Does it work with SONY TVs? I have a Sony LCD XBR4 and I read that this receiver has problems with Sony TVs. Its that True?. I was very close to press the "buy button" to place my order but now I'm scare since I read this review here in Amazon.Thanks for your comments.... Does it work with SONY TVs? I have a Sony LCD XBR4 and I read that this receiver has problems with Sony TVs. Its that True?. I was very close to press the "buy button" to place my order... » Read More Does it work with SONY TVs? I have a Sony LCD XBR4 and I read that this receiver has problems with Sony TVs. Its that True?. I was very close to press the "buy button" to place my order but now I'm scare since I read this review here in Amazon.Thanks for your comments.... « Show Less
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I have an XBR5 and just purchased the Denon 3808ci. I have lots of setup problems but the Sony TV is not one of them. That part seems to be working just fine...
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I read that about the Denon and ended up with the Onkyo 876 for $700 less. It's been rock solid for me and competes quite nicely with the 3808, depending on whether you can do without the internet radio feature. Denon has also had unhappy customers with this as well.
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Finally I bought the denon receiver 3808i and is working fine with the Sony XBR4. No problem at all.
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Hey Pugh, let me know if you have any of the compatibility issues I've had. You're using the Xbox Slim, and I'm thinking of upgrading to one especially if it works better with this reciever. Does your Xbox 360 turn off by itself everytime you switch to another input on your receiver?I'm using a Samsung LCD HDTV and if I'm the only one having these issues then maybe the TV is actually the culprit
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The receiver should function properly with the receiver. Please visit the manufacturer, Sony, website for in depth technical inquiries.
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mine did not work at all. well,it worked for about a day. I can't recommend this player. I bought a sony model, which works great
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Guys I believe I was one of the first people who reported this issue....and eventually gave up on getting any help here....so I pieced together some info myself and solved the riddle. The older model elite and pro versions of the Xbox have some major issues with this receiver. The only way to avoid HDMI handshake issues is to run the HDMI from the Xbox straight to the TV and then run an optical audio cable to the receiver (this is not a bad solution neccesarily bc the Xbox can only output 5.1 audio as is the limitation for an optical audio cable - 7.1 is a PS3 thing bc it is HDMI 1.3a and Xbox 1.2) Anyhoo, I noticed that people with the new Slim Xbox's weren't having this problem. I went to the Xbox forums and found that with the old Xbox's this is a known problem and cannot be fixed. So I got a new Xbox Slim with Kinect. Before hooking it up, I found that the "BD" HDMI slot is the only one with HDMI Passthrough which helps a lot with HDMI handshake issues (this receiver has a 1.4 slot and the Xbox a 1.2 even the new Slim is 1.2). Now I have no problems whatsoever with Netflix movies cutting out or any other issues. So the only resolution is to get a newer model Xbox (Slim). Hope this helps and I wish someone would have been there to tell me that a long time ago to save me a lot of time
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I literally just ordered a KDL-W3000 52 inch television 1 hour ago. I did 3 months of research and although I am not sure how I'll fell when I get the television, I can say that I went for the w3000. I looked at some seocnd tier brands first, but quickly moved on to the main brands.... settling in on the Sharp D64 or a Toshiba 167 or the Sony W3000. Of course the Sony was the most expensive of the brands I was looking at. As far as picture and blur: I can not even tell you if I could see any difference between the w3000 and the XBR, so I went for the XBR. I did see one scene in a movie where I saw a slight amount of motion blur, so I am sure it exists.. the quesiton is, "how bad does the blur appear to you and what is it worth for you to minimize the blur" ? For me... the answer was in my order.. I went with the W3000. The price was $2309 no tax, no delivery fee.
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Did this work for you also?I have just purchased the TV and it keeps blanking out on HDMI, it is really bad happens every few minutes.Did the firmware help you?
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Go to RCA's website, download the digital copy of the manual, and look for your particular old receiver. My TV wasn't specifically listed, but there were 4 codes for the brand. The first one worked. Based on my personal experience, I think it will probably work. But, you know, it is only about $7, live dangerously and take a chance!
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Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well guess I'll just have to keep another remote around. Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well... » Read More Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well guess I'll just have to keep another remote around. « Show Less
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hi the remote i got is rm-aau013 i bought it for my av but it will not work with my audio surround unitits for a sony tv so its no good for me would have returned it but it would cost me even more to return you can have it for the price of shipping if you would like just let me know either way good luck
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Mine works great. You'll need to connect to your TV 2 ways. 1. RCA cables to sync with Streaming Video/Audio 2. Optical Cable for normal Cable or Satellite TV sound You can switch back and fourth accordingly with the top buttons "Optical" & "Aux" All of the other settings are normal Remote Control settings Hope that helps
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Hi Joseph, not sure if this will post under my account or not, but responding to the email: You know, I've tried...it seems like it will work at the same time for a minute...but then it stops. It's also kind of schitzo, and confusing to work. I push the right button and it doesn't go on, or I push both and they both come on, then I push the left and nothing happens, and it's unclear how to reset it. I compare it to how you push all the buttons on your remote when the TV is frozen. Seems kind of like that. Since my posting, I've stopped using it all together, because I thought that I'd just make the double light come on and flash, just for visibility. But then I discovered that it wouldn't last but for a moment. Oh well. I'm glad this was a gift, because I would have felt frustrated and returned it by now. :(
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This should work with all Sony products, especially TVs. It is setup already for Sony TVs, but if it doesn't work, there are several codes you can program that should fit.
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out... » Read More I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. « Show Less
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I've been trying to get the ARC to work on my tv for a week. Went thru every device/connection scenario in my head a million times. Gave myself a massive headache. Swapped cables, re-rigged differently, etc.Talked to Yamaha rep twice [yamaha RX-V667 receiver], talked to Samsung 'experts' twice.I finally decided to go back to the basics. "Does this tv even support ARC??"rep lookingrep lookingrep lookingnope.I don't feel stupid.*LOL*
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there s only 1 receiver that works with it from dish I think. you can call dish nework about this. They will be glad to give you the info you are asking about. thanks
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Thanks for the info, but.... The TV speakers work fine with the sound bar when watching any TV reg or HD programs. It is just some HD dvd's or Blu-Ray dvd's that this problem occurs. There is an echo or feedback which sometimes you can turn the TV off and back on again and it disapears or makes it better. Some DVDs still have echo or delay from one speaker to the other. It is a sync problem between the TV speakers and Sound Bar which are both Sony brands. When everything working, tv speakers, sound bar and (2) wireless rear speaker it is awesome in my 16 by 11 room. I just thought there was an option somewhere to sync speakers together if needed. Thanks.Alan Thanks for the info, but.... The TV speakers work fine with the sound bar when watching any TV reg or HD programs. It is just some HD dvd's or Blu-Ray dvd's that this problem occurs. There is an echo or feedback which sometimes you can turn the TV off and back on again and it disapears or makes it better. Some DVDs still have echo or delay from one speaker to the other. It is a sync problem between the TV speakers and Sound Bar which are both Sony brands. When everything working, tv speakers, sound bar and (2) wireless rear speaker it is awesome in my 16 by 11 room. I just thought there was... » Read More Thanks for the info, but.... The TV speakers work fine with the sound bar when watching any TV reg or HD programs. It is just some HD dvd's or Blu-Ray dvd's that this problem occurs. There is an echo or feedback which sometimes you can turn the TV off and back on again and it disapears or makes it better. Some DVDs still have echo or delay from one speaker to the other. It is a sync problem between the TV speakers and Sound Bar which are both Sony brands. When everything working, tv speakers, sound bar and (2) wireless rear speaker it is awesome in my 16 by 11 room. I just thought there was an option somewhere to sync speakers together if needed. Thanks.Alan « Show Less