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Post by Henrus-Guest on Apr 29, 2018 22:08:48 GMT -5
Have to say that the MC-700 manual is really not that great. #1 it needs to be updated since the unit I bought recently must have updated firmware with new menus (no "Parameter" menu or "Setup", for instance. I believe they've been replaced by "Trims" and "System Settings"). It would be nice if they could roll through all of the menu options and explain each one.
That be said, I'm confused about a few things:
OSD Depth - What is this supposed to do? I'm assuming OSD = On Screen Display, but I've never seen anything on-screen. I only have a Sony Bravia XBR-75Z9D TV connected to HDMI OUTPUT 1 (connected to the Sony's HDMI ARC-enabled port). A 4K AppleTV is connected directly to the TV. I've never seen any sort of on-screen data from the MC-700 and would love to see a volume indicator at least.
Standby Video - What is this supposed to do? There are only "off" and "on." I would assume this would mean that if no Video signal is detected, then the unit goes into Standby mode, but it doesn't seem to do that.
Noaudio Standby - I would assume, similarly, that if no audio is detected for a set amount of time, it goes into Standby. This works, but shouldn't it then also turn back on when it does detect audio? Perhaps the MC-700 is not looking for audio coming from the ARC channel?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by Gary Cook on Apr 29, 2018 22:31:39 GMT -5
For OSD to work you need to have the source connected to the MC-700 VIA HDMI and the MC-700 connected to the TV via HDMI, examples:
Apple TV4K -----------> MC-700 -------------> TV
"OSD Depth" is the description for its transparency, how see through it is.
"Standby Video" is when you turn the MC-700 into stand by it still passes video from the source to the TV.
"No Audio Standby" is as it says, if there is no audio for a set amount of time the MC-700 goes into stand by. If it's in Standby then there is no electricity getting to the circuitry for it to turn back on.
All of the above are pretty much standard processor descriptors, my view is the manual is a manual not a dictionary. But as always you can ask questions and someone here will know the answers.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by sleepy on May 3, 2018 9:10:35 GMT -5
I had the same questions when starting up and ended up using google to find out what they meant. Really struggled getting the video and audio pass through working.
It’s been near 19 years since I purchased a new receiver so of course I am not with it. The videos on Emotiva did not seem to help address this either.
I was also confused about the microphone. I thought it was an FM antenna.
Speaking of FM antenna any ideas on a tuner I can use with the 700 that is going to be easy and not break the bank? Not sure if it’s worth of it’s own thread. I just assumed all receivers would come with FM.
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Post by kevinc25 on May 3, 2018 9:53:23 GMT -5
Speaking of FM antenna any ideas on a tuner I can use with the 700 that is going to be easy and not break the bank? Not sure if it’s worth of it’s own thread. I just assumed all receivers would come with FM. does your cable TV service include radio stations? If so the ones you want are probably there and accessible by channel number without putting your TV screen on and no antenna required. If not or you're a cord cutter, you will probably find you can stream your radio stations from the iHeartRadio app or something like that to your receiver. |
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Post by leonski on May 3, 2018 12:51:26 GMT -5
For OSD to work you need to have the source connected to the MC-700 VIA HDMI and the MC-700 connected to the TV via HDMI, examples: Apple TV4K -----------> MC-700 -------------> TV "OSD Depth" is the description for its transparency, how see through it is. "Standby Video" is when you turn the MC-700 into stand by it still passes video from the source to the TV. "No Audio Standby" is as it says, if there is no audio for a set amount of time the MC-700 goes into stand by. If it's in Standby then there is no electricity getting to the circuitry for it to turn back on. All of the above are pretty much standard processor descriptors, my view is the manual is a manual not a dictionary. But as always you can ask questions and someone here will know the answers. Cheers Gary Many people have difficulty with modern gear, setup and using. If I wrote the manual (I have in past) I'd include a MAP OF MENU and and easy way to go 'up' or 'down' the tree. I had real problems setting up an Apple Airport Express using their directions. Some of the terminology is just so non-intuitive as to leave you simply guessing. |
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Post by Gary Cook on May 3, 2018 15:59:20 GMT -5
Many people have difficulty with modern gear, setup and using. If I wrote the manual (I have in past) I'd include a MAP OF MENU and and easy way to go 'up' or 'down' the tree. I had real problems setting up an Apple Airport Express using their directions. Some of the terminology is just so non-intuitive as to leave you simply guessing. Good instruction manual writing is a not easy, as I am sure you are aware. It requires people with some technical knowledge plus good writing and composition skills. This equates to valuable employees which companies are reluctant to free up from other tasks to write a manual. Also with a lot of equipment being manufactured in non English first language countries there is a "lost in translation" problem. Conversely with most equipment being sold internationally any manual would have to be translated to multiple languages and with the use of non common (technical) terms Google translate won't get it done. It may well require a technical person with knowledge of that language. Denon manuals are well known for being almost incomprehensible, you need to constantly refer to the " Denon speak" to English language translation while using the manual.  Cheers Gary |
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Post by leonski on May 3, 2018 16:23:42 GMT -5
You younger types should have been there in the mid / early 60s for HONDA Motorcycle Manuals. Absolute Gibberish.
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