How difficult is the setup? Okay I was looking at this to replace my old yamaha AMP as it has no HDMI inputs but read one review that kind of has me worried. They mention some problems trying to setup the individual items as setup wants both vid input info and audio input info and from their review it doesnt sound like you can tell it the Audio is also coming via the HDMI cable. Is that correct? What I'm wanting to do is:1, Connect my DTV DVR via 1 HDMI 2. Connect my blu-ray via 2 HDMI3. My laptop via 3 HDMI4. My ZuneHD Dock to the last HDMISince Audio travels thru the HDMI is it simply hook the 1 cable for each device or do I also have to hook up TOS cables as well and then tell the amp the audio is coming from the TOS cable instead? How difficult is the setup? Okay I was looking at this to replace my old yamaha AMP as it has no HDMI inputs but read one review that kind of has me worried. They mention some problems trying to... » Read More How difficult is the setup? Okay I was looking at this to replace my old yamaha AMP as it has no HDMI inputs but read one review that kind of has me worried. They mention some problems trying to setup the individual items as setup wants both vid input info and audio input info and from their review it doesnt sound like you can tell it the Audio is also coming via the HDMI cable. Is that correct? What I'm wanting to do is:1, Connect my DTV DVR via 1 HDMI 2. Connect my blu-ray via 2 HDMI3. My laptop via 3 HDMI4. My ZuneHD Dock to the last HDMISince Audio travels thru the HDMI is it simply hook the 1 cable for each device or do I also have to hook up TOS cables as well and then tell the amp the audio is coming from the TOS cable instead? « Show Less
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You can simply hook up your devices via HDMI and everything will work. You will get sound and video from your HDMI cables. But you will get additional audio information from your nondigital devices if you hook up a TOS Cable as well.
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I have not had any issues with the device; and, it sounds great with the speakers and sub-woofer I have connected to it. I live in an apartment so I don't get to use it to it's full potential often, but there have been a few times I cranked it up to see what it can really do, and it did not disappointed. Sure a large factor when it comes to the quality of sound has to do with the speakers that are attached, but music and movies come in crisp. All of my devices (except for Ethernet) are attached via HDMI. The HDMI pass-through works great with no loss in quality, even when the device is turned off. Having the ability to attached all of the devices to the reliever and then only have one HDMI running up to the TV makes it much easier to have a clean-looking cable setup running out of the TV. **NOTEs** 1) I'm not a fan of 3D at home, so I cannot tell you how well the HDMI pass-through would handle the increased data requirements of 3D. 2) I live in an apartment which is not set up well when it comes to using the 2nd zone option on the receiver, so I cannot speak to how well that function works.
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Why do you connect audio separately? HDMI should be sufficient to give you both video and audio if you hook it up through a common receiver. At least it works in my case. Try that. Bob.
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Hi Deborah, I have been successful with my hookup and audio. At this point I would make sure your laptop supports a direct HDMI connection and that you have changed your audio output in the control panel under whatever O.S. you have. Hope this helps. Also, in some situations, the audio is going to default to the laptop if the connection is a HDMI Input. You want a HDMI Output on the laptop.
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I have Direct TV HD-DVR, 55 inches SONY rear LCD projection HDTV (purchased 6 years ago) and I'm interested in this HTIB. My A/V set up would be like this:1. Connect HD-DVR box to 576 by component(video) and optical audio(audio)2. Connect 576 to LCD TV by HDMI (my TV is old and has only one HDMI input).Questions:1. Will I enjoy the HD-TV and 5.1 digital audio by this set up?2. If yes, does it mean I have to turn on 576 whenever I watch TV?Thanks!
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I purchased a "Coax SVGA Monitor Cable Hddb 15m" for $16.35+6.17 shipping+$22.52 I got the 25ft to reach from my TV to my couch but they have shorter in feet. All you do is plug one end into the TV, and the other into the laptop. (mine is male to male ends) Set the source button on your TV to "VGA", turn on your laptop, wait for the signal to come through and your are good to go. If your laptop doesn't have the holes for the pins to screw into, it might be loose and fall out. Check it out, I am extremely pleased with it. BUT, it doesn't have the audio wires. My sound comes out of my laptop. If you want the sound, I suggest the "RiteAV-SVGA Monitor Cable with 3.5m audio" for $12.69+tax (Maybe less for shorter cable than 25ft.) Check both of these out before purchase to see which is best for you. I have no problem with mine and using my 42" HDTV as a monitor is awesome for looking at photos. We watched our Disney photo CD's on Christmas Eve. Good Luck to you!
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Mine is working fine with 3 hdmi devices attached. Did need to use a optical cable from the 4K tv to the amp when using over the air digital is signaled into the tv --- then to the amp. (i don't use cable or sat. tv) Terrific sound -- great 4k video.
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cooper, I'm a novice too, but It did'nt take me long to set up my cable tv, to record on the SiliconDust HDHomeRun DUAL..., just set up the tuners on the dual first, then on the windows media center on the computer,, over air or cable tv,,set up is the same, I'm sure It Is..that is how I set It up. I have windows media center on my pc, ( windows 7 pro..) also, windows media center will walk you threw It, ...It was easy to do It.. from dennis..
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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Well for me the input came in useful as I have 3 devices HDMI compatible and only 2 HDMI inputs on my set. I have my DVR cable box connected to the Samsung receiver via HDMI and the Samsung receiver going to the TV via HDMI. Then I have my PS3 using the other HDMI. And that's what it is all about really. Without the input on the back, I wouldn't have enough inputs to connect everything HDMI.
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You may understand, I will point out there is no amplifier in the DAC. It's only a processor. That said, it makes an amazing difference in sound quality, such that I want to run all my music through it. I have been told that HDMI sound channels are superior. My ears prefer the sound from this device.
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I might be able to help, just checked the back of my setup. I'm not certain how many inputs you have to the back of your TV, but I hope you have HDMI inputs. I am also assuming that the 8300HD is your cable/receiver/DVR. First connect this with a HDMI cable to one of the HDMI inputs on your TV. Second, connect the blue ray player with another HDMI cable to another HDMI input on the TV. Use the remote or the controls on the TV menu to designate which HDMI input is the cable or the blue ray device. So now the video/picture inputs to your TV is now complete. For the audio/sound I recommend buying a optical audio cable, hopefully your TV has that option and use that, the audio quality is much better. If not you can use the RCA cables (RED/YELLOW/WHITE) and connect the audio output to vizio sound bar audio input. Again I recommend using the optical audio cable because it is a single plug and not multiple plugs. So now the TV with cable and blue ray inputs are connected for both sight and sound. I also have a CD player connected to my Vizio home theater system. The CD player is connected to the sound bar using the RCA connections to the back of the vizio sound bar. I can play music through the home theater system without powering on the TV, but I hardly ever use the CD player. Again I hope your TV is a newer type with the HDMI inputs, if not the RCA cables will work. For my setup which is identical to your desired setup required 2 HDMI cables, 1 optical audio cable and 1 RCA cable. The HDMI and optical audio cables are more expensive, but the quality is better. Amazon sells both.
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Ran into the same problem. Upon close examination of the user-guide (bottom of page 28), and upscaling section on Amazon's product page, please note that upscaling to HDMI will ONLY work if you do not have component cables going to the TV AND the source signal is 480i/576i (so a component signal set to 720p, or 1080i will NOT upconvert). If you set your device (like an XBOX, wii, or whatever) to 480i output, then this Yamaha will upconvert it to HDMI.
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Sort of, but on my Yamaha system with a FIOS DVR cable box (never a problem), the Samsung TV 60" 3D ARC.... it is difficult to get the Yamaha to be in charge of the sound. I find that I can start the Cable box, then the TV which in turn turns on the Yamaha, so far so good. Often the Yamaha comes up on HDMI 1, where it's plugged and with 5.1 channels enhanced, but then the TV messes with it and looses the sound so it reverts to the native sound in the TV, argh. I use my Yamaha controller to reselect the HDMI 1 input and more often than not it allows the Yamaha to takes over the sound. Not very smooth and a bit complicated for my non teen kids. Sort of, but on my Yamaha system with a FIOS DVR cable box (never a problem), the Samsung TV 60" 3D ARC.... it is difficult to get the Yamaha to be in charge of the sound. I find that I can start the Cable box, then the TV which in turn turns on the Yamaha, so far so good. Often the Yamaha comes up on HDMI 1, where it's plugged and with 5.1 channels enhanced, but then the TV messes with it and looses the sound so it reverts to the native sound in the TV, argh. I use my Yamaha controller to reselect the HDMI 1 input and more often than not it allows the Yamaha to takes over the sound.... » Read More Sort of, but on my Yamaha system with a FIOS DVR cable box (never a problem), the Samsung TV 60" 3D ARC.... it is difficult to get the Yamaha to be in charge of the sound. I find that I can start the Cable box, then the TV which in turn turns on the Yamaha, so far so good. Often the Yamaha comes up on HDMI 1, where it's plugged and with 5.1 channels enhanced, but then the TV messes with it and looses the sound so it reverts to the native sound in the TV, argh. I use my Yamaha controller to reselect the HDMI 1 input and more often than not it allows the Yamaha to takes over the sound. Not very smooth and a bit complicated for my non teen kids. « Show Less
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That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right. That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and... » Read More That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right. « Show Less
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I would read the directions that were set up with it. If you have experienced a recent power outage, sometimes the sync function between the Receiver and the unit has to be reestablished. Meaning that you may have lost setup settings. Also make sure no one has flipped settings on the front or back as that will cause a problem with the unit turning on. (word to the wise, when you fix it write down the configuration in the manual) additionally the cable that is plugged in the back of the sub....make sure it wasnt pulled out of the back of your receiver by mistake. If you have this hooked up as a "speaker" and not a sub, also make sure the connections are established. Is this hooked up to a Yamaha receiver? If so you may want to cycle through the on screen setup directions and use the auto setup mic that came with the unit. Every time I have issues, I use that tool and it always seems to fix the connection issues. I know with mine, if the PCM source is not working (digital) the unit wont sence the signal and turn on. If you have multiple source inputs (DVD CD and GAme Player) you may want to make sure that they are putting out the required digital signal or it wont jump start the sub. ....I know, when did setting up Stereo equipment become a full day tech project? I am missing the analog days myself
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R