can you hook up directv receiver via HDMI
1297550
Yes you can. I've hooked up directv, cable box, roku, Sony video streamer, etc.
624456
I use the 'HDMI' instead of the 'VGA' output. Since that connection is available on the receiver unit, I would have to guess it will probably work, as you require.
1599202
If your receiver is RF compatible the answer is yes. Most newer receivers are RF compatible. Some of the older ones were not. Look in your remote setup and see if there is an RF option for the remote in the setup or call Directv with your receiver model number and ask them.
2219283
Yes. In fact my old Denon receiver cannot accept an HDMI connection and I have to use the three color video and two audio cables. Hope this helps.
91763
If you can, run HDMI from cable box to receiver and then sep. HDMI from receiver to TV. If you don't have enough inputs, you can just go from the cable box direc to the TV. Use HDMI if possible, or you may need to run both video and either optical for audio to the tv
796464
The DN840 has 'pass through' allowing the HDMI signal from your Directv to go through the receiver to your tv without powering up the DN840. However, this only works if you powered down the DN840 with the Directv selected last. If you powered down the DN840 with, say, the Playstation selected last, then the pass through logic will be set to Playstation and not Directv. So then when your wife turns on the TV/Directv, she'll call to ask why the TV won't work. To get the DN840 to switch back to Directv 'pass through' you'll have to turn the receiver on, select Directv, then the receiver will send that signal to the TV. Yes, this is driving us nuts since we regularly switch between TV and Playstation.
970738
yes, if you come out of the receiver with hdmi into the unit (you must set your receiver to pass the audio to the TV under the hdmi settings) then it will give you an analog stream for your TV ears. If your receiver cannot output the hdmi audio along with the video, then you can insert it between the source you want and the receiver (the downside to this scenario is you only get the option of that one source, as opposed to all the sources connected to your receiver with the first option)
1981189
You shud be able to, any 3D source shud work. In May case I have a PS3 that sends 3D thru my receiver over hdmi, but that's not necessary.
1197781
HI yes just make sure the directv boxes are swm mark in the back to the receiver
671878
I do not know, have only tried connecting Directv, tv, and DVD (Bluray) player
1688206
Apparently not. DirecTV rep could not get the sound bar to recognize the remote for whatever reason. Certainly would like to find a way to connect though as the sound bar is a nice improvement to the sound quality.
2150576
Any HDTV with a HDMI port can be used with a DirecTV HD Receiver, so yes. This particular model has 3 HDMI ports, cheaper Samsungs only have two; a major downgrade from last year's model (most had 4).
2001269
I assume you mean Comcast. I have Directv so don't know. I don't see why it wouldn't! Any electronics with an HDMI cable should work. I use the TV, DVD player and Roku with mine.
2024610
No, not unless you have rca input hook-ups. HDMI is currenly all outputs. Hook-ups need to go out to in or vise versa, not out to out or in to in.
1376204
If you have a newer model DIRECTV receiver, this device will allow you to connect it to your WiFi network. Once connected, you will be able to access many features of DIRECTV. This link takes you to the list of available features available with this device and successful connection to the internet via WIFi: http://www.directv.com/technology/connected_customer
1478865
You can use the optical connection but it will limit the audio to 1.5 Mbps. This means you will hear Dolby Digital and DTS in 5.1 and PCM audio only in stereo. With an HDMI receiver, you would be able to bitstream the higher resolution audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and PCM 5.1, etc. There is another way for you to hear the high resolution audio because your receiver has analog 5.1 audio inputs. You will need to buy the Pioneer BD55 as the BD35 doesn't have analog audio outputs. So for another $100 you can hear the high resolution audio on your existing receiver. The BD35 is intended for people who already have an HDMI receiver, and the BD55 is for those who don't.
307601
Yes. It is pretty easy to set up tho you may have to contact Direct TV to get the receiver activated