Why does receiver say decoder off?

Why does receiver say decoder off?

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 is surround decoder?

Dolby Surround decoder. Expands the sound using a method optimized for the layout of the installed speakers. It produces the extended surround sound optimized for your speaker system. A real acoustic space (including overhead) will be created especially when object-based audio (such as Dolby Atmos content) is played.

What is a decoder for TV?

A digital decoder converts the digital signal from your TV provider into images. As a result, you can view the channels that are a part of your subscription. With some providers, you get a decoder when you take out a TV subscription.

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 to do if your DStv decoder is not working?

If your DStv decoder is not working, it might be due to so many reasons. Read below to find out. Check to see if you have electricity available. Connect another device to the same socket to see if it’s working. If all is right, change your DStv decoder power AC or cable, make sure it’s the right voltage.

Why does my Yamaha decoder go off while watching TV?

After the message sound from the playing device comes back on and the message goes away. The whole thing takes under a second. It also happens when adverts come on while watching TV through the Youview box. As it happens with both devices connected to the amp, I am under the assumption that it is the amp at fault.

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.

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.

After the message sound from the playing device comes back on and the message goes away. The whole thing takes under a second. It also happens when adverts come on while watching TV through the Youview box. As it happens with both devices connected to the amp, I am under the assumption that it is the amp at fault.

What does decoder off mean on Yamaha RX 465?

The “Decoder Off” is referring to the audio decoder that processes the audio portion of the material you are playing, Dolby Digital, THX, NEO, or any of the simulated audio modes, such as concert hall, theater, jazz club, etc.

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.