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post #4771 of 7019
2/4/13 at 7:53pm
For the life of me, I can't figure out how to get Video and Audio at the same time from the same Component source...how do I set it up / where to plug in? I see the Component side with Videos, but I don't see corresponding Audio port with it. How do I do this?

basically, this is what I see...composite side has audio's right below the video source, but component only had video...i tried plugging in audio on composite side while components are plugged in the available component slot, but i can't get them to play together. i don't really understand onkyo's manual / can't find it.


http://www.fr.onkyo.com/assets/2/1/7/1/8/TX-NR818__S__Rear_N9999x9999.png.jpg
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2/4/13 at 8:20pm
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Originally Posted by Isao Takahashi View Post

For the life of me, I can't figure out how to get Video and Audio at the same time from the same Component source...how do I set it up / where to plug in? I see the Component side with Videos, but I don't see corresponding Audio port with it. How do I do this?

basically, this is what I see...composite side has audio's right below the video source, but component only had video...i tried plugging in audio on composite side while components are plugged in the available component slot, but i can't get them to play together. i don't really understand onkyo's manual / can't find it.


http://www.fr.onkyo.com/assets/2/1/7/1/8/TX-NR818__S__Rear_N9999x9999.png.jpg

You can pair them up in the onscreen menu so it knows what audio input matches up to the video input. Page 58 and 59 of the english manual.


http://www.intl.onkyo.com/downloads/manuals/pdf/tx-nr818_manual_e.pdf

I only see it reference digital audio input not analog input.
Edited by Donat76 - 2/4/13 at 8:28pm
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post #4773 of 7019
2/4/13 at 8:30pm
i still can't figure out....so can you please tell me in a dumb'ed down version. i can get video to output in any button i want..i can't get audio from no matter what composite side port i plug into. i don't understand the onkyo manual

fyi, i'm trying to connect a PSP GO. I am also trying to figure out how to make it so that the whole screen is displayed rather than the square in the middle, anywork around this when using the Onkyo 818?
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post #4774 of 7019
2/4/13 at 11:21pm
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Originally Posted by Isao Takahashi View Post

i still can't figure out....so can you please tell me in a dumb'ed down version. i can get video to output in any button i want..i can't get audio from no matter what composite side port i plug into. i don't understand the onkyo manual

Hi Isao Takahashi, going into Source Setup menu under "Audio Selector" for that input name and select "ANALOG".
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post #4775 of 7019
2/4/13 at 11:42pm
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Originally Posted by Isao Takahashi View Post

i still can't figure out....so can you please tell me in a dumb'ed down version. i can get video to output in any button i want..i can't get audio from no matter what composite side port i plug into. i don't understand the onkyo manual

fyi, i'm trying to connect a PSP GO. I am also trying to figure out how to make it so that the whole screen is displayed rather than the square in the middle, anywork around this when using the Onkyo 818?
Change the output resolution with the AV.
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post #4776 of 7019
2/5/13 at 1:29am
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Originally Posted by Jantz View Post

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Thanks InfernoST for your reply and I was able to solve the problem based on my earlier post.

Unfortunately Zone 2/3 with not play any digital source which is why I needed to purchase this Digital to Analog Converter http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=6884&seq=1&format=1&ref=cj#largeimage

As a FYI, other people closer to the beginning of this thread complained that this device had a constant hum. This is not the case for me.

You should be able to use the receivers onboard optical inputs if you have a spare optical input. All you have to do is map the source you choose for your AT2 to an optical input in the Digital Input menu.
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post #4777 of 7019
2/5/13 at 6:13am
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How about this? TP-LINK 802.11n 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router (TL-WR702N)

More versatile, to say the least.
Thanks.
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post #4778 of 7019
2/5/13 at 6:48am
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Originally Posted by InfernoST View Post

You should be able to use the receivers onboard optical inputs if you have a spare optical input. All you have to do is map the source you choose for your AT2 to an optical input in the Digital Input menu.

I will take a look tonight to see if that can be done however, there have been numerous members with far more knowledge than I who have indicated that Zone 2/3 will only play analog sources. A couple of people have mentioned that when the new 828 comes out that they hope that it will be able to play in Zone 2/3 via HDMI . I still have a long way to go to get through the rest of the manual and I have made it as far as page 140 on here.
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post #4779 of 7019
2/5/13 at 7:04am
The only thing I regret about the 818 is there are no analog audio outputs so I can connect my CD Recorder. I am surprised by this.
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post #4780 of 7019
2/5/13 at 8:49am
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I will take a look tonight to see if that can be done however, there have been numerous members with far more knowledge than I who have indicated that Zone 2/3 will only play analog sources. A couple of people have mentioned that when the new 828 comes out that they hope that it will be able to play in Zone 2/3 via HDMI . I still have a long way to go to get through the rest of the manual and I have made it as far as page 140 on here.

It doesn't say anything in the manual about Zone 2/3 only being analog and didn't see anything about not being able to use HDMI either. I'm going to set up a mock zone 2 and see if both the Optical and HDMI both work, I'll let you know the outcome.
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post #4781 of 7019
2/5/13 at 8:57am
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Originally Posted by InfernoST View Post

It doesn't say anything in the manual about Zone 2/3 only being analog and didn't see anything about not being able to use HDMI either. I'm going to set up a mock zone 2 and see if both the Optical and HDMI both work, I'll let you know the outcome.

It won't work. Only analog sources are passed out Zone 2/3 with the exception of internet radio or DLNA type sources which will also pass on those zones. You will not get audio from Zone 2/3 with optical or HDMI, you'll have to run parallel analog connections for Zone 2/3 use.

This is one of the key shortcomings of this model compared to some of the higher end ones that are out there.
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post #4782 of 7019
2/5/13 at 9:43am
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It won't work. Only analog sources are passed out Zone 2/3 with the exception of internet radio or DLNA type sources which will also pass on those zones. You will not get audio from Zone 2/3 with optical or HDMI, you'll have to run parallel analog connections for Zone 2/3 use.

This is one of the key shortcomings of this model compared to some of the higher end ones that are out there.

Thanks for the info good to know, I couldn't find that info in the manual. Can you pass the digital signal if you were using Zone 2/3 pre-outs?
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post #4783 of 7019
2/5/13 at 9:46am
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Originally Posted by InfernoST View Post

Thanks for the info good to know, I couldn't find that info in the manual. Can you pass the digital signal if you were using Zone 2/3 pre-outs?

No idea, but I doubt it. It is in the 818 manual that Zones 2/3 are analog only, as I clearly recall having stumbled across it at some point.
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post #4784 of 7019
2/5/13 at 9:48am
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No idea, but I doubt it. It is in the 818 manual that Zones 2/3 are analog only, as I clearly recall having stumbled across it at some point.

Found it the Multi Zone info is on page 80. That sure is a short coming on Onkyo's part now the end user has to go out and spend even more money on a DAC, silly stuff considering almost everything you buy these days is digital.
Edited by InfernoST - 2/5/13 at 10:02am
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post #4785 of 7019
2/5/13 at 10:14am
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Found it the Multi Zone info is on page 80. That sure is a short coming on Onkyo's part now the end user has to go out and spend even more money on a DAC, silly stuff considering almost everything you buy these days is digital.

That's probably why they don't. It keeps the BOM down.
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post #4786 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:21pm
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That's probably why they don't. It keeps the BOM down.

How many extra parts if any would be needed. BOM's are overrated.smile.gif
Edited by InfernoST - 2/6/13 at 1:22am
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post #4787 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:24pm
Just received TX-NR818 Frame Firmware Test from onkyo. Downloading it now.
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post #4788 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by Amacron View Post

Just received TX-NR818 Frame Firmware Test from onkyo. Downloading it now.

If your AVR blows up in a puff of smoke, be sure to let us know! smile.gif
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post #4789 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:30pm
Wont be able to try it out until the 9th. But wanted to download it today cause when they offered the beta i waited to long and onkyo stopped the down load.
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post #4790 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:36pm
I just received another firmware update from Onkyo via email, has anyone tried this yet? I'm wondering why the folder is dated 07--24-12, it seems to be a later one than the last they sent out, the so called "firmware test" to fix the 24p bug though. Its number is 1141-0108-0400, according to the email. I'm going to give it a shot, since the previous one has been a bit buggy for me on file playback.
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post #4791 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:38pm
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I just received another firmware update from Onkyo via email, has anyone tried this yet? I'm wondering why the folder is dated 07--24-12, it seems to be a later one than the last they sent out, the so called "firmware test" to fix the 24p bug though. Its number is 1141-0108-0400, according to the email. I'm going to give it a shot, since the previous one has been a bit buggy for me on file playback.

Interesting. I guess they don't like me, I didn't get this FW update.
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post #4792 of 7019
2/5/13 at 2:49pm
I got sent the update as well but the date of the file is the same date of the firmware available for download on their site. I find it fishy, everytime Firmware is updated the folder date/name and revision #'s are suppose to be changed.
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post #4793 of 7019
2/5/13 at 3:43pm
As I suspected, the firmware file they sent is an old one. When I tried to update, I just got the "Current Firmware" display. Don't know why exactly they sent that out to me, must have been some sort of mix up. At least I got the test firmware that fixed the 24p bug and somewhat dealt with some of the audio dropout issues.
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post #4794 of 7019
2/5/13 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by GoldenBoy View Post

I just received another firmware update from Onkyo via email, has anyone tried this yet? I'm wondering why the folder is dated 07--24-12, it seems to be a later one than the last they sent out, the so called "firmware test" to fix the 24p bug though. Its number is 1141-0108-0400, according to the email. I'm going to give it a shot, since the previous one has been a bit buggy for me on file playback.

I got it, too! I'll go ahead and stick it on my USB drive and let someone else tell me if it's safe!!!tongue.gif
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post #4795 of 7019
2/5/13 at 11:52pm
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I got it, too! I'll go ahead and stick it on my USB drive and let someone else tell me if it's safe!!!tongue.gif
Some say Onkyo has stopped providing the firmware fix for the 24p bug to people requesting it via email. Is this still true, and if so, can you guys who got the firmware post it to a Dropbox location or something? I have my 818 receiver coming next week, and would love to apply the firmware patch to fix these known bugs. Thanks!
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post #4796 of 7019
2/6/13 at 2:25am
You are not supposed to ask for unofficial beta fw openly and we're not supposed to share it. I believe Onkyo support/tech staff read this thread so open requests like this will do nothing to please them but instead discourage Onkyo from releasing beta fw in the future.
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post #4797 of 7019
2/6/13 at 6:05am
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Originally Posted by raaj View Post

Some say Onkyo has stopped providing the firmware fix for the 24p bug to people requesting it via email. Is this still true, and if so, can you guys who got the firmware post it to a Dropbox location or something? I have my 818 receiver coming next week, and would love to apply the firmware patch to fix these known bugs. Thanks!

Someone posted that they would pass out the 24fps fix and Onkyo pulled the download. I don't think they want it passed around, so I won't, sorry!
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2/6/13 at 7:22am
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Originally Posted by raaj View Post

Some say Onkyo has stopped providing the firmware fix for the 24p bug to people requesting it via email. Is this still true, and if so, can you guys who got the firmware post it to a Dropbox location or something? I have my 818 receiver coming next week, and would love to apply the firmware patch to fix these known bugs. Thanks!

This message was posted on 2-5-13 at 6PM at the Onkyo USA Support site;

"Please send your requests for the firmware update to the following email address askOnkyo@us.onkyo.com; we are monitoring the transmission of this F/W update and will monitor all feedback. Have a great evening!!

Forum Moderator"

http://forums.onkyousa.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=138&start=190
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post #4799 of 7019
2/6/13 at 7:57am
Got another email from Onkyo 10 minutes ago with another FW update to download.
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post #4800 of 7019
2/6/13 at 7:57am
Thanks, Patrick. I just sent a request for the firmware uodate.
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