Zero HDMI inputs? Really? Is there a reason a brand new HTIB would do that? Am I supposed to have a separate receiver to handle sound for my HDDVR and PS3?
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This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the receiver's audio input (either the coaxial or analog) directly to the audio outputs of the other source devices such as cable box or pvr. This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the... » Read More This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the receiver's audio input (either the coaxial or analog) directly to the audio outputs of the other source devices such as cable box or pvr. « Show Less
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I have hdmi and optical cable plugged into my tv and run the wii and cable box through my tv for sound. I don't know if my sound is as good as plugging the optical directly into the cable box but I think it sounds pretty good.
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I also had the same dilema, hooking up my xbox and cable box to the reciever. I ran the HDMI from both to my tv, ran an optical out from tv to sony reciever and had awesome sound.. Does kind of suck that there are no HDMI inputs but I still made it work for me.
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Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds... » Read More Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. « Show Less
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Will,Why do you need an optical cable and an HDMI between the TV and the Bluray? Doesn't the HDMI do both audio and video?Brian
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Barry....I have the Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and I am waiting for the BDV-E770W that I just purchased last night. Did you ulimately buy these two? How have they been?Brian
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I didn't play with it enough to see if the Bluray INPUTS sounds from the HDMI. (I believe the HDMI is for output.) The optical digital is easy to pipe any sound that would normally be coming out of the TV into the bluray. ie VCR, Wii, laptop. Set the bluray on "TV" and it plays whatever the TV speakers would be playing. (I'll have to check if there is an "HDMI input" mode on the Bluray.)-Will
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on the ex700 models of sony tv there is audio return channel (ARC) on HDMI 1 that gets sound back to the surround without using an optical cable if you don't hav an ARC then you need the optical cable to get the sound back.
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Hopefully your TV is 3 or 4 HDMI inputs to handle connections for your DVR and game systems. Output the audio from your TV to the HTIB and you're all set.
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Just wanted to point out since other people referred to an HDMI cable. You cannot use an HDMI cable to capture from the PS3 because of HDCP. You will need to use the A/V breakout cable or something that will strip the HDCP.
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Hey Under -- I'm looking at the manual right now. See page 16 #8 where it describes the rear panel of the player. Is the manual advising that I use the analog out even if I'm already using HDMI. This is where I'm confused and why Samsung's tech support has confused me even more.FYI, I posted the very same question in forums of avforums.com and audioholics.com and the answer I received was NO. HDMI is all I need and the analog out would only be necessary if my receiver did not have HDMI.
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Yeah you can hook your game up.I have my Ps3 hook up but the only downside is that I had to use componet in stead of hdmi.Its sounds real good.
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You'll need to use the PS3 AV Cable. Plug that into the back of the PS3 and then plug the red and white cables (audio) into the red and white cables for the headset. That's how I have mine connected and seems to work fine. By the way, don't forget to change your audio input/output settings on your PS3 once this is done. If you don't, you'll still get all audio going out via the HDMI.
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I have a new HDTV and it only has the optical output. We went from the cable box to the TV with HDMI, but I also want to connect to a home theater system. My receiver is an older one and does not have HDMI or optical. Can I just use the left- right audio outputs that are on the back of the cable box for the audio receiver as well as using the HDMI for the television??? Sal
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Hi....I just checked and do not see any HDMI or other output for this unit. As a side note...the monitor included has a beautiful picture although it's just a 20.
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I have to agree with you. I have a playstation 3 and a media extender for streaming vids/TV from my computer. That uses up all my HDMI inputs on the Yamaha. So what happens when I get a new device?? Yeah, I'm not really future proofed at all. I'd like to see 4 HDMI inputs.
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If you have an "old" reciever that uses RCA inputs you will need a NeweR reciever that utilizs a HDMI cable. I said the same thing, then bought a newer reciver 3 years ago . hope this helps.
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yeah but its just a monitor so there will be no sound coming from it. you have to use an external source for the sound. oh for the hdmi you can just buy a $5 adapter from walmart or some other place. disregard my last comment!
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My system has always been centered around the A/V receiver which handles all the sound. The HDMI output from the A/V receiver goes to my projector. The HDMI cable is only handling video and is not returning sound signals back to the receiver. In my case, the projector acts merely as a monitor. An HDTV can be set up in a similar manner.
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Wish I could be of help, but no luck here. Since HDMI has been available, I've made several attempts to multi-task with this technology, unsuccessfully. If I remember correctly, one of the reasons for the initial development was to put in place safeguards on content to prevent "pirating" hi-def, with the pressures of the movie studios and replaced component connections. Wish mine were a little heavier, then it'd make a good paper weight. But being no expert, it might seem that for less that 5 bucks, you might have better luck.
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This is the best shortest response I could find. He says it better than me...http://www.bythom.com/hdmivideo.htm
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This does not have any HDMI inputs, only one HDMI output to go to your TV. So long as you have an HDMI input on your TV you can connect the PS3 with an optical cable to this and get Dolby Digital surround, but no TrueHD or DTS, only the built-in Blu-Ray player can use those formats.
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Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and... » Read More Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. « Show Less
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This is true. I tried setting up my home theatre every way possible, but efter speaking to Sharp, they said you cannot use the audio optical out for HDMI. This is a shame. You must go directlyu from the audio source to the receiver via optical cable when using HDMI to the TV. No big deal, the TV is still awesome!
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Andrew:>Got to upgrade the receiver for the HD, at which point I'll just use the HDMI. As for what you guys are discussing, maybe the manual is outdated, since a firmware update enabled this unit to output the DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding via the HDMI, without having to go the analog route.Yeah. I would go ahead and upgrade; there are so many good deals on quality receivers right now. I have an Onkyo TX-SR706 with everything I need. I've had it for a week now and it blows me away.