tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have a Denon AVR 5800 receiver (aka AV1SE in Europe). I finally put it back in service and first, wow, this thing sounds great. The tuner is lousy, but feed it a good source and it really sounds great. But I noticed that I cannot get a test tone out of it and the subwoofer out does not work. I have not tried the digital inputs. I am assunming that a board inside is bad but have no idea of how to diagnose. I need schematics if they are available. I also need a good tech or to know how to diagnose it. I can take it apart and put it back together if needed, just need advice. If anyone knows of a good forum for this, that will work too. I am really amazed at just how good this receiver is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 While waiting on the experts, may be of help...may: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-receivers-amps-processors/1045887-denon-avr-5800-lfe-sub-issue.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) You did not ask but the user's manual: http://assets.denon.com/documentmaster/us/avr5800_ownersmanual.pdf Looking at this image, I could find no labels for sw or lfe: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-3dr4mwlLPYr/p_033AVR5800/Denon-AVR-5800-A-V-Receiver.html Big help huh? Edited September 24, 2014 by billybob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 It is all plugged in correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Have you been through the manual? Page 19, turning sub on/off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yes, all of the basics have been checked, and double checked sub hookup, subwoofer settings, etc. The receiver is not fuinctioning properly. The receiver will also not generate test tones for any of the speakers. I need to check the digital input this weekend. I think that one board controlls all of this, but I do not know which one. I had one of these when I bought K Horns many years ago and I kept reading on this forum about how "harsh" SS was. I could not hear it with the receiver through K Horns. I eventually sold it and later bought another one. I hooked it up in HT configuration over the weekend and it really sounds good, with plenty of power to drive all of my speakers, so I really want to keep it. It has an "EXT IN" mode where you can run 7 channels through, which is great with a DVD player or maybe even a processor in the future. Did I mention how good it sounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Have you hit the default reset to reset all line inputs, settings? Your manual will tell you the sequence. You will then have to go through the entire setup to get it the way you want it. They usually have it at the end of the manual kind of hiding so you have to look hard for it. JJK Edited September 25, 2014 by JJKIZAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Processor reset, yes, gave it a try. You hold two of the buttons and then plug in to the wall and it goes through a sequence. I tried it a few times with no luck. I also stripped the panels and checked the fusus and for anything obvious inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's probably just dirty. Throw it in the dishwasher. If that doesn't work, sometimes baking in oven for a short period of time does the trick. If all else fails, just sell it on Ebay for $50,000 and go buy a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's probably just dirty. Throw it in the dishwasher. If that doesn't work, sometimes baking in oven for a short period of time does the trick. If all else fails, just sell it on Ebay for $50,000 and go buy a car. Breathing too much carb cleaner again. SO, anyone have something productive? Someone here must know how to work on these things, or a forum where I can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I bought a Denon receiver back in the mid 90s to replace a Yamaha for double duty (music and HT). Although it did sound better than the Yammy, it was no great shakes for music. That was the beginning of separating the two formats, The Denon worked fine for movies and I bought a McCormack DNA-1 for music. All was well...... Shakey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 My advice is find the nearest local authorized Denon repair center and have them do the repair, they should know your receiver better than most and perform any other updates if needed as well. I think shipping delicate electronics is not worth the risk especially if they are of value to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 http://usa.denon.com/us/support/servicecentersearch I see there are service centers in the Phoenix - Scottsdale area, as well as some in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I bought a Denon receiver back in the mid 90s to replace a Yamaha for double duty (music and HT). Although it did sound better than the Yammy, it was no great shakes for music. That was the beginning of separating the two formats, The Denon worked fine for movies and I bought a McCormack DNA-1 for music. All was well...... Shakey Some day I'll have to buy some decent 2 channel equipment so that I can see for myself, but for now I really want to fix the receiver. It sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I keep reading about bad experienceds with the service centers. If one was local I would give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Have you been through the manual? Page 19, turning sub on/off? Yes, all of the basics have been checked, and double checked sub hookup, subwoofer settings, etc. The receiver is not fuinctioning properly. The receiver will also not generate test tones for any of the speakers. I need to check the digital input this weekend. I think that one board controlls all of this, but I do not know which one. I had one of these when I bought K Horns many years ago and I kept reading on this forum about how "harsh" SS was. I could not hear it with the receiver through K Horns. I eventually sold it and later bought another one. I hooked it up in HT configuration over the weekend and it really sounds good, with plenty of power to drive all of my speakers, so I really want to keep it. It has an "EXT IN" mode where you can run 7 channels through, which is great with a DVD player or maybe even a processor in the future. Did I mention how good it sounds? Okay sorry, just a sanity check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I do appreciate it, all of the responses (well, except Mustang Guy...) I found the schematics on ebay. I will try to register for the DIY audio website this weekend and see if there is anything there. It may be cost prohibitive to fix this through a shop, especially with the features of the newer receivers, but this one just sounds so good and is a powerhouse. If it cannot be fixed, the amp boards are on the outside and it has a huge power supply, I might try to modify it into a 7 channel amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Did you always use the speaker outs on all the channels except the sub? And the sub out on the RCA jack? MAYBE just a cracked/cold solder connection at the sub out RCA jack? As to the no test tones I am puzzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 I hooked the sub to the pre outs and it worked. I think that the test tone, digital inputs and sub out are all controlled by the same board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 So you used to use a self powered "active" sub utilizing the sub pre out and it worked back then but now it does not. Do you have an amp and speakers such that you could try and see if ANY of the pre outs are working now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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