Yamaha receiver Direct mode

[Xgm3]

So when my receiver is in Direct mode it makes a clicking sound. The clicking sound only happens when there is a signal coming into the receiver. I hope I explained that well. Does anyone know if this is supposed to happen? Is this ok for the receiver to do?

 

[Flint]

First, when it is clicking, is the source a digital input or analog input?

Second, have you tried different sources and input channels to see if it is coming from the source?

 

[PaulyT]

Clicking through the speakers, or in the unit itself? My Onkyo has a significant internal click when going into "pure audio" mode where it shuts off the video processors. But it's not a noise that comes out through the speakers. Dunno if "direct mode" means the same thing in a yamaha...

 

[Xgm3]

Digital input and only happens in Direct mode. No other inputs do this. The clicking comes from the receiver not through the speakers.

 

[Flint]

Ummm... .don't go into direct mode?

 

[Akula]

Is it a constant clicking or just a clicking as it switches over?

A single click as it switches wouldn't bother me. Constant clicking, something's wrong.

 

[Botch]

^^^ Agreed; my 765 clicks when I switch it to Pure Direct, but just once.

 

[Xgm3]

It's just a single click so I think I'm good. I should have said it is just a single click when it switches over. I knew I didn't do a good job of explaining what was happening. Thanks for the replies!

 

[Flint]

Oh... yeah, all the receivers and preamps do that. There are physical relays switching things off and routing audio.

 

[Akula]

I just checked with my office receiver (Yamaha RX-v565) and I get that single click going into and out of Direct mode. No problems at all with the receiver. Since it's a single click I'd not worry.

 

[Xgm3]

Thanks, Akula!