Hook up blu-ray player to davhdx576wf system I love this system in my living room but am looking toward adding a blue ray player to this home theater system. How do I do that?
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You can connect the blu ray via HDMI to your TV and run a digital optic cable from the tv to the home theater
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I assume you mean, what BluRay players have Component Video outputs? You'll have to get a fairly old BluRay player to do that, as BluRay players predominantly use HDMI for output. The Samsung BD-P1000 is one of the original players that does have component video outputs. We have a BD-P1000 and it's OK. It was very reliable (haven't used it in a couple of years), but it is pretty slow (e.g. loading a disc) compared to newer players. We mostly use a Playstation 3 (PS3) to play Blu-Ray in our home theater now. You *MIGHT* be able to use a newer player by running its HDMI output through converters, if you MUST hook it up to an ancient display device with component video but no HDMI inputs. Maybe HDMI-to-VGA plus a VGA-to-component video adapters? But of course you'd degrade the video, and if I recall correctly, the highest resolution you could possibly run over component video is 1080i; I don't think it supports 1080p. And any display without HDMI inputs almost *certainly* can't display 1080p, anyway. Another option -- it may be time to consider a new display device, one that supports 1080p and HDMI inputs.
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My Sony BDP-s550 just stopped playing blu-ray discs as well. I tried to upgrade the firmware but that failed. Sony support couldn't help me to get it working either. I ended up throwing it in the trash. This was very frustrating. I will definitely not buy another Sony blu-ray player.
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Hi Wise 1, You can view blu-ray (and *probably* NON-upconverted standard DVD but I'm not sure of this) output using the component outputs. Assuming your TV has component inputs. There is also an RCA video output but this will be very low-fidelity. At least the specs on this TV say those outputs exist (I don't own one of these players ... yet). I say NON-upconverted for standard DVDs, since upconversion only makes sense over HDMI. You won't be getting the most out of your blu-ray player but it will be useable. You will eventually want to upgrade to a TV with a 1080p HDMI input. If you do not need analog outputs for multi-channel decoding (this is usually the case for most people, but not for me) then you can save a bit of money by buying the Panasonic DMP-BD60 instead. If your TV does not have component inputs then don't bother until you get a new TV (but yes you *could* use the RCA composite video option). Hope this helps.
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Use the optical out on your player and the optical cable that comes with the soundbar. Don't forget to take the plastic covers off of the optical cables first. If your blu-ray doesn't have an optical out, buy a different sound bar.
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Peter, can you share names / websites of these independent sellers of blu-ray disc players? I'd like a blu-ray disc player that plays PAL and NTSC blu-ray and DVD discs from all regions (if such players are available). Thank you.
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Yes, but instead of hooking rca (red, yellow, and white cord) audio & VIDEO output from the blu ray player to the to the home theater system; you ::JUST:: HOOK THE BLU RAY PLAYERS "AUDIO OUTPUT" TO THE RCA HOME THEATER SYSTEM "AUDIO INPUT" WITH either 2 of the 3 RCA (red, white or yellow ends) (it doesn't matter which, it JUST MATTER where u plug it in)and use HDMI CABLE etc. To Whatever you are watching it on to the blue ray player.*Usually dvd players and such come with standard RCA cables.. Like to hook your dvd player up to you tv for example.Please feel free to ask anything else if this is confusing. Yes, but instead of hooking rca (red, yellow, and white cord) audio & VIDEO output from the blu ray player to the to the home theater system; you ::JUST:: HOOK THE BLU RAY PLAYERS "AUDIO OUTPUT" TO THE RCA HOME THEATER SYSTEM "AUDIO INPUT" WITH either 2 of the 3 RCA (red, white or yellow ends) (it doesn't matter which, it JUST MATTER where u plug it in)and use HDMI CABLE etc. To Whatever you are watching it on to the blue ray player.*Usually dvd players and such come with standard RCA cables.. Like to hook your dvd player up to you tv... » Read More Yes, but instead of hooking rca (red, yellow, and white cord) audio & VIDEO output from the blu ray player to the to the home theater system; you ::JUST:: HOOK THE BLU RAY PLAYERS "AUDIO OUTPUT" TO THE RCA HOME THEATER SYSTEM "AUDIO INPUT" WITH either 2 of the 3 RCA (red, white or yellow ends) (it doesn't matter which, it JUST MATTER where u plug it in)and use HDMI CABLE etc. To Whatever you are watching it on to the blue ray player.*Usually dvd players and such come with standard RCA cables.. Like to hook your dvd player up to you tv for example.Please feel free to ask anything else if this is confusing. « Show Less
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You have to use the remote for the TV and change the settings. There should be a "menu" button somewhere on the TV remote. Look for an "Audio" section, and set it to either always play through the external speakers or to play through the external speakers when the Blu-Ray player is turned on. (If your real audio source is something else, like cable or DirectTV, you will need to either connect that box directly to the Blue-Ray player or connect it to the TV AND the TV to the Blu-Ray player.
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The Problem is this device is a 5.1 chanel home theather and can not support bluray's 7.1 audio streaming via optical cable. Blueray players can decode or bitstream new codecs like Dolby true HD and DTS-MA(mastering audio) using hdmi interface. With optical you can only send 5.1 and below. Depending on the blueray player, you need to go to sound options and set the sound mode to 5.1 . not LPCM,DTS-MA. or any 7.1 streaming audio format. DVD's mostly use dolby digital encoding that can be sent to these 5.1 devices. That is why you don't have the problem when playing DVD,s. You also need to set the sound output mode to optical not HDMI. The Problem is this device is a 5.1 chanel home theather and can not support bluray's 7.1 audio streaming via optical cable. Blueray players can decode or bitstream new codecs like Dolby true HD and DTS-MA(mastering audio) using hdmi interface. With optical you can only send 5.1 and below. Depending on the blueray player, you need to go to sound options and set the sound mode to 5.1 . not LPCM,DTS-MA. or any 7.1 streaming audio format. DVD's mostly use dolby digital encoding that can be sent to these 5.1 devices. That is why you don't have the problem when playing DVD,s. You also need to... » Read More The Problem is this device is a 5.1 chanel home theather and can not support bluray's 7.1 audio streaming via optical cable. Blueray players can decode or bitstream new codecs like Dolby true HD and DTS-MA(mastering audio) using hdmi interface. With optical you can only send 5.1 and below. Depending on the blueray player, you need to go to sound options and set the sound mode to 5.1 . not LPCM,DTS-MA. or any 7.1 streaming audio format. DVD's mostly use dolby digital encoding that can be sent to these 5.1 devices. That is why you don't have the problem when playing DVD,s. You also need to set the sound output mode to optical not HDMI. « Show Less
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No you cannot. I play my blu rays through my blu ray receiver then output to movie mate.I'm hoping they come out with a blu ray movie mate.
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I don't yet own this surround unit, but I think you have to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I purchased the wrong Panasonic Blue Ray player and found it didn't have the HDMI connection, so I returned it.
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What would people with the choice we have now. I'd like to know the opinion.1. Buy really cheap DVDs NOW and use the upconversions done by the Blu-Ray player for the HDTV.2. Wait to get the true Blu-Ray discs to come eventually at more expensive cost compared against the DVD discs.What would you do?
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Thanks Richard! I'll try the reboot first. I almost bought a Roku but needed a dvd player so just got that. So I can hook up the Roku and still have the blu ray player while using the Roku for streaming?I appreciate your advice!
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Does that also include the whole 1080p thing as well? Some blu ray players HDMI outs only display 1080i, if we have the 1080p tv will it automatically convert it and display it in full 1080p??
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Just scored one from Tiger Direct... one of "just several" they said they had left... so thanks again... if you don't mind, would you post your choice of BlueRay Player that included the wireless capability. I don't understand why people would pay so much more for those "add-on" Internet Apps... when for less, you can get a wireless Blue Ray with as much capability... I don't do Facebook or Pandora, etc, but if I did, why would I want to on my TV?????????????
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"A good Home Theater with wireless speakers?? Im looking to buying a good Home Theater with wireless speakers... Any recommendations?? Im planning on using it for for ps3/xbox 360.... Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks........."
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my: Bluray &gt; HDMI &gt; TV Bluray &gt; Optical Cable &gt; Home Theater Home Theater &gt; HDMI &gt; TV When i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues? My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player