Onkyo 705 question - Blu-ray Forum

LSK6453 · 07-09-2008, 12:07 AM

I just ordered this new receiver and I was looking at the layout on the back and I was curious what port is the right one for my rear center channel (the 6th channel)?

I have never used 6.1 but will be now.. I am pretty knowledgeable with home theater, but I cannot make sense of the back.

Thanks
Larry

crackinhedz · 07-09-2008, 12:37 AM

are you asking for speaker hook up? or multichannel analog connection?

LSK6453 · 07-09-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

are you asking for speaker hook up? or multichannel analog connection?

The speaker hook-up.. I think it is the rear surround?

Just trying to understand since I have never done anything with 6.1

Thanks

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 07-09-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LSK6453

The speaker hook-up.. I think it is the rear surround?

Just trying to understand since I have never done anything with 6.1

Thanks

It would be the surround back and it wouldnt matter if you used the left or right. I have this receiver, but am using all 7.1 speakers.

LSK6453 · 07-09-2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

It would be the surround back and it wouldnt matter if you used the left or right. I have this receiver, but am using all 7.1 speakers.

Great, thanks for the information.

I should have the receiver by the end of the week and I am looking forward to getting it set-up.

Deciazulado · 07-09-2008, 07:13 AM

I would think in the manual there should be some section explaining how to hook up and set settings up for a 6.1 (only one back surround) (or center surround as it used to be called

) set up.

LSK6453 · 07-09-2008, 12:59 PM

typical male.. manuals are something I tend to ignore..lol

crackinhedz · 07-09-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LSK6453

manuals are something I tend to ignore..lol

I thought it was road maps.

allstar780 · 07-09-2008, 04:17 PM

just checked my manual for you.. its the surround back left.

LSK6453 · 07-09-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by allstar780

just checked my manual for you.. its the surround back left.

Thanks

and yes, maps too..

PNKLoud · 07-11-2008, 12:25 PM

Question on this receiver... Does it Matrix in the 7.1 if the source is 5.1 (most movies are)? Does it do it regardless of the source (i.e., Dolby 5.1, TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM?) that is being bitstreamed?
I have a 7.1 speaker set up but a 5 year old Sony receiver that I use the 5.1 Multi In from the Samsung. It won't Matrix when the Multi In function is on. To Matrix in it has to be a digital feed from the optical.
Just curious... the Onkyo seems to do anything and everything I could ever want, just wondering if it does this with lossless sources.

-Pete

titogap · 07-11-2008, 07:13 PM

Hi, Larry congratulations! This is a excellent unit.
I'm a 6.1 user. Onkyo's Receivers comes with a very nice diagram sheet to hook up the speakers(colored).
Just look at back the receiver and you will see "surround back speakers". The manual tell that use the left surrond back connection for 6.1 speaker set up.
Then, run the Audyssey MultEQ® XT and good luck!!!

Nathan P · 07-11-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PNKLoud

Question on this receiver... Does it Matrix in the 7.1 if the source is 5.1 (most movies are)? Does it do it regardless of the source (i.e., Dolby 5.1, TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM?) that is being bitstreamed?
I have a 7.1 speaker set up but a 5 year old Sony receiver that I use the 5.1 Multi In from the Samsung. It won't Matrix when the Multi In function is on. To Matrix in it has to be a digital feed from the optical.
Just curious... the Onkyo seems to do anything and everything I could ever want, just wondering if it does this with lossless sources.

-Pete

From having just read the manual, i think not. It will matrix a 5.1 DD or DTS lossy signal into 7.1 using THX Select2 cinema mode. Perhaps someone else can shed more light on this. Audio is still a bit complex for me as well - but i'm getting there

LSK6453 · 07-15-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by titogap

Hi, Larry congratulations! This is a excellent unit.
I'm a 6.1 user. Onkyo's Receivers comes with a very nice diagram sheet to hook up the speakers(colored).
Just look at back the receiver and you will see "surround back speakers". The manual tell that use the left surrond back connection for 6.1 speaker set up.
Then, run the Audyssey MultEQ® XT and good luck!!!

Thanks

I am trying to get the Tru HD, etc decoded now. I have my Panny DB30 set to bitstream and I thought I would see something on the receiver screen, but I am not..grrrr

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LSK6453

Thanks

I am trying to get the Tru HD, etc decoded now. I have my Panny DB30 set to bitstream and I thought I would see something on the receiver screen, but I am not..grrrr

check the listening modes. on the remote play with the surround, direct buttons.

LSK6453 · 07-15-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

check the listening modes. on the remote play with the surround, direct buttons.

do the words TruHD, etc come across the screen or is it just icons?

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LSK6453

do the words TruHD, etc come across the screen or is it just icons?

i dont have a player that bitstreams yet but if you look in the manual, it will show all the icons. on the right side of the screen left of the dd icon. should say true hd. im thinking you might have missed something in your player settings. and you are using hdmi correct?

LSK6453 · 07-15-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

i dont have a player that bitstreams yet but if you look in the manual, it will show all the icons. on the right side of the screen left of the dd icon. should say true hd. im thinking you might have missed something in your player settings. and you are using hdmi correct?

Yes, Panasonic Player is set to Bitstream everything with secondary audio set to off. When I select the HD audio on a disc, it is not showing up on the receiver. Also, everything is HDMI.

Compared to my Sony, this is a very complicated receiver. I am sure it is just a setting.

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LSK6453

Yes, Panasonic Player is set to Bitstream everything with secondary audio set to off. When I select the HD audio on a disc, it is not showing up on the receiver. Also, everything is HDMI.

Compared to my Sony, this is a very complicated receiver. I am sure it is just a setting.

ok, i read above that you tend not to read the manual so i have to ask....

did you set the hdmi input on the recevier to a mode button? like hdmi input 1 set to game/tv?

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:45 AM

also in set up, did you set the hdmi audio out to off?

07-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
LSK6453 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:162 Blu-ray reviews:2	Onkyo 705 question I just ordered this new receiver and I was looking at the layout on the back and I was curious what port is the right one for my rear center channel (the 6th channel)? I have never used 6.1 but will be now.. I am pretty knowledgeable with home theater, but I cannot make sense of the back. Thanks Larry

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07-09-2008, 12:37 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	are you asking for speaker hook up? or multichannel analog connection?

07-09-2008, 07:13 AM	#6
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	I would think in the manual there should be some section explaining how to hook up and set settings up for a 6.1 (only one back surround) (or center surround as it used to be called ) set up.

07-09-2008, 12:59 PM	#7
LSK6453 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:162 Blu-ray reviews:2	typical male.. manuals are something I tend to ignore..lol

07-09-2008, 04:17 PM	#9
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	just checked my manual for you.. its the surround back left.

07-11-2008, 12:25 PM	#11
PNKLoud Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Nashville TN Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:1	Question on this receiver... Does it Matrix in the 7.1 if the source is 5.1 (most movies are)? Does it do it regardless of the source (i.e., Dolby 5.1, TrueHD, DTS-MA, PCM?) that is being bitstreamed? I have a 7.1 speaker set up but a 5 year old Sony receiver that I use the 5.1 Multi In from the Samsung. It won't Matrix when the Multi In function is on. To Matrix in it has to be a digital feed from the optical. Just curious... the Onkyo seems to do anything and everything I could ever want, just wondering if it does this with lossless sources. -Pete

07-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#12
titogap Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Puerto Rico Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:2	Hi, Larry congratulations! This is a excellent unit. I'm a 6.1 user. Onkyo's Receivers comes with a very nice diagram sheet to hook up the speakers(colored). Just look at back the receiver and you will see "surround back speakers". The manual tell that use the left surrond back connection for 6.1 speaker set up. Then, run the Audyssey MultEQ® XT and good luck!!!

07-15-2008, 12:45 AM	#20
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