hdmi and non-hdmi set-up: Can I still use one HDMI cable to my tv or will I have to use the HDMI cable (for cable) and another set of older analog cables for video and sound to the tv from the receiver (2 sets in total)?
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This unit does NOT upconvert. You need either the 810 or 1000 model. Those are the two models that will upconvert analog to digital.
292251
I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver.there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
1564066
No I don't believe you can use an HDMI but a friend told me about an adapter that I was gonna try and use before I found an old TV in storage.
820510
What if you have a 360 as well? The 360 doesn't have an optical slot if you're using the HDMI.Can you connect an optical cable from the TV to the receiver so you can skip the hassle of switching wires between the PS3/360/Cable, or is that possible? I want to use HDMI or else what's the point of an HDTV?
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I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver... » Read More I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. « Show Less
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With this guy, you must switch inputs on TV, receiver doesn't convert component to HDMI signal. From receiver you will have 2 sets of wires to TV: HDMI for HDDVD
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your Setup box would need to have composite or HDMI ouput, this you just connect it to one of the inputs of the Receiver, if you still use the old type of analog cable were you receive only a coaxial connection you would need a TV or VCR or Cable turner to pass signal from coaxial to a composite output.
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Would imagine you can. Hope I am interpreting you question correctly. I understand from your question that you would hook two of these in series. That would I think allow you to use five pieces of equipment that have an hdmi output so one of them could be selected to go to your tv. Do not see why this would not work. Hope this is what you were looking for as an answer to your question.
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The output on this device is HDMI, so if your TV is so old it doesn't have an HDMI input, you'll need a different device than this one. That's kind of the point of this particular device: to let old devices (games/etc.) connect to new TVs. Not the other way around (new device, old TV).
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great answer and thanks for the hook-up advice. It is kind of what I figured I'd have to do so I already ordered a third HDMI cable.
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HDMI cable carries both signals (Video + Audio) through one hdmi cable. By using this converter you can split the signal into video to the monitor and audio jack to be used for any speakers. if you want to connect more than one audio speakers, then you can use Y splitter for the audio cable to connect 2 set of speakers.Hope you find this answers your question?
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Works for my set up with both audio and video. Receiver output is split into two other components. Both audio and video. Must understand, with my set up, this is NOT HDTV. I never tried to split component for HDTV, so not sure if that would work. Just video and left/right audio.
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The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help. The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help.
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I would only use a HDMI cable. I suppose you could, but I personally would stay with the HDMI cable.Good Luck, Bill
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If you are thinking you can utilize 2 seperate devices through the receiver, I don't think so. If you are trying to augment the HDMI device, That's where I get a little hazy..... Running a fully digital HDMI device I wouldn't think that it's necessary. But I don't think that it would hurt either. Basically there are multiple inputs, but only one output sort of. Your watching a video, you get the sound for that too. Your listening to music, nothing shows on the video.
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From what it looks like, you are correct in thinking that you will have to select the mode, then the input. The HDMI 1 and 2 ports share a mode with ports 1 and 2 of the component ports. So if you went to Video 1, i would hazard a guess that it defaults to HDMI, and to switch it to component you would have to change it to component. This to me seems like an extra unnecessary step.If anyone has this receiver and cares to prove me wrong, please let me know, because if it doesn't take the extra step, I might actually want to purchase this.
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You can use a TOSLINK cable to get your sound from your receiver, that is IF your antiquated receiver is capable doing such. Many modern receivers can actually play the video and the sound through the HDMI cable.