Low audio leve from 211

[Baltzer]

When I signed on with DISH I noticed a slightly lower audio level from the 222k than from my other source components, not a big difference but I always had to adjust the audio level when switching from the 222k to another source and vice-versa. When I swapped the 222k for a 211+EHD the audio level difference became alot worse. I have to adjust the audio up so much for the 211 that I'm concerned about harming my equipment when switching to any other source. I (usually) remember to lower the volume level before switching but my girlfriend rarely remembers and my speakers are driven to extremely high levels. The 211's audio is low from all outputs: to my HDTV via HDMI, to my surround receiver via the optical output and to my SDTV via RG-6. Does anyone else have this problem and is there any way to adjust the 211's audio output levels?
Baltzer

 

[KAB]

Sounds like you have volume leveling enabled. Go Menu, System Setup, Audio Output....disable. See if that helps.

 

[3HaloODST]

They really shouldn't have "volume leveling" on by default. It makes everything sound bad and every DISH receiver I encounter that has it I turn it off.

 

[Baltzer]

Sorry, I should have added that the 211's audio output settings are: volume leveling- disabled, decoder- DD/PCM, mode-line and that the problem was evident when I originally got the 211, before adding the EHD. If there are no other suggestions and if no other members have the same problem I have to assume I have a defective receiver. Could any DIRT members weigh in on this?

Baltzer

 

[Baltzer]

Any help? Is this normal? How about adjusting 211's audio output level via service menu?
Baltzer

 

[Mr Tony]

the 211 audio is a smidge lower than other receivers I've worked with. I have a 211k and notice that too (hooked via component)