The **OFFICIAL** Denon AVR-XX12 Model Owner's Thread - Page 562

Typically April through June depending on the model line.

I went thru everything you've been thru and ended up doing the following: Skip the pass thru and HDMI control. Connect the cable box directly to the TV. Connect audio from the cable box to the AVR using optical or coaxial S/PDIF. Turn off CEC and HDMI control on the TV. I left it on for the BRP input of the AVR. All this was soooo much easier than pulling out what hair I have left. Good luck!

I use a Harmony One remote with the 3312CI and it works like a charm:-) Hope that helps!

Please.. anyone?

That was quick!!

I guess I will go through that. I'm just not wanting to loose my settings so a soft reset is a place to start.

I do have a back up which I may not be able to use if I can't access the web GUI then I suppose I cannot restore it anyhow.

Oh, and THANK YOU too!

FWIW I do have pass-thru set to the input to which our HDD-based media player is connected, so that the wife and kids can watch recorded vidoes by simply switching the TV to the secondary HDMI input, and I also have HDMI control enabled for the BRP so that the AVR will automatically switch to the BRP if they wish to watch a disc rather than the media player. Otherwise, when they turn on the TV, it automatically selects the cable box. Sooooo..... the normal sequence of connections is:

Turn TV on, signal is from cable box (only gotcha, remember to turn on cable box!)
Select HDMI2 on TV, source is media player (thru TV speakers unless AVR is on)
Turn on BRP then AVR turns on and BRP is automatically selected

This scheme was the result of not only much thought but also a lot of trial and error.

i also connected hdmi from cable box to tv, optical from cable box to denon 1712 because i was having problems connected straight to avr

i wonder if i connect the the cable box to the tv with component instead of hdmi, will i be able to see the denons on screen menu? i think on some players that is possible but not sure if it is on the 1712

I scored a deal at BB for a new 3312ci for $550. Seemed pretty good to me. Currently testing side-by-side with an Onkyo TX-NR809 (from Amazon for $450). One must be returned. So far both excellent.

Two questions regarding 3312ci:

1. How do I get audio/video status display onscreen? I don't want to navigate setup menus. Just want quick status of signal quality so I know what surround mode I'm using, and if signal is TrueHD, etc.

2. Is it possible to have HDMI 1 video (BD) input with analog audio (CD)? (it is with the Onkyo 809, but when I select CD on the Denon I get black screen with Denon logo - sometimes I prefer to listen to music while downloading stuff on the PS3)

Both great receivers. I feel like keeping both!
Edited by clintonstark - 1/9/13 at 12:14am

1. The surround mode in use (or signal received) should be displayed on the front panel display, otherwise you can use the INFORMATION--STATUS menu (p. 120 OM).

2. Yes, if you either connct the CD source to the "BD" (ie. same source name used for HDMI input) and then change the INPUT MODE setting to "Analog", or you can also connect the HDMI source with a component video cable and assign it to another suorce name and then with the analog audio source selected (eg. CD connected to "CD" analog inputs), change the Video Select setting to the component video source name.

You likely meant connect the cable box to the AVR? Although the answer would be no as the lowest model that does analog --> HDMI conversion is the 1912 and on the 1712 the GUI will only display on the HDMI output.

Is cec required enabled to leverage arc?

The 3312ci is in cabinet behind screen so OSD is critical. Too bad there isn't a quick one button status, but I could get used to navigating as you suggest.

Thanks for the tip also on the CD input workaround. Hopefully I can program Denon remote code into my universal so it can select analog input (or optical if I use that) with one button press.

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the input. I guess that's sort of a work around. But then if someone wants to watch a Blu-ray they have to remember to change the input on the tv to the avr. And that also kills one of the digital inputs on the avr. I need one for a cd player that I still use.

Hmmn, then I need an optical out of the tv back to the avr and another optical/coax from the cable box to the avr to watch cable sources in surround. Now I have no option for a digital connection from my CD player. Isn't there some configuration that won't cause the avr to switch on when the tv is turned on, but still allows me to have arc back to the avr when i do want to utilize the receiver for signals from the tv?

Thanks.

Stop by my local Magnolia store and was just looking at the Denon's. Was going to go for a 2113ci. As I was debating on this unit I decided to walk around the area and found a home theatre wood console and there was a 3312ci sitting in the lower cavity. I started to ask the salesman, would you consider selling this unit as open-box? He said he'll check.....10 mins later, YES he can. So we started the price debate. No box, could not find the remote however.. had the CD manual and Audyssey mic, and FM/AM ants. I told him the missing remote was a deal breaker. So..he went on the hunt again and located it! So, open-box 3312ci, (looked like it never seen usage in the store) it was for display, anyway out the door $399.99 +tax with the 30 day return and full manufacture 3YR warranty. Was this a good deal? I thought it was too good of a deal to miss and a step up from the 2113ci I was eyeing.

Arrived home did a quick power up no issues. 4 hours later swapped out the old trusty Onkyo 706 and man what a difference!! The only issue now is that "missing" remote BB found and gave me was the remote for a 4520ci receiver, Uggggg! The remote has a little LCD on the top for sources I believe, anyway I found that some items are hard to locate or don't apply to the 3312ci. I plan on using my Harmony One, but does any one know where I can get the actual 3312ci remote? Or should I not worry about it and go with my Harmony? I just want to make sure I have all the functions of the Denon's remote on the Harmony.

So, now I have to go through Batpig's site/notes and decrypt the Denon manual and tweak this 3312ci up to full potential!

Was it a good deal? No, that doesn't begin to describe what you just scored. Nicely done.

Hello just wondering if anyone with the 3312ci knows if you can watch TV with no volume while also listening to a CD/Turntable with this receiver. If not does anyone know if the sr5006 or sr6006 offer this feature? My old Marantz sr4002 had this feature but these newer models don't seem to offer it. Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been covered already, or if i posted in the wrong section.

Dru - I had a similar issue and tried most of what you've detailed... What I didn't notice in your list was actually making a direct connection from the receiver to your modem, either by hard wire or putting the receiver's IP address in your router's DMZ.

The sequence that worked for me was: 1) put receiver's IP in router DMZ, 2) make sure you're hard-wired from receiver to router/modem, 3) start up receiver, 4) Switch input to anything but NET/USB, 5) DON'T check for update, just use "START".

I was sure I was going to have to bring my receiver in to a service center but using the above steps, I got the firmware updates complete (2 of them!) and Pandora has been happily playing since then...

FWIW, I also found about 4pm Pacific time was a great time to hit the firmware server (it's in Japan)...

Hope it works... I totally get your frustration... Been there...

Worst case, take it in to a local service center and have them do it...

Ron

Anyone have the Audyssey calibration process "Saving" hang at 99%? I ran the setup and then it hung at 99% for 15mins. I just powered off the receiver then powered it back on. I see the settings are in there, should I re-run the auto-setup?

Me too! Just snagged a 3312 @ BB 400.00$ last night....Missing remote and Audessey mic...I was planning on using the pre outs to drive my power amps and use it as a processor....Is there any chance the receiver itself hooked up on its own could sound as good as a pre~power amp setup?

This fixed it.. Thanks again!!

Had to create a new acct as password reset would not send me an e-mail after several days of trying. (Yes I checked spam, etc)

I have a Denon 3311, 791 and love them. I've picked up Denon's for friends. Another friend wants a 3313 or a 3312. I've looked online at authorized dealers and AVS Sponsored sites. Is there currently a good deal or code going on? Could someone message me if there is? JDSmoothie is clearly the best person to ask but....I'll take any suggestions.

I'm using a phono preamp into the Blu-ray RCA input as it allowed me to select RCA inputs. When I tried this with the CD input, it would not give me an RCA option. It was almost as if it was greyed out.

Does the Blu-ray input do anything differently than CD if I'm using RCA?

Thanks in advance for your help!