Onkyo 706 - Choppy Audio - Blu-ray Forum

Siri · 02-22-2009, 01:02 AM

When using either my Xbox 360 or Cable box, the audio gets choppy, drops out here and there, it is annoying because it is almost like a skipping cd, I just reset the receiver and it still happens.

Everything is connected via HDMI, when I watch Blu-rays on my PS3 though, everything is perfect, it is just with Dolby Digital stuff I can't find anything else on this sort of issue

tommyboy81 · 02-22-2009, 01:14 AM

I have that from time to time with my PS3 and my Harmon Kardon 247. Watching vidoes from time to time with it connected to HDMI sometimes the Audio goes out. I have to switch to like Cd or VCR and go back to HDMI to get the sound back.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 01:17 AM

its continuous though. it constantly cuts out, switching back etc does nothing

Siri · 02-22-2009, 01:52 AM

i even just tried to use an optical cable with the cable box and still no dice, keeps cutting out the audio repeatedly

Sonny · 02-22-2009, 01:53 AM

I just picked up a 706 yesterday at CC. What are the issues with the unit besides the comp to HDMI blue screen issue, (it's diff than the blue dot 806 issue problem)... (all me stuff is HDMI so that's not a problem for me). Does the 706 "pass-thru" 1080p 24p video unmolested? Thanks for the help guy.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 01:58 AM

IDK what blue screen you are talking about

sorry

Sonny · 02-22-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirius389

IDK what blue screen you are talking about

sorry

There's a issue with the screen going blue for a sec or two every so offten. Does the 706 pass 1080p24p unmolested ? Do you know? Thanks.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

There's a issue with the screen going blue for a sec or two every so offten. Does the 706 pass 1080p24p unmolested ? Do you know? Thanks.

no, the video part is perfectly fine for me. No idea about the pass through, don't want to give you any bad info, sorry

Sonny · 02-22-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirius389

no, the video part is perfectly fine for me. No idea about the pass through, don't want to give you any bad info, sorry

Do you have a 1080p 24p TV? Thanks for the info.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 02:18 AM

Nope, I wish I did, lol

zicmubleu · 02-22-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirius389

Nope, I wish I did, lol

Are you using HDMI to the TV? Never mind, just reread your OP

Siri · 02-22-2009, 01:48 PM

I changed the HDMI cables for the Xbox 360 and cable box, and it fixed it for a few minutes. Then it started back to skipping again

nezff · 02-22-2009, 02:19 PM

I had that problem with my Directv dvr when I set the dvr to output dolby digital 5.1. I had a onkyo 605 at the time, it would piss me off. I put the setting on my cable box back to pcm and it was fine.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nezff

I had that problem with my Directv dvr when I set the dvr to output dolby digital 5.1. I had a onkyo 605 at the time, it would piss me off. I put the setting on my cable box back to pcm and it was fine.

I dont have a setting for that on my cable box, or xbox 360, only Dolby Digital 5.1. Thanks though.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 02:48 PM

I think it is when I try to bitstream something that is Dolby Digital 5.1 that is the problem. I just tried Journey to the Center of the Earth on my PS3 and it played fine when I set the PS3 to Linear PCM, when I changed it to Bitstream it became choppy like everything else.

nezff · 02-22-2009, 03:13 PM

I would just let the ps3 decode everything for you. Im not real sure if the bitstreaming aspect of the ps3 is up to par. I know it cant bitstream HD audio.

Siri · 02-22-2009, 03:56 PM

I know it can't. I always have it set to PCM. I tried bitstream to see if the same thing happened with the Dolby digital. And it did...

nezff · 02-22-2009, 05:14 PM

it must be something with the onkyos and cable boxes. I thought they would have corrected it in the last series. I cant believe your cable box doesnt have the option to switch to output pcm or dolby. hmmm

Siri · 02-22-2009, 05:20 PM

It only has options for mono, stereo, and surround. All of which show up on the receiver as dolby digital and result in the same choppy audio. Still happens with the 360 as well

blu_world · 02-22-2009, 07:47 PM

well,i got your pm about buying it at circuit city and not being able to return it,I'm sure Onkyo themselves have a nice warranty and deal with them directly then CC at http://www.onkyousa.com/warranty.cfm
http://www.onkyousa.com/locator.cfm
Receivers 2 years Parts & Labor
EXCLUSIONS:
IF YOU PURCHASE AN ONKYO PRODUCT FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DEALER, YOUR ONKYO WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID..

hope that somehow helps if you didn't check already.

is circuit city an authorized dealer?!

hope so if u bought it brand new in the box!.

02-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Onkyo 706 - Choppy Audio When using either my Xbox 360 or Cable box, the audio gets choppy, drops out here and there, it is annoying because it is almost like a skipping cd, I just reset the receiver and it still happens. Everything is connected via HDMI, when I watch Blu-rays on my PS3 though, everything is perfect, it is just with Dolby Digital stuff I can't find anything else on this sort of issue

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02-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I have that from time to time with my PS3 and my Harmon Kardon 247. Watching vidoes from time to time with it connected to HDMI sometimes the Audio goes out. I have to switch to like Cd or VCR and go back to HDMI to get the sound back.

02-22-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	its continuous though. it constantly cuts out, switching back etc does nothing

02-22-2009, 01:52 AM	#4
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	i even just tried to use an optical cable with the cable box and still no dice, keeps cutting out the audio repeatedly

02-22-2009, 01:53 AM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I just picked up a 706 yesterday at CC. What are the issues with the unit besides the comp to HDMI blue screen issue, (it's diff than the blue dot 806 issue problem)... (all me stuff is HDMI so that's not a problem for me). Does the 706 "pass-thru" 1080p 24p video unmolested? Thanks for the help guy.

02-22-2009, 01:58 AM	#6
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	IDK what blue screen you are talking about sorry

02-22-2009, 02:18 AM	#10
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Nope, I wish I did, lol

02-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#12
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I changed the HDMI cables for the Xbox 360 and cable box, and it fixed it for a few minutes. Then it started back to skipping again

02-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#13
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	I had that problem with my Directv dvr when I set the dvr to output dolby digital 5.1. I had a onkyo 605 at the time, it would piss me off. I put the setting on my cable box back to pcm and it was fine.

02-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#15
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I think it is when I try to bitstream something that is Dolby Digital 5.1 that is the problem. I just tried Journey to the Center of the Earth on my PS3 and it played fine when I set the PS3 to Linear PCM, when I changed it to Bitstream it became choppy like everything else.

02-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#16
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	I would just let the ps3 decode everything for you. Im not real sure if the bitstreaming aspect of the ps3 is up to par. I know it cant bitstream HD audio.

02-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I know it can't. I always have it set to PCM. I tried bitstream to see if the same thing happened with the Dolby digital. And it did...

02-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#18
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	it must be something with the onkyos and cable boxes. I thought they would have corrected it in the last series. I cant believe your cable box doesnt have the option to switch to output pcm or dolby. hmmm

02-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#19
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	It only has options for mono, stereo, and surround. All of which show up on the receiver as dolby digital and result in the same choppy audio. Still happens with the 360 as well

02-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#20
blu_world Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	well,i got your pm about buying it at circuit city and not being able to return it,I'm sure Onkyo themselves have a nice warranty and deal with them directly then CC at http://www.onkyousa.com/warranty.cfm http://www.onkyousa.com/locator.cfm Receivers 2 years Parts & Labor EXCLUSIONS: IF YOU PURCHASE AN ONKYO PRODUCT FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DEALER, YOUR ONKYO WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID.. hope that somehow helps if you didn't check already. is circuit city an authorized dealer?! hope so if u bought it brand new in the box!.

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