The **OFFICIAL** Denon AVR-XX12 Model Owner's Thread - Page 576

Originally Posted by doctorwizz 

Sent this unit Feb 12 by UPS to Denon's Panurgy OEM repair in NJ . They received Feb 13. They shipped today Fedex which is coming tomorrow. Sig required.

That is a great turnaround time for a repair! Would have been weeks if it was taken to a local shop before they could even look at it.

Originally Posted by Douglas Todd 

used airplay and did a hard turn-off of iTunes without disconnecting.. so far so good after the reset.. we'll see how it goes..

Originally Posted by Douglas Todd 

Did a 4 hours airplay session in both zones last night while using our firepit out back ... hard turn-off on iTunes again, and the 1912 is behaving still.. Looks like I MIGHT be in the clear (fingers crossed) thanks for the suggestions guys!

I guess the firmware/processor just gets gummed up sometimes and needs a whack?

Originally Posted by doctorwizz 

Sent this unit Feb 12 by UPS to Denon's Panurgy OEM repair in NJ . They received Feb 13. They shipped today Fedex which is coming tomorrow. Sig required.

That is a great turnaround time for a repair! Would have been weeks if it was taken to a local shop before they could even look at it.

Originally Posted by larkowski1 

So this afternoon, I was listening to music at very moderate volume (-30) on my 2312 and the 2 front (L and R) speakers cut out accompanied by a relay click. After a few minutes, they come back on again with a click. The display says nothing out of the ordinary, no messages, blinking lights, etc. So far, I've checked the speaker wires (swapped them with the ones from my bedroom setup) and if anything the problem is worse. This evening, it did it again several times on lower volume while watching TV (different input and connection - hdmi from the music this afternoon - optical toslink cable). In 5.1 mode, the center and rears are fine. I've also tried unplugging the unit for a few minutes with no change.

I can swap my speakers (PSB T45s) with my bookshelves from the bedroom (Monitor Audio RS1). I can also do a microprocessor reset. Is there anything else I should be trying or is it time to go receiver shopping again pending those other two things I just mentioned? I bought it refurbished over a year ago, so my warranty is out....

Originally Posted by batpig 

It's dictated by the source. DTS vs. Dolby is an audio encode that will be part of the source itself. When the receiver receives a Dolby Digital signal, it will decode Dolby Digital. Same for a DTS Surround signal.

Note that this applies to MULTICHANNEL inputs. When you want to "upmix" a 2ch stereo input to 5.1/7.1 surround sound, then you apply whichever "post processing" scheme you desire. In this case, you can choose between the Dolby and DTS flavors (Pro Logic vs. Neo) or Denon's built-in modes like MultiCH Stereo.

It's confusing but the key is to understand the difference between discrete multichannel inputs, where it's already coming in as 5.1 audio packed into a codec like Dolby Digital, and all the receiver has to do is unpack the audio from the encoding container, versus stereo inputs where the receiver has to apply additional processing to mix the extra channels.

Originally Posted by doctorwizz

Sent this unit Feb 12 by UPS to Denon's Panurgy OEM repair in NJ . They received Feb 13. They shipped today Fedex which is coming tomorrow. Sig required.

That is a great turnaround time for a repair! Would have been weeks if it was taken to a local shop before they could even look at it.

Originally Posted by RyanA3 

That's incredible. Hope it's all better now!

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

Does it default to "standard" after it has selected the surrounds source based in the input (e.g. Dolby Digital, etc.)?

Originally Posted by spager 

Any 5.1 sources--- will play what it receives. No choices
2 ch source ---Your choice Dolby PL or Dts Neo 6 or Multi Ch Stereo etc...

Note; 2ch sources, if you turn Auto Surround Mode to ON it will remember and call the last stored mode automatically per input. So if you like that mode you chose for a particular input, Set it and forget it. It will not change until you change it and when you change it will become the new set it and forget it. Remember each input can have it's own Set it and Forget it mode. If Auto Surround Mode is set to off the ounce you select a mode it will be on All inputs.

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

yes, thanks, that makes sense. however, when i go into the "Surround mode" menu it displays "standard". It doesnt show the source it recieved from the blu ray, etc.

Originally Posted by spager 

Do you have your BD set to Bitstream? If set to Pcm it will not give you the mode as the BD player will decode the information, No difference in sound quality between Bitstream an pcm so set it to Bitstream and you should see the info on your avr.

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

I just looked and it is set to bitstream. I am using a Sony 590 blu ray player. Could their be another setting i am missing that would cause it to just show "Standard" as my surround mode on the AVR? (3312)

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

I just looked and it is set to bitstream. I am using a Sony 590 blu ray player. Could their be another setting i am missing that would cause it to just show "Standard" as my surround mode on the AVR? (3312)

Originally Posted by JChin 

Hi MNaudioguy, on Sony 590, set HDMI Audio to "Auto" and change BD Audio Mix setting to "Off".

Originally Posted by spager 

What does it say on your avr front display? It should give you the mode on the bottom line.

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

Thank you, i will make sure i do that if i havent already. I tried to change most of the defaults according to post #1 in the 590 forum
It does say Dolby Digital on the AVR display, so I am assuming things are correct. It says standard when I use the menu via the TV, however, I am assuming it is still dolby digital. I guess the only reason i am concerned a little is I feel a lack of bass coming from the front l/r that are set to Large. They are Def Tech 8060 towers with built in subs. I dont have another sub at the moment. I do have a mirage omni s-8 upstairs and I feel that hits harder than the towers, but maybe I had higher expectations

Thank you all!

Originally Posted by fordf250 

Hello MNaudioguy-make sure that your "bitstream downmix" is set of "off" on your Sony 590-see if that changes the "standard" message when you are sending encoded Dolby 5.1 , via bitstream, from the 590.

Originally Posted by MNaudioguy 

Thank you, i will make sure i do that if i havent already. I tried to change most of the defaults according to post #1 in the 590 forum
It does say Dolby Digital on the AVR display, so I am assuming things are correct. It says standard when I use the menu via the TV, however, I am assuming it is still dolby digital. I guess the only reason i am concerned a little is I feel a lack of bass coming from the front l/r that are set to Large. They are Def Tech 8060 towers with built in subs. I dont have another sub at the moment. I do have a mirage omni s-8 upstairs and I feel that hits harder than the towers, but maybe I had higher expectations

Thank you all!

Originally Posted by spager 

Did you try turning up the sub volumes on your speakers? You will need to rerun Audyssey however.

Originally Posted by A-Pac 

I need to replace my dead AVR-789 and was looking into the 1712. Does anybody know the best place to pick one of these up still?

Originally Posted by larkowski1 

Did you buy from MacMall? I did as well, but I was under the impression it was only a 90 day warranty from them as opposed to 1 year from accessories for less, etc. My 2312 is on the fritz and I'm way past 90 days but not over 1 year. Did you call Denon or Macmall? I need to try resetting the microprocessor when I get home tonight but I don't expect any good news.

Originally Posted by ReSultZ 

Hello

I am trying to hook a regular Wii up to get Prologic II and a picture at the same time...any tips?