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#58139 - 02/26/06 02:44 AM 990 Up And Running !
drunkonjack Offline
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Registered: 09/16/05
Posts: 36
Loc: Iowa 52732
first , I was set back by the shear size of the 990 . I had to remove the feet from it to get it on my audio rack . I had some rubber nubs from other audio purchases that I put in thier place . I also had to use cheap speghetti wire for rear channel . My balanced cables did'nt make it same time as the 990 did . Also noticed that my menu button won't bring up my set up screen , I had to use the menu button on the front panel and then use remote to make all necasary adjustments . The remote seems to be very straight forward and easy to use and the back lit light makes it easy to use in the dark . But the remote will find it's way to the remote drawer with the rest as I will continue to use my Harmony 880 .

The back panel was nicely laid out and easy to read labling made the connections a snap . Everything works through all assigned inputs . Sat, DVD , XBOX and CD (SB3) . But it is to late to set speaker levels and set final calibrations with subs . The 990 is very easy to use ( I did'nt even open manual yet).

Can't wait until tomorrow to set up the speaker and sub levels laugh

now I'm going to go to Harmony's sight to add the 990 to my 880 cool
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#58140 - 02/26/06 03:21 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
syvlvr Offline
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Registered: 02/06/06
Posts: 53
Loc: So Cal
As I sip my libation...same boat, got my 990 and 7500 just as the weekend started!!! So, will hafto compare notes. The only snafu so far, had to dig the manual out to figger out how to get phones working when the wife said put 'em on.

First impressions, really like the setup. Now have a pile of stuff to sell off, but I'm happy!

Here's to new 990 owners! Salud!!!
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#58141 - 02/26/06 03:25 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
syvlvr Offline
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Registered: 02/06/06
Posts: 53
Loc: So Cal
One thing, noticed a lack of volume via the phone jack with my Sennheisers. Wonder if this is due to their high impedance. Was using a phone amp with the 950, so will probably get it in the loop again.
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#58142 - 02/26/06 03:30 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
drunkonjack Offline
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Registered: 09/16/05
Posts: 36
Loc: Iowa 52732
I'm raising a glass of Jack on ice to ya wink

Just finished getting the Harmony all set up with the 990 and everything works great .

Where do you get the power from for your head phones ? Do you have to run an amp along with those with the 990 ? Or do Head phones have some type of amplification ?

Cheers !
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#58143 - 02/26/06 08:55 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
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Registered: 03/21/01
Posts: 14054
Loc: Memphis, TN USA
Someone else recently pointed out that the 990's remote has two menu buttons - you may be hitting the wrong one.
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#58144 - 02/26/06 09:22 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
drunkonjack Offline
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Registered: 09/16/05
Posts: 36
Loc: Iowa 52732
Gonk , You are correct . There are two buttons labled menu . I was using the one by the arrow keys and it did nothing . The menu button located under the number 9 is the one to use. Good call .
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#58145 - 02/26/06 10:46 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
syvlvr Offline
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Registered: 02/06/06
Posts: 53
Loc: So Cal
I used the zone2 on the 950 to feed a Creek headphone amp. But now I'm actually using the 990 for video, so that approach won't work. May use one of the record outputs to feed the amp. We're watching Wallice & Grommit...good sound!

Now for 880 programming...can't wait to see the waf go way up after she sees how ez it is.
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#58146 - 02/26/06 10:49 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
syvlvr Offline
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Registered: 02/06/06
Posts: 53
Loc: So Cal
Wondering if I will miss my Plinius pre and Odyssey amp for 2 channel, but boy it's nice to have things all together!
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#58147 - 02/26/06 10:50 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
Merlin Offline
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Registered: 02/21/06
Posts: 24
Loc: New England Area
Well Jack I also raise my bottle to you since you are having more fun then I am this weekend. While your waiting for your cables I waiting for the subs and most importantly the 7500 amp!

I think they planned on this delibertly to see how much I can take! eek frown

I do have a question for anyone though since I have been forced to read the manual for my entertainment this weekend. If you put a default surround mode of let's say Dolby Prologic on the DVD input and you change it on the DVD menu to DTS I presume that the 990 is going to automaticly detect the surround mode and change it automaticly is this a correct assumption? Also did I miss it in the manual there is an auto detect option as well right?

Merlin

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#58148 - 02/26/06 11:22 AM Re: 990 Up And Running !
Jed M Offline
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Registered: 05/02/02
Posts: 526
Loc: Home on the range
Quote:
If you put a default surround mode of let's say Dolby Prologic on the DVD input and you change it on the DVD menu to DTS I presume that the 990 is going to automaticly detect the surround mode and change it automaticly is this a correct assumption?
Yes, any audio changes (DD, DTS) you make in your DVD player will be reflected on the 990. I never mess with my 990 for soundfields, except on those rare occasions I want to turn 5 channel stereo on.

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