"Official" Onkyo TX-NR809 Thread - Page 169

the 809 does have a 12v trigger, but it is primarily for zone 2. however there is a work around that someone posted in this thread a while back involving programming a harmony remote to turn on zone 2 to activate the trigger during the 809's power on sequence and then reverting back to zone 1. I haven't tried it my self yet, but when i get some time i plan on doing it so I can then power my xpa-5 on/off with the reviver.

Can someone direct me to this harmony remote trigger?
Thanks

I have a digital set top box to grab OTA HD channels. My problem is it looks like the receiver filters out all menus, channel info, everything but the picture. I have it hooked up via dvi and digital coax for the sound. Any ideas on how to fix this?

I just got a pair of stage front 1870's but i have 2 issues. The first is Weather or not to use them as a rear surround or for my main fronts because i have a pair of acoustic research AR-9's High Res series. The second is that the Niles are rated at 6 Ohm and the AR-9's are rated at 8 Ohm. I am using an Onkyo TXNR-809 to run them.


Any suggestions?

Thanks.

So do the AR-9s still have their original drivers? Loved listening to those speakers back in the '70s.

These are the newer ones from the late 90's but sound great. Look up AR9 High Res series.

I remember a few pages ago a member was asking about his 809 just turning off. Well mine did the same thing. I usually leave the amp on all the time and it shut off all by itself. I felt for overheating, but there was none.

I will keep an eye on it and see if it does it again.

I have retired the old subs from the Speakerlab SD 1000 system and have replaced them with two Polk Audio PSW 505s. It's true that you need to spend a lot of time adjusting them to sound just right. Now when the Dark Knight plays you feel it. Even the neighbors do. Ha Ha.

Keith

Instead of playing tricks with the remote get one of these:

From Amazon

Smart Strip LCG3 Energy Saving Surge Protector with Autoswitching Technology, 10-Outlet

I have my 809 plugged into it and when I power on it turns on my Blu-Ray and external amp.
Works great - My amp is old Carver and it doesn't have 12v trigger anyway.

What Carver are you using? I've got an OLD M400 I still use for my sub-woofer. I used to rock an M1.5 but it kept fracturing solder joints and I go tired of getting it repaired. Loved it when it worked.

TFM-35x Awesome amp.

I had a lightening strike just outside the house in 2002 and a guy in Oregon refurbed then. It is still going strong.
It is driving a pair of Klipsch RF-7s . It sounds better than having the 809 drive them.

carveraudiorepair -- gmail.com If you have carver gear in need of repairs upgrades.

Are the RF-7s being discontinued? I really wanted them but they are all low stock/out of stock and I feel like Klipsch is replacing them. That was my dream speaker after the Polk Monitor 70s. 85+ lbs, 8 inch woofers, so much speaker..... Hahaha, and I just got an external amplifier, I wish I had those right now but my Monitor 70s wil have to do!

Update:

So I missed out on the 809 deal. I never expected the price to jump from 450 back to 600. I just expected it to go out of stock. I picked up a refurbished 709 though for 320 dollars and am planning on selling my HT-RC360 for 200. Also, I had the treble on my HT-RC360 turned up to +6db which probably didn't help. Anyway, I also ordered an external amplifier. The Crown XLS 1500. Since I blew my tweeters, AGAIN, I need to send them back and wait on new ones. The whole system should be back together in a week or so hopefully but by then it will be spring break, so I'm hoping to hear it all when I get back from spring break.

RF-7s haven't been made in awhile. The RF-7 II is the current model.

I bought some on eBay from a dealer that had 3 of them. I got two and I remember seeing that one on eBay for a long time.
I ended up paying less than half of the price of the RF-7 II.
I've been really happy with them. What has amazed me the most is vocals on music.

About a year ago there were RF-83s but those were too big for my small room.

Ya I haven't seen the RF-7 IIs on a good sale. Maybe I'm just being really cheap but they're a long term goal. Normally I see things on sale all the time so it's odd to not have seen those on some big sales. When I have my Monitor 70s with my amplifier working I'll see whether I'm truly interested in those.

Those new RF-7 II aren't going to be discounted very much if any.

It was probably my post that you read....whenever I moved the receiver it kinds of happens...I have not touch it for the last few days and it has worked just fine...I have to check if there is some cable loose making contact...I already checked the speakers cable and seemed fine....also I have a fan blowing to keep it colder. I disabled network, pass thru, RHID..because it was getting to warm when in std by...now it is pretty cold....Since I used it mostly with my Projector, I ran a component cable directly to my LCD TV from the Dish Receiver by-passing the receiver when I just watch the TV.....

You can also check this link that someone on the AVS forum provided to me to verify a problem with some receivers that are turning off/on...Mine does not appeared to be among those upon checking the link...You may want to try to discard this...

Hope it helps....

Here is the link....

http://www.onkyousa.com/001A_modelreturn_enter.cfm?error=10&CFID=18971019&CFTOKEN=61070941&jsessionid=f030c5ddae82f24fef1b5a657e15647a3141

Just a recommendation....I purchased the Onkyo extended warranty for $65, two additional years, as a peace of mind...also have an extra yr from Amex Card...for a total of five...give me some piece of mind cause of the reported issues with the HDMI board.....

YOu may want to consider that....

I cannot for any reason not agree with the above poster.

Doug k

Thanks for the tip and link. I checked my 809 before I hooked it for the first time and it came back OK. I also purchased the extended warranty from Onkyo the day it was delivered. I found the AVR shut down again. was watching TV for more than 12 hours when it shut down. That makes two times it has shut down. No big deal, but I will keep an eye on it.

Thanks for the tips,

Keith

That's good that you got the extra insurance...you really gave it a "stress test" for 12 hours...I never used it more than four to six hours and I have experienced whenever I move it to access the cables behind and place it back it shuts down after a while...I don't know if its related but I do have some RCA cables that are not hooked up to the receiver end but they are hooked to the component end that may have to do with it...originally I did not though so, but I have to eliminate all the clutter behind the receiver and then see how it works....I did checked the speaker connections and seemed ok.....

Keep us up to date if you keep experience this problem or if it goes away...

Good Luck...thanks....

Let me share my experience as a point of comparison in case it can help others.

I bought my 809 just before Christmas (Amazon special) and it has been on continuously since the day it arrived. It is located 80' away from my living room in my wiring closet and is the switch central for the projector - the only technology obviously visible in the living room besides the remote control and the subwoofer. The surrounds sound speakers are in the ceiling and walls. Everything else is in the wiring closet. Wife and kids love it.

My point is that the 809 is continually processing the video and audio source inputs so that when the projector is turned on it will work. Even with it continuously being on for over 2 months straight, it has never turned itself off.

BTW, I also bought the Onkyo extended warranty with my Amex for 5 years of *replacement* coverage (rather than money back from other extended warranties).

I've been using PS3 Media Server for years now,
with Onkyo TX706 receiver...

Lots of my movies and music are .mkv and mp4 ripped to pc in another room...

So looking to upgrade now,and all receivers are Networked by themselves...

Will i no longer use the PS3 Media Server, and just use the Receiver gui to run these files like this?


If any of you have screenshots that might be nice..

Currently looking at:
Pioneer SC 1222, Onkyo 818, Denon 3112


thank you

speakers
HSU Hybrid 15 (with VTF 15 sub)

1. I think the media browsing interface of current AVR's will leave you very disappointed.
2. Almost all AVR's are only able to stream audio, not video.

I agree. I have been using a MythTV system to manage my digital content and it works well for me. The interface on the 809 is probably a step up from previous receivers, but in no way is adequate for accessing music for someone that is used to any kind of a media system. Plus, the interface does not allow any video streaming

The one interface that I use is the iPad and Android Onkyo apps for queuing up Pandora on the 809 via my home wifi network. I use this to stream music without having to turn on my projector to see what I need to access. Also, I haven't found a really slick Pandora interface for MythTV (other than bringing up a browser).

I also like the interface on the 809 for setting up the various inputs and other settings. It is nice to be able to modify all the settings without having to actually see the LCD screen on the 809 unit since mine is located 80' away in a wiring closet.

Per your request, here are some screenshots when you select the "Net" interface for streaming music. Click the images for a larger view. Sorry that they aren't super high quality - I just had my camera on my phone.

Main source selection screen:


Selected DLNA source:


Note that All Music is over 3000 pages of single lines. Good luck scrolling through to find the right song.


By album isn't much better. Not sure why it duplicates entries for the same album.


Searching for a song uses the remote and on-screen keyboard. I much prefer the real keyboard entry on my MythTV system.


Pandora channel selection:


Pandora channel playing:


Setup screen. I like these quite comprehensive screens:


Here are some screenshots from the Android Onkyo Remote Application:

how do yuo do this sir? I have not seen any button in the remote saying Dimmer?

it the +10 button near the bottom of the remote.

Still looking upgrade from my 706 Onkyo..bad HDMI issues.
IF anyone know of good sale price, please post...thanks

Someone locally has Onkyo 806 for $300....

anyone have any thoughts?
Edited by jlm86 - 3/1/13 at 4:02pm

If you can swing an extra $100, buy something newer with a warranty:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR709/Onkyo-TX-NR709-7.2-Channel-3-D-Ready-Network-A/V-Receiver/1.html
And the 709 has pre-outs if you need to add an external amp in the future.

Keep an eye on Amazon - 426 for a txnr809 a month or so ago. New and not a refurb.
I like having the option of getting my money back if something goes south.
Edited by myoda - 3/1/13 at 5:08pm

Hello I am a TX NR809 owner and have had my receiver for about 7 months now. I recently just got a Pioneer DV 09 DVD player and hooked it up to the receiver via component and coaxal audio. My plan is to upgrade the component signal via HDMI. For some strange reason, I get audio, but no video. I also hooked up the component output to my TV to see if that was the trouble. That didn't seem to work either. I also tried to upgrade a source such as my CLD 95 through the component output and that doesn't work either. Is there something that I'm doing wrong? Is my receiver defective? I know it's not the DVD player as I had it hooked straight to the TV via component when I first tested it out.