Denon 2807 question

[Walldiver77]

I have a new 2807 AND this is the First receiver that I've bought in 20 years. So, what may appear obvious to you is NOT to me. All comments are appreciated: (yes, I did a search)

I have noticed in all EQ modes except "Manual", that the volume level is reduced according to the display. Different sources have different max volume levels.

When watching a DVD in the EQ mode of Audyssey (did I spell it correctly?) the max volume is -10. When listening to a CD.... the max volume is anywhere from -10 to -1.5. WHY is this happening?

I have the volume limiter set at 0db, currently, but have experimented with this control defeated..... no change.

Thanks for your time!

 

[Nick250]

I have a 3806 and while I don't have the manual handy, I do know you can set parameters that are exclusive to each source and I am pretty sure the 2807 has that capability as well. Have you checked this out already?

Nick

 

[MDS]

If the EQ modes change the level of each channel to a value greater than zero, then the number for maximum volume will be reduced. The same applies when you do a calibration manually. However, the range shouldn't change for different sources unless you have independent settings for each source.

Your total volume is not being reduced - just the scale on the volume display. The volume has a range between minimum and maximum (regardless of which scale it uses - absolute or relative) but each channel can also have an offset and that is what you adjust when you calibrate the receiver so that each channel is at the same level.

So, let's say your volume scale is -80 to +10 (90 steps between min and max), but one of your channel trims is set to +10. The scale has to be changed to -80 to 0 because that one channel was boosted +10. That channel was boosted by 10 and we now have only 80 steps left until maximum.

 

[Nick250]

I have a 3806 and while I don't have the manual handy, I do know you can set parameters that are exclusive to each source and I am pretty sure the 2807 has that capability as well. Have you checked this out already?
Nick

From the 3806 manual here is where the issue is addressed. The 2807 manual would have something similar I would think.

Advanced Setup Part One > Setting The 2ch Direct/Stereo

Advanced Setup Part Two > Setting the Channel Level

Nick

 

[Walldiver77]

From the 3806 manual here is where the issue is addressed. The 2807 manual would have something similar I would think.

Advanced Setup Part One > Setting The 2ch Direct/Stereo

Advanced Setup Part Two > Setting the Channel Level

Nick

Ok..... I'll take a look at this. Thanks!

 

[Walldiver77]

If the EQ modes change the level of each channel to a value greater than zero, then the number for maximum volume will be reduced. The same applies when you do a calibration manually. However, the range shouldn't change for different sources unless you have independent settings for each source.

Your total volume is not being reduced - just the scale on the volume display. The volume has a range between minimum and maximum (regardless of which scale it uses - absolute or relative) but each channel can also have an offset and that is what you adjust when you calibrate the receiver so that each channel is at the same level.

So, let's say your volume scale is -80 to +10 (90 steps between min and max), but one of your channel trims is set to +10. The scale has to be changed to -80 to 0 because that one channel was boosted +10. That channel was boosted by 10 and we now have only 80 steps left until maximum.

MDS,

Yes.... and I've taken a look at this, but the highest adjustment to any particular channel I believe is only around +2 or +3db. The highest volume possible is +18 (I think). Thanks for bringing this up; I will recheck this again.