Topfox Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Recently moved my source switching from the AVR to an AVPro Edge MX-82 matrix. I have video to a projector coming off one of the AVPro Matrix HDMI outputs, and then on the other HDMI output I have that downscale the video feed and send audio uncompressed to the AVR. What I’m missing by having it setup this way if the volume visual on the projector screen when changing volume. I see the percentage on my sr260 and in the iPad interface, but it was nice to see the db on screen as well as the percentage doesn’t map to .5 db. is there any creative way to get volume to show back up on the video screen, percentage or db level version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lowe Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 in this configuration, it would not be possible. my personal use is always to listen to the volume and set it by ear. But also every interface I use gives me volume feedback so no need for it on screen if i need it for some other reason. Topfox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 To each there own, I agree that I don't care to 'see' the volume for a room I'm in - i will know if it's loud enough or not. But if it's what you want, then yes you'd have to feed the sources into the AVR first. In general you can still use a (matrix) switch as the source selector and effectively only have a single input into the AVR, then route THAT to the TV/projector. As I'm assuming you got the switch to keep the AVR instead of replacing it - you're a little stuck here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I also like to see the volume on my screen (so I understand where you are coming from). In my main home, I have an older Denon AVR and it can not show the AVR OSD (anything including volume) when using a 4K source. Works perfectly for 1080P sources. Frustrating as half (at least) of my TV time is on Apple TV which is 4K. With newer Denon AVRs at my Beach House, I have the AVR OSD (including volume) working on all sources… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topfox Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 I was trying to get faster source switching times is why I separated it out to a matrix vs the AVR. Unfortunately didn’t really see any improvement on switching, but now it’s one of those why change it back. Yeah I guess I just like to know where I’m at for two reasons. 1) Others in the house. Sometimes I turn it up pretty loud and it bothers others in the house, or some things will fall off the walls. I had the room sound proofed as much as possible, but that bass still travels to the room above. 2) Protect myself/equipment. Lol. Like mentioned in item 1 sometimes I’m inclined to make it really loud. Seeing it on screen helps me stay in line to an extent. The percentages on the app or the SR260 will work, was just nice to not have to look down while raising. Would be nicer if the percentages aligned more to each db change though as say 70% on my system can be approx -13.5 to -11.5. I guess something else I could do is set a max volume for the room or something else along those lines with experience buttons. South Africa C4 user 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Topfox said: Would be nicer if the percentages aligned more to each db change though as say 70% on my system can be approx -13.5 to -11.5 Depending on the driver/amp you may be able to change the volume to go linear - just something to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topfox Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Cyknight said: Depending on the driver/amp you may be able to change the volume to go linear - just something to check. Its a pioneer elite sc-lx704. Ill have to poke around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Topfox said: Its a pioneer elite sc-lx704. Ill have to poke around These should have ramping steps and ramping slope settings in the driver - you can play with those to create a smoother/personalized experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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