function when streaming. Small button on the front left of the unit, press twice to turn it on. To the right of the Music Optimizer button are the tone controls. I never touch those.

You can also change your sound modes by selecting the receiver mode then pressing the music button (above the green line) on the remote.
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post #621 of 700
3/25/12 at 4:32pm
can the ht-rc 360 power the KEF Q900 Floor standing Tower speakers, or is underpowering?

http://www.kef.com/html/ca_en/showro...900/index.html
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post #622 of 700
3/25/12 at 6:21pm
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Originally Posted by Heaty View Post

can the ht-rc 360 power the KEF Q900 Floor standing Tower speakers, or is underpowering?

http://www.kef.com/html/ca_en/showro...900/index.html

What's underpowering in your mind? The avr can power the speakers, whether it's to your satisfaction and requirements and use is another matter...
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post #623 of 700
3/26/12 at 8:01pm
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Originally Posted by lovinthehd View Post

What's underpowering in your mind? The avr can power the speakers, whether it's to your satisfaction and requirements and use is another matter...

thanks. I meant would I get an amp that's getting overworked, and may damage the mother board in the long run etc. Because at the end of the day the HT-RC 360/370 is just an Entry Level Receiver with a lot of bells and whistles, but what receiver today doesn't have ARC, HDMI, USB, or Ipod compatibly. Mostly all do. I guess my question was just based on its full potential.
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post #624 of 700
3/26/12 at 10:43pm
Most people also don't realize that wattage is not measured on a linear scale. They think a 200w amp will play twice as loud as a 100w amp. I'm sure most here realize it's on an exponential scale. Doubling the power makes it 3dB louder.
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post #625 of 700
3/26/12 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by koabi View Post

Can either the HT-RC360 or 370 output USB and/or Network streams to zone 2? I tried a Sony STR-DN1020 which cannot.

So, I bought the HT-RC360 and can confirm that it will play that to both zones at once. The audio timing is slightly different between the zones; I haven't looked into that problem just yet. I also did not try both zones with a USB source.

Just FYI for anyone who may be interested.
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post #626 of 700
3/27/12 at 1:33am
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Originally Posted by EJ View Post

Most people also don't realize that wattage is not measured on a linear scale. They think a 200w amp will play twice as loud as a 100w amp. I'm sure most here realize it's on an exponential scale. Doubling the power makes it 3dB louder.

I'm used to seeing that worded as every 3db in gain doubles the volume. That is, 6db is twice as loud as 3db and 9db is twice as loud as 6db.

I'm still trying to work out if a 3db gain means the amp is drawing twice as much wattage?
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post #627 of 700
3/27/12 at 1:41am
I see this receiver is listed as having 5 video inputs, however there are 5 HDMI inputs on the back, and 1 on the front (aux). One of the HDMI rear inputs (pc), has no corresponding button on the front. I basically want to confirm that there are indeed only 5 video inputs.

I have 6 video sources. My short term solution is a 5x1 monoprice switcher. So I'll have 2 sources coming from the monoprice going to 1 onkyo input.

I have a Harmony One universal remote. Does anyone know, if I select a source on the harmony, will it switch both the monoprice switcher and select the proper onkyo source with one button press?

Thanks in advance.
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post #628 of 700
3/27/12 at 2:14am
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Originally Posted by EJ View Post

I see this receiver is listed as having 5 video inputs, however there are 5 HDMI inputs on the back, and 1 on the front (aux). One of the HDMI rear inputs (pc), has no corresponding button on the front. I basically want to confirm that there are indeed only 5 video inputs.

I have 6 video sources. My short term solution is a 5x1 monoprice switcher. So I'll have 2 sources coming from the monoprice going to 1 onkyo input.

I have a Harmony One universal remote. Does anyone know, if I select a source on the harmony, will it switch both the monoprice switcher and select the proper onkyo source with one button press?

Thanks in advance.

While I don't have that many devices here is how I understand it.

There are selectors (buttons front and remote) and hdmi inputs. The aux input and selector are fixed. The tuner selector cannot have an hdmi input.
The rest can be re-assigned.

That leaves 6 selectors (BD,VCR,cbl,game,tv/cd and port) and hdmis 1- 5. However, if you use the port for an ipod dock or an hd radio then you cannot use that button as an hdmi selector. Likewise if you use ARC (audio from tv back to AVR over HDMI) then you cannot use the tv/cd selector for hdmi.

So if you use ARC and an iPod dock then there are really only 4 usable HDMI ins on the back - no selector means you can't use it.

Don't have a logitech harmony but I assume you can program macros for it that send multiple signals to multiple devices with one button press .
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post #629 of 700
3/27/12 at 6:11pm
Confirmation from Onkyo that it will only do Visible networks.

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We appreciate your patience and understanding; but in regards to your issue- unfortunately the UWF-1 will only connect to a VISIBLE NETWORK. This is to prevent connecting to the wrong network; ensuring connectivity. As you are aware- it will not connect to a HIDDEN network and there are no reconfiguration methods to allow connection to hidden networks.
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post #630 of 700
3/27/12 at 9:54pm
RC360 owner here. When using DLNA, is there any way to get back to the 'Now Playing' screen after hitting Return and browsing through your music for another song? In other words, if I start browsing, but change my mind, is there any shortcut back to the song that's playing?

EDIT: So thanks to the latest firmware update (dated 3/16), the Android app can now control net functions without issue on the RC360. It thankfully includes a handy 'now playing' button...so the functionality is there. But can I do the same thing with the plastic remote?
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