Onkyo TX-SR503

polk_audio_lsi

Hey guys I sat here this morning and I watched a movie and messed with my DVD player a little bit and I got it to Dolby Digital EX so I'm thinking if I mess with DTS a little bit I'll get DTS 96/24 and ES Discrete, Matrix to work. But what really is the difference between Dolby Digital and DTS. By the way I have a fiber optic cable going from my DVD player to my receiver and I have all 7 channels working too.

MrNightly

Dang, I leave for a few minutes, and miss ALL the action.

mldennison

polk_audio_lsi wrote:

But what really is the difference between Dolby Digital and DTS.

http://dolby.com/

http://dts.com/

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29651&highlight=dolby+dts

TroyD

polk_audio_lsi wrote:

Hey guys I sat here this morning and I watched a movie and messed with my DVD player a little bit and I got it to Dolby Digital EX so I'm thinking if I mess with DTS a little bit I'll get DTS 96/24 and ES Discrete, Matrix to work. But what really is the difference between Dolby Digital and DTS. By the way I have a fiber optic cable going from my DVD player to my receiver and I have all 7 channels working too.

DTS, it is said, uses lower compression.

How 'bout actually listening to something and making you OWN conclusion. Novel idea, I grant you, but like peace...give it a chance.

BDT

MacLeod

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

You guys are killing me! I hope this guy never goes away! So far he's started 21 threads.......and has only 60 posts! And each one is more entertaining than the last.

F1nut

I watched a movie and messed with my DVD player a little bit and I got it to Dolby Digital EX so I'm thinking if I mess with DTS a little bit I'll get DTS 96/24 and ES Discrete, Matrix to work.

Perhaps if you mess with that fatty matter between your ears it will work too. Then again, perhaps not.

polk_audio_lsi

F1nut wrote:

Perhaps if you mess with that fatty matter between your ears it will work too. Then again, perhaps not.

You can lick my hairy sweaty **** crack too.

TroyD

Tsk tsk tsk.....

Really going out of your way to get along, I see.

BDT

mrbigbluelight

the re-incarnation of that one poster that was recently banned ?

(can't remember his name)

F1nut

You can't pay for entertainment this good!

HAAARRRRRR!

mrbigbluelight

F1nut wrote:

You can't pay for entertainment this good!

HAAARRRRRR!

But you have to make sure you use protection.

.....come to think of it, that just might apply to this thread. :rolleyes:

polk_audio_lsi

Hey guys can anybody tell me what would be a good setting for my receiver as far as like DB levels go on ur speaker level settings. Right now I have all 7 speakers set all the way up (+12 dB). Is this right? Cause this doesn't seem right to me. Even with all levels turned all the way up, I'm still having to turn it up to like 35 and 40 to really watch a movie real good.

Holydoc

polk_audio_lsi wrote:

Hey guys can anybody tell me what would be a good setting for my receiver as far as like DB levels go on ur speaker level settings. Right now I have all 7 speakers set all the way up (+12 dB). Is this right? Cause this doesn't seem right to me. Even with all levels turned all the way up, I'm still having to turn it up to like 35 and 40 to really watch a movie real good.

OMG....uh... ok...I will be quiet. I was not going to say anything.

Must breath deeply.... do not laugh... omg....tears coming...

Drumingman

polk_audio_lsi wrote:

You can lick my hairy sweaty **** crack too.

Hope ya don't get a rash!

Midnite Mick

Uh this uh like can't be for real can it? Polk is playing a joke (Hey guys uh that like.... rhymes).

Read the manual.....incredible source of information....look up auto calibration or something to that effect

Mike

Midnite Mick

I feel bad now!:(

Mike

Airplay355

Leave the levels at 0. You should have to turn the volume up high for movies. They are very dynamic, so quiet dialogue will sound soft even when you think you have the receiver at a decent volume. When something explodes though, it will be loud as hell. If this pisses you off, you can turn on dynamic compression. This will keep everything around the same volume level.

As far as you mising surround modes. Movies need to be recorded in those formats to use them. You won't get DTS from a movie that doesn't have it on the disc. And even then, you'd need to select it from the audio trakcs menu on the disc.

Look on the back of the DVD at the bottom. There will be a list of the surround modes and languages the DVD is recorded in. Shrek for example has a DTS logo. This means you can use the DTS feature of your receiver. If the dvd does not have DTS then you can't use DTS.

polk_audio_lsi

If I have everything turned at 0 dB and you said it'll sound soft and then explosions will be loud then should I turn my center up to 12 dB then instead of 0 dB?

P.HUNT

I think you should have someone come over and unplug everything before you hurt yourself!

McLoki

Note to any moderators that see this thread -

A helpful addition to the polk forum would be to click on a name (in the thread) and have "add to ignore list" added to the box that appears....

Michael

jayman_1975

I think the heating when idle is actually caused from the unit being on but not sending any signal to the speakers. When this power is sitting idle it creates heat. I have a panasonic receiver on my kids game system that does this, gets hot when idle but runs cool when cranked. My Denon however doesn't do that, it's cool when idle and warm when cranked. Maybe a difference in amplifiers in the two brands. Maybe some of the more technologically versed old timers could elaborate on this.

F1nut

P.HUNT wrote:

I think you should have someone come over and unplug everything before you hurt yourself!

Gold Jerry, Gold!!!

polk_audio_lsi

I'm trying to actually ask real questions because I'm having trouble with my receiver. Are you bunch of monkeys gonna help or make fun of me?

PolkThug

http://www.polkaudio.com/downloads/hthandbook.pdf

http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/spl.htm

F1nut

You've got a 50/50 shot at the correct answer, wanna take a quess?

mrbigbluelight

polk_audio_lsi wrote:

I'm trying to actually ask real questions because I'm having trouble with my receiver. Are you bunch of monkeys gonna help or make fun of me?

Well, I'm here to tell ya, I'm here to help !

I believe that the problem calls for a simpler solution, ie, perhaps your starting at an audio equipment level beyond your comfort range. With this in mind, I did quite a bit of searching and have found the following:

Description: This phonograph is exactly what you need to play all of those wonderful records that you have saved over the years. Although records are hard to find these days, record players that work properly are even harder to find. Leave it to Fisher-Price to invent a small lightweight record player that plays both standard 33 and 45 speed records, has quality 4-inch speakers, and simplified controls that make life so much easier. The phonograph comes complete with it's own built-in carry case for easy portability and storage. Designed for children ages 4 years and older.

http://www.thisoldtoy.com/L_FP_Set/toy-pages/800-899/825-fisherpricephonograph.html

One caveat, though:

Please use with extreme caution as this is an electric product !

This is not a battery operated toy ! It has a plug-in cord !!

In the name of all that is Holy, please be careful.
I would recommend a ground-strap, securely fastened to your ankle and attached to a good ground source in your house. The incoming water pipe in your basement would be an excellent source. Keep that grounding strap short, though. I'd recommend a maximum of 3 feet.

Glad I could be of assistance.

a monkey.bmp

mrbigbluelight

F1nut wrote:

You've got a 50/50 shot at the correct answer, wanna take a quess?

that I'M willing to give the help he deserves !!

:rolleyes:

"Whaddabout radio ? Does the Fisher Price receive real good ?"

Well, no. For an upscale solution to your radio needs, may I suggest :

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/NexxTech-Nostalgic-Vacuum-Tube-Radio-121-9176-/sem/rpsm/context/outlet/oid/100614/catOid/-12898/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Only $7.99 ! At Circuit City !!

mrbigbluelight

Well, once again, you've come to the right place !!

SpongeBob™ SquarePants DVD Player with Remote Control

America's favorite cartoon character on your DVD player
Have fun everyday as you watch your favorite programs with SpongeBob
Comes fully equipped with a remote and is compatible with any television possessing RCA inputs

And.....hold on to your hat here......you can get it for FREE !!!

All you have to do is enroll in the OnLine Reward Center offering.
http://www.onlinerewardcenter.com/rd_p?p=104136&t=636&gift=883&a=883-kids%20dvd%20player

Man, can you imagine watching "Saving Private Ryan" on this baby !


I'd like to thank Polk_Audio_lsi for the opportunity to help, and to also juice up my post numbers a little bit. Sneaking up on that 1000 post mark.

Tour2ma

mrbigbluelight wrote:

Could mr polk_audio_lsi actually be the re-incarnation of that one poster that was recently banned ? (can't remember his name)

It happens...

Has "pal" added a stock photo of the 503 to his Showcase yet?

MrNightly

I move to have MR blue light nominated for drawing the most laughs this week! All in favor, raise your left hand...

no, no NO.. I said your HAND! Put that thing away.