what function does the 3.5 serve? can i use it as an output? .... if i use only hdmi cables - it transmits video and audio, right?
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The HDMI transmits the audio, but if you want to connect it to speakers, like powered computer speakers you can. Also you can get a 3.5 to RCA red and white cable to plug in to a receiver if its older and didn't have a hdmi port on it. That way you might have something louder than most tvs put out.
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Right it works as a pass through so if you only have one hdmi on your TV this box will let you hook up 4 devices and then you can just switch back and forth with a push of a button you can also send audio out to a stereo threw the optical spdif.
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Yes. I converts to stereo output automatically from the input even if it is 5.1 7.1 etc. In fact you will need it if you have a device that only does stereo on the HDMI when you want the volume up on that device too while getting 5.1 etc to other devices like your stereo.
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The device, "take out" the HDMI audio signal and deliver it in 2.0 or 5.1, so yo can use older devices. So far it works perfectly for me. Good Luck
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This is one way. It has 3 inputs (for your HDMI devices) and one output (goes to your TV, A/V Receiver, etc). They can't do what you stated.
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What do you mean by "support audio". If you transmit A/V through HDMI then yes it will but DVI & VGA are video only signals.
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My system has always been centered around the A/V receiver which handles all the sound. The HDMI output from the A/V receiver goes to my projector. The HDMI cable is only handling video and is not returning sound signals back to the receiver. In my case, the projector acts merely as a monitor. An HDTV can be set up in a similar manner.
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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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Run HDMI cabling if possible; you will get better resolution. If you run VGA instead, you may need to run separate audio lines, but HDMI will transmit both video and audio on the same cable.
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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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Although I've never tested it, the 5 HDMI 1.3 Audio/Video Inputs are supposed to have 3D pass through (according to their owner's manual).
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First, let me wish you "good luck" setting this thing up correctly. I have been using it for a couple of years and I am still trying to understand the "features" vs settings per the manual. I do believe the default for HDMI connections is PCM. I have also found through the "Audio Parameter" screens that there is a "Fixed PCM" setting which can be set as on our off through the Audio Parameter screens. I would suggest turning that off and go from there. Again, good luck!
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Sorry that won't work. Take a look at this box instead: Cable Matters 3-in-1 AV Converter with HDMI Output
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PamRosa,We haven't tested that, so it's difficult to give a definitive answer. You can try by using an RCA cable to your receiver from the "audio out" port while it's connected. If not, however, we can't offer support on how to make that happen. HDMI usually carries both the audio and video through the same cable, and the design may not offer an option.--Mr. S
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theoretically yes, but i bought two of these, neither would give me video output, i had them replaced and those didn't work either. i recommend finding a multiport composite switch with hdmi out at your local electronics store. it will cost about 5 times more, but it will work and is easier to return if it doesn't.
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PamRosa, We haven't tested that, so it's difficult to give a definitive answer. You can try by using an RCA cable to your receiver from the "audio out" port while it's connected. If not, however, we can't offer support on how to make that happen. HDMI usually carries both the audio and video through the same cable, and the design may not offer an option. --Mr. S
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Not sure which adapter you are referring to. If you're talking about the Audio output I guess what type system you are sending the signal to. Some will decode the audio signal from the HDMI output, others decode it on a separate audio channel. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure, but I wouldn't expect any useful down-mixing. I don't really think there is a good way to down-mix. It DOES have a selector button so that you can force the sending device to use 2.0 stereo. It works by the regular HDMI mechanism of reporting audio/video capabilities. You have the option of 2.0, 5.1, or passthrough (report whatever the next device in chain reports).
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I believe you have to run audio separately. If you are running an Xbox for example, use hdmi for video, then use the standard Xbox a/v cable for audio. You can change Xbox/ps3 settings to audio outputs.