Will this work to hook my TV &amp; WII to my surround system (it has only 1 component slot)? Wish to have all audio come out of surround system. Thanks.
321968
You need a switchbox for two inputs. this is intendedto go from one output to two. If you run it the other way and both units get turned on at the same time you risk damage to your equipment.
40396
You would not need this. The advantage of this part is to allow you to plug your WII into an HDMI connector on your receiver or TV. If you already have the ability to plug it into component cables on your TV or receiver, then you don't need this part.
946396
No really sure. I bought this to hook up my receiver for surround sound & it didn't work.
480402
I believe it to be true and originally ran HDMI to the TV (DirecTV HD-DVR and PS3) and then optical audio out to my receiver. The sound just didn't "pop" out and then I read the TV manual on a whim and couldn't believe that the output only is in 2-channel. I later read somewhere that it is intentional for copyright reasons. Unfortunately, my Surround Sound Receiver also has an annoying limitation whereby it switches HDMI but does not extract the audio from the HDMI connection. So, the workaround for me was to connect the HDMI (for video only) to the TV, keep the TV volume at zero, and connect the digital audio sources from the components to the receiver (which only has two optical audio inputs.) The sound and audio were offset but most good receivers will let you adjust to get them back in-sync.
1443781
Will it be able to output audio over HDMI and the composite? I need to hook up the HDMI directly to the TV and the composite to the receiver.
383381
This unit is pretty much just a switch. So, for me, I have several toslink-compatible components that are fed into this unit, then directly into my sound system. You should not have an issue with what you propose.
389560
If I am watching a channel on my TV, how does the audio get to the surround sound system? Through HDMI or through Optical Audio? Do I need to connect an HDMI Imput cable? Thanks.
1975897
Well I'm not sure if it will work for your system, but it worked great for my sony surround sound system. I was very pleased with the purchase.
884880
What about audio? Specifically, if I have the STR-dg810 as my receiver. I have Blu Ray DVD and HD sat receiver, both of them would use the HDMI connection. However, I also have a Wii I woud like to connect, but Wii only has component video out. So, I should connect the Wii component video out directly to the TV as the receiver won't up convert the signal to use the HDMI out port. Does this also mean the receiver won't pass through the Wii audio to my speaker system? Am I stuck with only having Wii audio via my TV's speakers?
820515
Yes, I do understand the concept. What I am saying is that, typically, older generation HDTVs will NOT be capable of splitting the HDMI audio through to the receiver. Instead, the receiver will be producing simulated surround sound. Yes, you will hear audio from all speakers, but no, it will not be true surround.
1331404
i had no trouble i hooked it into the wii used my hdmi cord to my tv made sure my tv was on hdmi and whatever port hdmi1 hdmi2 and it worked no issues. do you have it plugged into the right spot on the wii where the connecter with the regular hook up would go and than the hdmi cord into that .
558350
If you found something that did work, could you please tell me what it was? I'm looking for the same thing. I want to connect a Wii (RCA) to my monitor (VGA) since I don't have a TV. I already have the audio thing worked out, but I need a configuration that works for video. Thank you!!
2031808
I would not stress about this. The best solution would be to use an RCA Y adapter, and you could have one in 2 days from Amazon. However, you will get signal from plugging it into either the red or white terminal. Plug it into the one you like best and order the adaptor. I made my own from an old RCA cable that I had. Remember that you only paid $100 for your surround sound system-you aren't going for audiophile levels of accuracy here.
1800960
the piece is really simple to use. plug it into the back of your Wii, plug the hdmi cable from the Wii to the TV. If you have sound from your TV from shows and movies, you will get sound from the games you play. I hope that helps.
1670440
It's just 2 channel. I'm not sure how it handles surround sound from the input as I only use 2 channel.
389561
If I plug component cables in (say from my wii) will the head unit convert the a/v signals and send it out through the hdmi out? Our does the hdmi out only push through hdmi signals?
712668
That's what I used it for -- while it does from time to time have some limitations (occasional cross-static, minimal volume irregularities, etc [which may actually have to do with my not exactly "new 5.1 surround sound system" itself]), for the most part adaptor works great !!!! Hope that helps.