Onkyo 607 makes a clicking noise

[eyekyu]

I really can't explain it, my 607 makes a weird clicking noise every 20-30 mins while im watching a movie listen to music, game etc...

i dont suppose this is normal

[Steve]

No it's definitely not normal. If it's still under warranty I recommend you contact Onkyo. I have a 605 and the only time it clicks is when it's switching audio modes, which is when a blu-ray is switching between Dolby Digital for the previews to Multichannel PCM for the movie itself.

[solarrdadd]

I agree with the fireman, same story with my 805. Most of the time it's for going between HDCP & non HDCP content too; handshaking. if it's under warrenty get in touch with Onkyo now, cause before ya know it, you may have put it off too long and missed your warrenty period to get it fixed for free. I hate to quote the song, but, how long has this been going on!

[eyekyu]

i bought an extended warranty from frys.
this has been going on for about a week now. could it be its getting too hot
should i see what frys can do? i threw the box away if that matters

[Steve]

Originally Posted by eyekyu

i bought an extended warranty from frys.
this has been going on for about a week now. could it be its getting too hot
should i see what frys can do? i threw the box away if that matters

No matter what, it shouldn't be clicking for no reason in the middle of a movie. I would try swapping it out if it were me, just to be on the safe side. If you let it go it could develop into a worse problem. I'm not sure about the whole box issue, but I would think as long as you paid for the extended warranty and have your receipt/warranty paperwork it shouldn't be a problem.

[SlmShdy1]

It happens during movies? Are you watching movies on TV or on a BD/DVD? The clicking might be the result of switching DSP's (going from Dolby Digital to Stereo will make a click). This can happen a lot depending on your settings, especially when commercials come on. But if it's happening when watching a disc, then that's not normal.

[DonRSD]

i think what the OP means is when he goes from multich/dts ma/true hd to NON lossless format that the radio 'clicks'

make sure for your NON hd format that you use a PRO LOGIC II setting

switching from DD/DTS MA/TRUE HD/MULTICH to stereo = 'clicking noise'

switching from DD/DTS MA/TRUE HD/MULTICH to a pro logic mode = NO clicking noise.

[eyekyu]

ill will look more into it today after work, i will check my setting but its usually mult. chann. pcm even on blu-rays

i havent noticed anything when i listen to the fm radio just mostly on blu-rays and ps3 games

[Cplhicks]

I had the same problem which got progressively worse till I had to send it out to be fixed. Took 'em over two months to get a stupid part. I hope if you need it fixed it's faster for you. Good unit, terrible warranty service.

[eyekyu]

ok well ive been messing with the settings and i couldnt select PLII mode

which would be better
Mono
Stereo
Direct
Theater Dimensional

ive changed a few things in my BD settings so ill watch a blu and see what happens

[SlmShdy1]

Better for which source? Which one won't let you select PLII?

Most users around here select Multichannel when watching Blu-ray discs. When watching TV, I used to select TV Logic but I have switched to Pro Logic IIx. Now when you listen to music, you're probably going to want to have it set to Stereo. This will make it click, though. Or you can try using All Channel Stereo, which will not make it click. It all depends on what you like.

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Better for which source? Which one won't let you select PLII?

Most users around here select Multichannel when watching Blu-ray discs. When watching TV, I used to select TV Logic but I have switched to Pro Logic IIx. Now when you listen to music, you're probably going to want to have it set to Stereo. This will make it click, though. Or you can try using All Channel Stereo, which will not make it click. It all depends on what you like.

when i watch HD tv i select dolby digital
when i play blu's from my ps3 = multichannel
when i watch reg source tv (non hd) i use PLII movie

thats the extent of what i use

[eyekyu]

how do i select those mode? all i notice is i can mess with the presets but after i apply the changes to my sources how do i select PLII & Dolby Digital

[SlmShdy1]

There should be a button on your remote and on your receiver labeled Listening Mode. You can switch between PLII, THX, Stereo, etc. with those buttons.

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by DonRSD

when i watch HD tv i select dolby digital
when i play blu's from my ps3 = multichannel
when i watch reg source tv (non hd) i use PLII movie

thats the extent of what i use

Originally Posted by eyekyu

how do i select those mode? all i notice is i can mess with the presets but after i apply the changes to my sources how do i select PLII & Dolby Digital

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

There should be a button on your remote and on your receiver labeled Listening Mode. You can switch between PLII, THX, Stereo, etc. with those buttons.

push the white buttons above the # 1, 2 & 3 buttons
each one of them cycles thru a listening mode

[eyekyu]

lol oh wow i feel major n00bish lol

how much of a diff is PLII and PLIIx ??

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by eyekyu

lol oh wow i feel major n00bish lol

how much of a diff is PLII and PLIIx ??

LOL no worries. we were ALL newbs at one point.
i usually skim thru the instruction booklet when i buy something and go right to trying to figure things out.
after a week or so i actually READ the instruction booklet as now i know where everything is and the 'little things' i dont know stick well as i know all the basics.

PLII & PLIIx are the same except PLIIx adds 'height speakers' for 9.1 sound....its not a TRUE 9.1 as there arent 9 discrete channels.

so unless you have 'height speakers' installed above your fronts, do NOT use PLIIx......just use reg PLII for stereo sounding progrtams (usually all NON hd stuff) to matrix it into 5.1 sound

HD tv = select dolby digital
blu's from ps3 = multichannel
reg source tv (non hd) = PLII movie (theres also PLII Games & PLII Music mode)

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by fireman325

No it's definitely not normal. If it's still under warranty I recommend you contact Onkyo. I have a 605 and the only time it clicks is when it's switching audio modes, which is when a blu-ray is switching between Dolby Digital for the previews to Multichannel PCM for the movie itself.

I remember my 605 doing that clicking noise when switching inputs/audio. That was my first hd receiver about a 1 1/2 years ago w/ my onkyo 7.1 htib...have I ever come a long ways since then.

[eyekyu]

i think im confusing the hell outta myself on these listening modes.

when i cycle threw the button on the remote i dont see the presets that ive messed with

[029kid]

Hi.

Ive just set up and installed the Onkyo 607 with my Boston Soundware XS 5.1.

It sounds great, other than when playing from TV and mode PLIIx movie it makes a buzz noise from the surround speakers, like an alien kinda sound when people are talking, music is not problem but as said when people talk i hear this weird sound. This is ONLY for the surround, the fronts/center are perfect.

Its not very hearable, so I need to put my ear like 4" from the surrounds to hear it. Can anyone do the same ?

When selecting all channels i hear everyting perfect.

I have not yet done the room correction with Audyssey as ive not had time, you think this will solve it ??

Im desperat, I will return the Onkyo if I cant fix it., hlp

Greetings from Norway!