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Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Last post Jan 08, 2009, 12:57 PM by Gerrardasnails. (43 replies)
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:27 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

For info, have BD35 connected to HDMI 1 in (DVD) and PS3 to HDMI 2 in (HDP)


Is this correct??

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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:28 PM

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True Blue:
Hello, when I press the Audio button on the remote it says 2Eng True HD multi


That's it! Dolby TruHD (multi means 3/2.1) and 2 means it's the 2nd soundtrack listed.
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:30 PM

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Dont get me wrong sounds fantastic!! just want to know why receiver is showing Dolby Digital andnot True HD??
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:31 PM

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True Blue:
Dont get me wrong sounds fantastic!! just want to know why receiver is showing Dolby Digital andnot True HD??


Check your settings on the receiver. When I click "Audio" on my BD remote, it changes in the top right corner of the screen and also on the screen on my receiver.
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:36 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Nothing changes on the receiver display when change audio type dolby -> tru hd  
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:39 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Check the HDMI setttings of the Denon. I don't know for certain if that fixes it, but it looks like the last place to look, as it seems you've set up your BD35 correctly and are using the right cables.
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 3:42 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

True Blue:
Nothing changes on the receiver display when change audio type dolby -> tru hd  


That's my point, it should. One of the reasons I like Sony receivers is that they are not complicated at all - I find Denons are great but a pain to set up.
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 4:02 PM

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Thanks for all the help so far, it HAS to be the receiver!?!? any Denon owners out there fancy sharing a bit of knowledge, I feel like an idiot at the moment SadEmbarrassed.
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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 4:21 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"


I'm stumped as to what it is. Just found a US manual for the 1909 so will have a read through...

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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 5:31 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Okay, been through the manual - potentially things to check which might be causing the issue. From the Menu screen:

Under Manual Setup, Audio Setup, Dolby Digital Setup set to Off.
Under Manual Setup, Audio Setup, Auto Surround Mode set to On.
Under Input Setup, Input Mode, Decode Mode set to Auto.

Also, I think you need to make sure the amp is in Standard mode by pressing the Std button on the remote. This should mean when it detects the Dolby TrueHD signal, it automatically switches to that decoder. If it isn't working still after all this, while TDK is playing with the TrueHD soundtrack, try going to the Menu screen, then Information, then Audio Input Signal - this should indicate exactly what the receiver is getting. If it's standard Dolby Digital, then the issue must be the Blu-Ray player is not sending the TrueHD signal...

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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 6:23 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

I have a similar setup but Denon 2808 and BD30. Professorhat's response is accurate. Mine works fine with the Dark knight - Denon shows tru hd.

Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 8:10 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Hi Prof, done allof above, when TDK playing with HD audio, receiver is getting Dolby Digital 48Khz 3/2/.1


Doesthis meanI need to go back to the BR player?

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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 9:44 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Just for info, the incredibly helpful men at audio T are coming to have a look cause I am well and truely confused.


BD player set to bitstream - definate


Secondary audio off - definate


QED HDMI Performance 1.3 cable between BD35 and AVR1909


Reciever set up to auto detect and still the BD35 appears to be outputting in dolby digital Sad 

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Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 9:56 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

Think I might have it but cant test theory till morning.


The HDMI cable from BR to Receiver is QED Performance on the packet says HDMI standard 1.3


Dont I need 1.3a to transmit true HD via bitstream??

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AV: Pana pz85b+BD35brp - KEF3005SE - denon 1909 - tacima - RA powercables

Posted on Jan 07, 2009, 10:35 PM

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Re: Not sure am hearing "true HD"

True Blue:

Think I might have it but cant test theory till morning.


The HDMI cable from BR to Receiver is QED Performance on the packet says HDMI standard 1.3


Dont I need 1.3a to transmit true HD via bitstream??



No, the QED cable is fine.
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