Stereo Receiver

[JerryLove]

Amps are not all that expensive, but as pointed out his sub isn't worthy of an amp and should be replaced. Even a dayton 8" would be a step up and cost as much as a most cheap amps. Unless he went pawning.

When I said "used amp" at a pawn shop, I meant to type "used self-amplified sub".

It was and remains my recommendation (replace the receiver and sub).

 

[stSpringer2003]

Much Thanks

Hey all you guys, I thank you very much for all your wonderful input and knowledge.

I will read all your suggestions carefully and make my decision. I'll post when I get my system together and let you know how it sounds.

Thanks again

stSpringer2003

 

[Erika111]

Hey all you guys,


I thank you very much for all your wonderful knowledge.

 

[njedpx3]

Hey all you guys, I thank you very much for all your wonderful input and knowledge.

I will read all your suggestions carefully and make my decision. I'll post when I get my system together and let you know how it sounds.

Thanks again

stSpringer2003

You are welcome

 

[Phil Indeblanc]

why dont you try connecting it to the video in or the aux in? see if you like the sound.

 

[stSpringer2003]

My current Set up..up date

Ok here we go:
My equipment is listed below.

I have everything working and it sounds great to me "I'm entry level guy"

Setup:
I have HDMI cable going from cable box to receiver
I have HDMI cable going from blue ray to receiver

I have HDMI OUT going from reveiver to LG Plasma TV

all is good however

One Problem: When I switch to either cable box or DVD/BD from the reeciver
I loose my video on the LG TV "but sound is still there" I have to power off the TV and Power it back on and then I get video. Also If I am watching a HD TV channel and then go to a non HD channel I will loose video "but sound is still there" and have to power off then power on my TV and then video comes back.

My TV is older and I called LG tech support and they think It may be because I have older HDMI 1.1 inputs on the TV and not the latest HDMI 1.3

I hooked up a newer LCD Samsung TV to my setup and all works when I switch between dvd/bd and cbl/sat from the receiver so I know my receiver is working and hooked up correctly.

Do you agree that my LG Plazma tv is the problem or am I missing a setting on the TV.

Thanks




Cable Box Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD
Home Theater Receiver Onkyo TX-SR507 5.1-Channel
Blue-Ray Disk Player LG BD390
LG 50 inch Plasma TV Model: 50PC1DRA Purchased in 2006

TV Rear -
- RF Inputs 2
- S-Video In 1
- Composite Video & Audio L/R In 1
- Composite Video & Audio L/R Out 1
- Component DVD/DTV & Audio L/R In 2
- RGB In (PC/DTV Input) 1
- HDMI with HDCP 2
- Digital Audio (Optical ) Out 1
- RS-232c (Software Upgrade Interface & Control) 1
- Remote Control In (IR) 1
TV Left Side - S-Video In 1
TV Left Side - Composite Video In 1

Product Specification:
Audio SystemSpeaker(s) 2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 15 Watt
Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Audio Controls Balance, bass, treble
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT, BBE
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Speakers Included 2 speakers
TV TunerSecondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
Stereo Reception System MTS
Reception System NTSC-M
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Multi-channel Preview Split screen, picture-in-picture (PIP), POP
Video FeaturesClosed Caption Capability Yes
Parental Channel Lock Yes

==========================================
Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i
==========================================

HDTV Ready Yes
Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
Dimensions & Weight DetailsDimensions & Weight Details Panel with speakers - 51.3 in x 4.4 in x 31.9 in x 96.6 lbs ¦ Panel with stand and speakers - 51.3 in x 14 in x 34.3 in x 116 lbs
GeneralEnclosure Color Black, gloss black
Height 31.9 in
Width 51.2 in
Timer Functions Sleep
HDMI Ports Qty 2 port(s)
Weight 96.6 lbs
Depth 4.4 in
Dimensions Without stand
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Video Interface Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video
Digital Television Certification HDTV
Product Type 50" plasma TV
Combined with Built-in DVR
DisplayAdditional Features Clock, black level expander, auto power off, parental control, on-screen menu, 3:2 pull down compensation, auto clock set, XD Engine technology
V-Chip Control Yes
Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
Display Menu Language English, French, Spanish
Viewing Angle 160 degrees
Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, 16:9
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Color Depth Up to 68.7 billion colors
Display Format 720p
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768
Diagonal Size 50" - widescreen
Color Temperature Control Yes
Brightness 1000 cd/m2
Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
Digital TV TunerDigital TV Tuner ATSC, QAM
Digital TV Modulations 256 QAM, 64 QAM
Remote ControlType Universal remote control - infrared
Features Back-lit buttons
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)Height (Shipping) 37.8 in
Depth (Shipping) 18 in
Width (Shipping) 55.9 in
Weight (Shipping) 132.1 lbs
PowerPower Device Power supply - internal
Manufacturer WarrantyService & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 2 years
Service & Support 2 years warranty
ConnectionsConnector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear ¦ 1 x remote control - rear ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear ¦ 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side
Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
MiscellaneousIncluded Accessories Plasma TV stand
DVRDVR Hard disk drive - 160 GB - 66 hour(s)

 

[jostenmeat]

Ok here we go:
My equipment is listed below.

I have everything working and it sounds great to me "I'm entry level guy"

Setup:
I have HDMI cable going from cable box to receiver
I have HDMI cable going from blue ray to receiver

I have HDMI OUT going from reveiver to LG Plasma TV

all is good however

One Problem: When I switch to either cable box or DVD/BD from the reeciver
I loose my video on the LG TV "but sound is still there" I have to power off the TV and Power it back on and then I get video. Also If I am watching a HD TV channel and then go to a non HD channel I will loose video "but sound is still there" and have to power off then power on my TV and then video comes back.

My TV is older and I called LG tech support and they think It may be because I have older HDMI 1.1 inputs on the TV and not the latest HDMI 1.3

I hooked up a newer LCD Samsung TV to my setup and all works when I switch between dvd/bd and cbl/sat from the receiver so I know my receiver is working and hooked up correctly.

Do you agree that my LG Plazma tv is the problem or am I missing a setting on the TV.

Thanks

It's probably the TV. Some TVs appear to look for that "HDCP handshake" just once, when powering up, but when it doesn't see it, the TV quits looking for it, and doesn't continually search for it.

Your options:

1. You'll have to fire up the TV last.

2. Forget using HDMI from stb, and use component connections. Theoretically, the performance should be identical with HDTV. OTOH, some persons believe that one connection looks better than another, depending on the particular stb. Therefore, try both, and see. My guess is that they will look identical.

3. Probably won't help much, but skip the receiver altogether, even when using HDMI from stb. The ONLY thing you gain here by doing this is the convenience of not hitting one button on your tv remote. Otherwise, you could gain video calibration per source input for starters. So, if you run hdmi directly to tv, yes you'll need s/pdif to receiver, and an optical cable from Monoprice is probably a whopping $2.

 

[stSpringer2003]

It's probably the TV. Some TVs appear to look for that "HDCP handshake" just once, when powering up, but when it doesn't see it, the TV quits looking for it, and doesn't continually search for it.

Your options:

1. You'll have to fire up the TV last.

2. Forget using HDMI from stb, and use component connections. Theoretically, the performance should be identical with HDTV. OTOH, some persons believe that one connection looks better than another, depending on the particular stb. Therefore, try both, and see. My guess is that they will look identical.

3. Probably won't help much, but skip the receiver altogether, even when using HDMI from stb. The ONLY thing you gain here by doing this is the convenience of not hitting one button on your tv remote. Otherwise, you could gain video calibration per source input for starters. So, if you run hdmi directly to tv, yes you'll need s/pdif to receiver, and an optical cable from Monoprice is probably a whopping $2.

What is stb?

 

[jostenmeat]

What is stb?

Set Top Box, ie cable box, dish box, etc.

 

[stSpringer2003]

Set Top Box, ie cable box, dish box, etc.

So you're saying I should hook up component from my stb to my receiver component in and then from receiver out to my LG TV correct?

 

[jostenmeat]

So you're saying I should hook up component from my stb to my receiver component in and then from receiver out to my LG TV correct?

No. STB component cable directly to TV. From STB, an optical (or dig coax) to receiver.

The ONLY thing you gain by running component thru receiver is, again, not having to hit that one button on tv remote. Otherwise, again, you can calibrate to individual source on the tv.

OK, if your receiver has a decent video section, such as Anchor Bay, Reon HQV, Realta, etc, then I can see using the receiver to process the standard def channels. If it was Faroudja I wouldn't bother most likely. In fact, some receiver models actually make the video worse when using component connections.

 

[stSpringer2003]

No. STB component cable directly to TV. From STB, an optical (or dig coax) to receiver.

The ONLY thing you gain by running component thru receiver is, again, not having to hit that one button on tv remote. Otherwise, again, you can calibrate to individual source on the tv.

OK, if your receiver has a decent video section, such as Anchor Bay, Reon HQV, Realta, etc, then I can see using the receiver to process the standard def channels. If it was Faroudja I wouldn't bother most likely. In fact, some receiver models actually make the video worse when using component connections.

I'll see what happens,hang on

 

[jostenmeat]

3. Probably won't help much, but skip the receiver altogether, even when using HDMI from stb. The ONLY thing you gain here by doing this is the convenience of not hitting one button on your tv remote. Otherwise, you could gain video calibration per source input for starters. So, if you run hdmi directly to tv, yes you'll need s/pdif to receiver, and an optical cable from Monoprice is probably a whopping $2.

I would like to note that if you never mentioned the other TV working just fine, I would give this idea greater priority, because back in the day, many if not most cable boxes were not equipped with HDCP repeaters (meaning the signal dies at the receiver).

I'll see what happens,hang on

Ok.

 

[stSpringer2003]

I'll see what happens,hang on

ok I have video and I can switch from HD to regular ok, but no audio I hooked the Toslink cable from the cable box to the receiver no go

 

[jostenmeat]

ok I have video and I can switch from HD to regular ok, but no audio I hooked the Toslink cable from the cable box to the receiver no go

Strange. You are using a dig coax? Or optical? If optical, make sure those plastic tip protectors are removed.

Also look into settings with the cable box itself. It shouldn't be hard to find, as there are not many settings for audio. Maybe something like "digital", or 5.1, or DD, or something.

You can also try a different input on the receiver itself, to make sure the one you're trying is not defective.

It SHOULD work. Something is wrong. If dig coax, I'm assuming you are connecting to the right output/input and STB and receiver . . .

 

[stSpringer2003]

Strange. You are using a dig coax? Or optical? If optical, make sure those plastic tip protectors are removed.

Also look into settings with the cable box itself. It shouldn't be hard to find, as there are not many settings for audio. Maybe something like "digital", or 5.1, or DD, or something.

You can also try a different input on the receiver itself, to make sure the one you're trying is not defective.

It SHOULD work. Something is wrong. If dig coax, I'm assuming you are connecting to the right output/input and STB and receiver . . .

optical, no plastic tips. I'm confused again. I set my receiver to cbl/sat to component not hdmi 1 as it was set. how do I get audio from my speakers not the tv when i an watching HD my cbl box choices are audio hdmi,dolby or other

 

[jostenmeat]

optical, no plastic tips. I'm confused again. I set my receiver to cbl/sat to component not hdmi 1 as it was set. how do I get audio from my speakers not the tv when i an watching HD my cbl box choices are audio hdmi,dolby or other

Try dolby, as I mentioned in previous post. Hmm.

If you do not EVER need audio from tv speakers, simply do not connect the red/white RCA component wires. You'll only have three wires running, and not five.

I have to run now. My friend just arrived, and we're meeting up with another friend, to check out his new home he'll move into in a couple of weeks. Other friend is interior designer, and I'm the AV guy. lol

I'll check back later. Sorry, and good luck.

 

[stSpringer2003]

Try dolby, as I mentioned in previous post. Hmm.

If you do not EVER need audio from tv speakers, simply do not connect the red/white RCA component wires. You'll only have three wires running, and not five.

I have to run now. My friend just arrived, and we're meeting up with another friend, to check out his new home he'll move into in a couple of weeks. Other friend is interior designer, and I'm the AV guy. lol

I'll check back later. Sorry, and good luck.

Ok later, Thanks

 

[stSpringer2003]

Onkyo Receiver

Ok on my Onkyo receiver I had to goto settings,digital and turn on Opt1 to get audio and it works

 

[stSpringer2003]

Question on hooking up AM antenna

What is the best was to go for an am radio antenna on my Onkyo tx-SR507 receiver?

thanks