7.1 PCM Does anyone know if this will matrix a 5.1 PCM signal over HDMI into 7.1? The tx-sr605 will not (it will only matrix a 5.1 bitstream) and the txsr-805 will, but I could not find whether the tx-sr705 can matrix a 5.1 PCM into 7.1. 7.1 PCM Does anyone know if this will matrix a 5.1 PCM signal over HDMI into 7.1? The tx-sr605 will not (it will only matrix a 5.1 bitstream) and the txsr-805 will, but I could not find whether the... » Read More 7.1 PCM Does anyone know if this will matrix a 5.1 PCM signal over HDMI into 7.1? The tx-sr605 will not (it will only matrix a 5.1 bitstream) and the txsr-805 will, but I could not find whether the tx-sr705 can matrix a 5.1 PCM into 7.1. « Show Less
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Thanks for the response. This looks like a much better value than the tx-sr805. I think that I found my new receiver.
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Sure does. I throw 5.1 PCM via my PS3 over HDMI all day long at this Onkyo and you can matrix it to Dolby EX, THX select cinema 2, and others for your 7.1 sound.
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I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver... » Read More I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. « Show Less
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My 6200 just got delivered today. so I can say yes the 6200 has a repeater in it. Im currently running a ps3 and 360 both through the 6200 hdmi repeater and my cable box through component. The onyko extracts pcm over hdmi from ps3 and dolby digital 5.1 over hdmi from 360. Just as stated before, 6200 no longer upconverts SD signals. Oh and if you can get twin/dual banana plugs, cheapest I know of is at m*n*price ... they would of made my setup a lil easier, real pita twist connecting fourteen 16g speaker wires to the terimal posts. no it doesnt come w/ 16g wire, something like 22g or 24g; my stock wires are still sitting in the bag it came in. My 6200 just got delivered today. so I can say yes the 6200 has a repeater in it. Im currently running a ps3 and 360 both through the 6200 hdmi repeater and my cable box through component. The onyko extracts pcm over hdmi from ps3 and dolby digital 5.1 over hdmi from 360. Just as stated before, 6200 no longer upconverts SD signals. Oh and if you can get twin/dual banana plugs, cheapest I know of is at m*n*price ... they would of made my setup a lil easier, real pita twist connecting fourteen 16g speaker wires to the terimal posts. no it doesnt come w/ 16g wire, something like 22g or 24g; my... » Read More My 6200 just got delivered today. so I can say yes the 6200 has a repeater in it. Im currently running a ps3 and 360 both through the 6200 hdmi repeater and my cable box through component. The onyko extracts pcm over hdmi from ps3 and dolby digital 5.1 over hdmi from 360. Just as stated before, 6200 no longer upconverts SD signals. Oh and if you can get twin/dual banana plugs, cheapest I know of is at m*n*price ... they would of made my setup a lil easier, real pita twist connecting fourteen 16g speaker wires to the terimal posts. no it doesnt come w/ 16g wire, something like 22g or 24g; my stock wires are still sitting in the bag it came in. « Show Less
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Short answer ... no. It merely strips what you would normally hear on the Left and Right audio channels and passes the signal through analog RCA cables. But to be fair, I'm not sure than anything really can. By definition, 5.1 and 7.1 are delivered over something greater than two channels. So a simple two-channel L/R signal simply isn't capable of carrying the content. There are devices that take two-channel audio as input and simulate 5.1 output, but this isn't one of them. I have such a whizbang gizmo connected to a 47" display in a small room with just two very good speakers. It's not "real" 5.1, and if you're a real audiophile type, you'll likely recognize it right away and turn up your nose. However, it does work well enough to fool you during an exceptionally well mastered Blu-Ray or a high-end video game. Suited my needs because 2 speakers were a better fit for both the room and my budget. But if you're looking to get full performance out of a 5.1 or 7.1 setup that you already own or are considering purchasing, inserting this device in the chain is probably the wrong way to go about things. You'll need to stick with HDMI throughout to create the best experience.
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From what it looks like, you are correct in thinking that you will have to select the mode, then the input. The HDMI 1 and 2 ports share a mode with ports 1 and 2 of the component ports. So if you went to Video 1, i would hazard a guess that it defaults to HDMI, and to switch it to component you would have to change it to component. This to me seems like an extra unnecessary step.If anyone has this receiver and cares to prove me wrong, please let me know, because if it doesn't take the extra step, I might actually want to purchase this.
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HDMI 2.0 is supposed to work with HDMI 1.4 cables. *If* the 1.4 cables were built to specs, they can support the increased bandwidth with no problem. That said, this cable (KabelDirekt (6 feet) TOP Series) is the first one I've bought that has worked for me with no problems. My HDMI 2.0 hardware seems happy, and I haven't had any of the glitches I used to experience with older/cheaper cables. The thing to look for when buying these cables is the ATC certification. If you're really suspicious, ask for copies of the manufacturers certificates. The good manufacturers will usually send you a copy.
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I don't know what HDMI it is but I really doubt it's 1.3 because it seems Samsung is realeasing three HDMI 1.3 models in March 2007. The new model coming out soon "LN-T4665F" I believe is HDMI 1.3. You may want to wait and check out that one. Thanks for asking this question it made me look into the HDMI 1.3 model.
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Anyone who would ask this question should not be tinkering with the insides of their computer. OK, I got lured in by Martin's comments about 7.1 sound. First off, get some local help. Not going to explain what coaxial is. Yes your recvr has two coaxial inputs so this card is applicable. See my post attesting to 5.1 sound, & curious whether 7.1 works also. Put a blue ray disk in your blue ray computer player, & find out. Thank us for the help by publishing your results.
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HDMI passthrough requires a separate audio connection. Basically, you're not going to be able to get DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, or Multi-channel PCM through optical. This would require a receiver capable of handling HDMI audio (i.e. the 605 and higher). I would STRONGLY recommend going with the 605 over the 505 - it's much more future proof (because of the HD audio capabilities), and will keep you from having to buy a new receiver in the near future.
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I was not able to achieve full resolution through HDMI on my EVGA GeForce 560 Ti. I can only go up to 1080p.Looking at the graphic card spec, it has a HDMI port version 1.4a which support full resolution.From HDMI.org, a new cable is not required to support HDMI 1.4 (except for some specific features).I can only assume that monitor does not support full resolution through HDMI.Dell's website make absolutely no mention of the HDMI version this monitor supports...I made the test on Windows 8.UPDATE: I got myself a new HDMI v1.4 cable and I could not reach full resolution... I was not able to achieve full resolution through HDMI on my EVGA GeForce 560 Ti. I can only go up to 1080p.Looking at the graphic card spec, it has a HDMI port version 1.4a which support full resolution.From HDMI.org, a new cable is not required to support HDMI 1.4 (except for some specific features).I can only assume that monitor does not support full resolution through HDMI.Dell's website make absolutely no mention of the HDMI version this monitor supports...I made the test on Windows 8.UPDATE: I got myself a new HDMI v1.4 cable and I could not... » Read More I was not able to achieve full resolution through HDMI on my EVGA GeForce 560 Ti. I can only go up to 1080p.Looking at the graphic card spec, it has a HDMI port version 1.4a which support full resolution.From HDMI.org, a new cable is not required to support HDMI 1.4 (except for some specific features).I can only assume that monitor does not support full resolution through HDMI.Dell's website make absolutely no mention of the HDMI version this monitor supports...I made the test on Windows 8.UPDATE: I got myself a new HDMI v1.4 cable and I could not reach full resolution... « Show Less
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I've looked at all the SONY .PDF files for the 920 (See SONY/SUPPORT.com), and don't find any reference to HDMI 1.3 or 1.3a. Just HDMI.I ordered the 920 because it does every thing I want and much more, with lots of room to expand. I'm just using 5.1 now. It appears, from all I've read, that the 920 is the "latest and greatest" in HDMI output to date. (11/2008) so I wouldn't worry about it. But that's just me...
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My STR-DN1040 has 8 HDMI inputs and they are all in use and the STR-DN1050 has no new compelling features - more like a downgrade in connections. Guess the 1040 is good for another year at least.
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John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you recommend that is certified as 1.3? Also, does it matter if the cable is 1.3 or 1.3a? John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you... » Read More John - I hope I am not bothersome in my quest for accurate and intelligent information, if so, please tell me you have had enough. Otherwise, I have read a lot of posts and reviews regaridng 1.3 and 1.3a HDMI cables. I also remember you advised not to go with cheap cables which I agree with despite many saying they cannot notice a difference. My receiver is hdmi 1.3 and I know the PS3 is as well. I read that you should make sure that the HDMI cable is certified as a 1.3 and have read that all HDMIs support 1.3 (which I am not sure I believe). What is the truth and what cable do you recommend that is certified as 1.3? Also, does it matter if the cable is 1.3 or 1.3a? « Show Less
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Based on what is described about this device, it does appear to allow one to select up to 3 HDMI or 8 component video inputs to 1 HDMI output to your TV. It does NOT up-convert any of the analog component video or HDMI inputs to higher resolutions. Chances are, it also does NOT combine more than one input at a time. Your best bet is to contact J&R Galaxies for full clarification on this issue (I have not been able to determine if J&R Galaxies has a stand-alone website). You also need to be aware that when I google'ed J&R Galaxies, I found some complaints about their customer services. You might want to take a look at these. One more thing...it appears that this device is just a switch. At that, $138 seems a bit much. Check with a local TV repair shop to see what they have available or recommend (I don't believe that J&R Galaxies is associated with J&R Electronics, which is a nationally-known retailer). Good luck ! Charles Russell
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This is the best shortest response I could find. He says it better than me...http://www.bythom.com/hdmivideo.htm
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I have a slightly different unit going from S-Video / RCA to HDMI. I don't really feel there is any real signal upgrading, I use it rather to be able to run all my sources though my receiver that only has HDMI. Can you not upgrade the video card to give you an HDMI out in your pc?
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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.