Help with my set-up - Blu-ray Forum

mhcolts · 01-11-2009, 06:13 PM

Hello... thanks for all the info so far...

I am pretty close to making a move and getting a Denon 1909 when I stumble onto a good price. I was able to hear the difference between regular 5.1 DD or DTS vs DTS HD and True HD.. I went to best buy with a magnolia set up. It was interesting to hear the differences, not huge, but it the sound was awesome on the blu ray.

I just had a couple of questions on the set up with all my devices if I were going to purchase the new receiver.

First step would be hooking up my PS3. I would run HDMI to the Denon. I am pretty sure I can figure that one out.

Second step would be hooking up my uverse cable box. Should I run component wires or HDMI from my cable box into the Denon? Would the video be upconverted to 1080p if I were to use the component wires?

Third step would be my xbox 360. I think I can handle that one.

Fourth step would be hooking up my apple airport express audio input. I have my itunes being sent to that airport express, then rcas from the airport running into the receiver. I can currently, since I do not have any video being switched with my old yahmaha, able to play xbox 360 and switch the audio on my receiver to listen to itunes.

Can I switch the audio on the Denon and still have the same video? So if I were to play an xbox game, can I switch the audio to my airtunes w/o losing video?

One more question, is there anyway I would be able to watch TV without having the receiver on? There are sometimes when I just enjoy having the tv speakers on. Would I have to run different cables into another input on my TV to do that?

I also hear that set-up on the Denon can be kinda tedious. Can someone point me into a good direction to help with the set-up?

I know this was a lot. Thanks for any help.

-mike

un4gvn94538 · 01-11-2009, 06:19 PM

my receiver has to be on in order for video or audio to pass. youll probably have to run seperate cables

cdot2four · 01-11-2009, 06:27 PM

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1050097

this page will explain everything on easy ways to set it up.

Gremal · 01-11-2009, 06:52 PM

Don't send someone to AVS just because you are too lazy to answer his specific questions!

I would run HDMI from your cable box.

I don't think you can choose audio and video inputs separately on your Denon. I believe it would switch both simultaneously.

Also, if you connect your cable box directly into the Denon, you will need to have the Denon on to watch TV.

Setup for these receivers seems tough but it's really straightforward. There may even be a "quick setup" guide that comes with the receiver so you can start enjoying it before you fully get it set up with all your system and room preferences.

cdot2four · 01-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Actually the set up guide that comes with the denon is crap the avs thread has its own "quick set up" which was very helpful it even has a section on hooking up to a ps3. So go there print out the page and u won't have to come back asking a million question. My buddie bought this receiver he asked for help I printed it out and it was a very easy setup. Denon receiver are awesome enjoy!

01-11-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
mhcolts Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Help with my set-up Hello... thanks for all the info so far... I am pretty close to making a move and getting a Denon 1909 when I stumble onto a good price. I was able to hear the difference between regular 5.1 DD or DTS vs DTS HD and True HD.. I went to best buy with a magnolia set up. It was interesting to hear the differences, not huge, but it the sound was awesome on the blu ray. I just had a couple of questions on the set up with all my devices if I were going to purchase the new receiver. First step would be hooking up my PS3. I would run HDMI to the Denon. I am pretty sure I can figure that one out. Second step would be hooking up my uverse cable box. Should I run component wires or HDMI from my cable box into the Denon? Would the video be upconverted to 1080p if I were to use the component wires? Third step would be my xbox 360. I think I can handle that one. Fourth step would be hooking up my apple airport express audio input. I have my itunes being sent to that airport express, then rcas from the airport running into the receiver. I can currently, since I do not have any video being switched with my old yahmaha, able to play xbox 360 and switch the audio on my receiver to listen to itunes. Can I switch the audio on the Denon and still have the same video? So if I were to play an xbox game, can I switch the audio to my airtunes w/o losing video? One more question, is there anyway I would be able to watch TV without having the receiver on? There are sometimes when I just enjoy having the tv speakers on. Would I have to run different cables into another input on my TV to do that? I also hear that set-up on the Denon can be kinda tedious. Can someone point me into a good direction to help with the set-up? I know this was a lot. Thanks for any help. -mike

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01-11-2009, 06:19 PM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	my receiver has to be on in order for video or audio to pass. youll probably have to run seperate cables

01-11-2009, 06:27 PM	#3
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1050097 this page will explain everything on easy ways to set it up.

01-11-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Don't send someone to AVS just because you are too lazy to answer his specific questions! I would run HDMI from your cable box. I don't think you can choose audio and video inputs separately on your Denon. I believe it would switch both simultaneously. Also, if you connect your cable box directly into the Denon, you will need to have the Denon on to watch TV. Setup for these receivers seems tough but it's really straightforward. There may even be a "quick setup" guide that comes with the receiver so you can start enjoying it before you fully get it set up with all your system and room preferences.

01-11-2009, 09:28 PM	#5
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Actually the set up guide that comes with the denon is crap the avs thread has its own "quick set up" which was very helpful it even has a section on hooking up to a ps3. So go there print out the page and u won't have to come back asking a million question. My buddie bought this receiver he asked for help I printed it out and it was a very easy setup. Denon receiver are awesome enjoy!

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