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Post by rogerm on Apr 24, 2010 9:22:35 GMT -5
My UMC-1 arrived with Ver 6 factory installed. Can anyone tell me how to do the new beta upgrade from there? I'll be using Windows 7, Thanks.
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Post by BillBauman on Apr 24, 2010 9:40:35 GMT -5
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Post by rogerm on Apr 24, 2010 9:53:35 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, I downloaded the updated USB drivers from Emonatics but am not sure whether I need to use the unrar program. I can't recall ever doing an upgrade this way. |
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Post by grapenuts on Apr 24, 2010 9:55:28 GMT -5
I would suggest writing down any EQ settings you have, any speaker level settings, and xover points before you load factory default. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up to save a step just in case you had your system dialed in already. I'm performing the update right now.
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Post by BillBauman on Apr 24, 2010 10:40:30 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, I downloaded the updated USB drivers from Emonatics but am not sure whether I need to use the unrar program. I can't recall ever doing an upgrade this way. Roger, forget about RAR and all that stuff. Just use the link for: "Emotiva AVR Upgrade Program self-extracting and auto-executing (recommended)" on that page. I created a completely automated install that will unpack and start setup for you.  |
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Post by moe on Apr 24, 2010 11:28:52 GMT -5
Bill, when I do get ready to do v6? will I just use your link and be on auto pilot sort of?
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Post by grapenuts on Apr 24, 2010 11:47:59 GMT -5
PLIIx definitely sounds better. Now we're talkin!
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Post by BillBauman on Apr 24, 2010 11:53:41 GMT -5
Bill, when I do get ready to do v6? will I just use your link and be on auto pilot sort of? Moe, at this point, pretty much, yes. I added links to the Emotiva docs and firmware downloads. Everything else is explained, there are easy-install options for the upgrade program itself, and a troubleshooting section for some of the gotchas. I would actually recommend the v6Beta right now. It's basically what v6 should have been, but not a total fix. |
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Post by ntrain42 on Apr 24, 2010 12:22:38 GMT -5
I just did the upload, seems to fix a few more problems without other anomolies......step in the right direction........should keep some of the hounds at bay for a few days.  |
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Post by simarddominic on Apr 24, 2010 12:23:20 GMT -5
Beta firmware installed ! All right for me except Emo-Q still useless...every time different result.
I calibrated it manualy and I think that the internal test tone for level calibration is not right...I try DVE BD test tone and the result are far away between the two.
Which test tone should I use to calibrate speakers level ?
I know that I must calibrate it to 75dB at my SPL meter for speaker but at wich level should I adjust the subwoofer if all the others speaker were at 75dB for good balance ?
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Post by ratmice on Apr 24, 2010 12:48:46 GMT -5
The internal test tones are volume dependent. Play the tone for the FL speaker and adjust the main volume knob until SPL reads 75 dB. Then you can use the other tones, and the channel trims, to balance the other speakers. Sub should be the same, or you can adjust it if you don't like it at 75 dB.
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Post by bort22 on Apr 24, 2010 12:50:53 GMT -5
PlIIx in movie mode, dolby 3/2 signal with my 7.1 setup is sending no information to the sides, only the back.
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Post by dkjohn on Apr 24, 2010 13:18:51 GMT -5
Do you have a reciever or seperates?
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Post by marius on Apr 24, 2010 15:21:58 GMT -5
Actually it seems like the audio dropout behavior with DVR has reverted back to v5. Happens a lot less often but when it does you need to change input to fix it (can't pause/resume, etc. to fix anymore).
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Post by bort22 on Apr 24, 2010 16:16:51 GMT -5
I have separates. xpa5 and xpa2
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Post by Samuel on Apr 24, 2010 16:35:45 GMT -5
If I read Lonnie's post telling what has been corrected in this Beta release, my audio dropout should still be a problem. But the problem is gone, I have been tying all day to get the drop problem to show its ugly fase with no luck. Not one audio drop sense I programed the new beta code. Something isnt right here problems dont fix there self. Has anyone else had this happen to them? The source for this problem has been a HD DVR cable box...........
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Post by BillBauman on Apr 24, 2010 16:39:29 GMT -5
If I read Lonnie's post telling what has been corrected in this Beta release, my audio dropout should still be a problem. But the problem is gone, I have been tying all day to get the drop problem to show its ugly fase with no luck. Not one audio drop sense I programed the new beta code. Something isnt right here problems dont fix there self. Has anyone else had this happen to them? The source for this problem has been a HD DVR cable box........... Ok, I'm going to make a joke, so don't get upset. What the hell?! Now people are complaining that they AREN'T having audio dropouts?! Talk about a no-win scenario. ;D |
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Post by moe on Apr 24, 2010 16:39:44 GMT -5
According to the poll the dropouts are either reduced or eliminated.
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Post by LCSeminole on Apr 24, 2010 17:00:20 GMT -5
If I read Lonnie's post telling what has been corrected in this Beta release, my audio dropout should still be a problem. But the problem is gone, I have been tying all day to get the drop problem to show its ugly fase with no luck. Not one audio drop sense I programed the new beta code. Something isnt right here problems dont fix there self. Has anyone else had this happen to them? The source for this problem has been a HD DVR cable box........... I have limited code writing experience but I do know that programming meant to fix one thing can inadvertently wreak havoc with something else. Personally the audio dropouts were my biggest worry and am quite happy they have all but stopped. |
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Post by RSavage on Apr 24, 2010 17:39:25 GMT -5
More beta thoughts: PLIIx sounding much better. Losses of audio when going from 5.1 to 2.0 and back have been dramatically reduced. I had one drop when coming out of a FF last night, it was resolved with a pause and play. This morning I had a total loss of audio that wouldn't respond to channel changes or FF/REW.....shut off the UMC, brought it back up and all is well. I have to say, even with these two glitches, this thing is night and day better than with the original v6. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel R |
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