Onkyo TXNR906 problems

[huff]

My 906 has problems picking up a signal on cab/sat after the unit has been shut off. sometimes I have to shut it off and on several times before it will pick up a signal.

Also does anyone know if an I phone will play music via the usb port on the front of the reciever.

Thanx Huff

 

[psbfan9]

Is this a new problem or an ongoing issue? Are you using HDMI cables?

It could be a 'handshake' issue between the sat receiver and the Onkyo. Check the connection to make sure the connecting cable isn't bent at an awkward angle and fits well.

 

[sholling]

Is it with every source or just one? Has anything changed, the cable box for example? Do you have the 906 upconverting the signal or just passing it through?

 

[huff]

Its actually been doing it ever since I bought it. I should of took it in while under warranty but it never worked out. I think the 906 is upconverting the signal,how do you set it up to just pass through. I am using HDMI cables. I've tried lots of different hdmi cables it doen't seem to make a difference.

You can tell when its going to get a signal when cycling on and off when the big onkyo text pops up on the TV screen. when you get a signal on one source you will get it on all sources.

Thanx

Huff

 

[sholling]

My 906 could be noisy (click click) and took forever to changes sources if I had up-conversion is on. Menus 1.1 and 4.4 have resolution settings. 4.4 can be set for each source. I set them to "through" because the change over was so slow and loud. Just changing channels from an SD channel to a HD channel took forever. FWIW the 809 that I bought to replace it in the family room is super quick and smooth due to newer better technology, but my 906 is still soldiering on in the bedroom.

I would try setting it to through just to eliminate one possibility.

 

[TLS Guy]

Check it all through thoroughly, and be aware that Onkyo are having serious problems with the HDMI boards of their current crop of receivers.

 

[Fanboyz]

I have a 906. 3 years no problems- but I have heard the stories and live in fear… constant fear.