The **OFFICIAL** Denon AVR-XX12 Model Owner's Thread - Page 99

Originally Posted by Graymd74

I recently purchased a 2112CI and have it connected to a JVC HD-DLA, DirecTV and a PS3. Upon set up I had no issues and was even getting 7.1 sound out of the PS3 which I was excited about. After about a week I started having what I thought were HDMI handshake issues, but only with the PS3. I followed advice in this thread on how to reset the HDMI on the PS3 and the order in which to turn on the components to minimize this issue.

Things worked well for another week until the power went out overnight for about a minute. When I attempted to use my PS3 it wouldn't recognize the HDMI and I just had a black screen. I tried to hook the PS3 directly to the TV and reset the signal and still had no luck. I tried the PS3 on another tv with HDMI and it worked just fine. I'm thinking the issue is with the tv, but the DirecTV works fine in all 6 inputs on the 2112CI and the PS3 is not recognized in any.

I gave up today after trying 5 or 6 different HDMI cables I had at the house and picked up a component cable for the PS3. Hooked directly to the TV it works just fine, unlike the HDMI, however, hooked to the 2112CI via component I only get a full green screen. Last but not least, when I use the component cables with my TV and the HDMI from the PS3 to the 2112CI, it runs the sounds in 7.1 with no issues.

Why can I not use my HDMI through the 2112 for my PS3 anymore when other HDMI works just fine? Why do I get a green screen when I try to connect my PS3 with component cables through the 2112, but perfect picture through the tv? Why does the sound work from the PS3 to the 2112CI but not video? I have tried everything I know and will use the set up of component through the tv and audio through the 2112, but I really wanted it all running through one system to minimize remotes, etc.

Can anyone shed any light on why this connection is failing?

Originally Posted by PerfectCr

This is really driving me nuts. I don't get it. No matter what I do, the "XT" portion of the MULTEQ XT front panel indicator light will not illuminate.

Originally Posted by jdsmoothie

....As long as it's < -12db you're good to go to complete the remaining 5 (MultEQ) or 7 (MultEQ XT) positions.

Originally Posted by watsonusn

Have you tried hooking up the ps3 to the tv with both the component and hdmi, then changing the video output settings? ie start with the output over component, then select and adjust HDMI. My ps3 used to drop sync all the time, (i have an original 60gig), and i would have to reset the output all the time. Its a pain in the butt, but having an alternate output while you adjust the hdmi settings is the only way to fix the issue.

Originally Posted by PerfectCr

Sorry to keep quoting myself, but in post 3 it says...
Does this mean MultEQ XT is only available in 7.1 setups? Mine is 5.1. Does this explain why the XT is not illuminated?

Originally Posted by jdsmoothie

Audio quality wise (as the 1912 doesn't have a video chip whereas the 791 does) .. they're both the same as they both use Audyssey MultEQ. But feature wise, the 1912 stands out as it not only uses a GUI that can overlay 2D video but also uses networking and Airplay which will allow you to control the AVR with a smart phone from anywhere in the house that has access to your home network. Although if money is not the issue, spring for the next model up, 2112CI which offers a better version of Audyssey MultEQ XT as well as a 3rd year of warranty.

Originally Posted by TalkingRat

No, that is in reference to the number of mic readings you can take when you run your Audyssey setup -- 8 for MultiEQ XT vs. 6 for MultiEQ. [Specifically, it's advice for setting up the subwoofer -- to take just one reading until you get the sub dialed in and not maxed out at -12dB. Once you get a good sub reading, then you run the full set of 6 or 8 Audyssey readings.]

Originally Posted by bush224

Hello,
I am setting up my Denon 1912 with a 5.1 system from B&W. I have done the audyssey mic and I get sounds out of all the speakers including the sub.

Now here is my problem, I have tried the Dave Matthews bluray (radiocity) and it should be playing in trueHD however for some reason the receiver isn't cooperating. I noticed it that the sub is not playing at all. I also have this issue with other high def programing. During the test the sub works fine.

It is connected with HDMI. Under the info section in the menu it says the audio is in 2/0/.0 I cycle through the different options when I hit MUSIC and MOVIE buttons on the remote but the only options I get are Dolby IIPx, NEO 6, and things like virtual. I have tried putting it into source direct (I think I did that correctly) but nada. I CAN get sound from all the speakers with the dolby and neo settings but I am looking for trueHD but according to the manual the settings I get are given to me because the receiver is only seeing 2.0 setup? Is that right?

Anyone have an idea what setting (maybe even an AUTO) I am missing on the receiver that is not allowing 5.1 to come through? I remember on an old integra 9.8 it automatically detected if trueHD was playing and put it in that mode.

Originally Posted by jdsmoothie

This is telling you that the BDP is only sending a stereo 2.0 signal. Select the proper audio track on the BD and set the BDP to "bitstream" and secondary audio to OFF (if that setting exists) and you should be good to go.

Originally Posted by tandy1000rl

Let me know how this works out for you. I'm going to try the same thing with a Sunfire receiver, in my case to provide better 4 ohm support than my 3312 can provide.

Another thought to consider: because 5.1/7.1 analog inputs are generally designed to take a fixed line level input from a blu ray player (vs. the variable line level the denon preouts will provide), first setting the Denon to a fixed volume (ideally, just shy of clipping the preouts), then only using the volume control on the external receiver acting as the amp may work better overall from a signal-to-noise ratio perspective. Of course this method works if all speakers are connected to the secondary receiver only.

I agree though, it's difficult to part with a older receiver that has an awesome amp section just because it's preamp section is out of date, so any creative method of repurposing it is definitely worth the experimentation.