Help with RX-V2500 set up - simple question!

[DavidJ]

Hi,

I've just unboxed my new receiver and set it up with my sub and two fronts. I don't have any other speakers yet. But I'm not getting any sound through the sub when i play dvd's, although it is present, but weak, when i play my ipod through the CD-r input.

I set up using YPAO, and the test tone came through all speakers clearly. My queries really are:

1. Even though I'm only 2.1, can I still send a sound signal via co-axial, and have the receiver downmix it? I've not managed to get any sound via the co-axial alone, so have fed a 2-channel signal for the dvd instead. This is fine, but doesn't reach the sub.

2. If the receiver won't downmix, why can't I still get it to send bass to the sub when using a 2-channel feed from my DVD player?

I'm sure I'm being really stupid, but I have had a (reasonably) good look through the manual. I've set bass out to the sub in manual set-up, and front speakers to small. If I can't work it out soon, I'm going to lose patience, and just rewire the sub between the amp and fronts. I know it's a lazy bodge, but I'm on my third week of stopping smoking, and I want satisfaction from SOMETHING in my miserable $*&*!" life! And I want it NOW. Or someone's going to get hurt.

On the smoking note, they say withdrawal is very similar to PMT. Funny, that.

Anyway, if someone kind can point out where I'm going wrong, or what I'm missing, I would be very grateful.

David

 

[MDS]

1. Even though I'm only 2.1, can I still send a sound signal via co-axial, and have the receiver downmix it? I've not managed to get any sound via the co-axial alone, so have fed a 2-channel signal for the dvd instead. This is fine, but doesn't reach the sub.

When you indicate that there are only 2.1 speakers present, the receiver will automatically downmix a multi-channel signal.

If you aren't getting any sound via digital coax then you need to check the output of the DVD player - it should be set to bitstream and not PCM. Additionally you need to make sure you've done the digital input assignment on the receiver.

 

[Nomo]

First of it sounds like you need to assign the digital coax input to DVD or whatever you want it to play through. It most likely doesn't default to the one you want.

Secondly, when you say you get no sound from the sub, what soundfield are you using? 2 channel, Pure Direct, music video, direct............?

Also, make sure you have the audio select set to auto. As opposed to analog.

PS Good luck with the quitting smoking. I quit at the beginning of the year.
Still want one sometimes.

 

[DavidJ]

Sub and RX-V2500

Thanks very much both - I've had a look in the DVD audio menu, switched DTS to ON and receiver input to auto. DTS logo now lights on receiver, and other speaker icons too, so I am good to go. Top drawer.

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Even though you've already stopped, it may help you close the door for good. The customer reviews are extraordinary.