Using with Older HD capable DLP I have an older (3 years) Sony KF-50WE610 (HD capable) that does not have HDMI but component inputs instead. Would I be able to use HDMI from my dish box/hd dvd box to the receiver and still use component out to the TV? While keeping HD or upscaled signal? Using with Older HD capable DLP I have an older (3 years) Sony KF-50WE610 (HD capable) that does not have HDMI but component inputs instead. Would I be able to use HDMI from my dish box/hd dvd box... » Read More Using with Older HD capable DLP I have an older (3 years) Sony KF-50WE610 (HD capable) that does not have HDMI but component inputs instead. Would I be able to use HDMI from my dish box/hd dvd box to the receiver and still use component out to the TV? While keeping HD or upscaled signal? « Show Less
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The best signal you will be able to get via component cabling is "1080i" upscaling does nothing to this one way or another. Your only gain using HDMI before your TV would be less cabling as their bandwidth is worthless due to yoru tv having the wrong inputs. I would recommend the HDMI cables just incase you ever upgrade to a newer tv and find out "crap I don't have the best cables for this, now I have to go buy them."
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The STR-DG910 will not down-convert HDMI signals to componet, so you would not be able to watch a HDMI cable box on a TV connected to the componet output. And because an HDMI TV/monitor/projector is not connected to the HDMI output, the Digital Rights Management portion of HDMI would prevent your listening to the sound comming in on the HDMI cable.But if the HDMI cable box had either optical, coaxial, or rca stereo jacks, you could listen to the sound that way.
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Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component. One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).
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No. From looking at the STR-DG920 documentation (downloaded from the support section of www.sonystyle.com), the receiver upconverts everything to HDMI and also upconverts composite video sources to component, but HDMI sources are *not* downconverted to component or composite. (I've yet to see any A/V receivers that downconvert from HDMI to component.)
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You might need to upgrade your satellite dish, also is your old TV 1080P compatible? If not, you need to buy a new LED TV. Does your TV got HDMI ports in the back? I'm sure if you call Directv, they will install a new satellite dish for you and give you the latest receiver.
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I need more info. but I'll try. HDMI is the way to go. Source (what you want to watch) fed to reciever then to projector. Directv should have hdmi, but if its component your issue is that this projector doesn't have component video jacks. And you would have to use rca composite for connection. If it does, but receiver does not support hdmi. I'd run the hdmi directly to the projector from directv, but also run composite audio cables (red and white sometimes black) from directv to reciever for the sound. If the source is dvd not blu-ray I'd run an s-video cable to projector and send the sound from dvd player to receiver like direct with the rca composite cables. I need more info. but I'll try. HDMI is the way to go. Source (what you want to watch) fed to reciever then to projector. Directv should have hdmi, but if its component your issue is that this projector doesn't have component video jacks. And you would have to use rca composite for connection. If it does, but receiver does not support hdmi. I'd run the hdmi directly to the projector from directv, but also run composite audio cables (red and white sometimes black) from directv to reciever for the sound. If the source is dvd not blu-ray I'd run an s-video cable to projector and send the sound... » Read More I need more info. but I'll try. HDMI is the way to go. Source (what you want to watch) fed to reciever then to projector. Directv should have hdmi, but if its component your issue is that this projector doesn't have component video jacks. And you would have to use rca composite for connection. If it does, but receiver does not support hdmi. I'd run the hdmi directly to the projector from directv, but also run composite audio cables (red and white sometimes black) from directv to reciever for the sound. If the source is dvd not blu-ray I'd run an s-video cable to projector and send the sound from dvd player to receiver like direct with the rca composite cables. « Show Less
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Thanks N. Singh. Glad to hear about the standard def direct TV box. Still puzzled why the 910 will upconvert the TV signal (both audio and video) coming in via component but only the video and not the audio signal from the DVD player also coming in via component.
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lol..... Battle: you are under 30 right? Paul is probably a baby boomer like me. "Receiver" is a synonym for TV- in this context, he means your Samsung LCD. You can connect your DVD to your LCD via the 2nd HDMI with no prob. I can't answer the 1.0 vs. 1.1 question though- I definitely recommend you get it clarified before you buy the XA2.
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I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk. I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time.
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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.
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Hey W. Chou is your X-box hooked up with hdmi? cause if it isn't then the problem is the Onkyo 5300 series does not up-convert so it has to come out of the receiver the same way it goes in. If your hooking up component video from the x-box then you have to run component video to the projector i almost made that mistake but i got the onkyo 7300 series that does up-convert it even sends standard composote video through HDMI .
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Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component.One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).
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Part of the problem is that the description is actually for the VSX-1015, the previous model. There are two things to know about this HDMI. First, it is HDMI pass through, which means that it is HDMI in and HDMI out, but does not upconvert other inputs (composite, s-video, or component) to HDMI as more expensive receivers do. The other thing is that the audio portion of HDMI doesn't really work as you'd expect. It will pass through the audio to your TV, etc., but the Pioneer receiver won't play it. If you want the receiver to play the audio from your HDMI component(s) you must have an optical or coaxial audio cable also connected from each source component. To my knowlege, all other HDMI A/V receivers any where near this price range have the same or greater limitations.
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I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time. I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and... » Read More I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time. « Show Less
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I have 3 components connected to my receiver - An Amazon TV, a Blu-Ray disk player and the Directv receiver - all using HDMI cables. You do need to have the receiver on, but how else would you get that beautiful sound! If your DirecTV receiver doesn't have an HDMI output, you can connect the DirecTV box to the composite video inputs on the front of the receiver and select the V-Aux input on the remote control. You may be able to connect it to one of the composite video inputs on the back, but I didn't try that. I hope that helps. TopCatOnyx
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Not quite fully accurate. Here is the information off the SonyStyle website itself, which I have confirmed on the back of the Sony DAVHDX576WF unit: Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s) : 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 1 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear) Digital Media Port (Input) : Yes HDMI Connection Output(s) : 1 Headphone Input(s) : 1 (Rear) 3.5mm Optical Audio Input(s) : 1 (Rear) So, here's what you do. Feed all your HDMI inputs into the TV (most new ones have two, three, or even four HDMI ports). Use the TV's audio optical out to feed into the the Sony's optical in. The Sony's optical audio input allows putting the audio of all media components feeding into the TV HDMI inputs into surround sound mode through the Sony unit (if the TV has an audio optical out, which most new ones do). An older TV without the necessary HDMI inputs and audio optical out would, of course, make this solution non-workable. Be aware that the switching electronics for every HDMI input adds about $25-35 retail to a unit, so, at this price point (&lt;$500), most of your HTIB (Home Theater in a Box) designs are going to choose not to add extra inputs. The receiver is your better choice by far for multiple HDMI devices anyway--the electronics almost always are much better quality--and you can hear and see the difference. Anyway, you have a work-a-round if your TV facilitates the HDMI inputs and audio optical output.
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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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Hi Greggo, I no longer use Dish, but the joey box did also have a composite output besides the hdmi, the yellow video rca jack and the red and white for audio could be used to hook up to a tv without an hdmi connection, so I guess using that to pass thry your playstation 3 should also work. I hope that helps somewhat. :)