The Official Onkyo/Integra Owners Thread

[HylianBowcaster]

Originally Posted by callas01

if you are watching tv and the program goes from dolby digital to 2-ch, do you hear the same clicking sound?

No, I have it set to go into some format that uses the surrounds when it switches like that. I was just watching Thor, and during a really bass heavy moment, the sub would get a lot louder, I can't figure out what could cause this. Makes calibrating the bass levels kind of difficult because they keep changing.

[adrian42677]

Originally Posted by antimatter

Well today is the second day I have had the Tx-Nr709 and I am loving it so far. Got my wifi adapter today and set up some of the internet radio and I am loving it. I was happy to find my stream of Tom Leykis on Vtuner California. It has all the talk stations I usually listen to from across the country which makes me happy. Can't wait until everything is set up and ready to go.

Btw does any one know if that HDMI through update fixes the gray scale? Right now mine is set for direct. I still don't quite understand what that means...can anyone help with what exactly does that mean. Does that mean direct pass through? But I though that would be HDMI through. So I am a bit confuse?

Thanks

According to a poster in AVSForum, the grey scale in "Through" was fixed with the latest update.

**Edit**

Didn't read the rest of your questions the 1st time. According to the manual "Through" and "Direct" are the same when using HDMI. Bottom right hand corner of page 55 in the TX-NR809 manual it reads:

Picture Mode
Custom: All settings can be performed manually.
ISF Day: Setting when a room is bright.
ISF Night: Setting when a room is dark.
Cinema: Select when the picture source is a movie or alike.
Game: Select when the video source is a game console.
Streaming: Attempts to reduce the mosquito noise and block artifact effects.
Through: Does not adjust picture quality (changes resolution).
Direct: Does not adjust picture quality (does not change resolution). When video is output from HDMI output(s), it is processed the same as “Through”.

I believe if you use Composite, S-Video, or Component then it alters the signal?? Not too sure as the wording is confusing as I makes it seem like it alters the resolution when using "Through" and doesn't when using "Direct". Again according to the wording.

[antimatter]

Originally Posted by adrian42677

According to a poster in AVSForum, the grey scale in "Through" was fixed with the latest update.

Cool. Thank You. Yea I just popped on from there to check if there was any news.

Thanks again

[Remo]

Originally Posted by Artie

for anyone with the 709, whats your normal listening volume #? I just hooked it up and 45 is less than normal

For my 1009 music volume -45(when my 2 year old is home) -20 ( when I'm rocking the frack out) , movies I set it to -25 (when the boy isn't home).

[Remo]

Originally Posted by HylianBowcaster

It appears to be coming from the receiver, do you know if that's a defect or just some strange feature?

My Onkyo clicks, probably relays.

[Nick4Blu_81]

Originally Posted by Remo

My Onkyo clicks, probably relays.

My 606 clicked like crazy. The 616 I just got is so much better in that department.

[Villiam Hayes]

My 608 clicked when I first got it and it used to bug the hell out of me but it has long stopped for some reason,I don't know why but I am glad.

[cfcmick]

...I understand how Audyssey works for multi-channel/HT but what about 2 Channel for the 809 (XT) & 3009 (XT32):

a) Is their an Audyssey music setting for 2 Channel? Or do you have to select a multi-channel option?

b) Is Audyssey negated when 2 Channel is employed?

c) Is there another option/alternative?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by cfcmick

...I understand how Audyssey works for multi-channel/HT but what about 2 Channel for the 809 (XT) & 3009 (XT32):

a) Is their an Audyssey music setting for 2 Channel? Or do you have to select a multi-channel option?

b) Is Audyssey negated when 2 Channel is employed?

c) Is there another option/alternative?

Any help would be appreciated.

What part of Audyssey? The actual audyssey setting ( options of music/movie/off) , or Audyssey Dynamic EQ?

[cfcmick]

Originally Posted by Remo

What part of Audyssey? The actual audyssey setting ( options of music/movie/off) , or Audyssey Dynamic EQ?

No, actual Audyssey. Are you saying that there is a Music option for 2 Channel, or is it just for multi-channel music playback?

I'm new to Audyssey, so please bear with me.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by cfcmick

No, actual Audyssey. Are you saying that there is a Music option for 2 Channel, or is it just for multi-channel music playback?

I'm new to Audyssey, so please bear with me.

There are 3 options for "Audyssey" music/movie and off I doesn't matter if its 2 or multichannel, I believe this is just a DSP. I don't like the way it sounds I turn it off.
I do have Dynamic EQ turned on as this is part of the calibration and sounds good to me.

[xXI GaMe IXx]

I have a few problems with my Pioneer 1122 that I just bought. It takes forever to switch inputs and when commercials come on sound is a lot higher. I'm thinking about switching to the TX-NR616 any opinions?

[cfcmick]

Originally Posted by Remo

There are 3 options for "Audyssey" music/movie and off I doesn't matter if its 2 or multichannel, I believe this is just a DSP. I don't like the way it sounds I turn it off.
I do have Dynamic EQ turned on as this is part of the calibration and sounds good to me.

Remo,

Thanks, mate. Just found it in the menus.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by cfcmick

...I understand how Audyssey works for multi-channel/HT but what about 2 Channel for the 809 (XT) & 3009 (XT32):

a) Is their an Audyssey music setting for 2 Channel? Or do you have to select a multi-channel option?

b) Is Audyssey negated when 2 Channel is employed?

c) Is there another option/alternative?

Any help would be appreciated.

when you go into your setup menu, you will see the listening modes, you will want to go into each one of the components listed(BD/DVD, DVR/VCR, AUX, GAME etc.) and change the top 3(PCM/Analog, 2-ch, Mono)to either Direct which is without audyssey, or Stereo which keeps audyssey engaged, that will cover your music/2-ch settings. Then no matter what input/source you use, you will get just 2-ch music in either Stereo(audyssey) or Direct(no Audyssey).

For all the other DD/DDTHD, DTS/DTSHDMA, and Multi-ch PCM, you will set the listening modes to Straight Decode. This will play all movie and TV sources as they should be played.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by xXI GaMe IXx

I have a few problems with my Pioneer 1122 that I just bought. It takes forever to switch inputs and when commercials come on sound is a lot higher. I'm thinking about switching to the TX-NR616 any opinions?

personally, Id say go for it, I like Onkyos more then Pioneers. Sorry to hear about the issues with the Pio. Commercials are louder always, but Ive never seen them be as loud as youve described in other threads.

[cfcmick]

Originally Posted by callas01

when you go into your setup menu, you will see the listening modes, you will want to go into each one of the components listed(BD/DVD, DVR/VCR, AUX, GAME etc.) and change the top 3(PCM/Analog, 2-ch, Mono)to either Direct which is without audyssey, or Stereo which keeps audyssey engaged, that will cover your music/2-ch settings. Then no matter what input/source you use, you will get just 2-ch music in either Stereo(audyssey) or Direct(no Audyssey).

For all the other DD/DDTHD, DTS/DTSHDMA, and Multi-ch PCM, you will set the listening modes to Straight Decode. This will play all movie and TV sources as they should be played.

Callas,

Thanks for that, mate. My 3009 is arriving on Saturday so I will try the above then. I'm presuming that selecting "Pure Audio" would have the same effect as "Direct"?

Thanks again.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by cfcmick

Callas,

Thanks for that, mate. My 3009 is arriving on Saturday so I will try the above then. I'm presuming that selecting "Pure Audio" would have the same effect as "Direct"?

Thanks again.

integras dont have the Pure Audio, but from what I understand about pure audio is that it turns off the video and display circuitry so minimize interference with the analog audio signal.

direct just plays the audio signal as it receives it, ie. 2-ch or multi-ch,

your subwoofer might play or might not depending on how you configure your settings. I dont want my sub playing for music, so I had it off for music. However now I have an Integrated Amp w/ HTBP so I dont worry about that. My IA only powers the R/L speakers, the Integra handles everything else. Integra is shut off all together for music.

[walmat]

Does anyone know the current firmware version for the Integra 40.3. I'll also check the website. Thanks

Ok I got it. For anyone interested its 1131-1277-0211-3107 for 40.3 and 50.3 dated July 5 2012.

[sonic_debauchery]

There was some speculation that the 1010, 3010 and 5010 wouldn't have subeq ht with the xt32. Well if you looked on the rear panel, especially in the cases of the 3010 and 5010, with 4 sub outs, it was pretty much a given that they would. Also to justify the 1010 over the 818 it would have to have something to entice buyers as their specs are very similar.

So here it is from Audyssey................

Chris Kyriakakis

Audyssey



Hi EJ,

Yes! Breaking News: Onkyo 1010, 3010 and 5010 will indeed have SubEQ HT. I'm sorry we didn't have this info earlier, but we are not always the first to know.

July 16

[adrian42677]

Originally Posted by callas01

integras dont have the Pure Audio, but from what I understand about pure audio is that it turns off the video and display circuitry so minimize interference with the analog audio signal.

direct just plays the audio signal as it receives it, ie. 2-ch or multi-ch,

your subwoofer might play or might not depending on how you configure your settings. I dont want my sub playing for music, so I had it off for music. However now I have an Integrated Amp w/ HTBP so I dont worry about that. My IA only powers the R/L speakers, the Integra handles everything else. Integra is shut off all together for music.

Is there a setting in the Onkyo's to turn off the sub and just 2 channel Audyssey for music or am I relegated to either doing a full switch of settings, turn off the sub or just use Direct/Pure Audio? Thanks!