What is external decoder?
You can use an external decoder to process Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES or Dolby Digital EX signals from your audio device (such as your audio card or Digital I/O Module*) and output the content to 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 speakers.
What does decoder off on Yamaha receiver mean?
information message
The DECODER OFF message is purely an information message. It can mean one of two things – a two channel source is input or there is no input. In either case the receiver would not need to turn on a decoder to play sound. Just one bent or damaged cable or connector can cause a loss in picture and/or sound.
What does DD mean on Yamaha receiver?
Atmos is metadata and in the case of Netflix, this metadata is packaged within the Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) formatted audio Netflix encode all their audio with. The TV will output DD+ to your AV receiver via ARC and the audio will be formatted as such irrespective of wheher it is inclusive of Atmos metadata.
What is PCM on Yamaha receiver?
PCM usually means the receiver is set to ‘pass through’ and the source device is doing the decoding. If the source (ps3/blu ray etc) is also set to pcm and its a 5.1 audio track you would still get 5.1 out of your speakers.
How do I get rid of decoder off on a Yamaha receiver?
Please shut down the cable box and Yamaha. Unplug them both from AC power for 5 minutes. During this time disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable from both devices. Then plug in the cable box and the receiver.
Which is better Dolby or PCM?
If the only thing you have is the television speakers for your entertainment, the PCM setting is the best option because it lacks compression. You’ll hear muted tones and less audio clarity when using the Dolby Digital setting with your stock setup.
Which sound mode is best?
Samsung
| Sound Mode: | Menu → Sound → Sound Mode → Set to Standard |
|---|---|
| Dialog Clarity: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Dialog Clarity → Set to Off |
| Equalizer: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Equalizer → Set all values in the center |
| SRS TruSurround HD: | Menu → Sound → SRS TruSurround HD → Set to Off |
How do I play sound through my Yamaha receiver?
Using the Yamaha remote, press ON SCREEN, go to Setup, and select HDMI. In the HDMI menu select ARC and turn it on. By default AV4 is setup as your ARC input on TV1 and AV1 on TV2. You can change this by adjusting the TV Audio Input in the HDMI menu of the receiver.
How to turn off the decoder on a Yamaha?
Thanks for the reply. Please shut down the cable box and Yamaha. Unplug them both from AC power for 5 minutes. During this time disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable from both devices. Then plug in the cable box and the receiver. Turn on and let it reboot. Then power on the Yamaha.
Which is better Yamaha straight or surround decoder?
Turning the yamahas profile sound from surround decoder to straight. Suddenly no issues and still getting 5.1 where applicable across all connected devices. So, the processor definitely does something to sound even when it’s already DD 5.1. And I also notice volume is louder.
How do you turn on a decoder on a receiver?
In either case the receiver would not need to turn on a decoder to play sound. You can toggle this informational display by pressing the INFO button on the front panel of the receiver or on the remote control (depending on your model receiver) – you will have three choices: DSP Program, Audio Decoder, and Input.
What does it mean when your DVD player says decoder off?
For example, if your DVD player sends a Dolby Digital signal to the receiver the receiver will see that and automatically activate the Dolby Digital decoder. If the decoder off message is accompanied by a loss in picture and/or sound, we would suggest double checking all your connecting cables between the source component and receiver.
Thanks for the reply. Please shut down the cable box and Yamaha. Unplug them both from AC power for 5 minutes. During this time disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable from both devices. Then plug in the cable box and the receiver. Turn on and let it reboot. Then power on the Yamaha.
Turning the yamahas profile sound from surround decoder to straight. Suddenly no issues and still getting 5.1 where applicable across all connected devices. So, the processor definitely does something to sound even when it’s already DD 5.1. And I also notice volume is louder.
For example, if your DVD player sends a Dolby Digital signal to the receiver the receiver will see that and automatically activate the Dolby Digital decoder. If the decoder off message is accompanied by a loss in picture and/or sound, we would suggest double checking all your connecting cables between the source component and receiver.
Why do I get a decoder off message?
If the decoder off message is accompanied by a loss in picture and/or sound, we would suggest double checking all your connecting cables between the source component and receiver. Just one bent or damaged cable or connector can cause a loss in picture and/or sound.