Affordable Receiver with OSD overlay out of HDMI

[roshi]

HI,
I'm looking for a receiver that overlays the OSD out of the HDMI-Out. So for example I want to see how much I change the volume on the screen when I do... The receiver will be in the basement and the TV is upstairs, so this is obviously an important feature.
Further, I need 4 HDMI-INs, right now I need 3 but eventually I got to get a blu-ray. Also 2nd zone capabilities.

Now I know that there are receivers that do all that (Denon 3808, I think the Onkyo 876), but they all cost around 1k. I would really like to keep it under that if possible.

Any thoughts? I looked at a lot of different receivers, so I thought I ask, since I might have missed something....

Thanks a lot!
Roshi

 

[rnatalli]

The HK 254 and up will do it.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Denon 3808. Best GUI on the market and will overlay 1080p via HDMI.

*edit- I just saw that you had already listed this and it may be out of your price range. I searched high and low for an AVR with this type of GUI and ability to overlay the volume display. The 3808 is the only thing I could find that was to my liking. The SC series Elites may do it but they were not available when I got my AVR. I would have gotten the Denon over the Elite secondary to the Audessy on the Denon anyway.

 

[Mike_WI]

Have you checked out the specs on the new pre/pro Emotiva unit (UMC-1)?

I can't post links yet (newby).
emotiva * com / umc1 * shtm

"Currently in production - release date TBA. $699"
"Full color graphical OSD over live video, including HDMI"
"5 - HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output"

You could probably get a pre/pro with GUI and amp (depending on amps and channels) for less than some receivers.

Mike

 

[Bugbitten]

You have to be willing to wait 1-2 months (or more) for the UMC-1.

 

[lsiberian]

HI,
I'm looking for a receiver that overlays the OSD out of the HDMI-Out. So for example I want to see how much I change the volume on the screen when I do... The receiver will be in the basement and the TV is upstairs, so this is obviously an important feature.
Further, I need 4 HDMI-INs, right now I need 3 but eventually I got to get a blu-ray. Also 2nd zone capabilities.

Now I know that there are receivers that do all that (Denon 3808, I think the Onkyo 876), but they all cost around 1k. I would really like to keep it under that if possible.

Any thoughts? I looked at a lot of different receivers, so I thought I ask, since I might have missed something....

Thanks a lot!
Roshi

You know it always helps to look around for deals.

accessories4less sells 876s for far less than 1k.

 

[roshi]

Hey,
thanks for all the replies. I really would like to get the Denon 3808, I don't know if i can shore up the money though. The Pioneer Elite receivers only do the overlay if you have a Pioneer display as well. The Emotiva would be really nice, but 699 plus amp will be well over the 1k I would have to get together for the Denon. Now the Onkyo 876, are you sure it does osd overlay?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

If the Onk will do what you want and is cheaper, go for it.

If Emo ever comes out with anything, I would still pass on it but that's just me.

 

[roshi]

I just read on avsforum that the Onkyo won't do the overlay when it puts out 1080p/24p I guess the 24p is the important part here. I have no idea what that means. What sources are put out in 1080p/24p? I'm planning on hooking up: a mac mini, xbox360, and later on a blu-ray player. Do any of these use this? Thanks!

 

[jostenmeat]

I just read on avsforum that the Onkyo won't do the overlay when it puts out 1080p/24p I guess the 24p is the important part here. I have no idea what that means. What sources are put out in 1080p/24p? I'm planning on hooking up: a mac mini, xbox360, and later on a blu-ray player. Do any of these use this? Thanks!

Yes, bluray outputs at 24p. Hopefully your display supports 24p, in a proper cadence like 120hz, 96, 72, 48, etc.


I have a question about volume control overlaid on display for those who know. Just curious:

How easy is it to disable/enable this feature? IOW, gimme your guess on how many buttons you have to click to do so (if this feature is indeed defeatable).

Thank you.