tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post2348294806441215757..comments2024-01-05T21:19:20.973-06:00Comments on Erik's RV Blog*: When A DVD Player Is Great At Movies…. But NOT At MusicErik's RV Blog http://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-41255250593980788262014-01-21T19:51:19.176-06:002014-01-21T19:51:19.176-06:00Matt - I actually did, but it died... got tossed a...Matt - I actually did, but it died... got tossed away a few months ago when I couldn't find parts. It was the first gen HD model..Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-11661647542532709942014-01-21T19:20:35.980-06:002014-01-21T19:20:35.980-06:00On another note, you don't happen to have an o...On another note, you don't happen to have an older model sling box that you don't need anymore, do you? :p. Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-54247528817871054762014-01-21T17:08:22.056-06:002014-01-21T17:08:22.056-06:00Matt - Hey that's great news! :)Matt - Hey that's great news! :)Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-31824715124609376022014-01-21T16:47:36.540-06:002014-01-21T16:47:36.540-06:00Sorry, that should read, can't detect a sync i...Sorry, that should read, can't detect a sync issue with the sound, not can't determine. Everyone's lips appear to be syncing just fine with the sound coming out of the stereo. <br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-3341079613701277122014-01-21T16:40:41.693-06:002014-01-21T16:40:41.693-06:00Got the unit yesterday, and other than needing to ...Got the unit yesterday, and other than needing to remove the little clear rubber tip from one end of the TOSlink cable so it would plug into the optical port on the back of the TV, it hooked up and worked without issue, though I haven't checked to see if its still working after being powered for over 24 hours. <br /><br />I can't determine a sync issue with the sound, other than once, I lost sound when channel flipping, but I'm not certain if that was the TV signal or not, but it came back after a quick channel flip, and has no issues with any of the HDMI devices that are connected to the TV set. <br /><br />Once I lay my hands on a short indoor extension cord, I'll run it down from the receiver and hook the turntable and the converter up to it's switched power so that the converter is offline when the receiver isn't powered on. <br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-66987594255063102482014-01-16T15:00:24.523-06:002014-01-16T15:00:24.523-06:00Matt - Good luck!!Matt - Good luck!!Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-31745575552049684462014-01-16T14:42:55.290-06:002014-01-16T14:42:55.290-06:00Well, drat, here's to hoping on the Decoder un...Well, drat, here's to hoping on the Decoder unit. According to LG, their TV uses PCM or Dolby Digital (AC-3) for its 5.1, so it should work properly with the OREI unit, will be ordering friday after the paycheck shows up :). <br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-56991977756490268212014-01-15T19:47:19.017-06:002014-01-15T19:47:19.017-06:00Matt - I bought it for my father in law 11 years a...Matt - I bought it for my father in law 11 years ago and he never used it but now that I recall he smoked around it for 10 years so it likely still smells. :(<br /><br />I doubt it's stout enough for 8 speakers...Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-11496474839895094232014-01-15T12:25:50.857-06:002014-01-15T12:25:50.857-06:00What size is the unit, wattage wise, I'm drivi...What size is the unit, wattage wise, I'm driving eight speakers off my Technics SA-EX510, with a high number of analog devices, including a turntable (I listen to alot of vinyl :p). <br /><br />I'm likely going to try the decoder/converter first since I have amazon prime, but if it doesn't work, I'll ship it back and we can try he receiver swap if all else fails :). <br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-31107086616054270712014-01-14T21:13:42.480-06:002014-01-14T21:13:42.480-06:00Matt - I have a Sony surround sound receiver at my...Matt - I have a Sony surround sound receiver at my storage shed at the campground. I can find out if I can get a key to get into the campground to get it, you can have it for the cost of shipping. I believe it has optical inputs.Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-14143910942750644482014-01-14T21:04:12.838-06:002014-01-14T21:04:12.838-06:00Hmmmm the only option it seems is that converter o...Hmmmm the only option it seems is that converter or a different receiver. <br /><br />I was going to recommend a Technics SA-AX7, I used to have one but it requires the surround module for the optical input, ugh..<br /><br />I'm still looking...Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-58642378355052076602014-01-14T18:26:55.120-06:002014-01-14T18:26:55.120-06:00Sorry, correction, it does something odd to the au...Sorry, correction, it does something odd to the audio, and the Pro Logic in the stereo can't figure out what to do with it so it ends up all in the surround channel.<br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-18863670138206945382014-01-14T17:37:32.247-06:002014-01-14T17:37:32.247-06:00Already tried it, audio is not being dolby formatt...Already tried it, audio is not being dolby formatted and comes out weird through the surround system, plus the output levels are extremely low. <br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-16589909652233017532014-01-14T17:19:32.919-06:002014-01-14T17:19:32.919-06:00Matt - and they mention a slight delay as well. Ha...Matt - and they mention a slight delay as well. Have you thought about using the headphone jack for audio out?Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-88856163783316694452014-01-14T14:57:12.147-06:002014-01-14T14:57:12.147-06:00This is one of the ones I'm looking at, but li...This is one of the ones I'm looking at, but like most of them, people are commenting about overheating problems.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4ORUDM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=GRMS9PNUSTZM&coliid=I3T6CM9GLUV401<br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-53155260357850296872014-01-14T14:53:51.791-06:002014-01-14T14:53:51.791-06:00I don't know of a real good quality one. I'...I don't know of a real good quality one. I'll do some research, you can find receivers on eBay for pretty cheap that have Optical inputs, that may be the easiest way unfortunately.<br /><br />I'll keep looking Matt.Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-7157677064341476972014-01-14T14:43:31.441-06:002014-01-14T14:43:31.441-06:00Digital to RCA/Analog Converters of quality, do yo...Digital to RCA/Analog Converters of quality, do you know of any off hand? I've found a few, but they all seem to suffer from the same problem, leave them on all the time and they overheat and die.<br /><br />We finally upgraded the TV in our trailer to Dawn's LG 32" LED set, but it only has a fiber optic digital audio out, not very helpful when trying to connect it to my Technics 5.0 Dolby receiver, which only has RCA inputs.Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.com