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post #61 of 203
12/13/07 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by dhenry5320 View Post

Hello.
I have a question regarding #5,it reads what to do for 5.1 and 7.1 but I have a 6.1 setup.Do I default to 5.1?,as far as hooking up the speakers?
Thanks in advance
dhenry5320

Connect your surround speakers as you would for 5.1, then connect the single rear speaker to the Surr Back Left terminal, enable the Surr Back speakers in the speaker config, and set the number of Surr Back speakers to 1.
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post #62 of 203
12/13/07 at 7:58pm
Thank you for the quick reply.Will do
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post #63 of 203
12/13/07 at 11:20pm
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There's two ways you can handle this. I split my Comcast cable before it goes into my DVR and send the other half straight to my TV. That configuration has a couple benefits. It allows me to record two programs and watch a third one live, and it also allows me to view programs in native resolution since my Comcast DVR forces me to choose 720p or 1080i.

The other solution is to run HDMI from your Comcast box to your receiver and component and stereo analog connections from your Comcast box to your TV.

Thanks for the input. I was planning in splitting the cable and running one right into the TV for the same reason you mentioned. Ill try the hookups you suggested and see how it goes

Regards, Stephan
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post #64 of 203
12/14/07 at 6:42am
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The other solution is to run HDMI from your Comcast box to your receiver and component and stereo analog connections from your Comcast box to your TV.

Just remember to switch the input on your TV when you're watching with the receiver off.
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post #65 of 203
12/15/07 at 4:47am
fixed #'s 1 and 5. the sound out of my rear speakers (i should say surround speakers since i am only using 5.1) sounds better and much less garbled than it was before. i have this feeling though that my onkyo 604 doesnt handle DD+ and true HD coming from my toshiba A2 very well. would it help to run the sound for the A2 via optical? can i keep using the HDMI cable and just add the optical for audio purposes?

thanks...
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post #66 of 203
12/15/07 at 5:00am
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Originally Posted by pvd643 View Post

fixed #'s 1 and 5. the sound out of my rear speakers (i should say surround speakers since i am only using 5.1) sounds better and much less garbled than it was before. i have this feeling though that my onkyo 604 doesnt handle DD+ and true HD coming from my toshiba A2 very well. would it help to run the sound for the A2 via optical? can i keep using the HDMI cable and just add the optical for audio purposes?

thanks...

Have you set your A2 to Auto for HDMI output and PCM for optical output (even if you are only using the HDMI port for audio)? In order to get the best quality sound out of one port, you have to set the other port to its lowest setting. Some call this a bug, but I suspect that it has more to do with memory or DSP register limitations than anything.
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post #67 of 203
12/15/07 at 1:58pm
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Originally Posted by Ringfinger View Post

As a follow up, to my prior question, I may have it figured. Is it true that if you have the input source (D*) to the 605 as HDMI and the output to the TV HDMI that the immediate display will not work? The manual for the 605 states that both HDMI and component has to be - - - in and out to show the immediate display. I had my D* box feeding S-Video to the 605 and HDMI out and it worked fine. I think it has to do with the input being HDMI from the D* box.

Quoting the manual "If both of the HDMI video setup and the component video setup are set to ---, the immediate display is output to a device connected to the HDMI OUT. Since the D* box is set to HDMI1, my thought is the 605 volume wont show up on the screen. Make sense?

This is true, I tested it and only the component source showed the immediate display.
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post #68 of 203
12/16/07 at 8:11am
Just hooked up my 605 yesterday. Using HDMI in from cable box to reciver, HDMI in from DVD to receiver, & HDMI out to TV. Only when using the DVD player, getting alot of background noise/static. Any suggestions? Thanks
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post #69 of 203
12/16/07 at 9:00am
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Just hooked up my 605 yesterday. Using HDMI in from cable box to reciver, HDMI in from DVD to receiver, & HDMI out to TV. Only when using the DVD player, getting alot of background noise/static. Any suggestions? Thanks

That's usually a cable issue. First make sure the cable is securely plugged in at both ends. Then try swapping the cables between your cable box and your DVD player. Also try temporarily connecting your DVD player straight to your TV to see if that fixes it.
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post #70 of 203
12/16/07 at 10:11am
I just setup my Onkyo last night and follewed the 10 rules.
Thanks for that!
dhenry5320
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post #71 of 203
12/16/07 at 11:39am
Hey kplex! Did you see BigPines' Audyssey set-up info over on the 805 thread? Very interesting "discovery", and solution.
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post #72 of 203
12/16/07 at 12:55pm
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Hey kplex! Did you see BigPines' Audyssey set-up info over on the 805 thread? Very interesting "discovery", and solution.

I didn't, but I'll check it out, thanks. For anybody who is interested in Audyssey, there was a good discussion about it on the 805 thread a couple days ago and includes a brief tutorial by the CTO of Audyssey along with a question and answer session.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=8251
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post #73 of 203
12/17/07 at 5:53pm
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Improperly setting the volume knob on your subwoofer before running Audyssey

OK... regarding #7. Can I make this adjustment to my sub AFTER running Audyssey?

Audyssey set the level at around +10dB, which I later bumped up to around +8dB to get to 80dB on my SFL meter. So can I simply tweak the gain on the sub and the level on the Onkyo setup to get to +/- 3dB range and leave it or will I have to run Audyssey again?

My wife is going to kill me if I spend yet another night fussing with the receiver after telling her that yesterday was the last time since I got everything calibrated and sounding great!!!
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post #74 of 203
12/17/07 at 6:09pm
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OK... regarding #7. Can I make this adjustment to my sub AFTER running Audyssey?

Audyssey set the level at around +10dB, which I later bumped up to around +8dB to get to 80dB on my SFL meter. So can I simply tweak the gain on the sub and the level on the Onkyo setup to get to +/- 3dB range and leave it or will I have to run Audyssey again?

My wife is going to kill me if I spend yet another night fussing with the receiver after telling her that yesterday was the last time since I got everything calibrated and sounding great!!!

Your wife can relax, you don't need to run Audyssey again

Just do as you said, recalibrate the sub with your SPL meter. While you're at it, I would calibrate all the other channels to 75 dB. I'm assuming you like extra bass and that's why you're calibrating the sub 5 dB high.
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post #75 of 203
12/17/07 at 6:20pm
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Your wife can relax, you don't need to run Audyssey again

Just do as you said, recalibrate the sub with your SPL meter. While you're at it, I would calibrate all the other channels to 75 dB. I'm assuming you like extra bass and that's why you're calibrating the sub 5 dB high.

That's actually what I did post-Audyssey. I set the other channels at 75dB and the sub at 80dB... but now I will reset the sub so that the level calibration on the receiver setup is +/- 3 dB as you described.

Thanks for replying so quickly. I am really loving my new 805. Can't wait until Wednesday night, which will be my first Call of Duty night with it and 7.1!!!
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post #76 of 203
12/20/07 at 12:14pm
Hi all,
New user + new HT owner here. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. If I happened to post this in the wrong thread, please point me to the right one Ok, here's the concern:
I had recently purchased an Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver after reading the many reviews and comments here. My issue is that when I'm watching the HD channels, the volume sounds like it's really low. For example, if I set the volume at, say, 30 th SD channels sound louder than HD channels. I have DishNetwork Vip622 DVR connected to the receiver using HDMI (v. 1.2 cable) and have the Dolby Digital option to output DD/PCM with RF Mode compression.

I'm not sure if it's something I did wrong or if this is an overall issue. Here's my connection setup:
Speakers: JBL SCS500.5 package
Connections:
1) DishNetwork Vip622 DVR connected to 605 via HDMI
2) DVD player connected to 605 via HDMI
3) HDMI from 605 to my plasma
I don't have the level calibrations set by the Audessy auto-setup with me right now as I'm at work, but I can post them later if needed. One thing I did notice is that the Sub's level is set to +12db (I think). I had the volume on the sub turned up to half-way point before running the setup.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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post #77 of 203
12/20/07 at 12:49pm
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Hi all,
New user + new HT owner here. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. If I happened to post this in the wrong thread, please point me to the right one Ok, here's the concern:
I had recently purchased an Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver after reading the many reviews and comments here. My issue is that when I'm watching the HD channels, the volume sounds like it's really low. For example, if I set the volume at, say, 30 th SD channels sound louder than HD channels. I have DishNetwork Vip622 DVR connected to the receiver using HDMI (v. 1.2 cable) and have the Dolby Digital option to output DD/PCM with RF Mode compression.

I'm not sure if it's something I did wrong or if this is an overall issue. Here's my connection setup:
Speakers: JBL SCS500.5 package
Connections:
1) DishNetwork Vip622 DVR connected to 605 via HDMI
2) DVD player connected to 605 via HDMI
3) HDMI from 605 to my plasma
I don't have the level calibrations set by the Audessy auto-setup with me right now as I'm at work, but I can post them later if needed. One thing I did notice is that the Sub's level is set to +12db (I think). I had the volume on the sub turned up to half-way point before running the setup.
Thanks for your help in advance.

I think what you're hearing is pretty normal. DD 5.1 signals will have more dynamic range than NTSC analog signals so you do have to turn the volume up.

Your sub calibration sounds a little wacky. You might want to read read Mistake 7 on the first page of this thread.
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post #78 of 203
12/20/07 at 12:54pm
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Originally Posted by kplex View Post

I think what you're hearing is pretty normal. DD 5.1 signals will have more dynamic range than NTSC analog signals so you do have to turn the volume up.

Your sub calibration sounds a little wacky. You might want to read read Mistake 7 on the first page of this thread.

Thanks, kplex! I will try the calibration again as suggested in Mistake 7 and let you know!
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post #79 of 203
12/21/07 at 6:54pm
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Originally Posted by kplex View Post

I think what you're hearing is pretty normal. DD 5.1 signals will have more dynamic range than NTSC analog signals so you do have to turn the volume up.

Your sub calibration sounds a little wacky. You might want to read read Mistake 7 on the first page of this thread.

Ok, I was finally able to do the auto setup again. I got the Sub to be in the acceptable rage, it now shows -3db . Here's the rest of the info:

Levels:
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Left: +3db
Cntr: +2db
Right: +3db
SR: -3db
SL: -3db
Sub: -3db

Configuration:
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Front: 120Hz
Cntr: 150Hz
Surrounds: 150 Hz
LPF for LFE: 100Hz

Distances:
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Front: 12ft
Cntr: 10ft
SR: 5ft
SL: 5ft
Sub: 13ft.

Thanks, kplex!
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post #80 of 203
12/21/07 at 7:34pm
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Ok, I was finally able to do the auto setup again. I got the Sub to be in the acceptable rage, it now shows -3db . Here's the rest of the info:

Levels:
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Left: +3db
Cntr: +2db
Right: +3db
SR: -3db
SL: -3db
Sub: -3db

Configuration:
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Front: 120Hz
Cntr: 150Hz
Surrounds: 150 Hz
LPF for LFE: 100Hz

Distances:
========
Front: 12ft
Cntr: 10ft
SR: 5ft
SL: 5ft
Sub: 13ft.

Thanks, kplex!

What kind of speakers are you running if you dont mind me asking?
Anyone else having sibilanceissues with this receiver?thanks
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post #81 of 203
12/21/07 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by NHT4LIFE View Post

What kind of speakers are you running if you dont mind me asking?
Anyone else having sibilanceissues with this receiver?thanks

I picked up the JBL SCS500.5 speaker system and so far, they've been pretty darn good! Just FYI, this is my first HT setup but I can tell you that the sound these speakers put out fill the room!
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post #82 of 203
12/21/07 at 7:56pm
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I picked up the JBL SCS500.5 speaker system and so far, they've been pretty darn good! Just FYI, this is my first HT setup but I can tell you that the sound these speakers put out fill the room!

If you enjoy tweaking your system, you might want to think about testing with slightly lower crossover values, like maybe 100 maximum. Write down what Audyssey calculated so you can go back to it if you want, but with the crossovers set so high you run the risk of some bass localization. Thumps and explosions might sound like they're coming from the subwoofer instead of being dispersed throughout the room.
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post #83 of 203
12/21/07 at 9:25pm
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Originally Posted by kplex View Post

If you enjoy tweaking your system, you might want to think about testing with slightly lower crossover values, like maybe 100 maximum. Write down what Audyssey calculated so you can go back to it if you want, but with the crossovers set so high you run the risk of some bass localization. Thumps and explosions might sound like they're coming from the subwoofer instead of being dispersed throughout the room.

I will take your advice and see what I can do So, if I set the speakers' crossover to 100, from my understanding, the sub will take over the frequencies < 100. Is thar right? The receiver lets me set the LPF for LFE for the Sub as well, so if i make the speakers 100Hz, shall I leave the sub at 100 Hz or make it lower? Right now, the Audyssey set the Fronts at 120, center at and surrounds at 150, and the sub at 100.
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post #84 of 203
12/22/07 at 5:04am
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I will take your advice and see what I can do So, if I set the speakers' crossover to 100, from my understanding, the sub will take over the frequencies < 100. Is thar right?

Yes

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The receiver lets me set the LPF for LFE for the Sub as well, so if i make the speakers 100Hz, shall I leave the sub at 100 Hz or make it lower?

Leave it where it is.
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post #85 of 203
12/23/07 at 1:29pm
i am having troubles with using the video 4 input on the front of my 604. i have tried to connect both a ps2 and a wii (neither of them mine, which was why i wanted to use the front input so i could easily pull the plug out) to no avail. going into the menu on the 604, it only has video 4 assigned to the front input, yet i get no sound and video and cant adjust the settings for the input. anyone know what i might be doing wrong...

thanks...
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post #86 of 203
12/23/07 at 2:19pm
What are you using to output video from the 604 to your TV? If you're using HDMI, the 604 doesn't convert signals from a composite input to HDMI. You'd have to use composite, component or svideo out from the receiver to TV.
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post #87 of 203
12/26/07 at 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by peterthegreat View Post

This is perfect timing for me! I just purchased a 605 yesterday to go with my Samsung 1400 - got to do the firmware update however , and I am reading as much as I can. I also printed out the manual from their website to get familiar with it before it gets delivered this week. Thanks a bunch kplex!

Perfect timing for me too. I bought the 805 today at CC and got the KEF 2005.2 speakers for Christmas.

I have 5.1 setup but used the Rear Surrounds instead of the regular surrounds (pretty sure the manual tells you in a 5.1 system to use the rear surrounds but oh well, the audessy test failed with the surrounds so I'm about to switch those up).

I'll also buy banana plugs (radio shack? CC? BB? Tweeter? Wal-Mart?) tomorrow for all the speakers as well. I have to buy more speaker wire anyway.

I'm worried about configuring the sub. It sounds terrible atm (too loud and blaring) and I'm worried I'm not going to get it right. I don't know what a crossover is, what letting your receiver do it for or what the alternatives are, etc.

I'd also like to find out what listening mode to use for what type of listening and viewing (music, 360, PS3, HD-DVD, Blu Ray, Directv HD etc.)

I don't understand all the different acronyms (THX, PLII, etc. etc. etc.) and when to use which.

This is a good start though.

Thanks!
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post #88 of 203
12/27/07 at 7:35am
Ok, I switched the surrounds from rear to the regular surround inputs and made it through the audessy test. Unfortunately I have no idea what any of it means. Did the receiver automatically set the levels for me or am I supposed to make changes to each speaker individually based on the results of the calculations?
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post #89 of 203
12/27/07 at 1:19pm
Hello all, I just got a Ps3 for Christmas and I having problems getting a picture, I hooked the Ps3 up via Hdmi to my Onkyo 875 in the hdmi 3 spot and set the hdmi 3 spot to Game mode, I am getting sound though.

I looked in the Onkyo manual and it only mentions componet, s video , or rca jacks.

I have also always got pops through my speakers when powering on, when a dvd starts a menu etc.

Please help
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post #90 of 203
12/27/07 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by Billdemart View Post

Ok, I switched the surrounds from rear to the regular surround inputs and made it through the audessy test. Unfortunately I have no idea what any of it means. Did the receiver automatically set the levels for me or am I supposed to make changes to each speaker individually based on the results of the calculations?

You're not supposed to have to make a lot of changes after running Audyssey, but sometimes a couple tweaks are in order. Audyssey will set you speakers to Full band if the -3 db is 80hZ or lower. In that case, you might want to change them from Full Band to somewhere between 60hZ and 80hZ.

Also make sure it didn't set your sub levels to something too extreme. See #7 on the first page of this thread.
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