No surround sound after splitter? i'm trying to feed a/v to my yamaha receiver with this splitter, but it only registers stereo after passthrough.
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I wish I could help you. I'm only using the splitter to show the same image on 2 computer screens at the same time. No sound is being used. Joe
793769
That was precisely my issue. I tried all the recommended solutions and none woked.
915933
Um, yeah that's a good question. I'm not saying u can't do it bit Not aware of a way to make the device work w/o going through my surround sound either. Honestly, even though I bought the device, sadly I came across the same thing and ended up not using it. However, you might be able to run optical out of th cable box and try that way. I'm really sorry I'm not much help but understand the frustrations
457098
No, you would just hook the one rca connection to either the left or right sub input. YOu will be perfectly fine. This would be what everyone with a mono sub out on their A/V receiver does and it is perfectly normal. Hope this helps.
237112
To balance the load of the powered amp in the sub, I bought a RCA splitter and plugged it into the L/R on the back of the sub. My reciever only had one RCA out for my sub so the splitter worked
1719570
All I know is I plug the single cable end into the AVR and the double end into the sub woofer and everything works just fine. Since there is no stereo information involved I would assume that the hot lead on the single end goes to both of the hot leads on the sub end and the ground of the single lead goes to both of the ground leads on the sub end making it a splitter of sorts but don't ask me why they used a double jack to begin with on the older subs. JJK
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I use this unit to split my cable box HDMI output which them feeds my Sony Receiver and two other Devices. I have found the splitter only works if all the other devices are on. If any one of them is turned off, the splitter won't pass the sound portion of the HDMI signal. I don't think this anything to do with the make of the components.
1470515
I have surround sound and all audio including comes through my speakers by way of my receiver. Where or how would I hook these up?
701653
Sorry, I'm a newbie at home theater stuffs, but why do we need a separate "subwoofer cable"? Won't the speaker wires work? I'm using a HTiB and they all use one type of speaker cables, even the subwoofer. I'm just curious as I'm about to get this system and have to learn how to set it up with a receiver. Thanks.
432646
You need a receiver that does HDMI Audio Decoding, which until recently has only been availabe in upper-echelon receivers. Most recently the Onkyo 605/605 and comparable Yamaha's and Denons do decode 5.1 and Dolby True HD / DTS Master Audio. If a receiver is labelled pass-through that means it won't be able to split off the audio from the HDMI signal and will just give it to the TV, and you'll have to use a separate digital optical or digital coaxial cable to send to the receiver from your DVD, DVR, Blu-ray, etc. Sucks doesn't it?
1967003
Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
1920579
Interesting scenario. The only I can think of is to split the connection since you probably only have one center channel speaker output on your receiver. The other thing you can do is use your rear center channel connection if your receiver has it.
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If your stereo has the bi-amp feature, you hook the lower set to the back channel sounds on your stereo, which would otherwise go to the surround sound speakers you'd setup behind you. This separates the sounds going to your speakers, putting the high sounds to the high speakers and the bass sounds to your lower speakers; giving better sound quality and boomier bass. If you don't have this feature, just leave the connector in place like the other person says and it'll sound fine. But if you have bi-amp mode on your stereo and don't already have back speakers, you should use it. Your stereo manual should tell you if you can do this and how to set it up. If your stereo has the bi-amp feature, you hook the lower set to the back channel sounds on your stereo, which would otherwise go to the surround sound speakers you'd setup behind you. This separates the sounds going to your speakers, putting the high sounds to the high speakers and the bass sounds to your lower speakers; giving better sound quality and boomier bass. If you don't have this feature, just leave the connector in place like the other person says and it'll sound fine. But if you have bi-amp mode on your stereo and don't already have back speakers, you should use it. Your stereo... » Read More If your stereo has the bi-amp feature, you hook the lower set to the back channel sounds on your stereo, which would otherwise go to the surround sound speakers you'd setup behind you. This separates the sounds going to your speakers, putting the high sounds to the high speakers and the bass sounds to your lower speakers; giving better sound quality and boomier bass. If you don't have this feature, just leave the connector in place like the other person says and it'll sound fine. But if you have bi-amp mode on your stereo and don't already have back speakers, you should use it. Your stereo manual should tell you if you can do this and how to set it up. « Show Less
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I had the same question when I bought mine. You won't need a splitter, just a sub-woofer cable. You can plug it into either input.
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Try this On your remote down toward the bottom find the "surround" button. Click over till your screen shows "Multi Channel Stereo" that is the setting I put it on for all speakers to work.
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I had this problem. The solution: Make sure you have an HDMI or Optical cable connected directly to the soundbar from source (My AT&T Uverse box). Make sure to set the audio settings in your source to output "surround". Most cable boxes come pre-programmed to output "stereo". You will hear the difference immediately...and it kicks A**!
1990676
the advice I found, and only after trying it with Bi-wired with my receiver, was unless you actually have two amps to power the speaker, wire it with the bridge in place via the single channel. You won't notice enough change with it bi-wired, and you only end up losing a pair of channels that you could otherwise use for rear surround or a second zone.
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First question, why would you want to split the signal from your box in that way? It would be better to run it direct from the box to the amp (i'm assuming its a receiver) to the tv so you are always using the speakers you paid for.Secondly, I have mine splitting my cable box (DISH) signal to my Xbox One and my Receiver (to take advantage of the Xbox one's "watch tv" functionality but still have the flexibility to use only the TV/receiver combo). I have had no problems with video or audio issues. This should do just what you need it to.