Optical Digital Audio Cable needed? Have Toshiba HD HDMI TV; Yamaha 5.1 RX-v571 Receiver with HDMI connectionsI talked to the manufacturer of my TV and their support department said I would need this Audio cable for my home theater.talked to a local store agent who said I would NOT need this cable at all.Talked to an agent at a different store who said it would be better NOT to use this cable, but instead to attach an additional HDMI cable between my tv and receiver.Book with receiver says I need this cable.Who should I ask next? Isn't this cable strictly to run audio from TV through the receiver? Or is it just the opposite. If a rare TV show is broadcast in Dolby will the sound through my speakers attached to my receiver be in Dolby?When did I get so dumb about this stuff?Thanks to anyone who can shed any light. Optical Digital Audio Cable needed? Have Toshiba HD HDMI TV; Yamaha 5.1 RX-v571 Receiver with HDMI connectionsI talked to the manufacturer of my TV and their support department said I... » Read More Optical Digital Audio Cable needed? Have Toshiba HD HDMI TV; Yamaha 5.1 RX-v571 Receiver with HDMI connectionsI talked to the manufacturer of my TV and their support department said I would need this Audio cable for my home theater.talked to a local store agent who said I would NOT need this cable at all.Talked to an agent at a different store who said it would be better NOT to use this cable, but instead to attach an additional HDMI cable between my tv and receiver.Book with receiver says I need this cable.Who should I ask next? Isn't this cable strictly to run audio from TV through the receiver? Or is it just the opposite. If a rare TV show is broadcast in Dolby will the sound through my speakers attached to my receiver be in Dolby?When did I get so dumb about this stuff?Thanks to anyone who can shed any light. « Show Less
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I'm not familiar with your specific components but if your tv has an HDMI output connected to the receivers HDMI input you should have HD video and digital audio going from the tv to the receiver through the HDMI cable.
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@radar363: thank for the information. I kept getting multiple information from vayring sources who should have known the correct response, including the manufacturer of my Television Set. Finally I ordered the cable just to have it on hand when I started setting up and quickly discovered that all but one of my sources was incorrect (and the correct one was NOT the manufacturer of my TV) and I didn't need it at all. Live and learn. But, I appreciate you help. Judi
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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&gt;Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3&gt;TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV&gt;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.
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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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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver. there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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I am reasonably certain that this is only needed if you watch OTA broadcasts (from an antenna) that your TV is decoding (without a DTV converter box) in order to have digital surround. Additionally, if your TV supports streaming media content from the web (via ethernet cable) you will need to this connection - again, to get the audio signal to your surround system. If you do not watch broadcast television and your television does not have an internet connection, you will not need the optical digital connection.I, personally have a Bravia TV that I watch streaming video and OTA broadcasts. I plan to purchase the HTSS360 soon as I don't currently have an HTS and can't stand the sound of the built-in TV speakers. I am reasonably certain that this is only needed if you watch OTA broadcasts (from an antenna) that your TV is decoding (without a DTV converter box) in order to have digital surround. Additionally, if your TV supports streaming media content from the web (via ethernet cable) you will need to this connection - again, to get the audio signal to your surround system. If you do not watch broadcast television and your television does not have an internet connection, you will not need the optical digital connection.I, personally have a Bravia TV that I watch... » Read More I am reasonably certain that this is only needed if you watch OTA broadcasts (from an antenna) that your TV is decoding (without a DTV converter box) in order to have digital surround. Additionally, if your TV supports streaming media content from the web (via ethernet cable) you will need to this connection - again, to get the audio signal to your surround system. If you do not watch broadcast television and your television does not have an internet connection, you will not need the optical digital connection.I, personally have a Bravia TV that I watch streaming video and OTA broadcasts. I plan to purchase the HTSS360 soon as I don't currently have an HTS and can't stand the sound of the built-in TV speakers. « Show Less
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actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if I just used standard RCA audio wires and change my set up to analog 5.1 on my Denon Reciever? actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if... » Read More actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if I just used standard RCA audio wires and change my set up to analog 5.1 on my Denon Reciever? « Show Less
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Why not run component from your bluray to your receiver that way you will get excellent video and good sound. Using coaxial for sound is the worst choice. If you want to use HDMI to the TV then use optical for your sound.
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"Why not run component from your bluray to your receiver that way you will get excellent video and good sound. Using coaxial for sound is the worst choice. If you want to use HDMI to the TV then use optical for your sound."Digital coax is equal to optical for digital audio signal transfer. I think you are confusing with coax vs. component for video transmission. As far Plissken's question goes, The Oppo's 7.1 outputs connected to your receivers 5.1 inputs (assuming you have them which you should) and your receiver being set to "direct analog" mode will give superior sound to your current setup as the Oppo's superior DACs will be doing all of the processing. HDMI is still way to go for video connection. "Why not run component from your bluray to your receiver that way you will get excellent video and good sound. Using coaxial for sound is the worst choice. If you want to use HDMI to the TV then use optical for your sound."Digital coax is equal to optical for digital audio signal transfer. I think you are confusing with coax vs. component for video transmission. As far Plissken's question goes, The Oppo's 7.1 outputs connected to your receivers 5.1 inputs (assuming you have them which you should) and your receiver being set to "direct analog" mode will give... » Read More "Why not run component from your bluray to your receiver that way you will get excellent video and good sound. Using coaxial for sound is the worst choice. If you want to use HDMI to the TV then use optical for your sound."Digital coax is equal to optical for digital audio signal transfer. I think you are confusing with coax vs. component for video transmission. As far Plissken's question goes, The Oppo's 7.1 outputs connected to your receivers 5.1 inputs (assuming you have them which you should) and your receiver being set to "direct analog" mode will give superior sound to your current setup as the Oppo's superior DACs will be doing all of the processing. HDMI is still way to go for video connection. « Show Less
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In answer to your question...Assuming you don't have an optical out on your device and only the SPIDIF out you will need an adapter which can be found on Amazon and other sites. Some are powered and others are just a socket adapter, cannot say how well they work. Option 2 is Toslink makes a SPIDIF to optical cable for about ten bucks depending on site purchased, again not personally sure how thy work..
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My blu-ray won't play through my rx565 via hdmi. The connections are good. I put the blu-ray directly to the tv and it was fine. My cable tv signal goes through it fine. I tried different ports to no avail. Is there a programming issue with the yamaha?
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An HDMI cable is the only thing needed. HDMI carries both the video and audio in one single cable.Getting the audio to a stereo receiver requires a separate audio cable (probably optical) that will go from your HDTV audio output to your stereo receiver.If your stereo receiver has HDMI pass-through, you might be able to have the DVD HDMI cable go straight to your receiver, but then you would need a second HDMI cable to go from your receiver to your HDTV, which is MUCH more expensive than an optical audio cable in the scenario I described above.
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You can use a TOSLINK cable to get your sound from your receiver, that is IF your antiquated receiver is capable doing such. Many modern receivers can actually play the video and the sound through the HDMI cable.
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If you're using a receiver that does its own DTS and/or Dolby decoding, you'll need to select "Bitstream" instead of "PCM" for the s/pdif and/or HDMI audio output. If you're using HDMI, the HDMI cable carries both audio and video signals. You don't need any other connections. If you're using digital coaxial or optical toslink audio cables, then you'll also probably be connecting the video via RGB component video. It is indeed possible to run with separate HDMI for video and coax/optical for audio. However, it is simply not necessary if you're using HDMI and only adds another layer of complexity. HDMI makes things simple. There is more info available here: http://hometheater.about.com/od/blurayandhddvd/qt/Blu-Ray-Disc-Player-Audio-Settings-Bitstream-Vs-Pcm.htm This ICOM BD780 player makes testing your audio outputs unnecessarily difficult. DO NOT rely upon the audio tests built into the menu system of this player! IT LIES! Pop in a 5.1 DVD or BD and test with that. Make sure that the movie is actually playing to test; most disc menus only play in stereo and not 5.1 surround sound. When I have this player set up in bitstream mode, the built-in audio tests fail to output to all of my speakers. However, when playing a 5.1 DVD or BD, it works just fine and outputs in full glorious 5.1 surround sound. I hope this helps anybody else who is frustrated by this otherwise decent player. The lack of an online manual or support website is just disgraceful.
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Audio and video are separate. The signals (audio and video) come out perfect from this device and I love it! I purchased it, because I have an older Harmon Kardon Receiver with no HDMI capabilities. I wanted to have the 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound...from my new Blu-ray player. My new Blu-ray player only had the HDMI connection, so I needed the converter to run the 1080p video to my TV and I used the optical out (on the converter) to get the 5.1 signal to my old receiver. The converter has HDMI out and Optical out. This device is meant to send audio to a device (such as my older receiver) that do not have HDMI input. The Optical out (via fiber optic cable) carries the sound. The HDMI out goes to the TV...for video and the optical goes to the receiver, or audio device. HDMI carries audio and video in one cable, so I am not sure about what you are trying to do. Bottom line...this converter will take your HDMI signal and split the audio and video. The video will go out through the HDMI and into your video display and the audio will come out of the optical connection. If your audio device does NOT have an optical connection, this device will not work for you. You mention 2 channels. Are you trying to send sound to 2 speakers (stereo mode) from your slingbox? If so, I would recommend buying a receiver with HDMI inputs. I am not 100% sure about what you are trying to do, but I am sure I can help you figure out how to fix your problem. I have been dealing with A/V equipment since the late 80's. If you tell me all the audio and video equipment you have, I can probably tell you exactly what you need. It looks like you may be looking at the wrong device, for what you are wanting to do.
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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver.there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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Depending on how you have configured the connection the answer may lie in whether or not you are using a digital optical cable for the out put of the TV to the unit. HDMI is for ingoing signals, but if you are using the TV as a source to amplify then you need to add the digital optical cable from the TV out to the Sound bar in for this cable. If that does not correct the problem, then you may have a defective unit. This cable is not included in the box, but can be purchased for about 10-20 dollars depending where you buy.
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There should be a port on the TV designed for the optical adapter. The port will be round, like a headphone jack, which is why you need the adapter. Check your TV's manual for information on the optical output connection.