HDMI Does this unit has HDMI inputs ?Right now I have a DVR which has HDMI ouput and my TV has HDMI input. Should I connect DVR to Receiver through HDMI cable and then use another HDMI cable to connect receiver to TV? HDMI Does this unit has HDMI inputs ?Right now I have a DVR which has HDMI ouput and my TV has HDMI input. Should I connect DVR to Receiver through HDMI cable and then use another HDMI... » Read More HDMI Does this unit has HDMI inputs ?Right now I have a DVR which has HDMI ouput and my TV has HDMI input. Should I connect DVR to Receiver through HDMI cable and then use another HDMI cable to connect receiver to TV? « Show Less
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Why would you think for a second that this receiver has HDMI inputs? It doesn't say that it does anywhere in the description and the rear panel pictures do not show HDMI inputs. Be angry it doesn't toast your bread, it doesn't claim to either.
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I love this Onkyo. However, I recently added a Sony BluRay to my system and to get an extra input I connected it via 6 cable 5.1 direct route (You select Onkyo DVD Multi here). But, I don't understand why there is no output from my powered subwoofer. The optical/digi connections work the sub fine.
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the product description says it has 2 hdmi inputs with 1 output with 1080p passthru
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Not true. The Onkyo TX-SR304S does NOT have any HDMI connections. To get HDMI you need to step up to the SR604 model.
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I ordered this product (partly because of the HDMI inputs) and was dissapointed that it did not have them when it arrived.
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Susan, you are tooo funny. I was cracking up at your response that people perceived they were getting more, I guess, for less. Too bad it doesn't have those inputs, but I think I'll consider getting it because the expense of building this home system is becoming outlandish and obssesive.
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Thank you. the dvr supports BNC, VGA, HDMI output. As long as your TV has one of the 3 ports, it can be used as a monitor. for VGA and HDMI ports, may need to adjust dvr output resolution accordingly.
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This comes with a remote infrared unit that you place in front of the device you want to control from the other room. I use it to control my channel input on my DirecTV receiver. You have to be sure and place it very close to the infrared receiver on your DVR in order for it to work properly. I bought two sets of these things and they work great!
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Suggestions....Does the problem migrate to a different HDMI port if you move the cable on the back of the AV Receiver? I also note that at times, the HDMI switching function command doesn't always work if I use a universal remote (eg Logitech, but it does if I use the factory Yamaha remote. Last but not least, I would also change out the cable. I have my Monitor on HDMI 1, DVR on 2, Chromecast on 3, DVD on 4. You should always put the monitor on HDMI 1.
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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.
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Yes it has a HDMI along with other inputs. RCA,VGA,RG59. It dosn't have any internal storage so you need to buy a external USB drive or a larg flash drive. When it comes to upgrading firmware I use a flash drive. You need to download the firmware from the website then save it to a flash drive. Next you plug the fash drive into one of the USB ports and power on the DVR and it will do the rest. The format that its saves movies in is a big format and converts well with ConverXtoDVD X software if you are intrested in burning a disk.
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Great info, thanks E-Dude! I also have Comcast's HDDVR box. I'm currently running it's HDMI directly out to the HDTV. I would run this directly into my Onkyo 606 (once I purchase it) then out to the TV. I vaguely remember the cable box having a DVI output also, I wonder if I could use a HDMI to DVI convertor adapter to run out directly to another HDMI input on the TV instead of component out to the TV? I'll have to see if I'm remembering correctly. Thanks for the tip!
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If you have exit hdmi for tv in DVR I'm pretty sure you can. Just buy it if doesn't work just send it back. In Amazone they are really good to refund you money back. Good luck.
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You should be able to via the feed off of it but you may run in to restrictions via the HDMI signal being encrypted. But if you can already record on your DVR via an HDMI signal, you should be just fine. Reminder: this does not contain any recording equipment inside, it is strictly made for handling antenna and other signals and pushing out via HDMI.
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I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?
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The most convenient hardware to connect the audio signal is the same hardware which you are using to connect to the video signal from the camera. The three common situations are 1) connect into the DVR (only in a machine with audio recording inputs, 2) directly into a TV next to the video input connections (use the white connection on the TV, OR 3) into a computer (only if you have a proper audio card to receive the signal)
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Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo... » Read More Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. « Show Less
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I have Direct TV HD-DVR, 55 inches SONY rear LCD projection HDTV (purchased 6 years ago) and I'm interested in this HTIB. My A/V set up would be like this:1. Connect HD-DVR box to 576 by component(video) and optical audio(audio)2. Connect 576 to LCD TV by HDMI (my TV is old and has only one HDMI input).Questions:1. Will I enjoy the HD-TV and 5.1 digital audio by this set up?2. If yes, does it mean I have to turn on 576 whenever I watch TV?Thanks!
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Dear kate I am not good t connecting the units the only reason I purchsed this cable was to connewct the tV to othere devicesn My tv HDMI inputs got fried when a lightning hit near the house . Why don't U use HDMI cale to make the connection u use only one HdMi cable for both vedio and Audio I think these component cales are for when on does not have HDMI connections HDMI cable are very inexpensive u can get one for 2 dollars. And u only need one
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Your DVR must support audio, if it does there will be seperate connectors an controls for the audio. I hope this helps.
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I'm not sure how it would work for you, I have old and new equipment I'm using together. The monitor 1 & 2 is for the monitors. I ran cable from the unit Monitor 1 to a splitter(?) and from the unit monitor 2 to the splitter then from the one side of the splitter ran cable to the DVR so i have 1 monitor in 1 room and the other monitor in another room. (You need long cable of course) but it works. Doing it this way, both monitors show the same view. My monitors are the flat screen tvs that have cable/hdmi/computer availability. They are both the cheapest brands, but work great. Hope this helps. I'm not sure how it would work for you, I have old and new equipment I'm using together. The monitor 1 & 2 is for the monitors. I ran cable from the unit Monitor 1 to a splitter(?) and from the unit monitor 2 to the splitter then from the one side of the splitter ran cable to the DVR so i have 1 monitor in 1 room and the other monitor in another room. (You need long cable of course) but it works. Doing it this way, both monitors show the same view. My monitors are the flat screen tvs that have cable/hdmi/computer availability. They are both the cheapest brands, but work great. Hope this helps.
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Mark, I just connected mine to my DVR via component cables and am experiencing no noticeable lag while watching TV. I suspect, however, this is because I am using my soundbar as an HDMI switcher. In other words, my DVR, DVD, etc. are all connected via HDMI to the soundbar, which then has one HDMI cable out to my TV. I think this creates enough of a delay in the signal that the picture is now in sync with the bluetooth transmitter, which is connected directly to the component hook ups on the DVR (i.e., NOT connected to the soundbar).