Does this devise have to connect directly to the TV or can I connect it to my Yamaha AV Receiver?
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Dear Tommie,The DHT-S514 is a standalone self-powered soundbar so there would not be any place for it to connect to your Yamaha receiver. The DHT-S514 is for use if you are not using a receiver. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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i don't understand the previous two answers. I have a powered soundbar and connect to my Dennon receiver via either the HDMI output from the receiver or the toslink fiber optics output from my Dennon Receiver. Wy wouldn't you run all inputs into your receiver and then from receiver to sound bar.
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I believe Yamaha A/V Receivers only supports audio network services (Pandora, net radio etc.). You can connect a separate box that streams video to the receiver but that box would already have an internet connection.
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Mine is hooked directly to the receiver and works just fine. I tried to the TV but didn't have the correct cable (not included) and the cost to purchase was over $20.
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You have to connect your sound bar directly to the television, either thru HDMI or optical cable.
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The answer is that it depends.Case 1: Connect STB to Yamaha receiver via HDMI in. Then connect Yamaha receiver to TV via HDMI out (the audio return channel HDMI). No optical cable is necessary for this.Case 2: My Smart TV has a lot of apps like Netflix. If you use these apps, then the video is streamed into the TV and the video signal stays at the TV but the audio signal is not passed via HDMI back to the receiver. Thats's where the optical cable comes in, assuming you want to get sound through your audio setup, not the TV speakers. The optical cable connects from your TV back to the Yamaha receiver (I use AV1). Set the receiver to AV1 in this instance. The answer is that it depends.Case 1: Connect STB to Yamaha receiver via HDMI in. Then connect Yamaha receiver to TV via HDMI out (the audio return channel HDMI). No optical cable is necessary for this.Case 2: My Smart TV has a lot of apps like Netflix. If you use these apps, then the video is streamed into the TV and the video signal stays at the TV but the audio signal is not passed via HDMI back to the receiver. Thats's where the optical cable comes in, assuming you want to get sound through your audio setup, not the TV speakers. The optical cable connects from... » Read More The answer is that it depends.Case 1: Connect STB to Yamaha receiver via HDMI in. Then connect Yamaha receiver to TV via HDMI out (the audio return channel HDMI). No optical cable is necessary for this.Case 2: My Smart TV has a lot of apps like Netflix. If you use these apps, then the video is streamed into the TV and the video signal stays at the TV but the audio signal is not passed via HDMI back to the receiver. Thats's where the optical cable comes in, assuming you want to get sound through your audio setup, not the TV speakers. The optical cable connects from your TV back to the Yamaha receiver (I use AV1). Set the receiver to AV1 in this instance. « Show Less
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Yes, you need to connect the device via a receiver. I connected it through my DirectTV dvr receiver to wireless headphones.
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This unit ( Yamaha receiver) will control the TV, Blu-ray and satellite or cable box. All you need is a HDMI cable ( cable # 1)from this unit to the TV, another HDMI cable ( cable # 2) from this unit to the blu-ray, another HDMI cable( cable # 3) from this unit to the satellite or cable box ( if you paying HD = high definition channel). The unit come with the speakers wires included to connect it from the speaker bar to back of the receiver, every port is label. It's very simple. I hope this help you.
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Stephen G., I'm interested in connecting 2 receivers and switching between them. I have a modern home theater receiver (Yamaha RX-V477) and a vintage receiver (Realistic STA-76 circa 1975). Each one does some things better than the other and I want to easily switch between them depending on what I want to do (like play vinyl on the vintage) and watch movies on the home theater receiver. If you know of something that can do this, please let me know. Thanks.
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The only way to connect this soundbar to anything is with the optical cable, so if your receiver has an optical connection, then yes. Otherwise, no.
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The 40019 accepts an optical input and converts it to a coaxial output. If your Yamaha has an optical input and your TV has a coaxial output, this will not work. They may make a different converter to do this. Like the previous answer - search for a "coaxial to optical converter".
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I don't have a home theater receiver but I suspect it needs a direct connection to the HDMI port on the TV unless there is a pass through function on the receiver. Try asking a question about hooking HDMI to the receiver you have for a better answer. Good luck!
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It will connect directly if your TV has an RCA type audio output, or a stereo mini-plug audio output. If you only have a coaxial or optical digital output on your TV, you will need to purchase an adapter. This one worked very well for me: OREI DA9 Digital Optical Coax Coaxial Toslink to Analog RCA L/R Audio Converter
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No, it does not. This is a HOME THEATER system designed to connect to a RECEIVER.
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As far as I know, yes it does have to be connected to the TV. You may be able to use a Mini-Stereo Male to Two RCA Male Speaker Cable.
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You can connect the camera directly to tv's av input or to dvr. Mine is just connected to tv.
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Hey Craig-Which optical input connection on the Onkyo receiver did you use to connect the optical cable from your TV? I'm not having success. :-(
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I'm 99% sure it has to be connected straight to the one connect box! I certainly can't get it to work on my onkyo with USB 3.0 and 4k.You can run an optical cable from the one connect to your onkyo and get Dolby digital from the UHD hard drive