RSP-1066 Digital Signal Lock delay problems

[ssavoy23]

why is that when i forward to a scene (dvd) or track (cd) that there is a delay in the sound? can someone please help b/c this is very frustrating. i can't even hear the beginning of the sound and/or chapter w/o rewinded. :M

[will1066]

It takes about a half-second for the processor to lock onto the digital signal from the player. When you forward a scene, the player stops sending the signal and restarts it.

[Kevin D]

It takes about a half-second for the processor to lock onto the digital signal from the player. When you forward a scene, the player stops sending the signal and restarts it.

If the delay is longer than that, try different cables/players to see if it helps. Some DVD players aren't fully in spec on their digital outputs..

Kevin D.

[DrJRapp]

If the delay is longer than that, try different cables/players to see if it helps. Some DVD players aren't fully in spec on their digital outputs..

Kevin D.

I had the same experience initially with my previous 1066. I found that with that by using the optical digital connection that switching time and frequency was reduced.
OBTW, that seems not to be the case with the 1098. The 1098 does better on digital coax.

[ssavoy23]

I had the same experience initially with my previous 1066. I found that with that by using the optical digital connection that switching time and frequency was reduced.
OBTW, that seems not to be the case with the 1098. The 1098 does better on digital coax.

thanks alot guys, but don't i lose quality by switching from coax to optical? i would hate to lose quality for something that won't even alleviate the problem. but i'll try it anyways.

[Mark_C.]

Optical, coax....it's all the same. Optical is a bit more fragile at the connectors, but you're only sending numbers from one source to another.

[jlee]

Coaxial in general will give you better performance as there is a larger selection of high quality cables in coaxial form than optical. Furthermore, optical cables introduce jitter. In GENERAL, Coaxial is the way to go.

[Mark_C.]

Coaxial in general will give you better performance as there is a larger selection of high quality cables in coaxial form than optical. Furthermore, optical cables introduce jitter.

You really believe that stuff?

[jlee]

Not sure what you mean by "believe that stuff"... I can say that I believe my ears and when comparing optical with coaxial, I found the coaxial sounded better. However, I am open to your explanation on why there should be absolutely no difference between optical and coaxial.

[Azeke]

I've always enjoyed these debates , but the fundamental answer to this ongoing debate is, what do your ears perceive as best.

Wouldn't you agree gentlemen?

Just my thoughts,

Azeke

[Aussie Geoff]

Hi,

There is a long history of occasional posts on this issue with the RSP-1066 and RSX-1055. From memory my summary of the issue would be:
>> A 0.5 second delay is normal for DVD digital lock in or HDCD lock in on CDs
>> Some people seemed to get 2-3 second delays (annoying)
>> The issue is specific to the combination of CD/DVD player and the 1066/1055.
>> People who have changed from Coax to Fibre or visa versa have often had improvements (maybe different cable drivers in the CD or DVD player)
>> Equally a newer generation CD or DVD has helped (people have posted words like "Now I've got my new brand XX CD/DVD the annoying delay has gone...
>>I had a Denon receiver that had a similar problem with a specific model of Satellite TV box - just wouldn't lock in to the signal - yet the same box worked perfectly on my 1098!

Food for thought!

Geoff