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Post by Lonnie on Jun 8, 2020 19:49:27 GMT -5
I am a generally happy RMC-1 owner (pleased with the sound and patiently but eagerly awaiting Dirac and the additional speaker output expansion boards) and have the same issue as m4rc that appears to have never gotten fully addressed in the now closed RMC-1 owner's thread. (See his last post on the matter here.) Ever since upgrading to the otherwise commendable v1.10 firmware, when the RMC-1 is first turned on, it boots up and then goes immediately into standby mode. I would much prefer it to start up and stay on and await input instead of having to then turn it on again manually. This happens no matter what is connected and even happens when nothing is connected to it. I have CEC off because in the past with CEC on I have had issues with my LG C7 TV taking over input from My Oppo UDP-203 which is my main source. Thanks for looking into this. Put it into high power standby. Lonnie
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 8, 2020 22:36:39 GMT -5
... One thing that I did notice is that “Video Remains On” is now the default power selection. What is the consensus on that..? Does it seem to better maintain the EDID handshake or is a “Lowest Power” reboot still the better option for most of you (as it was with my XMC-1)…? I’m still using LPS, and not feeling much pain or need to change, though I do see VOS recommended now and then (as Lonnie just did). I’m hoping it doesn’t become a requirement, but with the issues you’ve had with the TiVo, it might get recommended. Glad your system is working well!
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Post by bblv on Jun 8, 2020 22:41:49 GMT -5
This is a reminder to all of the new faces here that your 30 day return window doesn't start until Dirac is delivered, per Emotiva.
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Post by markc on Jun 9, 2020 1:42:40 GMT -5
How do I do a full power off without using the rocker switch on the back? (Doing this to a Windows PC is a bad, bad thing to do and causes file corruptions)
I read that holding the Power Button for 6 seconds works, but not for me. Is this correct?
I routinely use Video On Standby but sometimes it is good practice for OS based computers to shut down and do a full reboot, and sometimes it is necessary to do it resolve a quirk (Such as the "Stuck on PCM" trait that the XMC-2/RMC has). It was also necessary to get my Samsung TV to establish a reliable ARC connection.
I tried holding the front main power button. I tried holding the Power Off button on my Harmony for 10 seconds (The original remote is unused in the box in the attic)
Going into the setup menu and setting preference to Low Power Standby, then restarting, then resetting to Video On Standby seems to be the only way I can find to do it. What am I doing wrong?
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Post by hsamwel on Jun 9, 2020 6:30:28 GMT -5
Think I found a bug.. Connected Bi-amp front widths. Was really surprised, no bass AT ALL..This in Reference Stereo. Checked my connections and they where all fine. Checked my settings, simple choose bi-amp fronts in front widths speakers.. Still no bass.
Just to try, I unchecked the enhanced bass feature, and then the bi-amped bass was played. But just for so long as I stay inside the speaker preset menu. If I exit RMC stop sending audio to front widths. I have no trigger setting for activating bi-amp fronts. It sounds like the XPA clicks and shuts off the channels every time I exit the speaker menu.
Anyone having success with bi-amping?
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Post by ttocs on Jun 9, 2020 8:06:28 GMT -5
How do I do a full power off without using the rocker switch on the back? (Doing this to a Windows PC is a bad, bad thing to do and causes file corruptions) I read that holding the Power Button for 6 seconds works, but not for me. Is this correct? I routinely use Video On Standby but sometimes it is good practice for OS based computers to shut down and do a full reboot, and sometimes it is necessary to do it resolve a quirk (Such as the "Stuck on PCM" trait that the XMC-2/RMC has). It was also necessary to get my Samsung TV to establish a reliable ARC connection. I tried holding the front main power button. I tried holding the Power Off button on my Harmony for 10 seconds (The original remote is unused in the box in the attic) Going into the setup menu and setting preference to Low Power Standby, then restarting, then resetting to Video On Standby seems to be the only way I can find to do it. What am I doing wrong? Your solution is actually pretty inventive! Good goin'! The couple times I've experienced that the Front Panel Power Button won't turn off the unit, neither would the remote, but that was when the unit was totally unresponsive. Also, I've noticed that remotes other than the Emotiva PR-1 can do things differently, so using the Harmony remote may not provide the same experience as the PR-1 when holding the Standby button for 6 seconds to shut down. Lastly, with my XMC-2 and my XMC-1, you could set your clock to the 6 seconds needed to shut down, so if it's not happening in 10 seconds something is wrong.
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Post by Lonnie on Jun 9, 2020 8:40:52 GMT -5
How do I do a full power off without using the rocker switch on the back? (Doing this to a Windows PC is a bad, bad thing to do and causes file corruptions) I read that holding the Power Button for 6 seconds works, but not for me. Is this correct? I routinely use Video On Standby but sometimes it is good practice for OS based computers to shut down and do a full reboot, and sometimes it is necessary to do it resolve a quirk (Such as the "Stuck on PCM" trait that the XMC-2/RMC has). It was also necessary to get my Samsung TV to establish a reliable ARC connection. I tried holding the front main power button. I tried holding the Power Off button on my Harmony for 10 seconds (The original remote is unused in the box in the attic) Going into the setup menu and setting preference to Low Power Standby, then restarting, then resetting to Video On Standby seems to be the only way I can find to do it. What am I doing wrong? If you turn off Video On Standby it will always go to full power off situation. Video on standby is a low power state for quick boot up. Lonnie
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Post by timg on Jun 9, 2020 9:09:26 GMT -5
I would if I could. I just tried Safari and Firefox. Neither web browser offered the ability to edit or add new addresses. You click the respective buttons and something pops up completely off screen... Tim I exclusively use Firefox and I'm able to log in. Once logged, you can delete addresses that are no longer correct and then click on "+ Add AN ADDRESS" to add your new address. Looks like a problem with my account. That's exactly where I was. I could freely delete addresses, but it wouldn't let me add or edit. I tried Opera too. 0 for 3 (Safari, Firefox, and Opera on Catalina- latest updates for all). I've intentionally avoided installing Chrome on anything I own. I even booted up Windows 10. No joy in Firefox or Edge. I even tried my work computer. No luck. Edit- fixed after a chat session with Emotiva.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 9, 2020 10:03:19 GMT -5
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Post by jjkessler on Jun 9, 2020 10:10:32 GMT -5
Now that Dirac for the XMC-2, RMC-1L, and RMC-1 appears to be closer, starting to think about trading in my XMC-1 for either the XMC-2 or RMC-1L and struggling with the decision. I do have 7 XPA-1L balanced mono blocks , don’t ever plan to expand 7.2.4. I’m struggling with the $1,000 difference for the all channels balanced difference in price. 70% home theater, 30% traditional audio usage and wanted to get some opinions before deciding
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Post by dlxp on Jun 9, 2020 10:20:50 GMT -5
I haven't looked into it or tried to replicate it, it might even be a proper function But when I switch over to my Chromecast audio (imputed to a optical) from a HDMI input, the video stays from the HDMI Been meaning to look into it, maybe its a setting that uses the last video source or its a bug, no biggy here either as I usually have to TV off when I listen to the Chromecast.. On a side note, I am pleasantly surprised with the sound quality of the chromecast audio on reference mode via optical even just on Spotify... Very listenable That is by design. You can continue watching one feed while listening to another non HDMI input. For example, watching a football game while listening to music. . Ah, thank you! I hadn't realised that. Seems like a potentially useful feature.
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Post by geebo on Jun 9, 2020 10:35:10 GMT -5
That is by design. You can continue watching one feed while listening to another non HDMI input. For example, watching a football game while listening to music. . Ah, thank you! I hadn't realised that. Seems like a potentially useful feature. It is indeed useful. I have a Zidoo Z10 I use for a music server that is connected to the RMC-1L at HDMI-4. I also have the Zidoo USB output feeding a Topping D50s DAC which in turn is feeding Analog 1 on the RMC-1L. All I have to do is select HDMI-4 to get the music listings onscreen then select Analog 1 on the RMC-1L to listen to the DAC while still being able to use the onscreen display for music selection.
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Post by dlxp on Jun 9, 2020 10:48:28 GMT -5
Ah, thank you! I hadn't realised that. Seems like a potentially useful feature. It is indeed useful. I have a Zidoo Z10 I use for a music server that is connected to the RMC-1L at HDMI-4. I also have the Zidoo USB output feeding a Topping D50s DAC which intern is feeding Analog 1 on the RMC-1L. All I have to do is select HDMI-4 to get the music listings onscreen then select Analog 1 on the RMC-1L to listen to the DAC while still being able to use the onscreen display for music selection. That's a very nice solution. Funnily enough, I've toyed with the idea of getting both the Zidoo and the Topping. Have you compared the Zidoo straight into the RMC-1L vs via the Topping?
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Post by ttocs on Jun 9, 2020 10:54:47 GMT -5
Now that Dirac for the XMC-2, RMC-1L, and RMC-1 appears to be closer, starting to think about trading in my XMC-1 for either the XMC-2 or RMC-1L and struggling with the decision. I do have 7 XPA-1L balanced mono blocks , don’t ever plan to expand 7.2.4. I’m struggling with the $1,000 difference for the all channels balanced difference in price. 70% home theater, 30% traditional audio usage and wanted to get some opinions before deciding I've always taken the position of saying that I care most about two channel music, and as such don't need the extra percentage quality for the remaining channels. However, in your case, you might like the benefit of getting the additional boost in sound quality for all the channels. And I do express the opinion of saying that - the better the surrounds, the more you'd benefit from the RMC's over the XMC-2. I believe that the best surround experience is achieved by everything in the system being cohesive, so yes, I would think you'd appreciate the difference with your system.
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Post by geebo on Jun 9, 2020 11:11:56 GMT -5
It is indeed useful. I have a Zidoo Z10 I use for a music server that is connected to the RMC-1L at HDMI-4. I also have the Zidoo USB output feeding a Topping D50s DAC which intern is feeding Analog 1 on the RMC-1L. All I have to do is select HDMI-4 to get the music listings onscreen then select Analog 1 on the RMC-1L to listen to the DAC while still being able to use the onscreen display for music selection. That's a very nice solution. Funnily enough, I've toyed with the idea of getting both the Zidoo and the Topping. Have you compared the Zidoo straight into the RMC-1L vs via the Topping? I have a little. The Topping is a tad brighter in the upper frequencies probably due to the Sabre DACs but I haven't messed with all the different digital filters in the Topping. I can't say about the bottom end because I use the Topping in Reference mode without the subwoofer. Both sound good just a little different.
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Post by markc on Jun 9, 2020 13:55:02 GMT -5
Think I found a bug.. Connected Bi-amp front widths. Was really surprised, no bass AT ALL..This in Reference Stereo. Checked my connections and they where all fine. Checked my settings, simple choose bi-amp fronts in front widths speakers.. Still no bass. Just to try, I unchecked the enhanced bass feature, and then the bi-amped bass was played. But just for so long as I stay inside the speaker preset menu. If I exit RMC stop sending audio to front widths. I have no trigger setting for activating bi-amp fronts. It sounds like the XPA clicks and shuts off the channels every time I exit the speaker menu. Anyone having success with bi-amping? If you read back to the end of the RMC-1 thread and my posts in the beginning (and middle and latter parts!) of this thread you will read that bi-amping is not working as intended. Although Front Right/Left audio is correctly duplicated into the Front Wide L&R channels to the bi-amped speakers , the XMC-2/RMC also seems to perceive that Front Wides are in use and engages dts Neural:X or Dolby surround which affects the sound. I hadn't tried it in reference stereo, but I'm sure the root cause will be the same. To the XMC-2/RMC you are not playing stereo, you are playing to Front L, Front R, Front Wide L and Front Wide R channels and some flags get the upmixers engaged
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Post by audiovideojunky on Jun 9, 2020 14:27:16 GMT -5
Think I found a bug.. Connected Bi-amp front widths. Was really surprised, no bass AT ALL..This in Reference Stereo. Checked my connections and they where all fine. Checked my settings, simple choose bi-amp fronts in front widths speakers.. Still no bass. Just to try, I unchecked the enhanced bass feature, and then the bi-amped bass was played. But just for so long as I stay inside the speaker preset menu. If I exit RMC stop sending audio to front widths. I have no trigger setting for activating bi-amp fronts. It sounds like the XPA clicks and shuts off the channels every time I exit the speaker menu. Anyone having success with bi-amping? So I bi-amped my fronts (and my center) the old fashioned way - I just used a split balanced cable: Balanced SplitterI have a lot of control over the speakers using my crossovers and level adjustments on my speakers, so I don't need to use the RMC to control them separately. I may alter this approach (at least for the front R & L) when this bug is fixed, and/or when DIRAC is available, but in the interim it works very well.
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Post by JKCashin on Jun 9, 2020 16:38:51 GMT -5
How do I do a full power off without using the rocker switch on the back? (Doing this to a Windows PC is a bad, bad thing to do and causes file corruptions) I read that holding the Power Button for 6 seconds works, but not for me. Is this correct? I routinely use Video On Standby but sometimes it is good practice for OS based computers to shut down and do a full reboot, and sometimes it is necessary to do it resolve a quirk (Such as the "Stuck on PCM" trait that the XMC-2/RMC has). It was also necessary to get my Samsung TV to establish a reliable ARC connection. I tried holding the front main power button. I tried holding the Power Off button on my Harmony for 10 seconds (The original remote is unused in the box in the attic) Going into the setup menu and setting preference to Low Power Standby, then restarting, then resetting to Video On Standby seems to be the only way I can find to do it. What am I doing wrong? Actually, what I do is leave low power set all the time. THen I turn on Zone-2. It will wake from standby right away. To do a total shutdown, turn off with the remote, and then turn off zone-2. Wait a few seconds and then turn zone-2 on again!
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Post by libranrabbit on Jun 10, 2020 0:39:05 GMT -5
That's a very nice solution. Funnily enough, I've toyed with the idea of getting both the Zidoo and the Topping. Have you compared the Zidoo straight into the RMC-1L vs via the Topping? I have a little. The Topping is a tad brighter in the upper frequencies probably due to the Sabre DACs but I haven't messed with all the different digital filters in the Topping. I can't say about the bottom end because I use the Topping in Reference mode without the subwoofer. Both sound good just a little different. You do realise, that once you go Multi-channel, you never go back to Stereo, the ones that say they do, are lying. 😏
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Post by libranrabbit on Jun 10, 2020 0:41:12 GMT -5
Not sure why my post ended up there? 🤦♂️
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