AVR to PC via hdmi?

m60cs2
m60cs2 Posts: 38
edited March 2011 in Electronics
First time post, I've been lurking for a month or so. I just got a Dell XPS 15. I used to have a Dell Studio xps.

I I got a 2009 model Pioneer VSX-519 for $100 on craigslist, it worked great with the xps 1640, doesn't work at all with the xps 15. I use it to play downloaded movies and blu-ray disks. I'm gonna try again tomorrow. I could use any advise or information you guys an:cool:d gals have.

thank You

Josh.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited March 2011
    ok your trying play movies from your pc-avr-tv? or just have the pc-avr just for the audio and watch it on the computer?

    Either way it should work, I have an HP laptop that Ive plugged in via HDMI and it works through my Pioneer 1020k. You might have to go into the system settings on your computer and fiddle with the hmdi settings.
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    I'm trying to watch movies, files(.mkv mostly), dvds and blu-rays. from my pc through my Pioneer to my Optoma HD66. I built a 140" screen out of spandex and blackout material. It's totally badass. My speakers are not good, but I'll get into that later. I get nothing but my pc screen flickering here and there. The Optoma does not recognize the source at all. BTW this pc work well with my Denon in my living room. I'm going back to work on it today.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited March 2011
    You should list all your gear, cables, etc. More people will chime in. It's probably a handshake issue honestly. Also, the 519 has hdmi?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    All of my gear:

    Dell XPS 15 laptop w/hdmi out nvidia 420m graphics card
    Pioneer VSX-519V 2 hdmi in 1 hdim out
    Optoma HD66 projector
    Sony tower speakers
    Sony center
    Onkyo sub
    Insignia Rears

    I have a Comcast HD DVR box into one hdmi and I'm trying to use the other hdmi for the laptop. It works great with the HDDVR, but I get nothing with the XPS laptop. It's quite frustrating.
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  • HeyJay
    HeyJay Posts: 21
    edited March 2011
    Is the new laptop configured to output a display through HDMI? If it worked with the old laptop but not the new its unlikely that the receiver is the problem
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    Yeah. I use the laptop in my living room with a Denon. The video cuts out every few minutes nut comes right back on. It's annoying, but at least it works for the most part. I get nothing with the Pioneer.
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  • HeyJay
    HeyJay Posts: 21
    edited March 2011
    That is strange. Can you try running hdmi directly from the laptop to Optoma? That'll at least show if the receiver is the broken link
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited March 2011
    If it cuts out on one, and nothing on the other, your laptop has the issue. Update to the newest driver, and use a new hdmi cable.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    Yeah I ran the pc to the projector and it worked. I'm at a loss here. I hope someone knows something about this here.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    What OS, Win 7? Your drivers up to date?
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    Windows 7 64 bit. Newest drivers updated yesterday by dell online tech. He remotely logged into my computer and checked everything. I'm totally stumped.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited March 2011
    Worst case scenario, you may have to run the HDMI straight to the TV, and then run an audio out to your AVR to get the sound there. If it sends sound of course; my laptop only sends video via hdmi.
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    I've been leaning towards Extended display identification data as the problem. I have no idea how to fix it, but I'LL let you guys know when I figure it out.
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    I still haven't fixed it. I wish it worked as good as my Polk and Denon system in my living room.
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited March 2011
    If I where you I would reset the unit. I mean a hard reset. I will connect the PC and while everything is on I would run the MCACC.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • m60cs2
    m60cs2 Posts: 38
    edited March 2011
    Yeah, I tried to reset the receiver. I'll try it again. It's really a mystery, I have no idea why this doesn't work. Especially since it worked with my old computer, both dell XPS laptops.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited March 2011
    m60cs2 wrote: »
    Yeah, I tried to reset the receiver. I'll try it again. It's really a mystery, I have no idea why this doesn't work. Especially since it worked with my old computer, both dell XPS laptops.

    Are you setting it up as an extended display or a duplicate display? Does your computer even recognize the second display at all?

    I would definitely connect it directly to the display to make sure. EDID is usually suspect when you can't get the right resolution/refresh rate... generally, most modern equipment will at least produce a picture.
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