HDMI to TV Does anyone know if this unit (or any other) passes the HDMI signal through to the TV when it is off? I have HDMI from a cable box to the TV now, but it will go to the receiver with a HTS and then a separate cable out to the TV . I don't want to turn on the HTS every time I want to watch TV. I guess the Bravia Sync turns on the TV and receiver with a Sony TV but I want to keep this as simple as possible for the rest of the family. Any advise welcome. HDMI to TV Does anyone know if this unit (or any other) passes the HDMI signal through to the TV when it is off? I have HDMI from a cable box to the TV now, but it will go to the receiver with a... » Read More HDMI to TV Does anyone know if this unit (or any other) passes the HDMI signal through to the TV when it is off? I have HDMI from a cable box to the TV now, but it will go to the receiver with a HTS and then a separate cable out to the TV . I don't want to turn on the HTS every time I want to watch TV. I guess the Bravia Sync turns on the TV and receiver with a Sony TV but I want to keep this as simple as possible for the rest of the family. Any advise welcome. « Show Less
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I am curious about this too. I dont want to have it on all the time (and run up electricity cost - it takes 165Watts) and only want it on when watching movies. Would be nice if it can do hdmi passthru.
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No, it will not pass through anything when it is off. No system will.When it is off it is like it is "dead."
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The sony TV has an option of switching between the TV and Audio system speakers. I use that feature. Also, as you said, when I turn on my TV, the HTS turns on. So that works for me. As far as electricity is concerned, as long as the amplifier is not working, the electricity used should be minimal even though the receiver is on. Am I right?
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ya..that's what I thought and I do have the cable box connected to the TV with component cables, connected to input 2 of TV, along with the HDMI output of the receiver connected to input 1 of TV.I had a Yamaha 465 that did allow the pass thru when the receiver was turned off. But I do like this SR707 alot better.....better sound, more power and more inputs.Bottom line.... no big deal.....
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I recently purchased a Sony Bravio and also have FIOS TV. I switched ports, switched cables, spent a few hours on the phone with techs all ending with the problem eventually returning. Althoug it is a pain, the easiest resolution I have found is if I just switch the channel to a non-hdmi channel (i.e. 504 to 4) let it tune in, then hit flash to go back to my previous channel (4 back to 504), the signal comes back. Still aggitating though.
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I've only had mine for 3 days, but I seem to have some kind of Stand-by audio passthrough. I read a couple of user reports that said the same thing, or showed various workarounds. I have a new Panasonic 50" 3D plasma that is connected to the AVX-920-K with new high speed HDMI cable (it's the ONLY connection to the 920-K), and with the A/V receiver turned completely off (Standby), I still have audio through my integral TV speakers, the volume of which can be adjusted with the TV remote. This allows for use of the TV for mundane things like the news and weather without having to fire up the receiver. For BluRay, movies, music, etc, I can fire up the receiver, and if the TV is running, audio switches to Surround sound in one of the Stereo modes, and volume control is thru the receiver. I took my time in setting up the receiver when it finally came (several blizzards in the midwest and New England delayed it enroute), and I read the manual thoroughly, including the numerous footnotes seemingly at the bottom of most pages. I don't know how I arrived at having Standby audio pass-through---I just followed the instructions in the manual during set-up, and everything is high-speed HDMI cables with ethernet except the Wii, which is composite, but is also plugged into the receiver now, and works fine. I'm very happy with the whole shebang now, so I'm not gonna change any of it.
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hi thank for the replyWhat I meant was this card specificallyBecause I currently have a card that does not pass audio via HDMI, only video.So I have the HDMI + an audio source connected to my TV right now.I just want to use the HDMI cable for both audio and video.I just wanted to be sure this card does indeed pass video as well as audio.Thanks
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I'm having the exact same problem. One thing I have noticed - if the HDMI cable is not connected the "muting on" problem does not happen. For instance, I can listen to the TV audio through my Sony using an optic cable (as long as the HDMI cable is disconnected). But, within 10 seconds of hooking up an HDMI cable (even if I'm not using it) the "muting on" comes on. I can turn it off by hitting the "mute" button on the remote - but it will keep randomly muting itself every 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Aaarrrrggghhh! EDIT: I was able to solve my problem by disabling the "automatic muting" feature. (Who wants THAT?). Here are the instructions from Sony on how to disable the "feature": http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=C1003157&fes=true
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Man, I wish I could help. I know mine automatically turns off when I turn off my LED TV so they are somehow synced already. I never did anything special when I set it up. I have a Samsung TV. I don't know if that makes any difference at all. I'm also using all HDMI. I'm thinking maybe it's the configuration of how your system is set up? Please do update when you figure it out as I'm getting ready to purchase a new TV to hook up with mine and I might just have the same trouble.
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This device always sends the input signal to both outputs - there is no switch involved. But I'm not sure why you care. If you're watching one TV the other TV is turned off so why does it matter that the HDMI signal is present at it's input? I use this spitter to sent the signal to a projector and to a TV. I never use both simultaneously. So what? Perhaps you can find a pure HDMI switch that uses no power at all and perhaps costs less money, but there will be some signal loss that may or may not affect picture quality.
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Well the ? I have is do you have a hdmi ready cable box ? If so you have the hdmi cable go from the cable box to the hdmi "out" on the receiver and then you will need another hdmi cable to come from the hdmi IN 3 (cab/sat) and plug that into the back of the tv. It is all done with hdmi cables. This is also the only way to get the set up menu to be viewed on your tv also. This is a great receiver so I hope it works out for you. I have had it for a week and it is so much better then my last 2 onkyo's !
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Hi Diane,I called to Sony customer services to ask this matter and they told me that my receiver is not 3D capable, just 3D capable receiver can pass-through that signal due of the HDMI 1.4 (higher bandwith and so). However, I still have my doubt about it. I have not tested it yet because I haven't bought the 3DTV yet. AS soon as I tested will let you know the results.Furthermore, I think that, even if it works, sooner or later, I have to buy a new receiver to feel that I am taking full advantage (or not missing something) of 3D capabilities.If I buy a new receiver, I would buy the new Sony 1010.Regards Hi Diane,I called to Sony customer services to ask this matter and they told me that my receiver is not 3D capable, just 3D capable receiver can pass-through that signal due of the HDMI 1.4 (higher bandwith and so). However, I still have my doubt about it. I have not tested it yet because I haven't bought the 3DTV yet. AS soon as I tested will let you know the results.Furthermore, I think that, even if it works, sooner or later, I have to buy a new receiver to feel that I am taking full advantage (or not missing something) of 3D capabilities.If I buy a... » Read More Hi Diane,I called to Sony customer services to ask this matter and they told me that my receiver is not 3D capable, just 3D capable receiver can pass-through that signal due of the HDMI 1.4 (higher bandwith and so). However, I still have my doubt about it. I have not tested it yet because I haven't bought the 3DTV yet. AS soon as I tested will let you know the results.Furthermore, I think that, even if it works, sooner or later, I have to buy a new receiver to feel that I am taking full advantage (or not missing something) of 3D capabilities.If I buy a new receiver, I would buy the new Sony 1010.Regards « Show Less
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I have a one hundred foot HDMI cable under my house to my bedroom right now that I purchased from amazon for relatively cheap and I have no issue with it. The only issue I have had with this is when I turn off my PS4 then turn on the other device which is in input 1, I have to go to this box (switcher) and push the button. From the first input to the ps4 it does it on its own but never the other way. It was the same when I had the 360 plugged into the same slot also. Thanks, Tim
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The HDMI pass through function is designed to allow you to send an HDMI signal to a TV with the receiver in standby mode. As far as input lag using HDMI, in general you should not experience these issues when using this receiver with a video game system.
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I don't have a home theater receiver but I suspect it needs a direct connection to the HDMI port on the TV unless there is a pass through function on the receiver. Try asking a question about hooking HDMI to the receiver you have for a better answer. Good luck!
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Jimmy, most modern HDTV's do not "like" the old 240P signal which those systems generate video on. My Sony Plasma just gets a black screen on some. By going through your receiver, that device is likely scaling to a different resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, etc.) which the tv then does like! I personally had to get a video upscaler instead of this device, and used that with SCART RGB to go to HDMI. I kept this device to use on my old CRT that accepts component input.
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The DN840 has 'pass through' allowing the HDMI signal from your Directv to go through the receiver to your tv without powering up the DN840. However, this only works if you powered down the DN840 with the Directv selected last. If you powered down the DN840 with, say, the Playstation selected last, then the pass through logic will be set to Playstation and not Directv. So then when your wife turns on the TV/Directv, she'll call to ask why the TV won't work. To get the DN840 to switch back to Directv 'pass through' you'll have to turn the receiver on, select Directv, then the receiver will send that signal to the TV. Yes, this is driving us nuts since we regularly switch between TV and Playstation.
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I have direct tv. I have it connected from the dish box to the receiver to the tv. I turn on the direct box and tv , pause then turn the receiver. after that no problems. I always have to turn on the receiver or it will not pass through without doing that . after I turn on the receiver and everything is running I can turn off the receiver and it will pass through so I am listening to just the tv. I hope you understand what I just wrote.....
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I just checked this, and I answered incorrectly The unit must be on to view TV So the answer is no, unless the unit is powered on and the correct input selected, it will not pass any signal