So I have a 70" and a 42", both 1080p. I am also wiring for 5.1 sound. Will this unit support both?
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Henry, my understanding is that the unit supports all Digital Audio formats but I have no tested that capability myself yet.
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The unit will output HDMI video and audio to two displays no matter the size. We will assume that you are sending the audio to a surround receiver in a 5.1 situation. You focus your audio on the surround receiver, and you send the video to the displays. In that regard, this unit supports what you are doing. There is some delay in the HDMI switching, but what HDMI component doesn't have some delay. It's an intense signal.
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Actually since you have both 1080p TV, you can definitely use this. I did not test this with a TV with different maximum definition i.e. a 1080p and a 720p TV connected to both outputs. I say just to be safe, both of the TVs should be in 1080p.
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Are you using HDMI for both video and audio? If you are then YES, it can support them both... cause this supports 8-channel (from stereo to 7.2 surround channels for audio) and from Standard definition up to 1080p Full-HD TV even at the same time from a single or upto 2-outputs (can be different at the same time)
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I believe so. I have a TV, and projector connected. The TV is 1080P, and the projector is 1080i. They both work well with a very nice picture. You can have different inputs to each one also. I have my 5.1 surround receiver connected using the HDMI input from the Kinovo HS420 Matrix, and it works very well.
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Dear Customer,The Kinivo HS420 does support 1080p video and 5.1 audio. But please note that both output devices have to support 1080p and 5.1 audio. HS420 takes the minimum common set of features so that they can work on both outputs. For example, if one TV is 720p and second TV is 1080p and both TVs are connected, then both the outputs will be set to 720p instead of 1080p.Please do let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail : support@kinivo.comLive chat : http://support.kinivo.com | Mon-Fri: 9AM - 5PM PST Dear Customer,The Kinivo HS420 does support 1080p video and 5.1 audio. But please note that both output devices have to support 1080p and 5.1 audio. HS420 takes the minimum common set of features so that they can work on both outputs. For example, if one TV is 720p and second TV is 1080p and both TVs are connected, then both the outputs will be set to 720p instead of 1080p.Please do let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail : support@kinivo.comLive chat : http://support.kinivo.com | Mon-Fri: 9AM... » Read More Dear Customer,The Kinivo HS420 does support 1080p video and 5.1 audio. But please note that both output devices have to support 1080p and 5.1 audio. HS420 takes the minimum common set of features so that they can work on both outputs. For example, if one TV is 720p and second TV is 1080p and both TVs are connected, then both the outputs will be set to 720p instead of 1080p.Please do let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail : support@kinivo.comLive chat : http://support.kinivo.com | Mon-Fri: 9AM - 5PM PST « Show Less
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I am using a 42" and a 29" and both work perfectly. The size of the tv's do not matter.....both 1080p will make the switching quicker.....I have this unit more than a month and it works perfectly.
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Andrew,Unless you have about $500 burning a hole in your pocket, I wouldn't be in a hurry to spend the money on a new receiver. The vast majority of the High Def audio soundtracks are 5.1 surround. Go to the store and look at the discs yourself. True HD and DT 5.1 proliferate. LPCM 7.1 is pretty scarce. So what happens when you input 5.1 soundtracks through your 7.1 setup. Certainly, the rear speakers are offering nothing that the surround speakers aren't delivering, unless you're switching to a non HD audio fomat, such as Pro Logic 2x.
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Well its 7.1 surround sound but it works on 5 I suggest being able to support that at least
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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Go for Pioneer VSX 921 k , It's a 7.1 channel, if u need to add 2 additional speakers in future....
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Dear Customer, Thank you for your question regarding our HS420 HDMI Matrix. The matrix does support 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound through the optical output. Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions or need assistance. Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail : support@kinivo.comLive chat : http://support.kinivo.com | Mon-Fri: 9AM - 5PM PST
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With my surround sound system (Panasonic, 5.1, 1000 watts) on, I've noticed a drastic increase in sound quality, it really makes a difference. The standard speakers on the TV are hardly audible in my opinion. Even on the analog stations, usually only two of the speakers on the surround sound system are putting out sound, it still makes a big difference though. The HD stations, which usually have 5.1 surround sound, are incredible. You should check out a surround sound system. Really makes a difference and complements the TV.
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Yes, the BD55 will "downmix" to 5.1. The additional 2 audio "channels" in 7.1 are matrixed from the 5.1 mix so you won't miss anything with a 5.1 setup.
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I am not sure about your second question because I don't use my TV's speakers for sound at all (why would I when my 5.1 set up sounds amazing). The receiver has an audio option where you choose either: amp, amp+tv, or just tv, so make sure you have the correct option selected.Also to clarify upscaling, this receiver does not process the signal but just passes it thru, so if you have a 480i signal coming to the receiver a 480i signal will be sent to the TV. Use of the term upscaling is confusng in my opinion, all the receiver does is transcode a non-HDMI input signal so that it can be output to the TV thru HDMI. I am not sure about your second question because I don't use my TV's speakers for sound at all (why would I when my 5.1 set up sounds amazing). The receiver has an audio option where you choose either: amp, amp+tv, or just tv, so make sure you have the correct option selected.Also to clarify upscaling, this receiver does not process the signal but just passes it thru, so if you have a 480i signal coming to the receiver a 480i signal will be sent to the TV. Use of the term upscaling is confusng in my opinion, all the receiver does is transcode a non-HDMI input signal so that it... » Read More I am not sure about your second question because I don't use my TV's speakers for sound at all (why would I when my 5.1 set up sounds amazing). The receiver has an audio option where you choose either: amp, amp+tv, or just tv, so make sure you have the correct option selected.Also to clarify upscaling, this receiver does not process the signal but just passes it thru, so if you have a 480i signal coming to the receiver a 480i signal will be sent to the TV. Use of the term upscaling is confusng in my opinion, all the receiver does is transcode a non-HDMI input signal so that it can be output to the TV thru HDMI. « Show Less
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It has an Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1-channel support. Thanks, PCrush
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I have mine running though my Onkyo TX-SR705, which to my knowledge utilizes the HDCP handshake and never had any issues whatsoever. I get full 1080p video output as well as full high def audio without fail.
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My TV is a UN55ES7500 and the audio quality is excellent even though I have a Sony system attached to it. When the Sony system is not on the sound it GREAT and my TV has 4 builtin speakers.
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The 7030's D/A conversion is excellent. I hooked mine up to the analog inputs (&gt;100db A s/n) of my recycled old 6.0 a/v receiver with 3 ft KabelDirekt RCA/RCA, a big $12 via Prime. Works great! Save your digital inputs for BD, etc.
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The 7030's D/A conversion is excellent. I hooked mine up to the analog inputs (>100db A s/n) of my recycled old 6.0 a/v receiver with 3 ft KabelDirekt RCA/RCA, a big $12 via Prime. Works great! Save your digital inputs for BD, etc.
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its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
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Optical can not accept a 5.1 signal. It will downscale it to 2 channels. Your receiver will then split the signal to simulate 5.1 sound. You will need a HDMI cable in to get 5.1. Get an HDMI cable and hook it up like this PS3--&gt;Receiver--&gt;Television Look for a reciever that can pass a 1080p signal.
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Optical can not accept a 5.1 signal. It will downscale it to 2 channels. Your receiver will then split the signal to simulate 5.1 sound. You will need a HDMI cable in to get 5.1. Get an HDMI cable and hook it up like this PS3-->Receiver-->TelevisionLook for a reciever that can pass a 1080p signal.