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Post by Boomzilla on May 19, 2018 14:16:19 GMT -5
Not at this moment.
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Post by novisnick on May 19, 2018 14:23:20 GMT -5
Youve done another reset?
Youve checked settings on the cable box?
Please state your cable box make and model. Txs.
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Post by novisnick on May 19, 2018 14:25:33 GMT -5
Another thought as well, unplug the cable box and reset it as well
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Post by DYohn on May 19, 2018 14:49:13 GMT -5
I forgot to ask the all-important question: what are you trying to accomplish by running the cable box through the Oppo? Why not just connect your cable box to your A/V preamp?
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Post by novisnick on May 19, 2018 15:09:20 GMT -5
I forgot to ask the all-important question: what are you trying to accomplish by running the cable box through the Oppo? Why not just connect your cable box to your A/V preamp? Don’t believe he has one!
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Post by DYohn on May 19, 2018 15:10:17 GMT -5
And this reveals another problem.
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Post by Boomzilla on May 19, 2018 19:59:29 GMT -5
Or not... As someone commented in another thread (and I'm paraphrasing) - don't count boxes - evaluate functions.
The Oppo functions as an AVP. It has decoding, DACs, input switching, streaming, and bass management. Why duplicate those exact same functions in an A/V processor?
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Post by novisnick on May 19, 2018 20:02:31 GMT -5
Or not... As someone commented in another thread (and I'm paraphrasing) - don't count boxes - evaluate functions. The Oppo functions as an AVP. It has decoding, DACs, input switching, streaming, and bass management. Why duplicate those exact same functions in an A/V processor? Perhaps I doesn’t do it well. 🤭
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Post by RichGuy on May 19, 2018 20:29:16 GMT -5
Or not... As someone commented in another thread (and I'm paraphrasing) - don't count boxes - evaluate functions. The Oppo functions as an AVP. It has decoding, DACs, input switching, streaming, and bass management. Why duplicate those exact same functions in an A/V processor? Maybe so it works.
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Post by Soup on May 19, 2018 21:11:03 GMT -5
Or not... As someone commented in another thread (and I'm paraphrasing) - don't count boxes - evaluate functions. The Oppo functions as an AVP. It has decoding, DACs, input switching, streaming, and bass management. Why duplicate those exact same functions in an A/V processor? Maybe so it works. LMAO!
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Post by DYohn on May 19, 2018 22:21:13 GMT -5
Or not... As someone commented in another thread (and I'm paraphrasing) - don't count boxes - evaluate functions. The Oppo functions as an AVP. It has decoding, DACs, input switching, streaming, and bass management. Why duplicate those exact same functions in an A/V processor? Maybe so it works. Exactly.
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Post by Boomzilla on May 20, 2018 4:17:32 GMT -5
The conclusion that I'm reaching is that the reason my Oppo doesn't work is that it is defective. I've contacted Oppo about it & they've sent some questions back. Today, I'll get answers & depending on those answers, the player will (or won't) get replaced.
And the idea of adding another, new component to the system because an existing one isn't working right has so many basically wrong implications that I won't dignify it with any further response.
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Post by cawgijoe on May 20, 2018 6:41:15 GMT -5
I had a similar issue with my 203 and trying to use my Apple 4k tv through it. It would work when I called up a 4k program in Netflix, but if I hit the menu button on the Apple remote to back up, I would get a black screen. I would have to go in and out of the app to get the pic to come back. Decided to just connect the Apple 4k directly to the tv.
Still haven’t ordered my HDMI board for my XMC-1 which will allow me to route through the XMC and simplify things.
A friend had the same issue until he replaced his Denon receiver with a new one.
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Post by DYohn on May 20, 2018 8:29:28 GMT -5
The conclusion that I'm reaching is that the reason my Oppo doesn't work is that it is defective. I've contacted Oppo about it & they've sent some questions back. Today, I'll get answers & depending on those answers, the player will (or won't) get replaced. And the idea of adding another, new component to the system because an existing one isn't working right has so many basically wrong implications that I won't dignify it with any further response. You have a prejudice against preamps for some completely illogical reason. So you will keep struggling trying to make non-optimal setups work. I keep trying to tell you that is a foolish decision, that a good preamp is the heart of any system and more important than the amps you choose. But hey, you keep telling yourself that it's not necessary, and you will do what you want. Enjoy.
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Post by Percussionista on May 20, 2018 8:51:51 GMT -5
The conclusion that I'm reaching is that the reason my Oppo doesn't work is that it is defective. I've contacted Oppo about it & they've sent some questions back. Today, I'll get answers & depending on those answers, the player will (or won't) get replaced. And the idea of adding another, new component to the system because an existing one isn't working right has so many basically wrong implications that I won't dignify it with any further response. In the early days of the predecessor 103 I tried using it as you are with the 203. There were bugs that made it impossible to lock on to the HDMI, as well as some nasty audio booms - but they did fix it. It was rock solid and channel switching was quick, etc. I only did this to test the capability, as the AVP features are more "rudimentary".
For example, you can only set a single cross-over frequency for all of your speakers. My mains were fair more capable than the surrounds and center so that was not ideal. I mentioned this to Oppo before the 203 came out (which I now also have) and they didn't think they would get this feature upgraded for the release. Obviously the Oppo's don't have any EQ features either.
In any case, I wanted to know how well I could operate with just the 103 as the AVP in case I had to send in my pre-pro for work (which I did have to!)
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Post by Boomzilla on May 20, 2018 10:07:19 GMT -5
You have a prejudice against preamps for some completely illogical reason. So you will keep struggling trying to make non-optimal setups work. I keep trying to tell you that is a foolish decision, that a good preamp is the heart of any system and more important than the amps you choose. But hey, you keep telling yourself that it's not necessary, and you will do what you want. Enjoy. Hi David - Despite what you think, I'm NOT being willfully stubborn here. I'm not opposed to an AV preamp or even an AVR. But I am focused on a specific issue, not directly related to whether or not I use such a component. And that issue (which YOU keep struggling to ignore) is that I think my Oppo is defective. I've notified Oppo of the issues, and they sent me back a troubleshooting request to plug the Oppo's subwoofer output into the front left channel's power amp. Here's my reply to them: "Dear sirs -
(after verifying that the right front and left front speakers are set to "small" in my Oppo's setup, after verifying the subwoofer is set to "on," and after raising the subwoofer crossover point to 250 Hz. for better audibility):
I have connected the subwoofer output from the Oppo to the amplifier input for the left front channel. Upon activating "test-tone on" from the speaker setup menu, I get test tone from the front right speaker but nothing at all from the front left. This indicates clearly that the subwoofer output from my Oppo is not working.
The Oppo's outputs are connected directly to a stereo power amplifier. I have confirmed that the audio amplifier is working properly by using signals from another source (TV analog outputs). I have confirmed that interconnects are good by substitution.
The channel mix-down for the Oppo has been tried in both 5.1 & 7.1 modes (despite the fact that there are no surround speakers) and in "LT/RT" mode - no subwoofer output in any of these modes. In each case, the speaker setup menu has been verified to ensure that the main speakers are set to "small" and that the subwoofer is enabled.
Please note that the issues with this player are not limited to mere loss of subwoofer output - There have also been repeated channel-to-channel phase issues and (currently) the loss of HDMI video input on the HDMI video output.
Please advise"None of the above issues are related in any way, shape, or form to the presence or absence of a preamp / processor. Agreed? Boom
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Post by DYohn on May 20, 2018 10:16:35 GMT -5
I disagree. Your issue is directly related to a non-standard, sub-optimal setup, and your stubbornness about making it work. if you had a pre/pro this would not be an issue. Like I said, you will do what you want. Have fun. When you decide to do things correctly I'll be happy to help.
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Post by Boomzilla on May 20, 2018 10:36:01 GMT -5
Oh well.
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Post by DYohn on May 20, 2018 10:40:05 GMT -5
Pretty much my attitude as well.
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Post by DYohn on May 20, 2018 10:55:30 GMT -5
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