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Post by doc1963 on Jun 16, 2020 14:30:15 GMT -5
There's no bug involved here... If your display supports HDMI Auto Lip-sync (and in-turn sends the required delay information downstream via EDID), then you will see the " Lip Sync Auto" checkbox in the XMC/RMC's Input Setup menu. If you don't see the option, then your display doesn't support it and the setup menu won't display it. On the other hand, my 8805 does show the Auto button, but it does absolutely nothing to the delay when used. You still have to enter any required delay manually. Personally, I prefer it the way that Emotiva is doing it. I'd rather not see a function that doesn't work rather than assume that it does and left wondering why it doesn't... The bug is the menu reporting that auto lip sync is not selected when in fact it is still delaying the audio. I have to reselect and deselect it again to have it turn off, regardless of what the OSD menu is showing. Okay.. now I gotcha. That would be a bug. My display doesn't support auto lip-sync, so I don't see the selection at all...
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Post by megash0n on Jun 16, 2020 16:04:04 GMT -5
The unit will always say SAVED INTERNALLY if it saves a file internally rather than on a USB stick. (This will happen whether the reason is that there is no stick or the stick isn't recognized.)
If I recall correctly an INTERNALLY SAVED configuration file WILL remain through a Factory Reset. (As far as I know this is still true... )
HOWEVER, if a stick is inserted, and is recognized, then the stick will be used, and the unit WILL NOT look at its internal storage area. (So, if a stick is inserted and recognized, even if there is no file on that stick, the unit will not look for or use an internally saved file.)
The only way to access a configuration file saved internally is to RESTORE CONFIGURATION with no stick inserted. If you do that, then it will either use the file that is saved internally, or tell you that there is no file. (There is no other way to find out if there is a file saved internally - or to find out the date on one that is.)
The thing is, I had the Emotiva USB plugged in. If it saved internal, would a factor reset have blown it away? Thank you very much Kieth. I suspected this is what happened. It didn't recognize the stick when I saved, but did when I restored. I will do a restore again without the stick and see what happens. Thanks everyone for the advice.
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Post by thezone on Jun 17, 2020 18:42:55 GMT -5
So having had some time to play around with my new XMC-2 I have noticed that Upmixing 2ch using Dolby Surround is awesome, I actually think I prefer listening to 2ch this way (I know people don't like this but I find the separation truly remarkable and much better than I thought).
But when switching to Neural:X there is a significant drop in db, and a huge loss of sub gain, I say this because I turn up the volume to get back to where the Dolby level was and the sub channel is still lacking, and its as though someone has thrown a sheet over all the speakers. Not good, but I'm so happy with things in the Dolby camp that I'm not fussed.
What is the most concerning, is a bug similar to what someone else posted here pages back:
Sometimes the Dolby surround upmixer will report it is active when it is clearly not, eg the OSD will report 2ch source with Dolby Surround active but the sound is still only 2ch and most likely still in Direct mode (which was the previous mode I used) and not being upmixed at all. Then if I activate the dolby surround mode again the audio will drop out and then it will switch to upmixing as it should. Clearly the default setting for 2ch is not working properly but I'm not sure under what changes in circumstance this is occurring and wether it also relates to the 5.1 default as well. I will keep monitoring this going forward and in the meantime I have added a Dolby surround soft button to my harmony remote screen which works well but not ideal given the default settings are in the EMO.
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Post by JKCashin on Jun 17, 2020 19:13:33 GMT -5
So having had some time to play around with my new XMC-2 I have noticed that Upmixing 2ch using Dolby Surround is awesome, I actually think I prefer listening to 2ch this way (I know people don't like this but I find the separation truly remarkable and much better than I thought). But when switching to Neural:X there is a significant drop in db, and a huge loss of sub gain, I say this because I turn up the volume to get back to where the Dolby level was and the sub channel is still lacking, and its as though someone has thrown a sheet over all the speakers. Not good, but I'm so happy with things in the Dolby camp that I'm not fussed. What is the most concerning, is a bug similar to what someone else posted here pages back: Sometimes the Dolby surround upmixer will report it is active when it is clearly not, eg the OSD will report 2ch source with Dolby Surround active but the sound is still only 2ch and most likely still in Direct mode (which was the previous mode I used) and not being upmixed at all. Then if I activate the dolby surround mode again the audio will drop out and then it will switch to upmixing as it should. Clearly the default setting for 2ch is not working properly but I'm not sure under what changes in circumstance this is occurring and wether it also relates to the 5.1 default as well. I will keep monitoring this going forward and in the meantime I have added a Dolby surround soft button to my harmony remote screen which works well but not ideal given the default settings are in the EMO. thezone Check out this thread
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Post by benbvan on Jun 17, 2020 22:58:28 GMT -5
Is somebody has noticed that the sound to tv in standby video always on mode when the XMC-2 is off, making static and crackling noise? Same annoying noise always present by the spdif optical output in standby or even on full powered mode. I reinstalled back the firmware version 1.9 and nothing of the above noise append. Reinstalled the version 1.10 , and the problem reappear. I have the same issue, they have a fix and it will be rolled out in next update. I don't kmow about the zone 2 issue other guys are having but I imagine they know about both situations and are addressing both. Mine has nothing to do with zone 2 or follow main. MY issue is just like yours, watching TV with RMC in standby.
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Post by jamco on Jun 17, 2020 23:37:04 GMT -5
I don’t use Zone 2, but have the same static noise issue in my left TV speaker. Nevertheless, I tried the Zone 2 fix to my Zone 1 issue and no dice.
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Post by aswiss on Jun 18, 2020 11:29:04 GMT -5
Go into the Menu and set the Standby Mode to: Video Remains On Make sure that the rear power switch is never turned off. Make sure that there is power going to the RMC-1 at all times. Or Go into the Menu and set the Standby Mode to: Lowest Power Make sure that the rear power switch is never turned off. Make sure that there is power going to the RMC-1 at all times. Both methods result with one press of the On button to turn on. If power is lost to the RMC-1, then it's a different ballgame. If power is lost, then restored, with Video Remains On the RMC-1 only needs one press of the On button to turn on once the initial power boot is performed after gaining electrical power. I always leave the RMC-1 rear power switch in the on position. I turn the power to my equipment on all at once. When I'm not using it I choose not to have any power going to it at all. The option I'm proposing would just give people like me the ability to skip a step (which has to be timed after the RMC-1 boot process is complete) between turning the power on and playing content.
If I would do that, my Fuse will be kicked out. I leave everything in Standby Mode. I learned that Devices don't like Power Cycles with Switch on. An Power Consumption is minimal.
Of course, my RMC-1 is in the living room, not a home cinema in a dedicated room. The AMPs start sequentially with Trigger. No more Issues with Fuse.
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Post by lwestfall on Jun 18, 2020 12:01:49 GMT -5
I always leave the RMC-1 rear power switch in the on position. I turn the power to my equipment on all at once. When I'm not using it I choose not to have any power going to it at all. The option I'm proposing would just give people like me the ability to skip a step (which has to be timed after the RMC-1 boot process is complete) between turning the power on and playing content.
If I would do that, my Fuse will be kicked out. I leave everything in Standby Mode. I learned that Devices don't like Power Cycles with Switch on. An Power Consumption is minimal.
Of course, my RMC-1 is in the living room, not a home cinema in a dedicated room. The AMPs start sequentially with Trigger. No more Issues with Fuse.
I too use sequential triggering to avoid a power surge. And I use a Furman power conditioner with surge protection.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Jun 18, 2020 17:16:26 GMT -5
Is somebody has noticed that the sound to tv in standby video always on mode when the XMC-2 is off, making static and crackling noise? Same annoying noise always present by the spdif optical output in standby or even on full powered mode. I reinstalled back the firmware version 1.9 and nothing of the above noise append. Reinstalled the version 1.10 , and the problem reappear. I have the same issue, they have a fix and it will be rolled out in next update. I don't kmow about the zone 2 issue other guys are having but I imagine they know about both situations and are addressing both. Mine has nothing to do with zone 2 or follow main. MY issue is just like yours, watching TV with RMC in standby. Absolutely, I advised them when I done this troubleshooting.
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Post by audiophill on Jun 18, 2020 17:36:32 GMT -5
I used to have the static noise problem with RMC-1 in standby thru the tv speakers, but I had it with 1.9. With 1.10 it went away.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 18, 2020 18:41:45 GMT -5
I used to have the static noise problem with RMC-1 in standby thru the tv speakers, but I had it with 1.9. With 1.10 it went away. That’s interesting, I don’t use VOS/VRO, but used to have the Zone 2 crackle some are now describing, it went away for me with 1.10..
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Post by benbvan on Jun 18, 2020 18:52:01 GMT -5
I used to have the static noise problem with RMC-1 in standby thru the tv speakers, but I had it with 1.9. With 1.10 it went away. That’s interesting, I don’t use VOS/VRO, but used to have the Zone 2 crackle some are now describing, it went away for me with 1.10.. I think it's a separate and newer issue. On standby listening to tv speakers.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 18, 2020 18:59:30 GMT -5
That’s interesting, I don’t use VOS/VRO, but used to have the Zone 2 crackle some are now describing, it went away for me with 1.10.. I think it's a separate and newer issue. On standby listening to tv speakers. Right, but some had either / both problem(s) with 1.9, but it went away with 1.10, others started noticing either / both with 1.10. 🤷♂️
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Post by denali on Jun 18, 2020 21:09:32 GMT -5
Here is a workaround for the static on the left channel when using TV speakers or zone 2.
Go into the setup menu > select speakers > select preset 1> set front height speakers to “DD Enhanced Middle”, even though you don’t have any front height speakers. Other settings than none may also work but haven’t tested them. Exit the setup menu, now with the RMC-1/XMC-2 using preset 1 put it in standby mode and test the TV speakers, you should not hear any static. Currently I am using preset 1 when I want to use the RMC-1/XMC-2 in standby with my TV speakers and preset 2 when I want to use my full 5.0 system. Height speakers are set to none with Preset 2.
I know this workaround sounds crazy but there is some faulty code that causes this issue and will be resolved in the next firmware release. Please try this workaround and report back, solved the static problem for me.
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Post by aussierox on Jun 19, 2020 6:07:42 GMT -5
Hey guys
I have a question regarding the Dirac module that we're going to receive once available to use with the XMC to get Dirac.
Since Emotiva have stopped distribution in Australia, will those of us in Australia still receive the Dirac modules?
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Post by doc1963 on Jun 19, 2020 6:30:24 GMT -5
Hey guys I have a question regarding the Dirac module that we're going to receive once available to use with the XMC to get Dirac. Since Emotiva have stopped distribution in Australia, will those of us in Australia still receive the Dirac modules? If you ordered your XMC-2 or RMC-1x from Emotiva directly, then yes. If you made your purchase through an authorized distributor, then likely yes as your purchase would (or should) have been registered with Emotiva to activate the warranty. In either case, it would be in your best interest to email Emotiva and ask your question directly.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Jun 19, 2020 9:47:46 GMT -5
Is somebody has noticed that the sound to tv in standby video always on mode when the XMC-2 is off, making static and crackling noise? Same annoying noise always present by the spdif optical output in standby or even on full powered mode. I reinstalled back the firmware version 1.9 and nothing of the above noise append. Reinstalled the version 1.10 , and the problem reappear. I have the same issue, they have a fix and it will be rolled out in next update. I don't kmow about the zone 2 issue other guys are having but I imagine they know about both situations and are addressing both. Mine has nothing to do with zone 2 or follow main. MY issue is just like yours, watching TV with RMC in standby. I think that both issues, standby mode and zone 2 follow main are related together and must have the same root in signal processing. So when you observe one you should having both like me.
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Post by sourgrapes on Jun 19, 2020 12:47:24 GMT -5
I created the following thread about the DRC setting under Main Zone not being persistent between Standby/On cycles, and was informed that this is by design. However, the "Loudness" setting under the same menu does appear to be persistent (of which there is also a convenient button on the remote to toggle). Is there an official stance on which items in the Main Zone are considered persistent, and which are not? Thread: emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/57155/settings-persistent-on-rmc-1
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Post by bluescale on Jun 19, 2020 19:00:45 GMT -5
Dirac kits going to field beta testers this week. Almost there! Lonnie Hi Lonnie. Is there a timeline for, or update on, the results of beta testing? I had an acquaintance ask me about my experience with the XMC-2 back in Feb. I told him that I'm quite pleased, and just waiting for Dirac to release. He's asked me several times since then, as he was finishing up his theater build. Earlier today he told me he went ahead and ordered the Monoprice HTP-1 because *my* "it should be soon" statements had become worthless to him. That stung, but it is what it is. He's hoping to get everything installed by the end of July. I'm curious which one of us is more likely to have a fully functioning theater first.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 19, 2020 19:05:48 GMT -5
Dirac kits going to field beta testers this week. Almost there! Lonnie Hi Lonnie. Is there a timeline for, or update on, the results of beta testing? I had an acquaintance ask me about my experience with the XMC-2 back in Feb. I told him that I'm quite pleased, and just waiting for Dirac to release. He's asked me several times since then, as he was finishing up his theater build. Earlier today he told me he went ahead and ordered the Monoprice HTP-1 because *my* "it should be soon" statements had become worthless to him. That stung, but it is what it is. He's hoping to get everything installed by the end of July. I'm curious which one of us is more likely to have a fully functioning theater first. Ask this question as well, which will sound better? Both HT and Stereo. 😁😏🤔
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