How to connect a surround sound receiver - Part 4

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[@marioamoroso1532]

Hi Alan! Great video! I stumbled onto your channel while doing an electrical upgrade on my office. The hook-up to your Yamaha receiver was a bonus. I have an RX-A2000 which I love. I was able to use your info to tweak my system. I am now going to check out more of your videos on receiver setups to fine tune my system even more. Thank you very much.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks! That’s a good receiver. I’ve installed a bunch of that model and they’ve been winners.

[@sarasartori6859]

Alan Clegg can their firmware be updated?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@sarasartori6859 Yes. You should check the firmware often. Go into the setup menu and you should be able to find the update option under the system settings or network settings (I think).

[@sarasartori6859]

Alan Clegg thanks.

[@robertobacelar481]

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[@TheJosa007]

I wish you woud live close by me. You are right, the ARC has been a total pain, I got the surround speakers to work except the sub. I am going to do what you said: delete ARC or not use it and see what do I get. Thank you for such an educational video. I am going to look up how to connect an amp to my AV receiver. I hope you have a video as good as this on the topic I need.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I don't have a video for that. Sorry! I don't think adjusting the ARC setting will help your subwoofer though. Is it not showing up on the initial speaker setup?

[@TheJosa007]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV no

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@TheJosa007 Hmmmmmm... that would tell me that it isn't connected to the receiver correctly, isn't turned up, isn't turned on, or has been disabled in the receiver speaker menu somewhere.

[@TheJosa007]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you for checking. I have checked everything I know how. Even re-setting the tv couple of times to see if the TV software can find it. Once I run the Pioneer set up, I can "tell" the TV I have a sub, but even with that when I am done with the set up the Pioneer software returns a "no sub" I agree with you that most likely the ARC feature is doing this. Next thing I will try is to remove the ARC and see if I can assign it to any other HDMI input. Thank you for taking the time to look into this. I hope my pain can help other users.

[@x-con-x]

Hi Alan. Excelent video,as always. I have a Yamaha avr and love it, but i have to agree with you on the HDMI (ARC) piece. It is the devils spawn! I spent two days trying to sort this out and to no joy, then i read what youi said about HDMI control. Turned that off on both Amp and tv, amazing,no switching when not needed,no hassle. Thank you.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Sweet!!! Let’s take down the ARC beast!

[@CrazyCanadian5555]

Ahhh just saw the light.. Lol my Denon is being a bitch I was running Arc and not jiving with the smart TV. Thank you.

[@james66787]

Very simple and easy way of explanation 👍

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@galveztonlislandny6392]

Hey bro great video!, i have the Yamaha RX-A3060, almost the same setup but only amp to 'main', no additional zones, I also have the 'one connect box' for my Samsung and the 4K firestick. I watched Part 1 to Part 4 to be sure i was right on my connections and all the setups, excellent guide and info, thx.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Hey thanks!!! I made the video with people like you in mind. Glad to help!

[@electronicshelpcare]

good expl.thanks

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

thanks for watching

[@tazman8697]

I connected my Yamaha sub trigger wires to the 12v trigger outputs....A lot has changed in the home theatre market since this video was made, But it explains the basics very well..Well done! PS: I totally agree with your opinion of ARC. 2020 and it's still a pain.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Yup. I agree with everything you said. I still hate ARC. Thanks for watching!

[@ariharfini8009]

Thanks for your tutorial video, my Yamaha subwoofer live again.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Yes!!!! I love hearing success stories. Thanks for sharing.

[@gerrardoecheverria6781]

Thank you for the useful video I’m an apprentice, I work for a low voltage company and this video’s help me a lot to understand things that were confusing for me

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I think it's great that you are studying material on your own time. That is the perfect recipe for success. Good luck to you!

[@mickstermouseter7059]

This is a great video. To the point and very helpful, especially if one has a newer model receiver. I have a Yamaha RX-V630 receiver that I have had for a long time. It has excellent sound and I hate to give it up. It does great surround sound and does not have any HDMI, internet or a couple other of the newer ports, some of which have since been deleted. I moved and forgot how I had it set up to play the great surround sound I had. It was great! One of my favorite videos to watch while running the surround sound on it is, Forrest Gump and especially the scene where Forrest is carrying Bubba out of the jungle and the jets do a low fly over dropping napalm. Hearing those jets actually fly over my head was incredible! Do you have a video that explains how to hook up the surround sound on that receiver? It does have optical in and the majority of the speakers need banana clips / plugs. I would love to keep that sound system for as long as it continues to work great. I hope to hear from you one of these days. Thanks!!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I do not have a video showing that specific receiver. It would be tough to do a video for every receiver which is why I tried to make this one as informative as possible. Hopefully, the viewers would be armed with enough info to figure it all out. Best of luck!

[@josed4110]

I learned a lot, awesome videos..... Que gran video, aprendí mucho, saludos desde 🇲🇽

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Gracias por mirarlos y suerte con tu proyecto!

[@davidsidway7800]

This is a great video. We're cutting the cord, so actually doing away with the TiVo / cable box. In this case we're using an LG smart TV, connected to our home network via wifi and streaming KZbin TV, HBO, Pandora, etc. So, my question is, how to connect the TV to the AVR so we can get full sound and send that sound to multiple zones.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I get this question a lot. Your best bet is to use a streaming device such as a Roku, AppleTv, or Firestick. Connect that device to the receiver and you’ll get surround sound. Otherwise, you’ll have to activate ARC (which I hate) or use the audio out on the TV (which is usually a fiber optic connection). If you want to send that to multiple zones, you’ll need a device with analog audio outputs (for the zone connections) and an HDMI for the main zone. Typically, new receivers have their own network music streams which can be controlled via smart phone and can be sent to any or all of the zones. This is a must have feature in my opinion.

[@ronaldmeyer1314]

Saturday is my day to instal my new receiver. thanks Alan you have made me ready.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You got this! Let us know how it goes.

[@ronaldmeyer1314]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Got the receiver. Start the hook-up tomorrow, Saturday.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@ronaldmeyer1314I'm excited for you! This is gonna be awesome

[@ronaldmeyer1314]

Took awhile. but it now works great! All wires hidden. VCR, DVD, turn table, Roland piano, phone hook-up, computer hook-up.@@AlanCleggYouDoAV

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@ronaldmeyer1314 Yes!!!!!! So glad to hear that. Thanks for coming back to let us know!

[@robertrlkatz6890]

Gregg, I am sure this is a pretty dumb question but I do not understand so I must ask. If all devices are connected to the HDMI "in" ports on the AVR and the ARC port is Audio Return from the TV then how does, say for example how does the BlueRay Player get its Video to the TV? If also I must use the Optical Cable from Receiver to TV which makes the signal less quality because optical does not give the best of transfer. I guess my 2nd question would be if I do not use the Optical what can I do to get highest quality for Video and Audio "to and from" Receiver and TV? To be honest with you I would be glad to pay you (if I knew how) for this information because it is that important to me. Thank You!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

The ARC is a special feature built into the output on the the receiver that sends video TO the TV and receives audio FROM the TV. Very important: ARC is a feature built into the output NOT the output itself. That means you can turn the ARC feature off an use it as a normal output. All video connected to the receiver will go to the TV through the ARC output without a problem. The problem exists when you try to activate the ARC feature because you have to activate HDMI control which can make your system go screwy. Neither ARC nor optical audio will provide you with HD audio. To make your life easier, don't bother getting audio from your TV. Get a streaming device like a ROKU or AppleTV. They are faster, offer better quality audio, and you don't need to use the ARC to use them. If you have an Apple phone, get an AppleTV. It will open up some cool features for you. Streaming through a separate device makes everyone happy. Does that answer your questions?

[@joshuarozario5654]

Thanks, Allan! Great stuff! I learnt a lot. I have a question: if all things on my receiver were connected similar to what you showed, Should I connect my Apple TV HDMI to my TV directly or should it go through the receiver?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Definitely through the receiver. If you don't, you won't get surround sound from your AppleTV unless you use ARC (which I do NOT recommend) or you use the TV audio output. It's way easier and performs better if you just go straight to the receiver.

[@joshuarozario5654]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ! Thanks a lot. Got that. Would you recommend the Apple TV go directly to the receiver even if my TV Audio comes out via an optic cable and goes into the receiver?

[@rsshemi]

Hi Adam Awesome video! Just wondering why you are adamant about not using ARC HDMI?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

As a custom installer, we want to have very specific and exact control over everything. When we allow other devices to make decisions for us, like is seen with the ARC, the systems get screwy and our customers call us requiring a service call. Although it usually works correctly, the few times it doesn’t will make angry customers. Most of them hire us because technology isn’t their strong suit so they can’t get the system back on track without our help.

[@joshuarozario5654]

Awesome video as always, Alan! Thanks again. I am trying to connect presence speakers (front) into my Yamaha RX V677 Receiver. I gather that I need to enable them. Does that mean I need to move speaker setup from Auto to Manual?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Most likely yes. The receiver needs to know if those speakers are presence or zone 2.

[@ericpersi1552]

Hey Alan, I only have two plug ins available on my cable box, the HDMI cable and the power cable. So I can only run the HDMI cable to the receiver. Does this impact my abilities to do different zones? For example, I want to listen to a football game outside (zone 2).

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Unfortunately yes. I did a quick google search and found this on amazon: www.amazon.com/LinkS-Extractor-Splitter-Converter-Chromecast/dp/B00XJITK7E/ref=asc_df_B00XJITK7E/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194017009123&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17591326563830416680&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029721&hvtargid=pla-315259832393&psc=1 I have never used it so I can’t speak for the quality but if this works, it should solve your problem.

[@gerardoecheverria4156]

thank you very use full video, hope you could put your hands on a denon receiver, I'm new in the trade, I do most of the house pre wire but some times my boss takes me with him to hook up reciters amps etc etc but he is not very good at teaching, I have to find my own sources of learning how to connect AV, we also work with creation and its a little more confusing

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Bro! You’re a dream employee! I wish my guys would have researched this type of info on their own time. I know nothing about you except that you have a winning attitude. Successful people learn on their own time to improve their work performance. Good luck to you in the future!

[@charlesmintus3063]

Speaker allocation was cut short...I enjoy this video.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks for watching! What did you miss about speaker allocation? I haven't seen this video in ages so I'm not sure what is on it and what isn't.

[@chauviet5111989]

Hi Alan, Your videos are really helpful. I'm trying connect my TV to Yamaha AV Receiver HTR-5890 7.1 Channel. This is an old AV Receiver model, thus it doesn't have HDMI input/output. My main purpose is merely to watch movies on Netflix (built-in my smart TV). From your videos, I know how to hook up AV Receiver to my speakers, but I don't know how to connect TV to AV Receiver. Could you please briefly show me how? I highly appreciate your help. Best regards. V

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Getting audio OUT of your TV is a little but tricky but it's possible. 1. Use RCA cables to go from the audio OUT on the TV to an input on the receiver. Then go through your TV menus to make sure you're sending audio to the receiver. Usually this is done by turning the speakers off or setting the volume setting to "fixed" instead of "variable." 2. Use an optical audio cable to go from the TV to the receiver. You'll still need to make sure the menus are set up properly on the TV. 3. Don't stream through the TV. Stream using a Blu-ray player or AppleTV or Roku, etc.

[@chauviet5111989]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Great! Thanks Alan. I am using optical audio cable. I am playing Infinity War on Netflix streaming from my Roku. However, I can only hear the sound from my Front Left and Front Right speakers only. I can't hear the Center, Back, and Surround Speakers. Do you think I that I need to do further setting for the AV receiver (ie. switch from 2 channels to 7 channels,... ) or it's just simply because my AV receiver is broken? I checked and I am 100% sure that all of my speakers are working well. Thanks.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@chauviet5111989 You need to change the audio soundfield. I think Yamaha calls it "Program" on the receiver. Scroll through the "programs" until you find 5 Ch or 7Ch. Also "Surr Decode." If those don't play all your speakers, you may have a wiring problem or speaker setup issue.

[@richardlwellington]

I think you just contradict yourself, I believe in part 3 of this series you said that ARC is bad, bad, BAD! So I’v been wondering what would have you done differently instead of using ARC?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

My fault. I didnt do a good job of making that clear. Yes you can use the ARC output but you need to disable the feature. You can do that by disabling HDMI control in your receiver and your TV. Sometimes they call it HDMI CEC. You can find it in the setup menus. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!

[@williamlunn1175]

Where can I find the videos of you making the wires your using on here. I’m new to stereo equipment and I have a Pioneer 9.2 channel SC-1522-K AV Receiver and I just got it but it was used on eBay and it is flashing UE22 and I think it’s done working but I couldn’t get the system hooked up right I guess because it wouldn’t let me calibrate my speakers so if you have any tips for me on anything I would greatly appreciate the help

[@lewb860]

2 ? Help Please. #1 I have a Yamaha receiver also but I don't see the on screen menu. What setting do I need to change on my element tv. #2 Do I connect my firestick into HDMI on receiver or leave it hooked up to tv. I love the 4 part setup receiver videos

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

1. You have to make sure your receiver has an onscreen menu. If so, you should only have to push the “on screen” or “menu” button to bring it up. Make sure the receiver is connected to your TV and the TV is on the corresponding input. 2. Connect the Firestick into the HDMI on your receiver so you can get surround sound while you’re streaming. Thanks for watching!

[@Kingfisher1060]

Damn dude thank you I made this so damn difficult I had quexo and optical and RCA jacks as an H DMI and moon unit direct cord to the moon and back left and right and actually I had over 12 pages of notes that confused the darn crap out of me and actually I made it more difficult than splitting an atom!!!!!!!! It did still sound very good with what I'm gonna hook up thanks for direction I can't wait to hear what it's gonna do I have a 2005 demon AVR 5700 I know it's a antique but it's really crazy something for me it weighs like 60 pounds or something thank you sir again for checks in the mail

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Awesome. Glad it helped!

[@heyjeet75]

Among F&D T400X and T60X which is better in bass and clarity? Is there any model of F&D speaker System having Dolby sarround sound or any update on the upcoming model having Dolby sarround sound? Regards Jitendra

[@fredmikelj236]

Voor het geluid en beeld,Alleen beste HDMI kabel 4.1.2 dan krijg je beste suround geluid.Dan heb je de optische kabel niet nodig.Op de tv moet je de instelling, HDMI/ OPTISCHE laten staan.

[@brianr987]

Banana plugs are the way to go. Otherwise you have a mess of speaker wires.

[@MrElciupacabra]

why didn't u use for zone2 and zone3 the PRE out...are the zone speakers active?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Pre outs are for connecting to an amp. If you have passive speakers, you’ll connect them directly to the receiver like I did.

[@richardnelson7635]

Does component video have better Quality than composite video? I’m making a home theater that is a 7.1.2 sound system and I want to know what’s better.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Component video is 1000x better than composite.

[@richardnelson7635]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks

[@robertrlkatz6890]

Alan, I noticed you used the HDMI ARC connection to TV, in one of your other KZbin videos I was sure you said to "never use the ARC connection BAD BAD BAD" I am sure I miss understood you on when this should not be done.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

My fault. I didnt do a good job of making that clear. Yes you can use the ARC output but you need to disable the feature. You can do that by disabling HDMI control in your receiver and your TV. Sometimes they call it HDMI CEC. You can find it in the setup menus. Thanks for watching and thanks for the questions!

[@robertrlkatz6890]

Alan, you are spot on how you present yourself and we do not have to wait for information, you speak quickly and do not put UM between each sentence you give us a lot of information in a short time. You know what you are going to say and keep things going, you keep our interest throughout. Thank You alot!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks! I always appreciate feedback!!

[@danemmerich6775]

Awesome job! Learned a lot of useful info! Need more info though. I will search for more of your Vids!!!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks! I have a few more made but I need to edit them. That’s the hardest part.

[@danemmerich6775]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV can you do a Video of hooking up a mix of different speakers, DVD players, cable boxes, disk players. Powered Subwoofers, etc......Frankenstein of UNITS!!!!! I am hooking up an outside system under my Pavilion with a lot of extra pieces!!!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Hmmmmm.... mixing speaker impedance is a problem but the variety of source equipment is easy enough.

[@richsnead5875]

Can you tell me if I have a part of my Onkyo AVX HT R560 receiver shot? We came home from a vacation during which there was a power outage. Some of the settings were not as they were when we left but upon returning I could get no sound from the receiver in TV/CABLE mode. DVD and FM radio comes through. DVD is connected by Component cables and the TV/cable and Roku stick with HDMI. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@hometheaterman1424]

Alan Clegg how old is your Reciever? It looks kinda old. But it's a nice Reciever

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It’s a little bit older. I think I bought it in 2014.

[@hometheaterman1424]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV yeah my Reciever is a 2017 I do believe

[@tomotore2439]

Thanks alot that was so helpful 😊

[@johnjeff3849]

Alan. Great channels but as a complete novice I'm struggling with the basics. I have a fairly new TV which as far as I can see has stereo headphone output and a digital audio output, then tbere are wuite a few HDMIs. I also have an old school Marantz surround sound system which has only red/yellow and white RCA plugs. How do I hook them together?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Hmmmmm... the only thing I can think to do is to buy a 3.5 mm mini to RCA connector. Plug the mini into the TV headphone jack and the RCAs into the receiver. It’s not ideal but it will work. The TV volume will have to be up high and should stay there. Both the receiver and TV will have the power to control the volume and it can make it messy when you’re switching inputs on the receiver. www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8KO2?th=1&psc=1

[@lightningstephen5110]

Alan I got no sound and a Yamaha Receiver No hdmi on back and Firestick. Can u help

[@stopdead1]

Great Video, very informative. I do ever find out if the analog channel 1 and hdmi channel 1 cancel each other out, or are they seperate channels?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I'm not sure what your question is. I think auto-correct messed with your writing a little bit. Sorry!

[@stopdead1]

Alan Clegg hi, damn auto correct. Did you find out if the 1st channel can take analog and hdmi ( when you swapped to the third channel in the video), is it the same channel or different ( just labeled the same).

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

They were the same channel so it was a good thing that I swapped them. It would work on HDMI OR analog video- not both. It's pretty much always that way- same label=same input. Thanks for watching!

[@peteg6613]

Hello Alan, good video, do you know how to get to the OSD via the app? i have a yamaha rx v671, without a remote, i only have the app on my andioid and apple phone but cant find how to get to the OSD

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

On the app, tap “option” then “remote” then “on screen.”

[@jipleyYT]

If you have equipment that uses hdmi control the way it is intended it's a piece of cake I use one button to on whatever I would like to use to watch from, then the AVR turns on, sets itself to the right inputs the tv goes on and with the same remote I control everything on my tv , avr and control playback on whatever I am watching.You just set the CEC control on whatever you connect to the avr the right way READ it should not turn off anything or set to standby anything the moment you turn it off only on avr/tv end you should set that option to on.So when you turn off avr or tv everything else turns off too.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks for the comment. When pro remote programmers touch a system, the first thing we do is shut off HDMI CEC. It creates more problems than it's worth. Example: You're watching cable and your daughter wants a movie out of the DVD player so she hits "eject" which turns on the DVD player. This triggers the AVR to switch to that input. You tell her to turn off the DVD player, which in turn, shuts off the whole system. Your cable box doesn't have HDMI CEC so it's still on. Now you have to manually turn the system back on and set the right inputs. Sounds easy for some people, but customers struggle with that, ESPECIALLY when they have guests over that don't know how to use their system. It's way easier and reliable to setup a remote control to control every action that occurs. Any guest can pick up a remote and hit the button that says "Watch TV." Thanks for watching and thanks again or the comment.

[@32toddv]

Cec never works properly, especially when a avr is in the mix, pass... great idea, but implemented poorly!

[@scoantv5305]

Hi There, I would need your help to set up my Onkyo TX NR 6100 brand new l got it as a gift 4 years ago and never got to use it. I would need your help to set it up with my Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers that have both the input that comes from the amp and the output that goes to the cube speakers at the back of the sub. I have two sets of the Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speakers and would like to use the front and rear speaker output of the TX NR 6100 like an integrated amp for playing music as well as watching my cinema. Thank you for your help. Michael

[@ronaldcarty1467]

Hi is the center output must connect straight or whit a condenser

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It can be connected directly to the receiver or with a connector. Either will work.

[@techocrazy]

Is it ok to put left and right surrounds on the back wall behind the couch which is against the wall? I can't use stands due to space constraints.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Yes. Try your best to aim them at the listeners if you can.

[@jakehull4988]

Hi I have a question. I have a denon avr 4800. Could you please show me or give me some pointers on the best way to hook it up and get the most out of it? Thank you

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Every system is unique to the home owner's situation so it's impossible to make a one-size-fits-all installation guide. This is why my video series teaches you the ins and outs of a home theater system. This way, you can take the information and run with it, hopefully tweaking your system as you grow and technology changes.

[@Civic1998]

Hey im confused. You said in your 3rd part not to use ARC output its bad bad bad, but in this video, you had used it. Lol idk am i missing something. Because i got my HDMI cable coming from the ARC OUTPUT from my YAMAHA reciever into my ARC on my tv, then i have all my ACCESSORIES, DVD player, ROKU ect going into the HDMI inputs on my reciever. So is this correct? Works fine. Im just confused of your statement and dont wana hook it up wrong. Thank.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Sorry. I did a poor job clarifying that. ARC is a feature not an output. You can use the ARC output, just turn it off in the menus.

[@Civic1998]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ok good so the way i have mine hook up is correct? And where is the ARK settings because its not on my tv or receiver settings or will it be in my ACCESSORIES menu's? My audio on my tv says PCM

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Yes you are fine. Most devices have it under HDMI control or HDMI CEC. If you see those, turn them off.

[@Civic1998]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ok awesome. Thanks for replying. One more question. I want to add a second subwoofer but only have one subwoofer rca preout on the receiver so i was told to use a rca y splitter?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

That should work. Use a high quality Y splitter and subwoofer cable. Subs need a good strong signal.

[@darlenerushton946]

I am using a Denon AVR-X1400H. I am getting crackling through my paradigm subwoofer. Do you know why it crackles at certain decibels because it does not crackle all the time. If I don't want to use my surround sound with my 4k tv do I still have to hook up digital optical wire?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

The sub can be a few things. I'd check the wiring first. Let the sub do its thing then wiggle both ends of the plug (and the wire) and see if it crackles. If that seems ok, it may be that your sub amp is going bad. When there are loud sounds, there is a lot of power demand on that amp (built inside your sub). Try messing with the settings, like bringing the sub volume down (also called "level"). Also mess with the power on/off/auto setting. I know it sounds weird, but switching the power to "on" instead of "auto" can also help that problem sometimes. If that doesn't do it, you may be looking at getting a new sub.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

In response to your TV question, you ONLY need to use a fiber optic is you are streaming content using the apps in your TV and you want that to play through the speakers. I prefer you don't do that. A better option is to use your DVD player to stream or even better yet, buy an AppleTV or Roku to stream. They're cheap and awesome for streaming. I use the Roku in my house and I love it.

[@boogieb9]

What if you don't have a satellite box just a fire box and want to run 2 zones. how you do a connection to control them separately ? Thanks

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Do you want to try to listen to 2 different things using the same fire stick? That is not possible. If you want to use the Fire Stick in zone 2, you'll need to get an "HDMI to analog convertor." HDMI will work for zone 1 but zone 2 will need the analog connection. In this way, you can listen to the same thing from the Fire Stick in both zones or one zone while you do something different on a separate device in a different zone. Example, Fire Stick zone 2 and cable box in zone 1.

[@KristopherLong]

have you got a video or other resource on how to connect the receiver Zone 2 pre-out to a speaker selector like the niles ss-4? I am looking to do this to have music in rooms separate from my living room.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I don’t have a video for that but it’s easy. Go out of the Zone 2 speaker posts (not RCA preout) straight into the speaker selector “speaker in.” Then use the outputs on the speaker selector to go out to each speaker location.

[@brianr987]

Bad advice for folks that have 30ft ceilings. If you have large speakers and subs let the microphone calibrate your system. Don’t mess with the calibration in environments where you have high ceilings. You will go in circles for months.

[@leo0351]

My question would be when you connect the Ethernet for the network cable how does this replace the IR if you were in a different room the canals would switch through wifi?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You have to have a remote control processor that is capable of sending remote commands via network. These are typically for custom installers but if you can get your hands on one and the programming software, I definitely recommend using this type of system. Your remote could be connected to the WiFi network speaking to the base station or the remote could be using RF. Then the base station (which needs to be connected to the network) sends commands over the network to any device anywhere in the house.

[@joeschneider67]

I thought you say stay away from HDMI ARC ...but I seen that you connected your TV there. Would you explain that please?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I do a bad job explaining it in the video. Sorry. It’s ok to use the ARC output but disable the feature in the menus.

[@joeschneider67]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks for your fast respond 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Y have a Yamaha RX-V485 And a Samsung Crystal 7 series. I have from my receiver HDMI ARC into the HDMI eARC from the tv, and to get the audio from TV and using the optical oudio out and to the receiver audio 1 that had optical audio to listen my tv..is that ok? Oh,,the signal resolution UHD its pretty dark ...don't matter how I adjust the tv, have you heard that problem? Thanks

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It sounds like you have it right. The only recommendation I would make is to stream content through a device such as a Roku or Appletv. This makes it so you don’t have to worry about pulling audio from the TV which should improve speed and audio/video quality since most streaming devices stream better than TVs.

[@joeschneider67]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV thanks...i have a blu-ray smart player and which I play all my app as Netflix, vudu , etc.... But still, the UHD movies are very dark then I have to switch my player to stream on regular 1080P ...any solution to it....I hear alot people having issues with UHD signal

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Hmmmmm.... I haven’t heard of this yet. I’ll do some research and see what I can come up with.

[@td3662]

My Yamaha RX-A2000 will sometimes play sound and sometimes it doesn’t. Any thoughts?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

that's a nice unit! It's a little on the older side though. Does that only happen on certain modes? Is it predictable? How do you make it work?

[@Erowens98]

So i just got an older 5.1 surround system. (ADCOM GTP-830 processor and GFA-7400 power amp) I have no previous experience with high end speaker systems. The processor doesn't have Hdmi or anything special for the video side. It does however have digital audio input (optical). So i would like to connect it to my Home theater Pc's optical output and then have the pc run video straight to the Tv without going through the processor unit. Is it as simple as just plugging the Pc's optical out into the processors optical input and just ignoring video input's and outputs of the processor? If anyone is interested the speakers in question are Kef Q95, 2x Kef Q65's, 2x Kef Q 15's. Also got a ADCOM ACE-315 surge protector. (didn't get a subwoofer yet, im not sure if i need one as i'm a noob in the high end audio world) Got the whole system for free from my father because he upgraded. Might as well also ask, What is the point of the surge protector? Is it necessary? What exactly does it do?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Oops! Sorry for the delay. This comment just appeared. Yes, optical from your PC goes into the receiver and don't run video through the receiver. Run it straight to the TV. Good surge protectors do more than protect our equipment from electrical surges. They can also disconnect your system in a LOW power situation which is also dangerous to equipment. They should be made of high quality components that OPEN the electrical circuit when they get hit instead of fusing the circuit CLOSED (which can happen in cheap units). Nice units will also provide different levels of power filtering which helps to wash out phase fluctuations and other power nonsense that makes its way into your system. Power filters help your system sound and look better.

[@christophersimonelli6731]

trying to hook up my dvd c920 to my rx v1300 i hook up the 6 channel mode but i can floyd (or other quad music to play in all speakers independently anymore can not get money from pink floyd to play in all 4 different speakers the change falling used to drop in all different speakers can't get it to work anymore

[@hometheaterman1424]

Is it a Samsung? If so what model? I own a Samsung 75 inch Q90R TV I also have an Onkyo TX-RZ1100 Reciever

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

That’s a nice setup!

[@hometheaterman1424]

Thank you very much Alan I really appreciate that

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

Thanks for the help

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thank you for watching!

[@vickyrao4283]

Very simple undstd me thank u

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thank you for watching!

[@j.c.6576]

Okay all the connections made sense up until HDMI out from the receiver to HDMI in to the TV. Why is the signal going to the TV at this point? What is the TV going to do with the signal? The television gets its signal from either satellite or Fiber Optics or in some very rare cases over the air through an antenna and goes directly into the TV. The TV does not require anything else and yet there it is going in again. Why?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Good question! The receiver needs to be directly connected to the devices for the best audio quality (don't connect the device to the TV then come out of the "audio out" on the TV into the receiver). This is best done via HDMI directly from the device to the receiver. This is VERY important for high quality audio. Your TV won't even send out multi-channel audio. It only sends out stereo (left and right). I know that's not your question but I want to make sure that point is clear. Now why does the receiver connect to the TV? 1. If everything is connected to the receiver first, you need to get video from the receiver to the TV. Since HDMI is carrying audio and video, the receiver will keep the audio signals from the devices and pass the the video to the TV through the "HDMI out" on the receiver. 2. Convenience of video switching. I don't need to change inputs on my TV if I use this method. Essentially, my TV is just a monitor that requires On/Off. I never have to change TV inputs because all the video comes through the single HDMI from the receiver. I only have to make the switch on the RECEIVER and it will change the audio AND video for me.

[@69transam1976]

You say that if your AV Receiver does not have HDMI Upscaling, only use it for Audio. But what is wrong with a simple HDMI in (e.g. FiOS DVR) and HDMI out (e.g. Samsung Smart TV)? Seems like there is no upscaling required, so what's the issue? I can see why with component in and HDMI out. BTW my AV receiver is a Yamaha RXV483. I want to take advantage of all my audio/video switching and control to be in one place, why should I go spend another $200 bucks?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You are correct. I'm sorry for not making it clear. If you plug all your HDMI devices into the receiver and you're not worried about upscaling, you'll still have the benefit of video switching. Often the $200 upgrade will have more than just upscaling. They'll have higher powered amps, better audio processors, more features, etc. Thanks for watching!

[@69transam1976]

Oops! There is no HDMI in. WTF? Maybe I'll just use it for audio :)

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Bummer!

[@kalebblount4889]

Alan, I'm trying to set my zone 2 up and use analog audio. My direct TV genie only has a single connection that says digital audio. Besides the hdmi. How do I work around this problem to get analog to zone 2?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You can get a digital to analog converter on Amazon. Do you have a digital coax (RCA style plug) or optical audio (fiber optic plug)? There is an adaptor for either one.

[@kalebblount4889]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV the genie has just a coax single port.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

That is called digital coax. I can’t speak for the quality of this product but this is something that could work: www.amazon.com/Musou-Digital-Optical-Converter-Adapter/dp/B01AWBA8U8

[@kalebblount4889]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV I ordered one, thanks so much for your help. I have played heck trying to get my outside speakers to not play with the inside speakers. I did not have it set up like you have said. I have a Yamaha RX-V673

[@danbalkey2580]

Ok Iam just starting to learn so bear with have a Yamaha Rx really almost same one in video anyway I only run 2.1 stereo I have by amp it. The receiver does not run into tv at all I do have denon CD player where is the best place to plug Ditgal and sub or does it mater ???? I hope this make sense video show 2 different way to plug

[@danbalkey2580]

Rx7680

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It doesn’t matter which digital input you use. The only difference is the label. As far as the sub goes, are you using a powered sub?

[@danbalkey2580]

O yea power sub

[@joharahmed8223]

If I have powered front left and right speakers and powered subwoofer, where would I connect it?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

The pre-amp outputs on the receiver. They should be RCA connections.

[@joharahmed8223]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV and if they were passive front left and right speakers, I would connect them normally(not pre out) and the powered subwoofer I would still connect to the sub out. Correct?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You are correct!

[@erietrain]

clean the dust?

[@mariangigabyte8479]

In the app musiccast wen is plaing a song from samm source, Spotify/deezer/bluetooth/digital in.hi tells you whay quality (ex: flac-44.1khz). What best quality you see there?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I don't get into that type of audio classification. I usually can't tell the difference. Sorry!

[@gerbiljo1270]

Great vid ?...amazing job

[@ellerybeltran2485]

You have to make sure you listen very good and sure that all you connection all connected properly. To get the most quality sound

[@geneminet1412]

How do I connect a Sonance cinema 260 powered sub to my Yamaha 3040

[@jeffsatterfield706]

My AVR is so old. It doesn’t have HDMI. Please help

[@chrish883]

Why not use the avr hdmi out and plug the devices into the TV? I assume one less connection would be better picture.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I'm assuming you want to connect everything to the TV then go from the TV to the receiver via optical audio or HDMI audio return channel (ARC)? GREAT question and thanks for asking it. Neither the ARC nor optical audio carry the high def surround sound formats such as dolby digital True-HD and such. Those high quality sound formats are just as important as good video quality. Also, connecting to the receiver makes maintenance and adding/subtracting equipment easier. Receivers have video processors in them that can enhance the picture or be bypassed if you wish as well. ARC also creates a nightmare on the custom control side too.

[@TheJudy2004]

Where should I connect my Fire Stick on the TV or the receiver ?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

If you want your sound to go through your speakers, connect it to the receiver.

[@THERIGHTWAY8164]

messing is not the word a nightmare would be a better word

[@xsavoie1]

If I understand correctly some old AVR like my Denon 1910 would probably not support 4K.I have my old OPPO BDP 93 Blu-Ray player and I just bought my new Panasonic DP-UB 9000 4K player.In this case should I just plug in both my Hdmi audio only out cable connections of both my Blu-Ray players to the HDMI IN connections of my Denon Avr, and the Video OUT only HDMI connections of my Blu-Ray players to the HDMI IN connections of my LG-G2 Television.Second question.If I bought the latest Denon AVR-X700 series,which should be 4K compatible with Dolby Vision and Dolby audio capable,would I then be able to use the HDMI OUT Connection instead of connecting the Video OUT connections of my Blu-Ray players to the HDMI IN connection to the TV,or did I misunderstand your tutorial.Anyone out there can help me?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

If understand you correctly, essentially you're asking if you should send audio to the receiver then bypass the receiver with a second HDMI cable from the BluRay players to the TV. To maximize quality, yes. Using your existing receiver, you should hook it up as you explained. If you upgrade the receiver, just run one HDMI from each Bluray player to the receiver. Then connect the receiver to the TV with one HDMI and you will maximize performance in all of your equipment.

[@vittorio281]

Quali jack bisogna prendere ??? I miei sono grandi e non entrano. Puoi inviare la descrizione o un link per l'acquisto???

[@TheJudy2004]

Great Instructions!!!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks!

[@stacylowery5530]

I got a deal on an old yamaha rx-v367 and i had order a new remote. now question the sub out is not working and I've turned it on in the menu sp.config is there something im missing

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It could be that it doesn’t work. What sound field are you using? Did you set the crossover frequency on the receiver? Make sure the sub is plugged in, connected correctly, and turned on (I know these are dumb but important).

[@williamortiz5686]

What does hdmi control do when is on?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It allows your devices to talk to each other and send each other commands. That sounds like a good idea except for when it doesn't do what you want. Example: you're watching satellite TV. Your young toddler accidentally turns the DVD player on. Your DVD player tells your TV to change inputs which you don't want so you jump up to turn the DVD player off and the DVD player tells your TV to turn off too. Now your TV is on the wrong input and powered off. For some people that isn't too hard to fix but for others it's a nightmare- especially if you have a universal remote or a TV that doesn't understand ON/OFF power controls. It's easier to turn it off and let a nice universal remote handle all the switching. There are LOT of examples of this confusion that I've seen and it makes a nightmare.

[@williamortiz5686]

Alan Clegg how would you wire up a 12 ceiling apeakers and 4 outdoor ground speakers. This is mainly going to be used for music. I have the av receiver and seperate amp. Just want to know the best way to wire everything

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

First you need a way to control volume at each location. Volume controls in each room are cheap and convenient. That's a lot of speakers so I hope your amp is powerful. Get an 8 zone speaker selector (that connects 8 pairs of speakers- i'm assuming you have 2 speakers in each room). The speaker selector balances the impedance so you don't blow the amp. Connect the speaker selector to the receiver and the speakers to the speaker selector.

[@carltong.4938]

I have SPEAKER WIRE speakers only on my Denon 689, and when I try to clip them in like you do, I still get nothing from my receiver to the speaker. I'm only trying 1 speaker (center) to produce a sound, but I get nothing on A or B.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

A and B speakers are only for front left and right speakers so if you’re connected to the center, you shouldn’t get any sound.

[@carltong.4938]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV ok. So I guess I need a refresher course on this. How do I get something out of the center speaker? And then the subwoofer and the rear surround? What options do I have to enable for that?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You can send the speakers test tones. This can be done in the speaker setup menu. Almost all receivers I’ve seen have some type of speaker setup menu.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Also, you can choose a sound field that uses all speakers. Depending on the receiver, this mode can be called “all channel” or “7 channel stereo” or something like that.

[@andreaviverito4638]

what determines a 1 zone vs 2 zone vs 3 zone system?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Zone 1 is your main zone. Zone 2 or 3 can be any other room or location. In a 2/3 zone system, you can watch whatever you want in zone 1 while listening to something completely different in zone 2 or 3.

[@boogieb9]

Can you show how to connect two AV receivers together please. Thanks

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

What is your end goal?

[@boogieb9]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thanks for responding. What I decided to do is to treat the other receiver as a completely separate system. I connected my MP3 player to it to access my internet radio stations like Pandora and operate in that fashion. Now I have a complete outside speaker system access which I was shooting for.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@boogieb9 Sounds like you did a fantastic job. Nice work!

[@boogieb9]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you. Sometimes you just have to keep it simple lol

[@srinivasababukandukuri9328]

best av recever denon or yamaha

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

It's a matter of opinion, but I'm a Yamaha fan.

[@hometheaterman1424]

What kinda tv do u have Alan

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Samsung. I don’t know the model # but it’s dead now anyway. My kid threw a clothes hanger at it.

[@hometheaterman1424]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV damn that really sucks man I am sorry about that buddy

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Yeah. Wasn’t my favorite thing to ever happen.

[@muthumuniswamy7]

Sir I have denon blue ray player in that I have only one HEMI connection how to connect audio through amplifier

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You can’t connect the Blu-ray player to the Ano with an HDMI? If not, you’ll have to get an HDMI to whatever-connection-you-need convertor. They make almost everything you can think of.

[@clydeCrash884]

Where did you get your flat HDMI pigtail?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

www.amazon.com/VANCO-233201X-Super-Female-Ethernet/dp/B00B78GYTA

[@MrSamjomaa]

Alan Clegg Hi. Now hdmi cables have 4K capability. Wouldn’t this pig tail break that? Are there newer, 4K capable pigtails?

[@brianr987]

Don’t forget that different zones can have their own amps. The receiver can be, basically a controller.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Very good point! There are auto on/off amps out there too that work great so they aren't ON all the time. That's what we use when the whole house is setup on the same zone, and the receiver can't handle the power demands.

[@mariangigabyte8479]

you have on min 22:14 ...audio ON on tv wen receiver is OFF this option is for video? too? to have receiver on standby and the video signal to go on tv?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Isn’t that a pretty cool feature?! I think it’s called “passive audio pass-through.” When the receiver is off, the video AND audio go to the TV. This is nice for people that want to watch TV without the surround sound speakers on.

[@mariangigabyte8479]

Yes. Is cool. I whant go with signal from PC in receiver to TV. When the receiver is OFF i whant to have signal in my TV. When the receiver is on, i whant to have the sound of the PC in the receiver. I buy the Yamaha RX-V685. In 4 days is comming. I dont know is having this option

[@guslebanon6789]

Hi Alan, how can I connect audio of my LG smart tv apps to my Pioneer vsx 921k receiver ?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Your tv should have a "digital audio out" where you can use a fiber optic from the tv into the receiver.

[@guslebanon6789]

Thx Alan for your reply . Am gonna try it tmrw and I hope it works.

[@guypierrece1738]

Why not thru HDMI?

[@RobertoLewis2011]

How you connect the main direct tv dvr in the main receiver and the genie mini in zone 2. But when turn it on just power on the zone 2 in the receiver?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Does the genie mini have RCA audio outputs?

[@RobertoLewis2011]

Alan Clegg yes

[@RobertoLewis2011]

But the issue is with the receiver when I’m trying to power on turned on both main zone and zone 2 at the same time

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Normally there is a power button just for the 2nd zone. Are you using a universal remote or the factory remote or pushing the button on front?

[@RobertoLewis2011]

Well is an universal remote control, the av is an Sony receiver, but even with the original remote when I turned on the power it will turn on both zones. I know is confusing, I will try to get program it from my laptop and see if that resolve the issue. I’ll let you know

[@taxi615]

Hi Alan or any one that can help me out. I have a Yamaha RX-A2030 for many years ( bought new when it came out) I got this with first speaker set up to be able to grow my speakers but not have to buy a new am every time I upgrade to eventually get my dream speakers. I'm 5.1 for now with high end speakers ( B&W 803D , Wharfedale diamond 220 book shelf (got a really good deal on them) and 700W dynamo Martin Logan sub. I will be adding 2.1 down the road. My question is do you have a video on how to set up the receiver to be able to optimize this kind of set up I love gaming movies and music but I don't have the knowledge to set up sound hertz and other stuff of that nature I don't understand so I basically set up my stuff by ear as I like it better then using the Ypao. I'm having problems making the Wharfedale sound present it feels like everything else cancels them out and this shouldn't be as the Wharfedale 220's are a high end bookshelf speakers. When I bought them they sounded very good in the store but at home it feels like I don't have the right options selected on the yamaha amp. I did not bridge the speakers I'm using banana plugs for everything. Not sure if bridging them will change anything so I'm not tempting it. thanks for the help

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I don’t know if I’m the right guy to answer this. My ears are above average but not pro level by any means. My strengths are installation. The YPAO mic should get you really close. Set your subwoofer to LFE at 80 hz. I hope to make a video using a hand held sound level meter later. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

[@taxi615]

thanks for the answer. The sub is on LFE but don't know how to put it to 80hz the amp doesn't allow to do this I don't think. What I did is watch Martin Logan's tutorial on subs and did what they said and I think it sounds good...lol. Like I said I don't know what HZ do so what I did is set up fronts to large centre to small default 40hz and rears are at small 40hz default again. Everything sound amazing but I'm sure that a pro would come here and set everything up it would sound so much better. I'm just not very good with setting up amps as the technical stuff eludes me I should watch more videos regarding this to help me understand better. May I suggest you to make a full video on all the options of your Yamaha because there is nothing on YT about yamaha trust me been looking for years...lol. I don't remember but I think I have the model right above the one you have so I'm guessing you got yours about the same year I did ( 2010 ish) another thing have been trying to update my amp's firmware for years now with the usb drive and it doesn't want to update and to be honest I have never connected it to the internet as mine didn't come with the wifi antenna and it is to far for a cable hookup do you have a suggestion for this? Yes I watched clips on how to do it and it won't work at all so my 2030 is still on version 1.87 and should be at 1.93. another thing Yamaha has apps for theses amps and can't make them work so I'm guessing I need to either connect it to my router or get the wifi antenna what is your take on this? Sorry for the long questions but your the first to actually answer back to any questions an you seem to know your shit and have almost the exact same amp I do. thanks!

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@taxi615 You can change the setting I'm almost positive. All your speakers should be set to "small" and 80 hz. You want them to handle all your mids and highs while the sub handles the lows. Without seeing the menus, I can't tell you to do it exactly. You have to download the update, then unzip it I think. After following the bootup protocal on the receiver, it should see the file. Otherwise, get a long network cable and run it on the floor to the router and do it over the network. Then roll up the wire and store it away. OR you can unplug all the cables into the receiver and take it to the router.

[@taxi615]

yeah I'll try setting up to 80hz and watch a movie or music to see how I feel about it. as for the firmware I just tried with a long cable over the network and I get a DEVICE ERROR after it does the verification. I'm shit outta luck I guess I'll go on my friend PC to do the usb thing as I only have a MAC and don't think that will work as I tried it many times before. man I wish I was better tech savvy.

[@taxi615]

hey never mind I had to put my DHC option to ON for the network to work now it's updating can't wait and see what new things will be available on my Amp.

[@brianr987]

I wish my wife would let me put a rack in the living room. Nice wiring job. Too many f’ing wires to deal with without a rack.

[@lylebackus1148]

i WOULD NOT GIVE UP MY WORLD FOR A WIFE

[@hectorortega9131]

when the avr is on, can i control the volume of the movie playing by just turning up the tv volume?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Nope. The volume has to be controlled with the receiver remote or a universal remote that controls the receiver.

[@hometheaterman1424]

Actually on most modern 4K tv once you plug your tv in to the Reciever it automatically disables your TV volume and everything is ran thru your Reciever

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

This requires activating the HDMI control feature which I recommend NOT doing. It’s much better to use a nice universal remote to handle the volume control.

[@barrysamuel62]

need help on getting more power out of my klipsch f30 town speakres

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You need a bigger amp. You can get stand alone amps that connect to your "Pre amp" connections on your receiver.

[@dennislabrador3554]

Hello can i ask u question?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Go for it.

[@dennislabrador3554]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV my question is that im buying a receiver for my tv, just wanted you to see if this receiver is ok with my tv. Im actually choosing from this two receiver, i will show u the model number.... thank u much...

[@dennislabrador3554]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV RXV385BL yamaha AVRS540BT denon That is the model number... thanks

[@dennislabrador3554]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV which one do you think is better?

[@dennislabrador3554]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV onkyo tx-nr676 Onkyo tx-nr777 Which one is better? Thank you al

[@seezarct]

Quick question to anyone in the comments that can help or is willing to help I’ve been having a hard time trying to connect my Laptop to my TV and have the sound play out of my surround sound system. So connecting my laptop to tv is simple I’m using a HDMI cable and simply changing the display options on the laptop to extend so that is not a problem but when I want sound from my surround sound nothing seems to work I’ve connected every possible format I can think of and idk what am doing . I have a Sony model # DAV-HDX275 Surround Sound with a LGTV model # 43UH6100 ... can someone please help me figure out if it is even possible to do what I want to do again my goal is to watch on my tv everything that’s on my cpu and have the sound play out of the surround sound . Any help would be appreciated

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You have to connect your PC audio card into the receiver directly via digital coax or fiber optic cable.

[@jamiebyfield7474]

I connected the seekers up to the amp a Sony km 7000 and there distorted and when I auto cal it goes through each speaker good but at the end says error 12 can anyone gis a point in right direction

[@jamiebyfield7474]

Its only on radio that it's distorted. Checked all the wiring seems ok???

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

My guess is that the calibration mic is not connected properly. That would account for the Error 12. Distortion on the radio input is possible due to bad antenna signal?

[@jamiebyfield7474]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV how do you adjust the calibration mike. I plugged headphones into the auto calibration mic but nothing happens and the antenna is new and worked good on the other sony

[@jamiebyfield7474]

Sorry... how do you connect the calibration mic . Mine says auto and it got a female jac

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

@@jamiebyfield7474 Your receiver should have come with the calibration microphone. It won't work with standard head phones. Just plug it in then set the mic in your favorite listening position then hit start.

[@brianr987]

You lost me when you didn’t put banana plugs for the second zone. Why not?

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Thanks for watching! I prefer banana plugs too but a lot of people don’t use them so I wanted to be sure to show people how to use bare speaker wire too.

[@kundanrajmalingvideo8771]

Super

[@harpalchauhan428]

I can use fibre optic cable for my zone 2 and 3 for tv and Xbox in differnt rooms thats on denon x4200

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

That's amazing! I was told by a major brand rep that they would never make that possible because it was too expensive and could be solved by having the end-user double connect the devices for zone play. I looked into your receiver and it looks like you're right. Thanks for that info!

[@danbalkey2580]

Yes power sub

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Then it just plugs into the subwoofer preout. If you have two, use either one.

[@xbox627]

do not use youtubes video stabilizer....makes the video look worst.....make me think im drunk in a video game

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

Here's the problem. I don't even know what that is. I am such a video creating moron. I appreciate the tip and I'll look for it when I post my next video. Thanks for watching and stop drinking while you're in a video game.

[@xbox627]

happens in GTA V in story mode...its horrible

[@billtraff2275]

DUDE RG6 FOR SUB , THAT IS A NO NO. RG59 SHIELDING AND CORE ARE COOPER BUD

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I have heard this before and I’ve heard the opposite for long distance. I don’t think anyone could tell the difference with the naked ear one way or another. Thanks for watching though and thanks for the comment.

[@billtraff2275]

@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Sounds like a challenge to me.. I am able to hear a larger portion of the audio spectrum. I found that, a guy has to start with a 20 amp fues beaker for each amp . Thus 7.1 one needs #10 plus 20 amp beaker .#1. pre-amp, #2 blue ray #3. T.V., #4.center channel amp #5. SUB. channel amp. #6 front speak amp. #7 back speaker amp. #8. mid back speaker amp. #9.computer. #10. play station. #11.reel to reel #12. phono. etc . I added #20. 20 amp beakers to my system amd it changed my life.

[@timnorthcutt7121]

One thing I hate about all you guys who supposedly show us how to connect these things is 1) When your tutorial begins you've already got wires hooked up on some of the components. Like the blue wire in the DVD right off the bat. 2) the terminology, what the hell is a "custom B and C wire"? How many out of 100 people would you guess understood that? 3) You go too fast and don't recap every couple of minutes to explain EXACTLY what is going into what, and why. I know these videos are free but if there isn't a chance I'll know more after watching then it was just a waste of my time.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

I agree. This is complicated stuff! This is why I made a 4 video series talking about it all. This is video 4 out of 4 so most things are done already. I recommend watching the other 3 vids to fully understand everything even though they’re long. I don’t think I can reach everything in one 15 minute video. I have a quick hook-up video on my channel that goes over everything briefly (barely any depth). You can try that one.

[@javiervm332]

Thank you. Let’s see if I can do it.

[@AlanCleggYouDoAV]

You’ll do great! Thanks for watching

[@javiervm332]

Alan Clegg it is working fine, thanks a lot: )