Marantz SR5006 / Marantz SR6006 Receiver Thread - Page 27

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That's it, although Video Convert doesn't necessarily have to be set to OFF as doing so disables the GUI/volume status, so only set that OFF if there is any noticeable video degradation with it ON.

It does, kind of. I think I read somewhere that it has some kind of copy protection, I can only get 5.1 sound from the TV if the TV is the original source for the sound, if I use the internal TV decoders for example. If I use a bluray player it down converts it to stereo before pushing it through optical to the receiver. But if I connect the bluray player to the receiver and then the receiver to the TV I can get 5.1 sound. And without delay too, for some reason. I can't say that I have fully understood how it all works, the whole thing is a mess really. But it works.

Thanks jdsmoothie, that is a big help.

Paul

That is standard MSRP.

I'm still have trouble with my stand and sr 5006! Can anyone recommend an av cooling fan so that my fiancé can keep her stand and I can keep my home theater

hi , i am looking for my first home theater system. i am looking at the denon 2312 and the marantz sr5006. will be watching movies and tv mainly, and some gaming and pc. i will also have a 2nd zone of 2 speakers, that will 100% of the time be playing the same thing that is on the tv. i may like to hook up more speakers in a different room, or even some speakers outside for music while someone may be watching a movie inside. is this possible to do with both of these receivers? i was a little confused reading earlier on in the thread. thanks

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Yup ... possible with both models, although you'll need to connect an analog RCA cable from any external source connected to the AVR that you want to pass to Zone 2.

Hey there... I purchased my SR6006 Receiver a week ago. I love it! Sounds amazing. I set up Audyssey and have followed all the settings based on this forum and Audyssey's website. But, I can't figure out how to get it in "Audyssey" mode! Is Audyssey mode the "Auto" mode (when using the surround button on the remote? Do I need to press the "HT-EQ" button the the remote to turn on the Audyssey mode? Your help is appreciated. Nothing I push displays that Audyssey is on (in the on-screen display). THANKS!!!

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Audyssey defaults to ON after running AUTO SETUP. To turn it OFF, you would have to drill down into the menus (p. 101).

Thanks, jdsmoothie. So, one follow-up question. If it defaults to Audyssey mode after AUTO SETUP, then does that mean that - for example purposes - when I turn on Dolby Digital IIZ, it is still also in Audyssey mode? So it is running both? Basically, if I have it in any of the "surround" modes, Audyssey is running simultaneously?

Sorry if this is a silly question. I was just surprised Audyssey is not a "mode" on the receiver, but rather is always running. I appreciate that you take the time to help so many people understand these details.

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Audyssey is not a "surround mode" rather it's a system of filters that are used to EQ the speakers. It is enabled on all but the DIRECT/PURE DIRECT surround modes whereas DD PLIIz is a "surround mode" that simulates an audio signal for the Front Height speakers.

Thank you. Out of curiosity, jdsmoothie - what surround mode do YOU use when watching a movie. I realize a room may be best suited to a particular surround mode, depending on a lot of factors. But, you must have your favorite. I am still trying all of them out on the SR6006....Dolby Digital IIz, AUTO, and VIRTUAL all sounded pretty good when I watched Imortals 3D this last Saturday.

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I only have a 5.1 setup (so no need for a 7.1 simulated surround mode) and don't use any Denon DSP surround modes, rather simply play the track as is on the BD/DVD either DD or DTS.

Hey, does anyone happen to know if the 12v triggers are pulse or constant. I would measure it myself but I currently do not have a mono plug to plug into the trigger to measure it.

The 5006 arrived this afternoon.

Initial question:
It takes as long as 10 seconds before the volume turns on when I switch from one input to another. That's very slow. Is there something Im doing to cause that problem?

My Sr6006 does that when switching to my analog tv source, I was thinking it takes longer because it is switching from digital to analog but that's just a thought.

I had the 6006, so I can only comment on that, but when changing sources, the volume was always there, only about 75%, and it just took a little bit to get to 100%. I just assume that is supposed to happen that way.

Im using the AVR primarily as a big audio switcher among a bunch of monitors; 10 seconds matters when you want to hear what's on one monitor.

I went to the input setting and unassigned most of the HDMIs and that has sped everything up when switching. It's down to 1 second for optical, 2 seconds for analog.

Hello everyone! Have read this excellent forum from the start and just wanted to post my experience with the sr6006, after having owned one for a month and a half now. I am not an audiophile, but am fast learning the ropes. I would personally like to thank jdsmoothie-for your excellent advice sir. I'm 42 and this is my first, full size system that I have owned in my life. After comparing other av receivers, I picked the marantz based on sound quality. For the price, nothing even case close to the sound quality. I have only one real gripe with this receiver. I've had it go into auto shutdown 3 times prior to hooking up my mm7055 amp. to it.,. This receiver runs as hot as a toaster oven at anything higher than -10db. Which brings me to my gripe. I don't understand why marantz would claim 110watts per channel when you can't listen to it, at loud volume without it going into auto shut down. Placing a fan next to the unit and creating air circulation solves all problems. Then I can listen to it at higher volumes for any extended period of time. After two weeks of ownership I went ahead and bought the mm7055 amp.,. All overheating problems are now gone and I can crank the receiver to my hearts desire. BTW the sound quality that was gained by attaching the separate amp. is beyond words. If you think these receivers sound good as they are you will be amazed at the sound quality gained by going separate.

All in all, I wish that I would have gone separate right from the start, spent the additional money and bought an av7005. That is my next upgrade. However for the price and sound quality, the sr6006 is hard to beat. I do believe that the sr5006/sr6006 are marantz's attempt at gaining entry to the low end market of av receivers, with quality component cuts, having been made, from their top of the line. Let's face it, you get what you pay for.

Hey guys having an issue with this reciever I just bought it. Instead reposting it I'll paste the thread I started, http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1401785

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What happens when you swap the center speaker with either the FL or FR speaker?

I replied this in the other thread... he is only running 3 channels, and I suspect the following might be the issue...

For the others reading, he is running a 3.1 setup, and reporting no center channel output... not sure these AVR's support that...

I don't even get response for center when doing the setup

Yes ... it will ... most (if not all) 5.1/7.1 AVRs can support down to a 2.0 setup.

You need to swap the speakers as I suggested to determine whether it's the center speaker that is dead or if it's an issue with the AVR center channel.

yeah thats how I'm running it now w/ no issues, sorry if that wasn't clear in my previous post. the ethernet run was only about 25 ft and well worth the effort. though it took a fair amount of trouble shooting to chase down the source of the problem. no problems now though, and loving my 6006!

hey latman, I'm no receiver jedi as some others are around here... but I've owned 2 marantz receivers (sr8500 and now 6006) and never had issues w/ heat. can you describe for us where you 6006 lives?

I had it right out in the open, on a box, with no surrounding features, prior to putting it in a cabinet, after hooking up my new amp.,. I had it go into auto-shutdown, after playing just 2 songs, at +6.0db.,. I got thinking maybe it's just a bad receiver, but after just 2 songs at that level it was hot enough to cook a steak on. With a fan or an amp, no problems.......Even now with the new amp hooked up, it still runs hotter than the amp!

Now you have me curiuos. How many of you can crank these receiver's at higher levels without them going into shutdown. Is it just a few of these receiver's that have a problem with heating up fast, or is this a common problem? Anything below -10db, it seems to operate ok. Anything higher, esspecially for an extended period of time and mine goes into shutdown. When ventilation is not a factor, is it just a bad receiver then?

Anyone able to help? Lord knows Marantz hasn't been able to...

Firmware update gets stuck on 'authenticating' I've hard reset repeatedly and tried setting network standby both on and off.

Now, after reboot, it says a firmware update is available. Tried, same response, stuck in authentication.

I am plugged in via LAN (via powerline) as I am unable to get directly to the router (downstairs)

Thanks in advance,