I can name that tune in one word.
Onkyo.
As I've stated many, many times before. The 08, and 09 units have severe HDMI issues. If 100% certain that you have everything connected correctly, then I'm 100% certain that it's the Onkyo.
The only thing you can do, is to check that the HDMI settinig is set to "through".
If it is, tell the customer to get a Denon, or send the Onkyo in for service.
Allegedly, Onkyo has seen the error of their ways, and has corrected the issue with the new models. I don't have the balls to find out.
Just in case you'd like to read my rant.
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