Sony STR-DN1000 Receiver - HDMI Inputs - Needing a separate digital audio connection ??? WHAT? ... - Page 2

Andy, I know you've probably tried this already, just trying to get familiar with the DN1000 for my setup.
Did you try a different sub audio patch cord between the sub and the rcvr ?
On the sub:
Subwoofer power on, with master volume 1/2 way
Crossover frequency set to maximum.
If your sub has a 3 position power switch, off, on, or 'standby' position  - 'standby' should be deactivated, in other words 'power on' only. This is from p.41 of the manual.
On .p128 - There is no sound from the subwoofer ?
yadda, yadda, yadda
I probably sound just like a Sony rep !


 

Edited by Rivman - 1/14/10 at 5:57am

Thanks Randy, yes I swapped cables and subwoofers. We have a sony repair center here, so I will probably take it too them.
Andy

Hey guys, was searching for help with my DN1000 when I came across this thread. I am not sure my problem specifically relates to the OP, but it sounds like it could be similar to problems others have had.

I have an older HDTV from Toshiba that maxes at 1080i and has HDMI input.
I have a recently homebrewed HTPC and a Comcast cable box.

My cable box only has component out, so I connected it to the Video 1 inputs on the receiver, and ran HDMI out from the receiver to the TV. After a few false starts, I got everything working correctly, and had video on TV and sound from the speakers. I was able to enter the GUI menu and change a few settings. Then, I connected the HTPC to the receiver via HDMI to the HDMI 1 input. I swapped the receiver to the HDMI 1 and was able to load up Windows Media Center with everything working. I began playback of a DVD to test surround sound. It did not come on automatically, so I figured I would go into the GUI to setup playback. That was a mistake.

Then moment I hit the GUI menu button on the remote, the TV began to flash green and black. I backed out of the GUI and nothing changed. I stopped the DVD playback, and was able to see my HTPC desktop once again. However, when I would try to play the DVD, the picture would be completely scrambled. When I would switch back to the component inputs from my cable box, it would flash green and black again. Nothing I could do would bring the GUI up anymore, and no amount of resetting the receiver could fix it. I am going to try and reconfigure everything again this evening, but does anyone know what could be causing this issue or what I should try that has a high likelihood of fixing it?

Hi Folks,

since the STR-DN 1000 is not really a top seller in Europe, i didn t find any help for my Problem and have to ask here.

I have the receiver since 3 weeks ansd at the beginning it was working well.

TV : Pana TX-P50S10e --> Hdmi out
BD : Pana DMP-BD80 --> hdmi 3
Sat Box : Argus Mini --> hdmi 4
Wii : Component

here my problem, since 5 Days, when i watch Sat, after a while, i see like a "Green Snow" on TV and the picture Aspect is switching in a loop between Large and 16:9. i thought it was a problem of resolution so i swtich to Direct. the BD was working well

But Yesterday evening same problem with the BD... :(

did some other experiment the Green effect problem ? is it a defect Receiver or a configuratino problem ?

thanks for your help

I wanted to follow up and say that I have fixed my issue. It appears that the HTPC recognizes the receiver as a full HD device and automatically switched to a full HD resolution, but that somehow this caused switching issues with my television, causing the receiver to freak out. I set the resolution of the HTPC to match that of my TV (one notch down from 1080), and everything has worked fine. I wish I had a full 1080p TV to test this on to make sure it will work when I replace my current TV with a new generation flat-screen, but I guess only time will tell.

Another newby to add to the pile.
Trying to connect the STRDN1000 with the following components:
SONY TV: KF60WE610 (no HDMI either component or DVI)
SONY DVD: DVP-NC615 (no HDMI)
SONY Dream system speakers
Bell ExpressVU - digital satellite

Having just spent an hour with SONY tech support.
I understand the following:
1) Although I am suppose to be able to connect with HDMI for the satellite it will not work
2) Although HDMI is suppose to support Audio & Video it does not appear to be the case - separate audio is required.
3) DVD player is connected - however video appears only no sound. Tech support says I need to have both a optical and digital co-ax for the audio - which I do not believe is the case.
All components are connected with components video cables (Y/Pb/Pr) & composite audio cables.
Satellite TV is not connected - since HDMI does not work (based on Sony Tech)
Even if I enable the speakers on the TV - I still don't get any sound.
The set-up is not intuitive, neither is the GUI, or tech support from Sony. 
Just trying to figure out what I am doing wrong and/or what components/cables am I missing to have all this work?
Help would be appreciated.... Thanks
Edited by targa88 - 1/16/10 at 3:02pm

An update on my sub woofer problem. After spending an hour on the phone with a fairly capable Sony rep, and having already tried everything she suggested, I decided to take it to local Sony repair center. Tech called me and said he was getting output from sub woofer jack. I asked what his test procedure was, and he said, "first I initialized or reset all the settings". I said I did that also, and he said, " but I used a procedure in the service manual, not the owners manual".  Interesting, if Sony would have put that tidbit in my manual, it would have saved us all much time and money..
The procedure was:
Turn off rcvr.
Simultaneously hold down speaker button, muting button and on/off button until "cleared" appears on display.

Brought unit home and now have sub woofer working.
Andy

Sony 'secrets' Andy - if they put all that 'secret' info in the usermanual, the Sony techs wouldn't have a job.  Good to know you got it solved, and better still, how !

 I just bought DN1000 with Harman Kardon HKTS18. I connected HMDI 1 to U-verse box, HDMI 3 to PS3, Component 1 to Wii and HDMI ouput to Sony W3000 52' LCD. I can get video from all inputs just fine. The problem is the audio.

From Uverse I'm only getting 2.1 (front speakers and SW) and I already selected sorround sound digital output in Uverse box. Is separate audio cable the only way to get sorround sound from Uverse box? The display says LPCM.

I'm getting full 5.1 audio from PS3 only when i'm playing featured movie in blu ray disk. I'm only getting 2.1 audio when I'm playing the movie previews in blu ray or when I'm playing audio CD in PS3. It says LPCM too. Is that how it is? How is it with other receivers such as Onkyos? What the purpose of buying 5.1 speakers if you can barely use all speakers.

I cannot get audio & video at the same time with Wii. Where should I connect Wii's audio cable on the receiver?

Please help me with these questions. I'm starting to think about returning this receiver.

OK, My Dad got this receiver. After GooGling for hooking a WII up to this receiver I was on this thread. Still had to figure it out for myself since the manual basically sucks. So here you go.

Connecting a WII to the Sony STR-DN1000

If you look on the back you will see Component 1, 2 and 3. Component 1 is the BD Button by default. You can hook up your RGB to the Component 1 and the Audio (Red/Wht) to BD Audio and your all set. Hit BD on your remote and you have both up converted video and audio. Component 2 is DVD button. Same thing here. Connect RGB Component 2 and the Audio (Red/Wht) to SA-CD and Hit DVD on remote and your good to go. Component 3 is SAT. Connect RGB to component 3 and audio (Red/Wht) to SAT and when you hit SAT on remote your Good to Go.

Here is my complete setup that works perfectly.

HDMI 1 - Series 3 HD TiVo
HDMI 2 - Panasonic Blue ray/VCR/Media Player
SAT      - WII Game Console.

HDMI Out to Sony 1080P HD TV


I used Two 3' HDMI cables for HDMI 1 & 2 inputs, One 6' for HDMI Out to TV and the WII's Component Cable. That's it.


Hope this Helps allot of you out there.


CHOW!

A guy at SatelliteGuy forums warned people about this receiver, and using HDMI splitters (probably means switches). He said that after countless hours of debugging, they've found the receiver does not work right with HDMI splitters/switches. As soon as you connect one, the sound goes to 2 ch. PCM. If anyone having problems is using a splitter/switch, that may be the problem........... Just an FYI.

Thanks Andrew. Could not figure this out until your post.

I have this same receiver, got it setup and going with no issues at all. I have mine wired up like most others, all Audio and Video run to the receiver via HDMI then a single HDMI going to my TV. Cable is HDMI1 and BluRay is HDMI2...when I want to watch cable I just press HDMI1 and press HDMI2 when I want to watch BluRay. I connected my speakers including a powered sub and everything worked as it should. 

Hi, Just purchased this receiver. I have a Comcast Cable Box and PS3 connected to the AVR with Cat2 HDMI cables and one Cat2 HDMI connected from the receiver to a Samsung Plasma. When viewing the OnDemand from Comcast I can view movies in SD but when trying to play a movie or show in HD I only get No Signal. When I connected the cable box directly to the TV the OnDemand worked fine playing HD content. I'm confused at why the receiver won't play the HD??? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated...

I just bought one of these and am pretty sure I am bringing it back,, it is way to complicated for this old guy,, All I wanted was a receiver that would be simple to operate this manula is a nitemare!

Were you able to set it up so that all components are controlled with the supplied remote ?
I am still unable to program the remote to control my Panasonic BD AND TV nor my Motorola Cable box
Thoughts?
Thanks

Are all your componants Sony?
If not how are you controlling them from the remote? I tried to set them with the codes  but no luck.
 

Are you able to control all componants with the receivers remote?