I'm having volume issues with the last few Marantz and Denon. It ramps up or down really quick and seems to continue for a little bit when you release it.
I'm using Pro Control R system with variable ir. I've tried adjusting the output but it doesn't seem to do anything. I talked to PC tech support and they said that Denon and Marantz are having issues. I honestly can't remember if he said the new codes are the problem or the avr's? He gave me a "workaround", but it wasn't acceptable (to slow and not responsive).
I even tried learning from the OEM Marantz and it still was too fast. I'm thinking of trying to pull the mini from the rear of the avr and putting an emitter on the front, maybe offset a bit to "cool" it off and see if that helps?
Has anyone had any similar issues or ideas?

I heard that issue with serial control but luckily never experienced it myself with serial or IR.

Have you looked into reducing the number of repeats for each command? They usually repeat three times.

Man, I had that problem on the Denon AVR2807 models and URC. It seemed to be a firmware problem. The ramp rate was way too fast....much faster than the other current models and previous models. When I called Denon tech support, they confirmed an issue. I think it was fixed with a firmware update. Luckily we did not sell many of that model.

I have not installed a Denon or a Marantz for years though so I am no help. :)

I switched to Yamaha after a bunch of denon issues with HDMI and power issues and it's been very smooth sailing so far.

Which models?
Does it ramp fine with the factory remote? If yes then it is the code you are using or the repeats.
I do both Marantz and Procontrol and have not had this problem so I am interested to know the models.

Going with Yamaha also.

I love when guys suggest the solution being buy ......... That sure helps you when you have a unit acting up that's in a customer's house. Maybe start a new thread with your suggestion, and qualify it with why it's better. We get it. You love Yamaha. But time is money and this guy needs a solution. How hypocritical of me to waste your time typing this. Sorry. My 2c. I just finished an install a few weeks ago using 24r and an sr5008 and one of their pre amps. Can't remember the numbers. AV7701 maybe? Anyway, when I get a chance this aft I'll look at my programming tell you what I did. I seem to recall dealing with this then.

Craig

On the Marantz AV7701 I learned the codes my self and put them in a "Repeat until button is released" box. Minimum repeat is set to 2
(factory I think) and delay .3 seconds is "No" (changed by me).

I also created sub-woofer up and down buttons with the same settings but I put a .1 second pause after the command. I can't recall why but that's how i left it so it must work fine.

On the SR5008 the settings were the same but I used the database code for Marantz SR/NR receivers.

I should note that I was having issues with some input commands not taking and the tech guy said that Denon and Marantz sometimes need a trigger to stop sending a command. I understood it as the command kind of doesn't know when it's done so you have to tell it. Actually I didn't really understand it. I wish I remembered what he said it was called but anyway, if you look in your list of commands you'll see the Volume or Input command and then below it you'll see the same command and beside it (T=1). You could try using the Volume command and then beneath it put the Volume(T=1). As I understand it this stops the code from getting locked on. I used it for the input issue I was having and it worked.

Let us know how it goes.

Craig

I've noticed the same, it does ramp really fast on a press and hold, even on the OEM remote.

I've learned volume +/- from the Marantz with an IR Pro, jumped into that library, then adjusted the repeats to zero. It still moves quickly but I would call it acceptable.

I had this issue on a pro control remote that I programmed for 3pedaljeep. He contacted pro control and they sent him the fixed commands.

I know the OP says that he contacted tech support already, but I have to say the times I've had to call Pro Control support, my only complaint was that I didn't call sooner, instead of wasting my time prior to calling. They really know their product.

Thanks for some confirmation of the issue. I haven't had a chance to get back to the sites (a few of them).
From my memory the tech at Procontrol had me do something similar or the same (I don't totally recall) as Craig Aguiar-Winter mentioned doing. What he had me do made it way too slow so I put it back.
I'll try to post my results, when I can get back to site.

PC means politically correct, personal computer, and please don't add ProControl to the list. At least we can tell the first two apart right away. It's just confusing to abbreviate ProControl as PC. And I don't think it's PC to do that, anyway.


I agree, but they were trying to tell you that NEXT TIME you shouldn't supply a Denon.


This TOTALLY supports the idea of getting something different for every other next time!

I sent you an email containing the codes that fixed my marantz issue.