I get this comment a lot. Many people don’t have a problem with ARC but there are a lot of people that struggle with the side effects. The only benefit is to use the tv for streaming. A blu-ray player or appletv can handle the streaming and eliminate the need to use ARC. Thanks for watching.
I use an antenna for TV so ARC connects from my Samsung 49" smart TV to my tx-nr757 onkyo so the receiver can not only get the sound from the air signal, but uses the return audio channel to send control signals each way. The ARC channel also helps when using a cable box because the box needs to check that it's output is not going to a recorder.
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My main problem with ARC is that everything runs great most of the time but every once in a while, the user tries to do something outside of normal ARC operation and messes up the inputs or equipment power settings and the end user (usually my non a/v savvy customer) gets confused and can’t get it back on track. For that reason, we always turn it off and let the custom remote handle the controls.
Your advice on the ARC connection is all wrong . You can get the best uncompressed return to your AVR by this connection AND in the controll you can set the ARC enabled WITH the sync function turned off(no auto turn on to other components)
Great video! I'm trying to play my Amazon firestick and Netflix through my Yamaha receive just like the one you are showing in this video. I have a OPPO DVD player ran through my receive and my Sony TV. But cannot figure out how to run Amazon Prime video and Netflix through my receiver. I have my Firestick plugged into the HDMI video IN and my receiver in HDMI 1 ARC. Neither of them will play through my receiver, only my DVD player and regular cable TV, any suggestions?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH ALAN FOR YOUR BRILLIANT PRESENTATION. I'M LEARNING A LOT. BUT I ONLY HAVE AN OLD 5.1 YAMAHA RECEIVER. I THINK IS A 367. BUT IOVE YOUR EXPERIENCE. YOU'RE AMAZING.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you Alan, I just can't believe how you can break it down like this making it easy for us to understand. I was trying to connect this 5.1 yamaha receiver to my Sony blu-ray home theater, I did it connecting an RCA to them. But yesterday I went to BEST BUY and they told me that the yamaha reciever is not going to improve the sound of my speakers. Is is true? What about an amplifier. I. Can find it on Facebook market. What do you think Alan. Thank you for your guidance
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV good morning Alan thank you very much for your time. Since the Geek Squad from BEST BUY set up my blue ray to my TV, all I did was connect the old Yanaha receiver RXV 367 IS ONLY 5.1. To the blu ray using an RCA cable. ( is the cable with 2 red and white terminal on each side) I matched the colors red and white to each component. Using their audio outlets. I honestly don't know how the receiver is going to help to improve the performance of the blue ray. The old receiver is also amplifier. But I hear the sabe sound. The equilizer I don't think improved. I think I wasted my time buying the old receiver. Because I wanted to improve the sound.
Hj alan i want to connect a Bose acoustic mass 5 seeries III Speaker to my RX V1067 aprt from my main 7.1 speaker setup just for listening to my Audio CD's what options do I use i would likke to ise the optic cable from my CD player bit confused where to plug in my speaker out to my Bose acoustic mass thanks
Your speaker system is a sub that connects to 2 speakers correct? Just connect the Zone 2 speaker outputs on the amp to the speaker inputs on the back of the Bose subwoofer. Then connect the two small speakers to the back of your subwoofer. Connect your CD player to the amplifier using RCA cables NOT an optical cable. That should do it.
Pick any audio input. It doesn’t matter which RCA input you use. Just remember which one it is so you can select it. You can’t use HDMI or any kind of digital cables for Zone 2 functions. You have to use RCA.
Hey Alan, this is is an incredible video for those who are trying to get the best home theater experience. You have really taken your time out to explain every single port at the back. This shows how you have really done your research prior posting this video. I agree with everything u have said in the ARC context. I should have contacted you before buying my Onkyo tx686 AVR, now I can’t connect my power amplifier to it since it has no pre out ports to connect it, any help on that if u can please, Also which amp is better emotiva or monolith ? Thanks in advance
Hmmmmm... I can’t comment on the Emotiva vs Monolith comparison since I don’t have experience with either one. Why do you want to use your amplifiers? Do you have big speakers? That receiver doesn’t have pre-outs as you know so you can’t connect to them in an easy way.
I have a pair of Polk audio RTI-A9 with 500W peak anD 250W RMS @8 ohms, my current AVR only puts out 110 RMS power, my speakers r really really power thirsty
Alan, your youtube is great for a smart person. I'm a 68 year old woman that just wants my audio and speakers connected and working. I have the old Kenwood VR 406. I would love a youtube of only setting this up. With all the connections and words I don't know, I need help, please. I have two speakers and one oblong one in the center, which no one could get working.HELP
Any luck or progress with your setup? Just for your information, the center speaker is not meant to work all the time. It will only activate from surround-sound sources giving "Dolby Digital" like DVD movie discs. (DVD player's audio must be connected to receiver using optical cable also).
I have a Sony I need to know how to hook up the radio to the reserver and then hook up the speakers with it and make it all work together but I also need watch a video as they go because I don't know anything about this
I am kind of a noob to this so forgive my ignorance. If optical is primarily for audio and HDMI does video and audio, why would you use an optical cable and an HDMI cable connection to the TV? Wouldn't HDMI be sufficient? Thanks for the video.
GREAT question. The HDMI cable will carry video to the TV and even though it CAN carry audio, the audio will just stay in your receiver so you can enjoy those surround sound speakers. The optical cable will carry audio OUT of the TV and IN to the receiver so you can stream Netflix on your TV and still use your surround sound speakers. The HDMI can carry audio out of the TV by itself if you enable the Audio Return Channel (ARC) but that creates a host of undesirable side effects so I forbid you to do that. The best solution: connect the receiver to the TV with an HDMI, turn off the ARC feature, and stream your content through a Blu-ray player or Roku or something similar.
You really know your stuff I have a Pioneer light vsx-82txs I'm quite sure that it's in the settings stop working as I was in the settings can't get it back on it's a 7.1 I'm just trying to do 5.1 I unplugged the receiver disconnected the speaker wires did a factory reset hooked up the speaker wires it came back on went back into my settings it went back off do you have any ideas for me appreciate you thank you
I have a old speaker system which uses speaker wire connection and is great but want to upgrade to a new dvd player but newer models don't have speaker connections on the back now..how do I go around this..thank you
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV so do they still make new dvd players with the speaker connections thanks for the reply Alan..just need some info on upgrading myvdvd player to my existing sound system...thank you
Hey im confused. You said in this video not to use ARC output its bad bad bad, but in the 4th part video, you had used it. Lol idk am i missing something. Because i got my HDMI cable coming from the ARC OUTPUT from my YAMAHA reciever into my ARC on my tv, then i have all my ACCESSORIES, DVD player, ROKU ect going into the HDMI inputs on my reciever. So is this correct? Works fine. Im just confused of your statement and dont wana hook it up wrong. Thank.
The speakers with red/white connections have amplifiers built into them. You would use the pre-out connection on the receiver, but you're probably looking at more trouble than it's worth.
Hey, my polk audio 12inch sub went out and I upgraded to the SVS PB 2000 PRO. I hooked it up but can't hear it unless the volume is way high. The SVS tech either didn't care or didn't know. So the very few settings he had me change didn't help. Now I can't hear my polk audio tower speakers like I used to could. Can u help me please? I'll even pay if you can help me with the settings. My reciever is a Sony STR550.
I don't know much about your system so I can't make a reliable recommendation. Can you tell me a little about it? Speakers size, number of speakers, number of devices, zone 2, etc...
I am using two Denon Speakers, I am retired and my wife is not excited about a bunch of speakers in the house so I am okay with the two of them but I do want the absolute best picture and sound from the two speakers that we have. We have the LG 55" Oled tv which is great, but in the family room I will be putting the Sony XBR49x900e tv and I have the Yamaha S601 Receiver that is still in the box. I was hoping you could tell me what Receiver would help me to get the best Picture and Sound from the Blue Ray Player and the Dish Cable box? I need to know what also is the best connection from Receiver to TV without using ARC and the the Optical Cable. Is there a way of doing this? I would also like to know are you able to go through RUclips to get me a way that I could pay you through PAYPAL to your account? I believe in paying someone that is willing to help another, for the service that is rendered. Thank You!
You can use the ARC output but you should turn off the ARC feature. Too many unwanted side effects. For example, try turning off your tv while streaming pandora through your receiver.
Alan, you are great! What if I only have one ARC outlet but it is also HDCP 2.2 outlet? It is a Yamaha S601 which I have purchased through Amazon and it is on its way. I am also purchasing Sony XBR49x900e TV. I am older and want to be able to use the remote we have which is the My Harmony remote programmable. I want to be able to hook these together plus also a blu ray player plus the cable box. I bought the Yamaha S601 only because it is slim and fits my shelf but would rather buy a receiver that will work perfectly than to worry about fitting on a shelf because I would put it elsewhere so that it will work perfectly with a perfect picture from the player and the Dish cable box. plus I would like to have perfect sound. Thank You for your help.
Hi There, I would need your help to set up my Onkyo TX NR 6100 brand new l got it as a gift 4 years ago and never got to use it. I would need your help to set it up with my Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers that have both the input that comes from the amp and the output that goes to the cube speakers at the back of the sub. I have two sets of the Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers and would like to use the front and rear speaker output of the TX NR 6100 like an integrated amp for playing music as well as watching my cinema. Thank you for your help. Michael
If you still respond to this, Please help with two questions. 1. If I use all digital tos links for audio, what video cable do I need? 2. My system Marantz SR-19 has jumpers for the preamp or regular I/O's. The manual sucks. How do these jumpers ork? Why do I need them? Where do they plug in? I want to us a powerful two channel external amplifier for two channel stereo. Where do I connect the preamp signals to my amp, and can I keep all my regular connections for surround sound connected? The jumpers have me confused...
I HAVE A SONY BRAVIA KD-55X8200E SMART TV WHICH I WISH TO CONNECT TO MY DENON AV (ANALOG) SURROUND AMPLIFIER AVC-1530G. THE OUTPUT USING EARPHONES WORKS BUT AS SUGGESTED LOCALLY, THE SAME DOES NOT WORK WHEN I USE THE TRADITIONAL CABLE. COULD YOU KINDLY SUGGEST A WAY OUT & OBLIGE, PLEASE?
I have an old Yamaha HTR-5890 7.1 receiver with no HDMI but it has Toslink and Digital coax connections. Right now I am using the Toslink connections from my cable box and Blu-ray player and TV to the receiver. It works okay but I cant get THX SB speakers to work in THX. DTS and Dolby digital and Pro logic works fine. I think there is a problem with the Toslink connection interpreting the type of Blu-ray disk move I am watching. Should I be using Toslink or Digital coax ?
Either connection is fine. This is from the manual "The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on." Check to make sure the correct decoders are being used and the speaker configuration is correct in the setup menus.
I am setting up a very similar Yamaha receiver 7850. Your excellent videos have explained so much of the trouble I was having getting zone 2 to work and problems with ARC. I think I get it. So instead of a single HDMI cable going from TV to receiver I need to add another cable... say, optical. Cool. Any advice on which input HDMI slot to use on the receiver... keep using the ARC and just turn off ARC. If I do this, which optical input on the receiver to use? I tried moving the TV HDMI over to #1 HDMI inputs and put the optical into #1, turned off ARC and no joy. Am also having trouble now with only TV audio (not through surround) or getting both and TV is not letting me turn off the TV audio. Wish I had seen your audio earlier. Excellent!
Use the ARC output on the receiver but disable the ARC feature. You can use an optical for the TV audio, but I recommend you just do your streaming on another device like a Blu-ray player, AppleTV, or Roku. If you really want to use the TV, use the optical and land it on any free optical input on the receiver. You're probably going to have to adjust the settings in the receiver though. You need to assign the input to something that isn't being used by something else. Once you've done that, you need to make sure the TV is sending audio OUT from the TV (done in the settings). My guess is this is the step that you're missing now. That should do it. Thanks for watching and good luck.
The digital audio inputs are labeled AV1, AV2 etc. If you are then using component video inputs don't you have to assign the audio input AV1 to the component input AV1 or can you assign audio input AV1 to, say video input AV2?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Yes. One more question. I have HDMI over cat6. Cable input to receiver is HDMI. I added an audio balen connected to the TV digital audio out with input into the receiver in the TV digital audio in. Can only get cable audio but no streaming audio from the TV (eg youtube).
Hey Great video. Quick question. Is there any way to hook up a passive sub to this system and what equipment would you need. I have two passive subs here and would prefer not to have to buy another one. Thanks
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thanks a million Alan. Got myself a nice powered sub and connected it to the sub outlet on my AV receiver. It all works like a charm now. Cheers. Oli
eARC makes improvements in sound but not functionality. For example, turn off your TV while you’re streaming Pandora through your receiver. Your whole system shuts down even if you want to keep listening to music. It makes a pain for custom guys
Hi. I have dish box and it has SPDIF output too. I wanna connect this with the AV receiver, but it does not have SPDIF input. Pioneer old amplifier. How can I go about to connect it with TV and surround ststem please?
I’m assuming your receiver does have a digital coax? If so, you’ll need to get an “optical to digital coax converter.” I saw them on amazon for about $20. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thanks for the reply. It does have three Optical inputs, and one Coax, don't know if it is digital or not. I could send you snaps of Dish receiver, TV and Amp's inputs and output. If you don't mind, send me your Email ID or WhatsApo number. I really like your video, watched 1st and 2nd part. Very informative. Great work
An amplifier simply powers the speakers. A receiver controls audio AND video and includes internal sources such as a radio tuner, XM, or music streaming services. A receiver also has an amplifier built in.
So Alan how would you go about it if your surrounds are built geared towards dolby Atmos. I know in your video you say you hate ARC. What is another alternative? Finally did all the wiring but now stuck with an extender that sends thru arc one way only. Company said the Receiver will connect to ARC port on my Projector and Sender will connect to your Marantz. However, the ARC is returned back from the sender via optical drop out unless I bought the $300 one instead of the 230. SMH. I might try my luck at running a 35 feet fiber optic 4k HDR HDMI. MY av rack to project is only about 10-15 foot away but i have to factor from ceiling to ground.
I am not sure I am understanding what you are asking. Are you using ARC to turn on the projector? You can use a 12v trigger from your receiver to the projector or you can use a remote control. To use the remote, either run a blaster cable (just two small wires) from the remote receiver on your AV rack or add an additional receiver on your projector. You can use an ARC HDMI port, just do not turn on the ARC feature. You shouldn't need to use ARC to bring audio from the projector. There shouldn't be any audio coming from the projector.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV aghhh understood thank you. Sorry if I can’t off confusing. Bought an OREI extender with ArC. I have it under the impression that to run Dolby atmos u need arc only. I’m now at the point of configuring my first ever AV receiver lol. Cutting drywall in wall, in-ceiling and wiring with the wet noodle u suggested made it easy Lee you. Now that that’s down it felt like it was the easy part. Long story short I could have made it easy on myself and just placed my aV rack on the other side of the family room but instead I went with having everything wired to a centralized location in a closet with plenty of room. I’ve spent this much already for premium sound so I can’t just settle for just Dolby 5.1.
@@FMD023 ARC=Audio Return Channel. Typically you send 1-way audio and video from one device to another. In the case of a surround sound system, the receiver sends audio and video to the TV. If people want to stream Netflix on their TV, they need to backfeed the audio from the TV to the receiver OR they can use ARC built into the HDMI cable. ARC used to only carry low quality audio back to the receiver but eARC allows you to carry higher quality formats such as Dolby Atmos. Enabling ARC/eARC introduces control problems so I always turn it off. You won't be streaming Netflix on your projector anyway, so you will not need to use ARC/eARC either. Your streaming device should be sitting on the rack (AppleTV, Roku, BluRay player, etc).
My new Onn TV does not want to recognize the computer if the HDMI comes from the output of the reciever, only if the HDMI from the computer is connected directly to TV. Although come to think of it, in both cases I have connected the Optical cable from TV to the reciever if that makes a difference. I wonder why it would. Also when I go on RUclips which I spent most my time at, Playing youtube directly from TV and receiver, the sound is 20 times louder, than through the computer. It almost gave me a heart attack today when I happen to stumble on it. I just purchased this tv yesterday. My previous TV was able to recognize the computer either way. The previous TV had one HDMI. and this one has 4 but that just gives you 4 HDMI options. My reciever has 4 hdmi input.
Interesting. Are you sure the receiver is setup properly? It’s possible that the input selection is incorrect or needs some setup in the receiver menus. I would thoroughly test this to make sure the setup and programming is correct before anything else. If you’re setup is correct, it sounds like the receiver might not be able to process the HDMI signal. That can be due to a frame rate or resolution issue or something of that sort. Optical audio cabling should not affect anything. The volume on your computer is likely turned down so that you have to turn your receiver away up. Then when you play the sound from another source, you get blasted. You have to turn the volume on the computer all the way up or set it to “fixed audio output” in the computer menus.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV I know all the volumes for everything, Volume of the TV, Volume of the computer, volume of say Youitube, volume of the receiver. I know all the hdmi inputs of the receiver, and its one output. I know the 4 HDMI ports on the TV and the one HDMI on the computer. I know all the various setting of the sound system of the reciever and the various sound selection of the TV. I also have noticed another problem with this TV. Since I use most o f my time on Youtrube, The videos don't load up easily, it behaves bogged down as in Google chrome is not responding..
@@rickross6390 ARC is related to "HDMI control" which I really don't like. I prefer to turn HDMI control off in all devices. If you turn off HDMI control, it should disable ARC by default.
Do you mean, can you use Zone 2 or 3 as a pre amp to power speakers in Zone 1? I don't know if I have ever had that question. I am pretty sure I have never seen a receiver that has Zone 2/3 but no pre-amp outputs for zone 1. I think you should check again. I'd be willing to bet, you have them.
can the zone outs work simultaneosly with the surround , or L R , set up ? I was hoping to set up a separate amplifier, in conjunction with the existing set up.
Yes! That’s the benefit of having zones. They can play any source at the same time as the main zone. They can play the same source or a different source. I think that’s what you’re asking?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ijust want to know apart from the main zone if i want to add a bose system to hear my audio from the CD system can i just use the Zone 2 system to hear
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Hj alan i want to connect a Bose acoustic mass 5 seeries III Speaker to my RX V1067 aprt from my main 7.1 speaker setup just for listening to my Audio CD's what options do I use i would likke to ise the optic cable from my CD player bit confused where to plug in my speaker out to my Bose acoustic mass thanks
You can get an adapter that turns the headphone jack into an RCA and plug it into an audio input but you’ll lose the ability to sing along with karaoke if you’re trying to run them from the same receiver.
Hi Alan. I have an old (2005 model) Yamaha RX-V350 receiver with subwoofer. I'm streaming my TV channels through my laptop to my TV monitor. I want to connect the sound to the TV to watch movies with better sound. There are 2 cables (red and white) connected from the TV. Where should I connect it to the receiver for sound?
Are the wires red and white? If so, connect them to the TV where it says "Audio Out" (or something similar to that) and then connect the other end to the receiver where it says "V-Aux." When you want to hear the sound from the TV, make sure your receiver is on the V-Aux input.
@@johansmith5132 Were you able to hook up the wires exactly as I described? The labels are super important, especially the one on the back of the TV. It needs to say "Audio Out." If the connection is good, go into the TV menus and make sure you have external speakers turned on. You can set the audio output to "fixed" so you don't have to worry about messing with volume levels on the TV. You can set it to "variable" if you want to use the TV remote to control the receiver volume.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV it seems that my TV does not have the hardware/software for external speakers. It's not a smart TV. I therefore stream my channels through my laptop. So I don't think there's something that I can do to play my sound through the amplifier. Thanks for your help.
Hi, I have a question. I want to connect my subwoofer to my onkyo receiver but my receiver has 2 black holes like yours and my sub in the back has a red and white holes. Do I hook up regular red and white from the sub to both black holes in my receiver?
Good question. You want to use the jack on the receiver labeled “sub out” or “sub pre out.” You may have two sub pre out connections labeled “front” and “back.” Just use the appropriate one. On the sub, pick either one. I usually use the left one which is white.
omg why is it soo hard to find simple info I don't wanna maximize my experience! I just wanna get the damn thing hooked up so I can experience something! sorry for the anger but some of us are just scared and confused xp hahha
I know it seems like a challenge but it’s a lot easier if you understand the principles. Unfortunately, every install is unique so it’s impossble to button up a simple package everyone can understand. Start with the speakers. Connect those where they go and do one device at a time. Feel free to ask questions.
Please help me i have a built-in home audio system like speaker in the wall and hook ups on the wall I just want my tv to work in the speaker I have a receiver like the one you showing but I'm a bit confused after watching this video
I highly recommend watching all the videos in the series. I know it's a LOT to watch but we cover all the info you'll need to know to hook up your system. Unfortunately, each system is so unique that it's impossible to give you the recipe to connect everything in a 5 minute video.
Hello, can you please help me ? I have AVR-X2400 receiver and want to connect my computer. The computer was connected to my TV with the HDMI cable in advance. I only have 1 HDMI connection on the TV. I connected the HDMI cable of the TV to the receiver monitor1arc. Because there is no PC HDMI input with this receiver, as with you. I don't know if that's right. I also have to plug the HDMI cable from my computer somewhere in the receiver I don't know. Or is that on TV that I buy an HDMI splitter? I also saw that you can put an internet cable in the receiver. That is already in my computer without that receiver I could already on the internet. Where the 2 internet cables. But I still have 1 if needed. I don't know receivers, this is my first.
Leave the HDMI from the receiver to the TV. That is correct. Plug your computer into the receiver in ANY free HDMI input. It does t have to say PC. The label is only there to help you select the correct input on the receiver so you don’t forget where things are plugged in. Once your connections are done, you should just select the corresponding input on the receiver and your PC will appear on your TV. That’s the benefit of using HDMI switching through a receiver.
Without watching the video back, I think you’re talking about when I’m referencing how to “blast” (or send remote control signals) to the receiver? A “sticky” is a blaster with a sticky back that is stuck on to the front of the surround sound receiver directly over the remote control infrared red receiver. They are horrible. They constantly fall off and cause nightmares.
Hey Alan, I have an Onkyo TX-NR676 now set up for Zone 2... in fact, Zone 2 works beautifully with access to all sources of analog as well as digital. HOWEVER, I can now only play the built-in tuner on the main!!!! No other sound will come through on the main. Any ideas why????
I recently bought an old Pioneer SC-LX57 from a friend, and I am trying to set it up. I have the same problem too. Only audio I can hear is from the tuner. I hooked up a cd-player and a mini-disc player and there is no sound. They made this way too complicated to use.
Hello, is there an option to connect new TV with old 5.1 Genius surround system that i am using on my PC, that only got RCE cables? Is there some kind of adapter or anything to use RCE to hdmi arc on tv?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Well new TV have only HDMI arc and old 5.1 speakers use RCA connection , so is it possible to connect these two only with some kind of reciever?
You’ll need a receiver for sure. If you want I use those speakers you’ll need an adapter to go from RCA to regular speaker cable. Something like this should work: www.ebay.com/i/272949075770?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=272949075770&targetid=884989444770&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9029721&poi=&campaignid=9338046707&mkgroupid=94993982379&rlsatarget=pla-884989444770&abcId=1139336&merchantid=101719306&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjoH0BRD6ARIsAEWO9DsrmVaDJNf9NNDEsSGx6LVDOh18c31qK29Jux4ECzC2Tj0IlBhDZ-IaAg-_EALw_wcB
@@Samzep Oh gotcha. Atmos came out after I left the industry so I am far from the expert in that arena but I am vaguely familiar with it. In the case of my receiver, I would not use surround back for the Atmos setup because I have extra speakers that can be assigned for that purpose. Other receivers may require you to choose between true back speakers (like a 7.1 setup) or the Atmos setup. I guess my best answer would be that it is going to depend on the receiver.
My computer Doesn't have Bluetooth ... And I have my PC plugged into HDMI Port one..... And I want to make this Bluetooth , for my Bluetooth headphones. I just purchased a Bluetooth Receiver, And I don't know what port to use .....What input would I plug into?
My guess is that you pair your headphones to the receiver then set the receiver to HDMI for PC use. Start playing music on the PC and make sure the audio is being pushed out of the PC to receiver (adjust settings in the PC if needed) Since I'm not familiar with your receiver, there has to be a way to select "headphones" or "speakers" as your play back source. Maybe activating the headphones is good enough?
Hey Alan, I have an old Pioneer Plasma flat screen that I love and want to hook up a Blu Ray DVD player to through an AVR. The plasma tv has an s-video input. Can I use the "s-video monitor" on my AVR to connect to the tv and run the blu ray as hdmi into the input of the AVR?
No. If your receiver has a feature called “HDMI upconversion” your receiver will turn an S-Video from the Blu-ray into an HDMI signal to the TV but not the other way around. If you come in with S-Video to the receiver, you can go out with S-Video to the TV but it is only video- no sound. You’ll have to run a digital audio cable of some kind from the Blu-ray to the receiver.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV My dvd player is a Sony BDP-S3500 so only has HDMI out and Digital out (orange). So doesn't look like I will be able to use the s-video input on the tv unless I use the dvd hdmi out and adapt it to component connection correct? I'm looking to pick up a cheap used AVR that will help me connect these two devices but if I cannot use the s-video input on the tv for this then it really doesn't matter which AVR I pick up correct? Just look for something with analog, component, and digital inputs and don't worry about the HDMI I guess? Sorry for all the questions but I'm a little confused of the best way to connect the dvd player to my plasma tv through an avr. (long story short, the hdmi jack on the tv is bad but all the other inputs are fine. I thought s-video was the 2nd best input.)
Hmmmm... this is a tough one. I think you should hook up the orange digital audio into the receiver and be done with the receiver connections. Then you’ll have to convert the HDMI signal to S-vid for the TV connection. I did a quick amazon search and found this: www.amazon.com/Converter-Composite-Adapter-Support-Blue-Ray/dp/B07GVDWGK8/ref=asc_df_B07GVDWGK8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309881068962&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13746700813918672075&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031290&hvtargid=pla-568835413361&psc=1 I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. IM NOT SELLING IT AND I HAVE NEVER USED IT. I am merely showing you that products exist that may work. If this works, this will solve your problem.
which makes HDMI or any other wire conversion a simple money scam, to get households to buy more expensive wires to replace what they last came out with. the next new cord will be the C and 4k then to 8k and beyond
No. HDMI upscaling is taking a different signal and turning it into HDMI. For example, you can take a standard yellow RCA video cable and upscale it to HDMI. Maybe you have an old video camera using standard yellow video so you plug it into your receiver. The receiver upscales the camera signal to HDMI and sends it to the TV via an HDMI cable simplifying your wiring scheme and upgrading video quality. HD pass-through is when your receiver doesn't modify the audio or video signal at all and simply "passes it through" to the TV unmodified.
If you want to get surround sound from your Fire Stick, plug it into your receiver in an HDMI input then select that input on your receiver. You should be golden. Let me know how it goes.
I plugged the Firestick into an HDMI input on the back of my RX-A880. It works great, however, the Yamaha remote does not reliably control it. I have to switch to the remote that came with the Firestick. Any advice on that?
The ARC on the TV won’t matter. ARC is a feature that can be disabled. I didn’t do a good job of making that clear. Just plug your cable/sat box to the receiver hdmi input and the tv to the receiver hdmi output and you should be golden.
Great video. Do you have any experience how to correctly connect 7.1 receiver with PC via graphics card? It's pretty confusing, so vid would be really appreciated :)
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV hi Alan, desktop and Windows 10. It's quite interesting topic and I have really hard time to gather some relevant info anywhere. Well, definitely not on the level that you can provide, I think. Thanks again :)
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV also I would add Nvidia graphics card connected via high-speed HDMI. I personally trying to figure out how to make work properly setup where I can play games at 4k@60 fps and 7.1 sound using a receiver from Denon...
@@zdenekkrejcir8834 If you have an HDMI video output, does sound come out of that same output as well? If you have an HDMI connection that also carries sound, all you have to do is connect the HDMI from the computer to any HDMI input on the receiver. If the video doesn't come on, you'll have to adjust the PC settings to tell it that you connected a second screen and want it to mirror your regular screen. My guess is that an HDMI coming off the motherboard will carry the sound, but HDMI coming off a sound card may only carry video. If it doesn't carry audio, you will have to use the pre-outs from the PC to the pre-out inputs on the receiver.
hi .. i have a Question .. if i take audio out from my Oppo 203 4k bluray player And connect it to the receiver in the Audio in option ... and the speaker wire is connected to the receiver... wht should be my source selection to Get the Audio Out put ???
hi Alan IT Says Multi Channel input .. its A Onkyo TX-SR803 AV Receiver .. And i Have Oppo 203 4k UHD which i have connected directly to my Sony 4k UHD LED .. Presently i Have taken my Coaxil audio out from Oppo and give to coaxil- Audio in to the reveiver and using my 7.1 setup... I want to know How to Make use off the 7.1 Audio Out from Oppo and How to Connect it to My Onkyo TX-SR803 ?
Got it. You'll use the "DVD" multichannel inputs. Looks to me like they're all on the bottom middle of the receiver. You'll probably turn the receiver to DVD mode when you want to take advantage of those connections.
You could but I don’t think you should. I have never seen a multichannel equalizer so you’d be using two channel outputs from your devices which nullifies the surround sound experience.
hi alan, so if your not using hdmi arc how do you get tv sound out of your avr? i had to stop using arc because xbox not support cec for arc and i like freedom of using tv speakers as well so i use optical cable. is it possible to get tv sound from avr just by using one hdmi cable?
Only by using ARC can you go from the TV to the receiver via one HDMI cable. I don’t stream from my TV. I use a Roku, but a Firestick and AppleTV are also great options.
With new receivers, a nice feature is called HDMI Passive Pass through (or something like that). If your receiver is off, you can still use its HDMI switching but the sound passes through the receiver and goes to your TV speakers. Pretty cool.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks Alan, so does that mean you never watch tv at all with your avr speakers or maybe you use optical or just happy with tv speakers when watching free to air tv? just before i got a new tv i was using the new nvidia sheild pro, i dont know what else could beat it and also an intel nuc 7th gen. my setup does have earc but ill prob have the same issue as people in the house only want tv speaker sound so tv speakers has to be primary for me.
I stream Netflix or whatever all the time but I don’t stream it from my TV. I use a Roku streaming device which is connected to my receiver so I can have surround sound anytime I want. When I don’t want to use surround sound, I still use the Roku, I just turn the receiver off and the sound will bypass the receiver and come through my TV speakers.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAVthanks yep I totally get your setup. My main problem is my receiver booting up when tv is turned on, I can't have surround sound cause other people in my house don't like the sub and all. The only way I know how I can setup the tv to turn on without the avr is using optical from avr to tv, this solves my issue but I miss out on hd audio, I suppose I just have to deal with the trade off. There's nothing I can do I guess for this setup. I wonder if earc will be all the same problems as arc
I need help with hooking my Yamaha receiver to my analog tv that has no hdmi. I can get picture and sound when I hook up the Wii with rca jacks but when I plug in my hdmi blu ray, all I get is audio with no video...
You're going to have to hook video directly to the TV via component video or composite video cables (depending on which cables your blu-ray and TV support). Then hook up the audio directly to the receiver via HDMI or optical audio.
Alan Clegg, would be possible for us to get in contact via phone or messenger? I really need to have you look at it to see what connections I have. Maybe FaceTime or messenger video if you have time? Please and thank you
@@djstallone3000 I keep myself super busy. Especially right now that I'm back in school and right in the middle of midterms. Just send me a picture of the back of your TV and the back of your receiver and I'll try to help you out.
a bit rushed. up conversion-upscaling only gives fake hd, - it cannot create the extra HD information not existing in SD input signals. it may be done better by monitor/projector, so compare. them with receiver/processor. he mixed up speaker output terminals, calling them 'inputs'. centre channel s important for clearer dialog.
I'm referring to an infrared red blaster for remote control systems. If you're using some kind of RF base station for your remote control, you're going to need to use infrared red blasters from the base station to blast the front of each device. Nice receivers have IR inputs on the back so you can connect a 3.5 mm mini directly into the back of the receiver. It's way more reliable in the short and long term. Typically, base stations have 3.5 mm minis for the IR blasters so you would just use a 3.5 mm mini to mini cable to connect the base station directly to the receiver.
I always want very specific control over my devices. For a casual user, ARC is probably ok. There are a lot of instances where it makes more problems than it’s worth. I always turn it off so I haven’t used the new eARC but I imagine it’s the same thing. You turn off the cable box and the whole system shuts down...
Hi, I have a Yamaha receiver similar to yours. I just need help hooking up my 4-channel power amp to the receiver's pre-outs to set up a surround sound. Do I need to do some other special configuration or set-ups on my Yamaha receiver to use the "pre-outs?" Does the "pre-outs" conflict with HDMI?
You need to know what you’re talking about with regard to Arc and earc before you talk about how bad it is. It’s the only way to get the best sound and picture from every source. It’s the highest output you can get. Just explain how to set it up correctly.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV You should do phone consulting for AV setups. I know I would pay you a few bucks to answer questions about setting up my AVR the best way
@@edonsmith8616 I've thought about it. I'm in medical school now though so my time is pretty tight. You can always ask questions here and I do my best to answer.
Thanks for all the info and the last time I hooked up a surround sound was about 15 years ago and things have changed, Question - I want to incorporate my two stereo systems into a surround sound system. The two stereo systems each use separate Krell integrated and they each use two martin logan speakers. I would like to set up a 5.1 using one stereo system for the front two and one stereo system for the two surrounds and I have a Martin Logan front speaker I could hook up to the processor as well as a veladyne sub which I would also hook up to the processor (Integra Receiver bought about 3 years ago). Does that sound feasible using the zone out / pre out and which ones do I use - the pre or Zone. Or should I just hook everything through the surround receiver. Thanks
That COULD work, but I think you should only do that if your main receiver is under-powered to handle your speakers. You will use the pre-outs. "Zone" is for controlling speakers in a different room. Pre-out from your receiver to one of the inputs on the amp. Make sure you connect the RIGHT FRONT PREOUT to the RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT on your amp. Same for left and surround back. That's a lot of equipment to involve and a lot of adjustments to make it balanced. If a kid comes up and adjusts the volume, balance, or inputs on one of your slave receivers/amps, you'll have to adjust it back in. Then you have to make sure they power on/off together and remain on the right inputs. Sounds like a headache, but it can be done. Does that make sense?
Thanks Alan and it makes sense to keep everything in the processor. Thanks for the quick response and too bad you do not install in Miami. For me as I enter my golden years the front speaker is the most important or I have to use subtitles. My Bose TV with built in speakers died and Bose no linger supports it so they sent me a free Lifestyle 4500 and told me to go buy a TV. The system sounds okay but I like my integra system better which is at my second home which I just sold. So the Bose is going into the bedroom and the Integra into the TV room to use with my new 65 OLED LG. Thanks again
I see a spike in ARC use because of the latest consoles experimental features, and the time-tested receivers not being up to snuff for all the nonsense. ARC to the rescue? I personally don't like it and wouldn't trust it with my neighbours dogs.
I try not to use ARC for anything but if you’re streaming Netflix from your smart TV and hooked to abound bar, you’re limited on options. If it were me, I’d get a Roku and stick it to the back of my TV with industrial strength Velcro tape and stream from that. Then connect the Roku to the sound bar. I really don’t like ARC so I try to avoid it at all costs.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV our tv is a roku,, and just got a jbl 3.1 sound bar, it is showing to use the arc, Now my living room is a whole different story, Yamaha receiver and separate Yamaha amp, klipsch speakers
@@garys9718 Is the ARC feature working for you? For example, I like listening to Pandora without turning on the TV (trying to reduce wear on the TV). You can't do that while using ARC and obviously not if you're using the TV for streaming. I'd say, if you're happy with how it works with ARC, roll with it.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ,well I don't like using a bunch of remotes, and I've got the sound bar plugged into the arc on the tv, I had the DVR, and blue ray, plugged into the sound bar, and no pic on the tv, and hdmi cables are working, I've tried it on the tv directly, before the sound bar, I just hooked them up to the tv directly, and use the tv input instead, and have a optical cable hooked up with it too
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do you know how many videos I watched before finding ALL of the information here?
excellent video!
Thanks!
ARC is excellent for most home use applications and simplifies cabling.
I get this comment a lot. Many people don’t have a problem with ARC but there are a lot of people that struggle with the side effects. The only benefit is to use the tv for streaming. A blu-ray player or appletv can handle the streaming and eliminate the need to use ARC. Thanks for watching.
I use an antenna for TV so ARC connects from my Samsung 49" smart TV to my tx-nr757 onkyo so the receiver can not only get the sound from the air signal, but uses the return audio channel to send control signals each way. The ARC channel also helps when using a cable box because the box needs to check that it's output is not going to a recorder.
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Thank you. Just bought a Yamaha 5590 6.1 100w per channel for less than 30 bucks at Christy's auction house, with remote. Works for me.
Nice grab!! Enjoy it!
Arc works well on my receiver when I want to watch broadcast channels on my tv without going crazy the way you just described.
My main problem with ARC is that everything runs great most of the time but every once in a while, the user tries to do something outside of normal ARC operation and messes up the inputs or equipment power settings and the end user (usually my non a/v savvy customer) gets confused and can’t get it back on track. For that reason, we always turn it off and let the custom remote handle the controls.
You can disable each equipment from turning on or off. In settings. Mine works great and only turns on what I assign to do so.
HDMI ARC is awesome, my amp uses it to send the OSD signal and return Dolby Atmos. Only one cable needed!
Your advice on the ARC connection is all wrong . You can get the best uncompressed return to your AVR by this connection AND in the controll you can set the ARC enabled WITH the sync function turned off(no auto turn on to other components)
Seems like he doesn't like your response lol. I agree with you though.
Great explanation!
Great video! I'm trying to play my Amazon firestick and Netflix through my Yamaha receive just like the one you are showing in this video. I have a OPPO DVD player ran through my receive and my Sony TV. But cannot figure out how to run Amazon Prime video and Netflix through my receiver. I have my Firestick plugged into the HDMI video IN and my receiver in HDMI 1 ARC. Neither of them will play through my receiver, only my DVD player and regular cable TV, any suggestions?
Is there any way to get a video to show how to hook everything up and make sure everything works together
THANK YOU VERY MUCH ALAN FOR YOUR BRILLIANT PRESENTATION. I'M LEARNING A LOT. BUT I ONLY HAVE AN OLD 5.1 YAMAHA RECEIVER. I THINK IS A 367. BUT IOVE YOUR EXPERIENCE. YOU'RE AMAZING.
Well I think YOU are amazing!! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you Alan, I just can't believe how you can break it down like this making it easy for us to understand. I was trying to connect this 5.1 yamaha receiver to my Sony blu-ray home theater, I did it connecting an RCA to them. But yesterday I went to BEST BUY and they told me that the yamaha reciever is not going to improve the sound of my speakers. Is is true? What about an amplifier. I. Can find it on Facebook market. What do you think Alan. Thank you for your guidance
@@lilianaordonez5474 I'm glad to help, but I'm not sure if I understand. What did you do with the RCA connectors?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV good morning Alan thank you very much for your time. Since the Geek Squad from BEST BUY set up my blue ray to my TV, all I did was connect the old Yanaha receiver RXV 367 IS ONLY 5.1. To the blu ray using an RCA cable. ( is the cable with 2 red and white terminal on each side) I matched the colors red and white to each component. Using their audio outlets. I honestly don't know how the receiver is going to help to improve the performance of the blue ray. The old receiver is also amplifier. But I hear the sabe sound. The equilizer I don't think improved. I think I wasted my time buying the old receiver. Because I wanted to improve the sound.
You are covering a lot of info. just fun to watch.
Thanks! We are trying to be a fully stocked source for all audio/video DIY guys out there. We have a long way to go, but we are chugging along
Hj alan i want to connect a Bose acoustic mass 5 seeries III Speaker to my RX V1067 aprt from my main 7.1 speaker setup just for listening to my Audio CD's what options do I use i would likke to ise the optic cable from my CD player bit confused where to plug in my speaker out to my Bose acoustic mass thanks
Your speaker system is a sub that connects to 2 speakers correct? Just connect the Zone 2 speaker outputs on the amp to the speaker inputs on the back of the Bose subwoofer. Then connect the two small speakers to the back of your subwoofer. Connect your CD player to the amplifier using RCA cables NOT an optical cable. That should do it.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks a ton alan would it sound better than connecting the HDMI from the CD player?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV where exactly does the RCA inputs from CD player go for the zone 2?
Pick any audio input. It doesn’t matter which RCA input you use. Just remember which one it is so you can select it. You can’t use HDMI or any kind of digital cables for Zone 2 functions. You have to use RCA.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks a ton alan
Hey Alan, this is is an incredible video for those who are trying to get the best home theater experience. You have really taken your time out to explain every single port at the back. This shows how you have really done your research prior posting this video. I agree with everything u have said in the ARC context. I should have contacted you before buying my Onkyo tx686 AVR, now I can’t connect my power amplifier to it since it has no pre out ports to connect it, any help on that if u can please, Also which amp is better emotiva or monolith ? Thanks in advance
Hmmmmm... I can’t comment on the Emotiva vs Monolith comparison since I don’t have experience with either one. Why do you want to use your amplifiers? Do you have big speakers? That receiver doesn’t have pre-outs as you know so you can’t connect to them in an easy way.
I have a pair of Polk audio RTI-A9 with 500W peak anD 250W RMS @8 ohms, my current AVR only puts out 110 RMS power, my speakers r really really power thirsty
I know an audio processor could solve your problem but I think your best bet is a new receiver unfortunately.
Alan, your youtube is great for a smart person. I'm a 68 year old woman that just wants my audio and speakers connected and working. I have the old Kenwood VR 406. I would love a youtube of only setting this up. With all the connections and words I don't know, I need help, please. I have two speakers and one oblong one in the center, which no one could get working.HELP
I'm sorry for the frustration. This is a confusing industry. What are you trying to connect to the receiver other than the speakers?
Any luck or progress with your setup? Just for your information, the center speaker is not meant to work all the time. It will only activate from surround-sound sources giving "Dolby Digital" like DVD movie discs. (DVD player's audio must be connected to receiver using optical cable also).
I have a Sony I need to know how to hook up the radio to the reserver and then hook up the speakers with it and make it all work together but I also need watch a video as they go because I don't know anything about this
Hello please help me should the center connect straight or whit a condenser
Very informative great video!!
I am kind of a noob to this so forgive my ignorance. If optical is primarily for audio and HDMI does video and audio, why would you use an optical cable and an HDMI cable connection to the TV? Wouldn't HDMI be sufficient? Thanks for the video.
GREAT question. The HDMI cable will carry video to the TV and even though it CAN carry audio, the audio will just stay in your receiver so you can enjoy those surround sound speakers. The optical cable will carry audio OUT of the TV and IN to the receiver so you can stream Netflix on your TV and still use your surround sound speakers. The HDMI can carry audio out of the TV by itself if you enable the Audio Return Channel (ARC) but that creates a host of undesirable side effects so I forbid you to do that. The best solution: connect the receiver to the TV with an HDMI, turn off the ARC feature, and stream your content through a Blu-ray player or Roku or something similar.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Why don't you explain why ARC is so bad?
@@samthecat2700 He explained that in this videos and other videos like this
You really know your stuff I have a Pioneer light vsx-82txs I'm quite sure that it's in the settings stop working as I was in the settings can't get it back on it's a 7.1 I'm just trying to do 5.1 I unplugged the receiver disconnected the speaker wires did a factory reset hooked up the speaker wires it came back on went back into my settings it went back off do you have any ideas for me appreciate you thank you
I have a old speaker system which uses speaker wire connection and is great but want to upgrade to a new dvd player but newer models don't have speaker connections on the back now..how do I go around this..thank you
You have a "home theater in a box." It is meant to work as one unit and is not friendly to mixing and matching components.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV so do they still make new dvd players with the speaker connections thanks for the reply Alan..just need some info on upgrading myvdvd player to my existing sound system...thank you
Hey im confused. You said in this video not to use ARC output its bad bad bad, but in the 4th part video, you had used it. Lol idk am i missing something. Because i got my HDMI cable coming from the ARC OUTPUT from my YAMAHA reciever into my ARC on my tv, then i have all my ACCESSORIES, DVD player, ROKU ect going into the HDMI inputs on my reciever. So is this correct? Works fine. Im just confused of your statement and dont wana hook it up wrong. Thank.
How do I go about connecting a speaker that didn’t come with the receiver via audio (red/white ends)
The speakers with red/white connections have amplifiers built into them. You would use the pre-out connection on the receiver, but you're probably looking at more trouble than it's worth.
Hey, my polk audio 12inch sub went out and I upgraded to the SVS PB 2000 PRO. I hooked it up but can't hear it unless the volume is way high. The SVS tech either didn't care or didn't know. So the very few settings he had me change didn't help. Now I can't hear my polk audio tower speakers like I used to could. Can u help me please? I'll even pay if you can help me with the settings. My reciever is a Sony STR550.
Did you set the sub volume level in the receiver menu? How is it connected to the receiver- which plugs are you using on the receiver and sub?
Alan, I would return the Yamaha for one that you would recommend. Thank You again!!!
I don't know much about your system so I can't make a reliable recommendation. Can you tell me a little about it? Speakers size, number of speakers, number of devices, zone 2, etc...
I am using two Denon Speakers, I am retired and my wife is not excited about a bunch of speakers in the house so I am okay with the two of them but I do want the absolute best picture and sound from the two speakers that we have. We have the LG 55" Oled tv which is great, but in the family room I will be putting the Sony XBR49x900e tv and I have the Yamaha S601 Receiver that is still in the box. I was hoping you could tell me what Receiver would help me to get the best Picture and Sound from the Blue Ray Player and the Dish Cable box? I need to know what also is the best connection from Receiver to TV without using ARC and the the Optical Cable. Is there a way of doing this? I would also like to know are you able to go through RUclips to get me a way that I could pay you through PAYPAL to your account? I believe in paying someone that is willing to help another, for the service that is rendered. Thank You!
I would like to talk to you in person, is there a way in the Pacific Time?
I like how I can never tell when you are being serious or deadpan.
My wife and I have been married for more than 15 years and she still can’t tell. I think that means I win right?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Yes, you certainly have a winning charm.
@@noampitlik2332 Ha! Thank you!
Man this is an old way to setup an avr...... arc is a norm now, most of the avr have only arc now.
You can use the ARC output but you should turn off the ARC feature. Too many unwanted side effects. For example, try turning off your tv while streaming pandora through your receiver.
Excellent. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Alan, you are great! What if I only have one ARC outlet but it is also HDCP 2.2 outlet? It is a Yamaha S601 which I have purchased through Amazon and it is on its way. I am also purchasing Sony XBR49x900e TV. I am older and want to be able to use the remote we have which is the My Harmony remote programmable. I want to be able to hook these together plus also a blu ray player plus the cable box. I bought the Yamaha S601 only because it is slim and fits my shelf but would rather buy a receiver that will work perfectly than to worry about fitting on a shelf because I would put it elsewhere so that it will work perfectly with a perfect picture from the player and the Dish cable box. plus I would like to have perfect sound. Thank You for your help.
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Your fine to use the HDMI out on your AVR, labeled Monitor Out 1/ARC. Just make sure CEC, or HDMI Controll is Disabled in your AVRs settings Menu!
Hi There,
I would need your help to set up my Onkyo TX NR 6100 brand new l got it as a gift 4 years ago and never got to use it.
I would need your help to set it up with my Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers that have both the input that comes from the amp and the output that goes to the cube speakers at the back of the sub.
I have two sets of the Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers and would like to use the front and rear speaker output of the TX NR 6100 like an integrated amp for playing music as well as watching my cinema.
Thank you for your help.
Michael
If you still respond to this, Please help with two questions. 1. If I use all digital tos links for audio, what video cable do I need? 2. My system Marantz SR-19 has jumpers for the preamp or regular I/O's. The manual sucks. How do these jumpers ork? Why do I need them? Where do they plug in? I want to us a powerful two channel external amplifier for two channel stereo. Where do I connect the preamp signals to my amp, and can I keep all my regular connections for surround sound connected? The jumpers have me confused...
I HAVE A SONY BRAVIA KD-55X8200E SMART TV WHICH I WISH TO CONNECT TO MY DENON AV (ANALOG) SURROUND AMPLIFIER AVC-1530G. THE OUTPUT USING EARPHONES WORKS BUT AS SUGGESTED LOCALLY, THE SAME DOES NOT WORK WHEN I USE THE TRADITIONAL CABLE. COULD YOU KINDLY SUGGEST A WAY OUT & OBLIGE, PLEASE?
I have an old Yamaha HTR-5890 7.1 receiver with no HDMI but it has Toslink and Digital coax connections. Right now I am using the Toslink connections from my cable box and Blu-ray player and TV to the receiver. It works okay but I cant get THX SB speakers to work in THX. DTS and Dolby digital and Pro logic works fine. I think there is a problem with the Toslink connection interpreting the type of Blu-ray disk move I am watching. Should I be using Toslink or Digital coax ?
Either connection is fine. This is from the manual "The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on." Check to make sure the correct decoders are being used and the speaker configuration is correct in the setup menus.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks
If we’re not gonna use ARC then what do we use to output tv Audio
Optical audio out
I am setting up a very similar Yamaha receiver 7850. Your excellent videos have explained so much of the trouble I was having getting zone 2 to work and problems with ARC. I think I get it. So instead of a single HDMI cable going from TV to receiver I need to add another cable... say, optical. Cool. Any advice on which input HDMI slot to use on the receiver... keep using the ARC and just turn off ARC. If I do this, which optical input on the receiver to use? I tried moving the TV HDMI over to #1 HDMI inputs and put the optical into #1, turned off ARC and no joy. Am also having trouble now with only TV audio (not through surround) or getting both and TV is not letting me turn off the TV audio. Wish I had seen your audio earlier. Excellent!
Use the ARC output on the receiver but disable the ARC feature. You can use an optical for the TV audio, but I recommend you just do your streaming on another device like a Blu-ray player, AppleTV, or Roku. If you really want to use the TV, use the optical and land it on any free optical input on the receiver. You're probably going to have to adjust the settings in the receiver though. You need to assign the input to something that isn't being used by something else. Once you've done that, you need to make sure the TV is sending audio OUT from the TV (done in the settings). My guess is this is the step that you're missing now. That should do it. Thanks for watching and good luck.
The digital audio inputs are labeled AV1, AV2 etc. If you are then using component video inputs don't you have to assign the audio input AV1 to the component input AV1 or can you assign audio input AV1 to, say video input AV2?
If your receiver has the ability to assign inputs, you should be able to mix and match whatever you need. Does that answer your question?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Yes. One more question. I have HDMI over cat6. Cable input to receiver is HDMI. I added an audio balen connected to the TV digital audio out with input into the receiver in the TV digital audio in. Can only get cable audio but no streaming audio from the TV (eg youtube).
Figured it out. First I need to switch to the home screen with TV remote, choose streaming service and then switch receiver to TV input.
@@Jnglfvr NICE WORK!
Nice video
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I don't need all this info, I used an HDM1 cable. I do not think you understand what I need.
I think you are 100% correct. I have no idea what you need.
The receiver that I need a owners Manuel is a #str-510
Hey Great video. Quick question. Is there any way to hook up a passive sub to this system and what equipment would you need. I have two passive subs here and would prefer not to have to buy another one. Thanks
You’re going to need an amplifier to power them. You’ll connect the receiver to the amp and then connect the speakers to the amp.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thanks a million Alan. Got myself a nice powered sub and connected it to the sub outlet on my AV receiver. It all works like a charm now. Cheers. Oli
Idk @ 2:15 .. eARC works great along with CEC just setting up the Lyndorf MP60 Pre/Pro but it is the latest iteration of ARC soo...🤷🏻♀️
eARC makes improvements in sound but not functionality. For example, turn off your TV while you’re streaming Pandora through your receiver. Your whole system shuts down even if you want to keep listening to music. It makes a pain for custom guys
Hi. I have dish box and it has SPDIF output too. I wanna connect this with the AV receiver, but it does not have SPDIF input. Pioneer old amplifier. How can I go about to connect it with TV and surround ststem please?
I’m assuming your receiver does have a digital coax? If so, you’ll need to get an “optical to digital coax converter.” I saw them on amazon for about $20. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thanks for the reply. It does have three Optical inputs, and one Coax, don't know if it is digital or not. I could send you snaps of Dish receiver, TV and Amp's inputs and output. If you don't mind, send me your Email ID or WhatsApo number. I really like your video, watched 1st and 2nd part. Very informative. Great work
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV I managed to connect, but the sound is Analogue. Could not hook up digital coax or optical input
Maybe send me pictures?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Sure, kindly send your Email ID please
Where can I get an owners manual for a Sonystg510
What's the difference between AMPLIFIER and RECEIVER ?? thanks in advance i'm not an expert
An amplifier simply powers the speakers. A receiver controls audio AND video and includes internal sources such as a radio tuner, XM, or music streaming services. A receiver also has an amplifier built in.
Pero no haces ninguna conexión para ver si funciona o no?
I have onkyo model no.ht-R340 how do I hook up to tv for sound no hidef connect
Are you trying to stream off of your TV and want it to go to surround sound?
So Alan how would you go about it if your surrounds are built geared towards dolby Atmos. I know in your video you say you hate ARC. What is another alternative? Finally did all the wiring but now stuck with an extender that sends thru arc one way only. Company said the Receiver will connect to ARC port on my Projector and Sender will connect to your Marantz. However, the ARC is returned back from the sender via optical drop out unless I bought the $300 one instead of the 230. SMH. I might try my luck at running a 35 feet fiber optic 4k HDR HDMI. MY av rack to project is only about 10-15 foot away but i have to factor from ceiling to ground.
I am not sure I am understanding what you are asking. Are you using ARC to turn on the projector? You can use a 12v trigger from your receiver to the projector or you can use a remote control. To use the remote, either run a blaster cable (just two small wires) from the remote receiver on your AV rack or add an additional receiver on your projector. You can use an ARC HDMI port, just do not turn on the ARC feature. You shouldn't need to use ARC to bring audio from the projector. There shouldn't be any audio coming from the projector.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV aghhh understood thank you. Sorry if I can’t off confusing. Bought an OREI extender with ArC. I have it under the impression that to run Dolby atmos u need arc only. I’m now at the point of configuring my first ever AV receiver lol. Cutting drywall in wall, in-ceiling and wiring with the wet noodle u suggested made it easy Lee you. Now that that’s down it felt like it was the easy part. Long story short I could have made it easy on myself and just placed my aV rack on the other side of the family room but instead I went with having everything wired to a centralized location in a closet with plenty of room. I’ve spent this much already for premium sound so I can’t just settle for just Dolby 5.1.
@@FMD023 ARC=Audio Return Channel. Typically you send 1-way audio and video from one device to another. In the case of a surround sound system, the receiver sends audio and video to the TV. If people want to stream Netflix on their TV, they need to backfeed the audio from the TV to the receiver OR they can use ARC built into the HDMI cable. ARC used to only carry low quality audio back to the receiver but eARC allows you to carry higher quality formats such as Dolby Atmos. Enabling ARC/eARC introduces control problems so I always turn it off. You won't be streaming Netflix on your projector anyway, so you will not need to use ARC/eARC either. Your streaming device should be sitting on the rack (AppleTV, Roku, BluRay player, etc).
My new Onn TV does not want to recognize the computer if the HDMI comes from the output of the reciever, only if the HDMI from the computer is connected directly to TV. Although come to think of it, in both cases I have connected the Optical cable from TV to the reciever if that makes a difference. I wonder why it would.
Also when I go on RUclips which I spent most my time at, Playing youtube directly from TV and receiver, the sound is 20 times louder, than through the computer. It almost gave me a heart attack today when I happen to stumble on it. I just purchased this tv yesterday.
My previous TV was able to recognize the computer either way. The previous TV had one HDMI. and this one has 4 but that just gives you 4 HDMI options. My reciever has 4 hdmi input.
Interesting. Are you sure the receiver is setup properly? It’s possible that the input selection is incorrect or needs some setup in the receiver menus. I would thoroughly test this to make sure the setup and programming is correct before anything else. If you’re setup is correct, it sounds like the receiver might not be able to process the HDMI signal. That can be due to a frame rate or resolution issue or something of that sort. Optical audio cabling should not affect anything.
The volume on your computer is likely turned down so that you have to turn your receiver away up. Then when you play the sound from another source, you get blasted. You have to turn the volume on the computer all the way up or set it to “fixed audio output” in the computer menus.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV I know all the volumes for everything, Volume of the TV, Volume of the computer, volume of say Youitube, volume of the receiver.
I know all the hdmi inputs of the receiver, and its one output. I know the 4 HDMI ports on the TV and the one HDMI on the computer.
I know all the various setting of the sound system of the reciever and the various sound selection of the TV.
I also have noticed another problem with this TV. Since I use most o f my time on Youtrube, The videos don't load up easily, it behaves bogged down as in Google chrome is not responding..
right now I'm using arc how else can I hook up my reciever to my tv ?
I did a bad job of explaining this point. You can use the ARC output but disable the ARC feature in the setup menus.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV oh ok thank you
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV in both the tv and reciever?
@@rickross6390 ARC is related to "HDMI control" which I really don't like. I prefer to turn HDMI control off in all devices. If you turn off HDMI control, it should disable ARC by default.
I have a Yamaha RX-V392 receiver and would like to know how to hook it up to my Samsung TV. The receiver does not have any HDMI ports.
You can't do much with your amp, it only has composite connections, no HD.
So i can use zone2 and zone3 as an pre amp output.my pioneer sc71 reciever doesnt have an pre amp output.
Do you mean, can you use Zone 2 or 3 as a pre amp to power speakers in Zone 1? I don't know if I have ever had that question. I am pretty sure I have never seen a receiver that has Zone 2/3 but no pre-amp outputs for zone 1. I think you should check again. I'd be willing to bet, you have them.
can the zone outs work simultaneosly with the surround , or L R , set up ? I was hoping to set up a separate amplifier, in conjunction with the existing set up.
Yes! That’s the benefit of having zones. They can play any source at the same time as the main zone. They can play the same source or a different source. I think that’s what you’re asking?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ijust want to know apart from the main zone if i want to add a bose system to hear my audio from the CD system can i just use the Zone 2 system to hear
@@sofishan1 Are you asking if you can add a CD player to a 2 zone system?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV yes alan thats correct
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Hj alan i want to connect a Bose acoustic mass 5 seeries III Speaker to my RX V1067 aprt from my main 7.1 speaker setup just for listening to my Audio CD's what options do I use i would likke to ise the optic cable from my CD player bit confused where to plug in my speaker out to my Bose acoustic mass thanks
Sir how can I fix shure mic 58 with cord to yamaha RXV477
You can get an adapter that turns the headphone jack into an RCA and plug it into an audio input but you’ll lose the ability to sing along with karaoke if you’re trying to run them from the same receiver.
Hi Alan. I have an old (2005 model) Yamaha RX-V350 receiver with subwoofer. I'm streaming my TV channels through my laptop to my TV monitor. I want to connect the sound to the TV to watch movies with better sound. There are 2 cables (red and white) connected from the TV. Where should I connect it to the receiver for sound?
Are the wires red and white? If so, connect them to the TV where it says "Audio Out" (or something similar to that) and then connect the other end to the receiver where it says "V-Aux." When you want to hear the sound from the TV, make sure your receiver is on the V-Aux input.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thank you. I'll let you know if it works.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV it's still not working.
@@johansmith5132 Were you able to hook up the wires exactly as I described? The labels are super important, especially the one on the back of the TV. It needs to say "Audio Out." If the connection is good, go into the TV menus and make sure you have external speakers turned on. You can set the audio output to "fixed" so you don't have to worry about messing with volume levels on the TV. You can set it to "variable" if you want to use the TV remote to control the receiver volume.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV it seems that my TV does not have the hardware/software for external speakers. It's not a smart TV. I therefore stream my channels through my laptop. So I don't think there's something that I can do to play my sound through the amplifier. Thanks for your help.
Hi, I have a question. I want to connect my subwoofer to my onkyo receiver but my receiver has 2 black holes like yours and my sub in the back has a red and white holes. Do I hook up regular red and white from the sub to both black holes in my receiver?
Good question. You want to use the jack on the receiver labeled “sub out” or “sub pre out.” You may have two sub pre out connections labeled “front” and “back.” Just use the appropriate one. On the sub, pick either one. I usually use the left one which is white.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV okay, thank you
omg why is it soo hard to find simple info I don't wanna maximize my experience! I just wanna get the damn thing hooked up so I can experience something! sorry for the anger but some of us are just scared and confused xp hahha
I know it seems like a challenge but it’s a lot easier if you understand the principles. Unfortunately, every install is unique so it’s impossble to button up a simple package everyone can understand. Start with the speakers. Connect those where they go and do one device at a time. Feel free to ask questions.
George Azzopardi If no HDMI port what’s the best alternative for the best quality
this is a killer video brother!!!
I’m glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
ARC is more useful than you think it is if you set it up right, but you obviously don't know how to actually use the ARC feature as intended.
Please help me i have a built-in home audio system like speaker in the wall and hook ups on the wall I just want my tv to work in the speaker I have a receiver like the one you showing but I'm a bit confused after watching this video
I highly recommend watching all the videos in the series. I know it's a LOT to watch but we cover all the info you'll need to know to hook up your system. Unfortunately, each system is so unique that it's impossible to give you the recipe to connect everything in a 5 minute video.
Hello, can you please help me ?
I have AVR-X2400 receiver and want to connect my computer.
The computer was connected to my TV with the HDMI cable in advance.
I only have 1 HDMI connection on the TV.
I connected the HDMI cable of the TV to the receiver monitor1arc.
Because there is no PC HDMI input with this receiver, as with you.
I don't know if that's right.
I also have to plug the HDMI cable from my computer somewhere in the receiver I don't know.
Or is that on TV that I buy an HDMI splitter?
I also saw that you can put an internet cable in the receiver.
That is already in my computer without that receiver I could already on the internet.
Where the 2 internet cables.
But I still have 1 if needed.
I don't know receivers, this is my first.
Leave the HDMI from the receiver to the TV. That is correct. Plug your computer into the receiver in ANY free HDMI input. It does t have to say PC. The label is only there to help you select the correct input on the receiver so you don’t forget where things are plugged in. Once your connections are done, you should just select the corresponding input on the receiver and your PC will appear on your TV. That’s the benefit of using HDMI switching through a receiver.
Why do modern receivers not have pre outs on the low to mid models? Is it cost or are the receiver companys greedy?
Every additional part costs the company money so they have to strip them to meet a price unfortunately.
What is a ‘sticky’?
Without watching the video back, I think you’re talking about when I’m referencing how to “blast” (or send remote control signals) to the receiver? A “sticky” is a blaster with a sticky back that is stuck on to the front of the surround sound receiver directly over the remote control infrared red receiver. They are horrible. They constantly fall off and cause nightmares.
Thank you for taking the trouble to reply👍🙂
Hey Alan, I have an Onkyo TX-NR676 now set up for Zone 2... in fact, Zone 2 works beautifully with access to all sources of analog as well as digital. HOWEVER, I can now only play the built-in tuner on the main!!!! No other sound will come through on the main. Any ideas why????
I recently bought an old Pioneer SC-LX57 from a friend, and I am trying to set it up. I have the same problem too. Only audio I can hear is from the tuner. I hooked up a cd-player and a mini-disc player and there is no sound. They made this way too complicated to use.
Hello, is there an option to connect new TV with old 5.1 Genius surround system that i am using on my PC, that only got RCE cables?
Is there some kind of adapter or anything to use RCE to hdmi arc on tv?
I’m not sure if I understand. Can you explain a little more? What connections are on which device?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Well new TV have only HDMI arc and old 5.1 speakers use RCA connection , so is it possible to connect these two only with some kind of reciever?
You’ll need a receiver for sure. If you want I use those speakers you’ll need an adapter to go from RCA to regular speaker cable. Something like this should work:
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Nice
Connecting 5.1 .4 you use back rear ?
I'm not sure what a 5.1.4 is. That does the ".4" represent?
Alan Clegg its atmos .4 is high ceiling speakers
@@Samzep Oh gotcha. Atmos came out after I left the industry so I am far from the expert in that arena but I am vaguely familiar with it. In the case of my receiver, I would not use surround back for the Atmos setup because I have extra speakers that can be assigned for that purpose. Other receivers may require you to choose between true back speakers (like a 7.1 setup) or the Atmos setup. I guess my best answer would be that it is going to depend on the receiver.
My computer Doesn't have Bluetooth ... And I have my PC plugged into HDMI Port one..... And I want to make this Bluetooth , for my Bluetooth headphones. I just purchased a Bluetooth Receiver, And I don't know what port to use .....What input would I plug into?
My guess is that you pair your headphones to the receiver then set the receiver to HDMI for PC use. Start playing music on the PC and make sure the audio is being pushed out of the PC to receiver (adjust settings in the PC if needed) Since I'm not familiar with your receiver, there has to be a way to select "headphones" or "speakers" as your play back source. Maybe activating the headphones is good enough?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank You very much , I'll give that a try, and let you know for a curiosity sake, what happen.
Hey Alan, I have an old Pioneer Plasma flat screen that I love and want to hook up a Blu Ray DVD player to through an AVR. The plasma tv has an s-video input. Can I use the "s-video monitor" on my AVR to connect to the tv and run the blu ray as hdmi into the input of the AVR?
No. If your receiver has a feature called “HDMI upconversion” your receiver will turn an S-Video from the Blu-ray into an HDMI signal to the TV but not the other way around. If you come in with S-Video to the receiver, you can go out with S-Video to the TV but it is only video- no sound. You’ll have to run a digital audio cable of some kind from the Blu-ray to the receiver.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV My dvd player is a Sony BDP-S3500 so only has HDMI out and Digital out (orange). So doesn't look like I will be able to use the s-video input on the tv unless I use the dvd hdmi out and adapt it to component connection correct? I'm looking to pick up a cheap used AVR that will help me connect these two devices but if I cannot use the s-video input on the tv for this then it really doesn't matter which AVR I pick up correct? Just look for something with analog, component, and digital inputs and don't worry about the HDMI I guess? Sorry for all the questions but I'm a little confused of the best way to connect the dvd player to my plasma tv through an avr. (long story short, the hdmi jack on the tv is bad but all the other inputs are fine. I thought s-video was the 2nd best input.)
Hmmmm... this is a tough one. I think you should hook up the orange digital audio into the receiver and be done with the receiver connections. Then you’ll have to convert the HDMI signal to S-vid for the TV connection. I did a quick amazon search and found this:
www.amazon.com/Converter-Composite-Adapter-Support-Blue-Ray/dp/B07GVDWGK8/ref=asc_df_B07GVDWGK8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309881068962&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13746700813918672075&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031290&hvtargid=pla-568835413361&psc=1
I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. IM NOT SELLING IT AND I HAVE NEVER USED IT. I am merely showing you that products exist that may work. If this works, this will solve your problem.
which makes HDMI or any other wire conversion a simple money scam, to get households to buy more expensive wires to replace what they last came out with. the next new cord will be the C and 4k then to 8k and beyond
noob question... Is HDMI Up scaling the same thing I see advertised as HD pass through?
No. HDMI upscaling is taking a different signal and turning it into HDMI. For example, you can take a standard yellow RCA video cable and upscale it to HDMI. Maybe you have an old video camera using standard yellow video so you plug it into your receiver. The receiver upscales the camera signal to HDMI and sends it to the TV via an HDMI cable simplifying your wiring scheme and upgrading video quality. HD pass-through is when your receiver doesn't modify the audio or video signal at all and simply "passes it through" to the TV unmodified.
Alan Clegg ok. Thanks.
I need help hooking up my Bose power system PS28 111.
What kind of help?
Where do I connect the fire stick currently on my TV
If you want to get surround sound from your Fire Stick, plug it into your receiver in an HDMI input then select that input on your receiver. You should be golden. Let me know how it goes.
MartinHoskinson Adventures how did it go?
I plugged the Firestick into an HDMI input on the back of my RX-A880. It works great, however, the Yamaha remote does not reliably control it. I have to switch to the remote that came with the Firestick. Any advice on that?
My denon receiver has no hdmi arc but my new Samsung tv has hdmi arc what am I to do no sound 🔊 surround sound ❓❓
The ARC on the TV won’t matter. ARC is a feature that can be disabled. I didn’t do a good job of making that clear. Just plug your cable/sat box to the receiver hdmi input and the tv to the receiver hdmi output and you should be golden.
Can I connect a special speaker to speaker jack back side of AV reciver ?
What do you mean by “special”
Alan Clegg like JBL speaker , connecting to bottom side speaker jack of your amplifier....
If a speaker connects with speaker wire, you can connect it to the amplifier.
Great video. Do you have any experience how to correctly connect 7.1 receiver with PC via graphics card? It's pretty confusing, so vid would be really appreciated :)
Laptop or desktop?
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV hi Alan, desktop and Windows 10.
It's quite interesting topic and I have really hard time to gather some relevant info anywhere. Well, definitely not on the level that you can provide, I think. Thanks again :)
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV also I would add Nvidia graphics card connected via high-speed HDMI. I personally trying to figure out how to make work properly setup where I can play games at 4k@60 fps and 7.1 sound using a receiver from Denon...
@@zdenekkrejcir8834 If you have an HDMI video output, does sound come out of that same output as well?
If you have an HDMI connection that also carries sound, all you have to do is connect the HDMI from the computer to any HDMI input on the receiver. If the video doesn't come on, you'll have to adjust the PC settings to tell it that you connected a second screen and want it to mirror your regular screen. My guess is that an HDMI coming off the motherboard will carry the sound, but HDMI coming off a sound card may only carry video. If it doesn't carry audio, you will have to use the pre-outs from the PC to the pre-out inputs on the receiver.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV yes. I use high speed HDMI from 1080ti graphics card to the receiver and from receiver to 4k TV.
hi .. i have a Question .. if i take audio out from my Oppo 203 4k bluray player And connect it to the receiver in the Audio in option ... and the speaker wire is connected to the receiver... wht should be my source selection to Get the Audio Out put ???
What is the label on the receiver? Is it only labeled "audio in?" What make and model is the receiver?
hi Alan IT Says Multi Channel input .. its A Onkyo TX-SR803 AV Receiver .. And i Have Oppo 203 4k UHD which i have connected directly to my Sony 4k UHD LED .. Presently i Have taken my Coaxil audio out from Oppo and give to coaxil- Audio in to the reveiver and using my 7.1 setup... I want to know How to Make use off the 7.1 Audio Out from Oppo and How to Connect it to My Onkyo TX-SR803 ?
Got it. You'll use the "DVD" multichannel inputs. Looks to me like they're all on the bottom middle of the receiver. You'll probably turn the receiver to DVD mode when you want to take advantage of those connections.
It's an 8 wire connection so be ready for that. One wire for each speaker (makes 7) then 1 for the subwoofer.
Alan Clegg thanks for the support ..
i have a integra dtr 60.5 can i hookup my eq to it ?
You could but I don’t think you should. I have never seen a multichannel equalizer so you’d be using two channel outputs from your devices which nullifies the surround sound experience.
hi alan, so if your not using hdmi arc how do you get tv sound out of your avr? i had to stop using arc because xbox not support cec for arc and i like freedom of using tv speakers as well so i use optical cable. is it possible to get tv sound from avr just by using one hdmi cable?
Only by using ARC can you go from the TV to the receiver via one HDMI cable. I don’t stream from my TV. I use a Roku, but a Firestick and AppleTV are also great options.
With new receivers, a nice feature is called HDMI Passive Pass through (or something like that). If your receiver is off, you can still use its HDMI switching but the sound passes through the receiver and goes to your TV speakers. Pretty cool.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks Alan, so does that mean you never watch tv at all with your avr speakers or maybe you use optical or just happy with tv speakers when watching free to air tv?
just before i got a new tv i was using the new nvidia sheild pro, i dont know what else could beat it and also an intel nuc 7th gen.
my setup does have earc but ill prob have the same issue as people in the house only want tv speaker sound so tv speakers has to be primary for me.
I stream Netflix or whatever all the time but I don’t stream it from my TV. I use a Roku streaming device which is connected to my receiver so I can have surround sound anytime I want. When I don’t want to use surround sound, I still use the Roku, I just turn the receiver off and the sound will bypass the receiver and come through my TV speakers.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAVthanks yep I totally get your setup.
My main problem is my receiver booting up when tv is turned on, I can't have surround sound cause other people in my house don't like the sub and all.
The only way I know how I can setup the tv to turn on without the avr is using optical from avr to tv, this solves my issue but I miss out on hd audio, I suppose I just have to deal with the trade off.
There's nothing I can do I guess for this setup.
I wonder if earc will be all the same problems as arc
I need help with hooking my Yamaha receiver to my analog tv that has no hdmi. I can get picture and sound when I hook up the Wii with rca jacks but when I plug in my hdmi blu ray, all I get is audio with no video...
You're going to have to hook video directly to the TV via component video or composite video cables (depending on which cables your blu-ray and TV support). Then hook up the audio directly to the receiver via HDMI or optical audio.
Alan Clegg, would be possible for us to get in contact via phone or messenger? I really need to have you look at it to see what connections I have. Maybe FaceTime or messenger video if you have time? Please and thank you
@@djstallone3000 I keep myself super busy. Especially right now that I'm back in school and right in the middle of midterms. Just send me a picture of the back of your TV and the back of your receiver and I'll try to help you out.
Totally understand, Alan. Thank you so much for replying. Where would I send the pics?
@@djstallone3000 alan@youdoav.com
How to connect a eq to Av receiver?????
Alex run.it through tape 2 and to the extra speaker connection
a bit rushed. up conversion-upscaling only gives fake hd, - it cannot create the extra HD information not existing in SD input signals. it may be done better by monitor/projector, so compare. them with receiver/processor.
he mixed up speaker output terminals, calling them 'inputs'. centre channel s important for clearer dialog.
I actually agree with everything you said. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What is a blaster?
I'm referring to an infrared red blaster for remote control systems. If you're using some kind of RF base station for your remote control, you're going to need to use infrared red blasters from the base station to blast the front of each device. Nice receivers have IR inputs on the back so you can connect a 3.5 mm mini directly into the back of the receiver. It's way more reliable in the short and long term. Typically, base stations have 3.5 mm minis for the IR blasters so you would just use a 3.5 mm mini to mini cable to connect the base station directly to the receiver.
I see this video was made in 2017 how do you feel about HDMI ARC receiver to an HDMI ARC TV in 2020?
I always want very specific control over my devices. For a casual user, ARC is probably ok. There are a lot of instances where it makes more problems than it’s worth. I always turn it off so I haven’t used the new eARC but I imagine it’s the same thing. You turn off the cable box and the whole system shuts down...
Hi,
I have a Yamaha receiver similar to yours. I just need help hooking up my 4-channel power amp to the receiver's pre-outs to set up a surround sound.
Do I need to do some other special configuration or set-ups on my Yamaha receiver to use the "pre-outs?"
Does the "pre-outs" conflict with HDMI?
You shouldn't need any additional equipment. Just go from the receiver pre-outs to the amp inputs and you're good.
You need to know what you’re talking about with regard to Arc and earc before you talk about how bad it is. It’s the only way to get the best sound and picture from every source. It’s the highest output you can get. Just explain how to set it up correctly.
Nope. Sorry man. I will never use ARC.
When using pre out to amp there are 2 connects from pre out but one connect to amp. How do i hook it up??? Im lost
Which pre-outs are you trying to hook up? Which pieces of equipment and which signals?
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@@AlanCleggYouDoAV You should do phone consulting for AV setups. I know I would pay you a few bucks to answer questions about setting up my AVR the best way
@@edonsmith8616 I've thought about it. I'm in medical school now though so my time is pretty tight. You can always ask questions here and I do my best to answer.
He’s a big fan of component video 😂
Still a big fan of comp vid.
Thanks for all the info and the last time I hooked up a surround sound was about 15 years ago and things have changed, Question - I want to incorporate my two stereo systems into a surround sound system. The two stereo systems each use separate Krell integrated and they each use two martin logan speakers. I would like to set up a 5.1 using one stereo system for the front two and one stereo system for the two surrounds and I have a Martin Logan front speaker I could hook up to the processor as well as a veladyne sub which I would also hook up to the processor (Integra Receiver bought about 3 years ago). Does that sound feasible using the zone out / pre out and which ones do I use - the pre or Zone. Or should I just hook everything through the surround receiver. Thanks
That COULD work, but I think you should only do that if your main receiver is under-powered to handle your speakers. You will use the pre-outs. "Zone" is for controlling speakers in a different room. Pre-out from your receiver to one of the inputs on the amp. Make sure you connect the RIGHT FRONT PREOUT to the RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT on your amp. Same for left and surround back. That's a lot of equipment to involve and a lot of adjustments to make it balanced. If a kid comes up and adjusts the volume, balance, or inputs on one of your slave receivers/amps, you'll have to adjust it back in. Then you have to make sure they power on/off together and remain on the right inputs. Sounds like a headache, but it can be done. Does that make sense?
Thanks Alan and it makes sense to keep everything in the processor. Thanks for the quick response and too bad you do not install in Miami. For me as I enter my golden years the front speaker is the most important or I have to use subtitles. My Bose TV with built in speakers died and Bose no linger supports it so they sent me a free Lifestyle 4500 and told me to go buy a TV. The system sounds okay but I like my integra system better which is at my second home which I just sold. So the Bose is going into the bedroom and the Integra into the TV room to use with my new 65 OLED LG. Thanks again
Best of luck and thanks for watching!
What's a sticky ?
Great vid by the way :)
how to connect active monitors in the receiver?
Your monitors have amplifiers built in? If that’s the case, plug them into the preout jacks with RCA cables. Thanks for watching!
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I’m running audio return channel on my onkyo receiver when it turns off the sound goes back to my tv
Where can I find part 1 of this serie?
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I see a spike in ARC use because of the latest consoles experimental features, and the time-tested receivers not being up to snuff for all the nonsense. ARC to the rescue? I personally don't like it and wouldn't trust it with my neighbours dogs.
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@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Hey! You're not that bad, either!
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Isn't arc used for sound bars?
I try not to use ARC for anything but if you’re streaming Netflix from your smart TV and hooked to abound bar, you’re limited on options. If it were me, I’d get a Roku and stick it to the back of my TV with industrial strength Velcro tape and stream from that. Then connect the Roku to the sound bar. I really don’t like ARC so I try to avoid it at all costs.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV our tv is a roku,, and just got a jbl 3.1 sound bar, it is showing to use the arc,
Now my living room is a whole different story, Yamaha receiver and separate Yamaha amp, klipsch speakers
@@garys9718 Is the ARC feature working for you? For example, I like listening to Pandora without turning on the TV (trying to reduce wear on the TV). You can't do that while using ARC and obviously not if you're using the TV for streaming. I'd say, if you're happy with how it works with ARC, roll with it.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ,well I don't like using a bunch of remotes, and I've got the sound bar plugged into the arc on the tv, I had the DVR, and blue ray, plugged into the sound bar, and no pic on the tv, and hdmi cables are working, I've tried it on the tv directly, before the sound bar, I just hooked them up to the tv directly, and use the tv input instead, and have a optical cable hooked up with it too
@@garys9718 This is the solution to all your problems.
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The whole section on the ARC was inaccurate
I do a bad job explaining it in the video. Sorry. It’s ok to use the ARC output but disable the feature in the menus.
So I guess not right