[coasterkid]

Originally Posted by dante01

Firstly, have you actually turned bi-amping on? The amp comes with the back speaker terminals assigned as back speaker terminals and you would have had to of assigned those terminals for bi-amping via the the amps advanced settings in order for bi-amping to be engaged.

The assignment of the back speaker terminals can be accessed via the Advanced Setup. Put the amp into standby and While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF. Keep holding down STRAIGHT until “ADVANCED SETUP” appears on the front panel display. Rotate the PROGRAM selector to select the parameter you want to change.

Bi-amping is turned off by default when you receive the amp.

Hi thanks for the reply... I've been into advanced set up and there's no option called bi-amp or related to it :S

I'm on fw 1.18

[dante01]

Originally Posted by coasterkid

Hi thanks for the reply... I've been into advanced set up and there's no option called bi-amp or related to it :S

I'm on fw 1.18

I suggest you read the manual. It is pointless me reading it for you and then reproducing its guidance here.

Use the term bi-amp to search the manual for what you need to know.

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections
When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP jacks.

To enable the bi-amp function, set “Power Amp Assign” (p.88) in the “Setup” menu to “5ch BI-AMP” after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

Power Amp Assign
Selects a speaker system.
In addition to the 5.1- or 7.1-channel speaker system, various speaker configurations are possible using the presence speakers, Zone2 speakers or bi-amp connection.

Settings

Basic (default)
Select this when you use a normal speaker system (not to use Zone2 speakers or bi-amp connection).

7ch+1ZONE
Select this when you use a normal speaker system (not to use Zone2 speakers or bi-amp connection).

5ch BI-AMP
Select this when you connect front speakers that support bi-amp connections (p.19).

[brmgoons]

Help, I seem to have lost Dolby digital surround on my amp, everything showing in pcm, bbc1 usually is in DD, along with dave, sky living and a few other's, any reason 4 this ? Thanks

[dante01]

Originally Posted by brmgoons

Help, I seem to have lost Dolby digital surround on my amp, everything showing in pcm, bbc1 usually is in DD, along with dave, sky living and a few other's, any reason 4 this ? Thanks

Everything? One presumes you mean the HD channels sourced via either a SKY satellite box or Virgin Media cable box? Which of these two items are you using?

In all probability, it has something to do with either the box's settings or the channels you are viewing. Only the HD channels use Dolby Digital while the SD variants use PCM. Both the cable and the satellite STBs have settings that enable Dolby Digital output. Ensure you are viewing HD channels and that the appropriate audio settings are enabled.

[brmgoons]

Originally Posted by dante01

Everything? One presumes you mean the HD channels sourced via either a SKY satellite box or Virgin Media cable box? Which of these two items are you using?

In all probability, it has something to do with either the box's settings or the channels you are viewing. Only the HD channels use Dolby Digital while the SD variants use PCM. Both the cable and the satellite STBs have settings that enable Dolby Digital output. Ensure you are viewing HD channels and that the appropriate audio settings are enabled.

Watching via virgin TiVo with HD channels in subscription, BBC usually shows DD, but now showing pcm, only happened this evening, I haven't touched anything?

[dante01]

Originally Posted by brmgoons

Watching via virgin TiVo with HD channels in subscription, BBC usually shows DD, but now showing pcm, only happened this evening, I haven't touched anything?

I pressume you've connected the TiVo via HDMI?

Have you configured the TiVo's settings so that it outputs Dolby Digital and not PCM?

[brmgoons]

Originally Posted by dante01

I pressume you've connected the TiVo via HDMI?

Have you configured the TiVo's settings so that it outputs Dolby Digital and not PCM?

Yep!!, been running ok for 3 month's since purchase, no issue's, will check again now,

[martin 39]

my tivo stopped dd for a few days last week and then was fine . i left it on all night and i assume it did a update . i was pulling my hair out trying to sort it

[brmgoons]

Its working now! !, switched off overnight, now ok

[byron_hinson]

Picked up a 671 over the weekend (running on 1.19 firmware) loving it with my Canton speakers - run into an issue with my TV/HDMI/ARC setting - having it set to hdmi control sometimes stopped any audio coming through when I turned on the unit - weird. Switching HDMI control off and it all works perfectly.

Anyone know what the 1.19 firmware improved as it doesn't seem to have actually been released online yet

[Jswain90]

I had the same problem with my Panasonic Viera TV and my Yamaha 671. When having HDMI control turned on it would work straight away, after putting the unit into standby mode no sound would pick up through the ARC return unless I turned the hdmi control on/off again in settings or turned the power on/off at wall.

I took the unit back to Richer Sounds and the HDMI control / ARC from my amp worked fine every time with their Panansonic TV even after putting the unit into standby mode.

Strangely enough we tried their demo unit on the same TV and the ARC would not work at all even with my cables.

It seems the general consensus is that the issue is a HDMI 'handshake' issue. I have had my amp 5 months now and this HDMI / ARC return issue never got resolved. It has really frustrated me and I would consider myself to be good at resolving general AV electrical issues out.

I called Yamaha and they told me it sounds like a handshake issue, Panasonic were not really that helpful and told me that it must be the amp. The fact that I asked Richer Sounds to try a different amp for the same issue and it acted on a different way I think shows that this is a handshake issue.

I know there have been a few people with the same issues on this forum.

I have reluctantly resorted to turning HDMI control to off and then using an Optical Cable for sound from my TV.

Let me know if you get anywhere...

[hype_male]

how you doing guys,

just a question, i want the yamaha 671 to do the hd audio decoding but does the 671 automatically do the audio decoding or do i have to go somewhich in the 671 manual to manually tell the 671 to do the decoding. If so, what do i have to select in the manul so that my 671 is able to do hd audio decoding.

[dante01]

Originally Posted by hype_male

how you doing guys,

just a question, i want the yamaha 671 to do the hd audio decoding but does the 671 automatically do the audio decoding or do i have to go somewhich in the 671 manual to manually tell the 671 to do the decoding. If so, what do i have to select in the manul so that my 671 is able to do hd audio decoding.

If the incoming audio is HD then you need do nothing. The exception is to ensure the amp is not in an inappropriate mode such as stereo or 7ch stereo. STRAIGHT is the most appropriate mode to use.

[hype_male]

<p>thanks. so all i need to do is press straight button on the remote for the 671 to decode hd audio and decode this on the front panel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>also i have dell xps 15 with 1 gig 525 and a mkv file that has hd audio but dont how i can go about setting my xps 15 l502 to bitstream hd audio so that my 671 can do the decoding. </p>

[dante01]

Originally Posted by hype_male

<p>thanks. so all i need to do is press straight button on the remote for the 671 to decode hd audio and decode this on the front panel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>also i have dell xps 15 with 1 gig 525 and a mkv file that has hd audio but dont how i can go about setting my xps 15 l502 to bitstream hd audio so that my 671 can do the decoding. </p>

You may have issues while attempting to stream HD audio. Although MKV containers can contain the HD audio there's no render engine with the appropriate codec that can then decode it if streamed to it. Try using VLC to play the MKV file on your PC.

[hype_male]

Originally Posted by dante01

You may have issues while attempting to stream HD audio. Although MKV containers can contain the HD audio there's no render engine with the appropriate codec that can then decode it if streamed to it.

ok thats knew to me as people have said that the nvidia graphic card 525 i have can bitstream hd audio out via hdmi but just dont know what i need to download and how to configure my laptop to be able to do so.

[Riverbank]

Hi owners of this amp, apart from the obvious more features would this av be considered an upgrade to my Denon 1911? Thanks in advance Chris. P. s it's just so tempting at currant prices.

[dante01]

Originally Posted by Riverbank

Hi owners of this amp, apart from the obvious more features would this av be considered an upgrade to my Denon 1911? Thanks in advance Chris. P. s it's just so tempting at currant prices.

It is more of a sidestep than an upgrade. Look at the RXV771 or the Denon AVR2312 if wanting to step up from where you are now. The Denon AVR3312 is also heavily discounted right now and well worth considering.

[MrKay00]

I really need some advice. Should i get the yamaha RXV671 to run my b&w 602 s3,b&w lcr60 s3,b&w 600s3 will this be a good choice. Or do i need to go for the yamaha RXA810 which is double the price of the RXV671 if anyone one can help me that would be great

[dante01]

Originally Posted by MrKay00

I really need some advice. Should i get the yamaha RXV671 to run my b&w 602 s3,b&w lcr60 s3,b&w 600s3 will this be a good choice. Or do i need to go for the yamaha RXA810 which is double the price of the RXV671 if anyone one can help me that would be great

You should be fine with the RXV671, but there's no reason why you shouldn't also consider the RXV771 or even a DEnon AVR3312?

[Riverbank]

Having heard the Denon before I took the plunge with the Yamaha and boy side step or not to my ears it really matches my speakers so much more. I'm really impressed to say the least. Just one question when I set the speakers to small does it auto set the crossovers apart from the sub to 80. Not sure what I'd do with out this forum the advice really makes you get the best from your receiver so many thanks in advance.

[dante01]

Originally Posted by Riverbank

Having heard the Denon before I took the plunge with the Yamaha and boy side step or not to my ears it really matches my speakers so much more. I'm really impressed to say the least. Just one question when I set the speakers to small does it auto set the crossovers apart from the sub to 80. Not sure what I'd do with out this forum the advice really makes you get the best from your receiver so many thanks in advance.

You must manually set the crossover in order to best accomodate your speakers abilities or to best meet your personal preferences. There's no setting in terms of crossover for a connected sub. The sub has its own onboard crossover which should be set to its maximum (at least or higher than 120Hz minimum). The crossover you use will depend mainly on your speakers' frequency handling capabilities. If within their capabilities then 80Hz is a good place to start and the setting THX recommend.

[Riverbank]

Sub set to 120 and have always set my speakers to 80 as you recommend but can't seem to find the individual crossover option. Also just plugged the internet cable in and I'm looking for where you find the software updates, frustrating but all good fun.

[dante01]

Originally Posted by Riverbank

but can't seem to find the individual crossover option. Also just plugged the internet cable in and I'm looking for where you find the software updates, frustrating but all good fun.

Yamaha use a universal crossover setting and do not facilitate individual settings for the crossover.

For firmware updates, you must enter the advanced settings of the amp. This requires you to go into standby and power back up via a specific key combination. Look it up in the manual

[Riverbank]

Dam does that mean using the disc ;-( I hate instructions. I'll give it a go many thanks.

[dante01]

Originally Posted by Riverbank

Dam does that mean using the disc ;-( I hate instructions. I'll give it a go many thanks.

If you've not copied the pdf to your PC then yes, you'll need to access the CD to read the manual

[Riverbank]

Got into advanced settings, got update-network up. Then the manual says to press info but nothing is happening. Think I have the 1.18 firmware

[dante01]

Originally Posted by Riverbank

Got into advanced settings, got update-network up. Then the manual says to press info but nothing is happening. Think I have the 1.18 firmware

Firmware update procedure

from the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu:


Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select “USB” or “NETWORK” and press INFO to start firmware update.

Choices
USB Update the firmware using a USB memory device.
NETWORK Update the firmware via the network.

• If this unit detects a newer firmware over the network, the corresponding message will be displayed after ON SCREEN is pressed. In this case, you can also update the firmware of this unit by following the procedure in “Updating the firmware of this unit” (p.106).

If nothing happens then your firmware is up to date.

According to Yamaha, Version 1.18 is the most current version.

[Riverbank]

Seems that way so thanks for all the help,

[MrKay00]

Originally Posted by dante01

You should be fine with the RXV671, but there's no reason why you shouldn't also consider the RXV771 or even a DEnon AVR3312?

Thanks for your reply. Is there a reason why i should consider the RXV771 i know it has a 95w per channel rather then the RXV671 that has 90w per channel. I am only looking for a yamaha receiver because i know that it suits the b&w 600 series nicely. I will be using it with a 3d projector