I just picked up the AVR-789 (1909 without remote RF connect). I think it will passthru HDMI from the cable box to the TV while on standby. The only caveat being the cable box
input had to be selected before you turn the AVR off.
I'd like to hear more on the MultiEQ stuff. This is my first time with Audyssey and I heard some not good things about it.
All went well, aside from trying to figure out how to get the assignments right so when I hit the remote i get the ps3...but....the multieq went well, hooked up the mic, and it did the rest.When the receiver is in standby (red lite on...).....the tv works normally....when I hit the standby button on the remote, 1909 wakes up, the picture stays, the audio is switched to the receiver....so all is absolutely perfect.
Everything is hooked up HDMI, HDMI control is "ON".....couldn't be happier, works exactly as I hoped it would, AND, wifey says it looks good.....