Denon 2801/981 Set Up (1 Viewer)

[Tommy L]

Hi Folks...this is my first attempt at setting up a HT system.These are my components: Sony KV-32FS100
Sony DVD/VCR Combo SLV0300P
Denon AVR-2801/981
Scientific Atlanta 3100 Box
I've hooked it up in the following configuration:

1. RF Cable in from wall to Cable In on Box
2. RF Cable out from Box to In from antenna on back of VCR
3. RF Cable out to VHF/UHF connector on monitor
4. A-V Cable(red,wht,yellow) from VCR output to VCR 1 In on
receiver
5. S-Video Out from DVD side to DVD In on receiver
6. Digital Audio Coax out from DVD to Digital Audio Input
on receiver
7. S-Video Out to monitor from back of receiver to S-Video
In on monitor
8. Audio Out (L+R)from monitor to T.V.In on back of receiver

I'm getting my Cable and playback of DVD/VHS...I can't seem to access my On Screen Setup Menu. Have I somehow bypassed something in this configuration? I can't configure my speakers or inputs without this access....What did I do wrong? Denon owners...please help me!!!! Is there a cable mismatch or a setting on the monitor that I need to change?

 

[Matt Stryker]

I'd try running just a straight composite (yellow RCA) from the reciever to the TV. I have the 981, and it does do the menu over SVIDEO, but I can't remember if it was something I had to set or not.

There is also a setting somewhere that turns ON SCREEN MENU = ON/OFF. Check your manual and make sure that is enabled.

 

[Tommy L]

Hi Matt,
I came home last night with a DVD to watch...my daughter picked up the Denon remote and accidentally pressed a button...Guess what?!?...On Screen menu became enabled!! Apparently you need to select the TV/DBS button 1st and then the system setup:b So all is well with the world...the best dicoveries are by accident. It would have been nice if she could have done it in the A.M.(LOL)