HDMI 2.1 Buyers Beware! - Blu-ray Forum

eyekyu · 11-21-2020, 03:02 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed (please delete if have). Im only bringing this to light because I gave into the hype. Denon, Marantz & Yamaha are affected ATM. Rumors Sony, Onkyo & Pioneer could be affected aswell they use the same Panasonic 2.1 Chipset.

https://www.audioholics.com/news/bug...i-2.1-chipsets

https://www.whathifi.com/us/news/maj...y-av-receivers

^^ Link to "reported" models directly affected. If anyone (like myself) upgraded to the 2.1 models make sure you register them ASAP!

again, I didnt search! so if this is currently being discussed MODs please delete. If not, hope this helps those still deciding.

Marantz/Denon have issued a workaround.
https://marantz.custhelp.com/app/ans...UyMSUyMQ%3D%3D

TAC · 11-21-2020, 06:39 PM

Thanks in for the info!

iwanttobeabmoviestar · 11-23-2020, 06:07 AM

My pioneer has some issues with ps5 audio only though it supposedly jas 2.2 hdmi so I dont know

RISE23_BLU · 06-24-2021, 12:23 PM

Good Morning All!

It has been a minute since, I last posted on this site! I am glad to see nothing has changed except for the technology! I did not see this posted anywhere, so I am posting it here.
A couple of days ago, I made the change from my Pioneer Elite LX901 receiver to the Denon AVR-A110! I have seen all the articles and youtube videos documenting the HDMI 2.1 problems.
Once, I saw there was a fix for the problem, I bought the new Denon! To my surprise, when I tried to order the external HDMI box for my receiver I got this message on the web page.....
"Your device already has the necessary hardware for the perfect 4k120 gaming experience with all game consoles. If you still have problems connecting or configuring, read the FAQ or ask your dealer or our support team." Your Denon Service and Support Team

Needless to say, when I saw this I was happy and skeptical at the same time because, I was still seeing the same 2.1 HDMI problem being reported. I found this article with a video on how to fix the problem on Audioholics!
https://www.audioholics.com/news/sou...i-2.1-no-issue

I was happy with my purchase before, but now I can't wait for my new ultra HDMI cables to arrive. Next up is upgrading to an LG or Sony 77" OLED tv! I still have not decided which one to get yet!

Sorry, for the long post!

Canada · 06-24-2021, 01:10 PM

sapiendut · 11-16-2021, 12:43 PM

And if you buy the new Onkyo receivers, don’t forget to activate the HDMI 2.1 in the menu. It is not clear how to do this so I created a short video for it.

11-21-2020, 03:02 PM	#1
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	HDMI 2.1 Buyers Beware! Not sure if this has been discussed (please delete if have). Im only bringing this to light because I gave into the hype. Denon, Marantz & Yamaha are affected ATM. Rumors Sony, Onkyo & Pioneer could be affected aswell they use the same Panasonic 2.1 Chipset. https://www.audioholics.com/news/bug...i-2.1-chipsets https://www.whathifi.com/us/news/maj...y-av-receivers ^^ Link to "reported" models directly affected. If anyone (like myself) upgraded to the 2.1 models make sure you register them ASAP! again, I didnt search! so if this is currently being discussed MODs please delete. If not, hope this helps those still deciding. Marantz/Denon have issued a workaround. https://marantz.custhelp.com/app/ans...UyMSUyMQ%3D%3D Last edited by eyekyu; 11-21-2020 at 07:57 PM.

11-21-2020, 06:39 PM	#2
TAC Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Bama 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1340 DVD collection:180 MA collection:139 Digital collection:2469 iTunes collection:765 Prime collection:106 Trading Score:202	Thanks in for the info!

11-23-2020, 06:07 AM	#3
iwanttobeabmoviestar Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Pueblo CO 4K collection:1089 Blu-ray collection:4034 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:8	My pioneer has some issues with ps5 audio only though it supposedly jas 2.2 hdmi so I dont know

06-24-2021, 12:23 PM	#4
RISE23_BLU Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Northeast Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:435	Good Morning All! It has been a minute since, I last posted on this site! I am glad to see nothing has changed except for the technology! I did not see this posted anywhere, so I am posting it here. A couple of days ago, I made the change from my Pioneer Elite LX901 receiver to the Denon AVR-A110! I have seen all the articles and youtube videos documenting the HDMI 2.1 problems. Once, I saw there was a fix for the problem, I bought the new Denon! To my surprise, when I tried to order the external HDMI box for my receiver I got this message on the web page..... "Your device already has the necessary hardware for the perfect 4k120 gaming experience with all game consoles. If you still have problems connecting or configuring, read the FAQ or ask your dealer or our support team." Your Denon Service and Support Team Needless to say, when I saw this I was happy and skeptical at the same time because, I was still seeing the same 2.1 HDMI problem being reported. I found this article with a video on how to fix the problem on Audioholics! https://www.audioholics.com/news/sou...i-2.1-no-issue I was happy with my purchase before, but now I can't wait for my new ultra HDMI cables to arrive. Next up is upgrading to an LG or Sony 77" OLED tv! I still have not decided which one to get yet! Sorry, for the long post!

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