AVR tips for the novice

[slowpolky]

What are the basic foundations in understanding your avr

Post anything audio related

[Keiko]

What are the basic foundations in understanding your avr
Reading the users manual. Common sense.

[kawizx9r]

Reading the users manual. Common sense.

LOL! Gatorade out the nose ow

[comfortablycurt]

LOL! Gatorade out the nose ow

lmao








Seriously though...read the user manual and play around with the menu's. That's about all there is to it.

If you've got any specific questions about the 607, I'd probably be able to help. I run a 606, which is basically the same AVR. I'm really familiar with pretty much all of the settings and options in it.

[Keiko]

Slooooowpolky. He's a special boy.

[Sherardp]

Funny thread you started Slow. But yeah read the owners manual. When I make a new purchase I download the manual and read up before the item arrives, and post up on the forums if I have question regarding the install. Simple.

[slowpolky]

What about the stuff thats not in the manual ?

I never read anything about spl meters etc..

[dudeinaroom]

Reading the users manual. Common sense.

too true

[dudeinaroom]

Funny thread you started Slow. But yeah read the owners manual. When I make a new purchase I download the manual and read up before the item arrives, and post up on the forums if I have question regarding the install. Simple.

I thought I was the only one who did that:eek:

[jimmydep]

With all the multiple levels of programing on the newer AVR's it's almost impossible to "wing it" when setting up your system........definetly read the manual and keep it handy for refernce......


Jimmy

[tonyb]

Just too many avr's out there,with all sorts of different menu's,tricks and tips.If you want to ask something specific,fire away.

[Keiko]

What about the stuff thats not in the manual ?

Here ya go slow.

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Theater-Dummies-Danny-Briere/dp/0764518011

[kawizx9r]

Here ya go slow.

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Theater-Dummies-Danny-Briere/dp/0764518011

Lol! Good thing I wasn't drinking anything that time. Question did come to mind and was wondering if you created this thread to find out how to better setup/tweak your AVR since last I heard your center channels "dialogue" wasn't clear and was coming in "weak" etc. How did that come out, did you fix it? You're not planning on replacing it anymore with a new receiver and the all LSi setup right? Spend a day with your AVR reading through the manual and messing with stuff and you'd be surprised at all the features you'll find.

[Grimster74]

Best thing to do is like many of the rest of us have done, read the manual. Like Sherard, I always download the manual before even making the purchase. Secondly, don't hesitate to come here and ask questions. I know you'll get someone that will always give a smartass answer which I'm guilty of as well as the rest of us on here but it's always in good fun. Spend some time with your gear, don't expect it to be 100% perfect out of the box, that's why we are in this hobby, experiment. Try different placement of speakers, one wouldn't think moving a speaker only a couple of inches from a wall will make a difference but it may. I've been in this game quite some time and a majority of what I have learned has come from the guys on this forum and just trying new things, whether it be new gear or like I said, experimenting with placement. Feel free to send me a PM anytime you have a question, I promise not to be too much of a smartass!:D

Rob

[Retro152]

Your AVR manual, as the other posters mentioned, is your "Bible" really. Try to familiarize yourself with it as much as possible. It should be pretty clear. Think in depth about a specific question, or problem you may have that you may like to pose to the Forum, everyone here will try to help. Think sometimes you jump the gun with your posts and threads, not giving them much thought, inadvertantly lineing yourself up for embarrasement and ridicule. Try to take it "slow". No offense, just my .02 cents man.



Pat.

[cnh]

+1 on all of the above...though I must admit I usually don't read the manual unless I really really have to...but I do end up reading it for certain things.

You will find that the MORE receivers you mess with the easier it becomes to 'wing' it even when they all have somewhat different menus. Because you can screw around with the menus until you find the right one...

In your case...I'd read 'very carefully'. If you are new to this you really should read closely and thoroughly, and if it still makes no sense (that probably means you have a Denon--worst manuals in the business), ask someone here.

Personally I have an archived file that has manuals for H/K, Pioneer, Onkyo, Denon and some Yamaha AVRs on my laptop as a reference for questions that others may have. I've also owned all of those models at some point, except a Harman Kardon (which I've heard numerous times and like quite a bit).

Hey it's a hobby and you learn by reading, asking and tweaking for the most part!

cnh

[kawizx9r]

In your case...I'd read 'very carefully'. If you are new to this you really should read closely and thoroughly, and if it still makes no sense (that probably means you have a Denon--worst manuals in the business), ask someone here.

Low blow there, no biggie as I love my Denon and the manual is fairly easy to understand, might just be the fact that it's an older model :confused: Cnh pretty much summed it up for you slow, take everything that was said here into consideration, as you do tend to jump the gun alot and quickly want to replace things without giving them much time. Who knows, you might end up with your receiver for another 4-5yrs to come, and you'll look back and tell yourself "wow I was going to drop another 500 bucks just because I didn't care to learn about this one." Unless you demand more inputs/outputs, maybe you bought new speakers or something or you're after the latest hookups available, there really isn't a reason why you should replace your AVR if it does what it's intended to do and does it well.

[cnh]

I like my Denon too Kawizx, no diss intended, but the manual...Sheeeshh....I do have an older model but not that 'old'--AVR 2807!

I can't tell just how many questions I've answered regarding Denon menus and set-ups on the old CC site. I bet half of my posts dealt with those units.

Lot's of people just returned perfectly good units because they couldn't understand what to do!

Maybe the newer manuals are better...I have compared the 2808 and 3808 to the 2807 and I do not see much of an improvement though.

I guess what I'm saying is that Denons are really not for newbies...?

Pioneers used to have a pretty easy QUICK SET-UP. And Onkyos are not too bad.

cnh

[kawizx9r]

Well, I'll agree that the remote itself is a monstrosity, luckily we have universal remotes and my Denon remote serves as a paperweight for our stack of printing paper :D

[Grimster74]

On the manuals subject, I have to agree, by far the most complicated manuals out there are the Denons. Pioneers don't seem to bad but still can be a little complicated if your new at this. Probably the most user friendly manual out there that I've had experience with is Outlaw Audios manual.

[McLoki]

What are the basic foundations in understanding your avr

Specifications don't count for crap. With very few exceptions - purchase an AVR based on the features you want and the interface that seems intuitive to you. Don't read anything printed on a sticker on the front of the AVR or on the box.

Before you put down your money - search for user reviews of that model. There will be things people don't like - decide before you purchase if they are important to you or not.

After purchase (or while waiting for it to arrive) RTFM.... (download it if needed ahead of time)

Michael

[greymatter]

LMAO..!http://www.photosnag.com/img/4210/n09x0302vnsn/clear.gif

[Toolfan66]

Save your self some money/time, and buy yourself a boombox. Get rid of the surround sound, hook back up the trusty VCR.

Problem Solved...........

I am sure you know how to put CD/VHS in, and take CD/VHS out.











Why is it the asshole side of me comes out from time to time.

[kawizx9r]

Save your self some money/time, and buy yourself a boombox. Get rid of the surround sound, hook back up the trusty VCR.

Problem Solved...........

I am sure you know how to put CD/VHS in, and take CD/VHS out.

LOL! This thread is too much :p I wish I still had my Ghettoblaster......least I've still got my S-VHS VCR