Denon output device not available

[jdurb]

I was able to see Denon as an output device last night but now its not available. I'm connected to a Denon 4300H with front auxiliary HDMI.

 

[sam_adams]

Do you have ASIO4All or FlexASIO installed. Have you selected the ASIO driver and not the Java driver?

 

[jdurb]

ASIO is installed but Java is selected. Denon was just available again after a restart and after another computer reboot it isn't. Is this an HDMI cable thing or something?

 

[jdurb]

Or Windows isn't working with the Denon? Denon doesn't show up in Sound Control either. The laptop desktop does show up on the TV

 

[sam_adams]

With your AVR and UMIK connected:

Open Control Panels.

Click on Sound.

On the Playback tab, right-click in the blank, white area below all displayed devices.

Select 'Show Disabled Devices' and 'Show Disconnected Devices' from the pop-up menu.

Does the AVR appear in the device list as disabled or disconnected?

Unplug the HDMI cable.

Plug it back in.

Does the AVR appear in the device list as enabled?

 

[jdurb]

I'm at work now. I asked in another forum too and he said HDMI doesn't work with Java. But I've seen Java work on YouTube channels so I tried it. Confusing to me but I'll try ASIO tonight.

 

[John Mulcahy]

On Windows the Java drivers only offer stereo, so you can only access the left and right channels of an HDMI connection (all channels are available on macOS or Linux though).

 

[sam_adams]

There is a new beta of ASIO4All that is Windows 10 specific and is indicated as solving some issues. Try the latest Beta when you download.

 

[jdurb]

Still no Denon showing up. Tried disconnecting & reconnecting the HDMI cable. Laptop is connected to Aux1 on front of Denon

 

[sam_adams]

Still no Denon showing up. Tried disconnecting & reconnecting the HDMI cable. Laptop is connected to Aux1 on front of Denon

Some users have reported that the Aux 1 input on Denon AVRs can be a bit flaky. Try one of the inputs on the back and see if the laptop picks it up.

 

[jdurb]

I see the Denon under Software devices in Device Manager

 

[jdurb]

Oh thanks Sam. That may be it! I've seen the Denon appear in REW once. That may explain it. I'll try in a bit.

 

[jdurb]

You were right! Aux 2 on back worked. Thanks