I have new Sony tv witth only digital audio connection. Will this adapter work with my older Sony 5.1 surround system and what kind of performance can
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I have similar situation and I have found no problems and very good sound with this setup. My Sony Stereo system is a STR-D665 though the TV is an LG.
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I assume your older system is like mine and only has old school analog red and white audio in cable ports? If so it works just as described. It takes that optical digital signal and converts to analog output. I use it and sound quality is pretty darn good.
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You can use this player with your 5.1 receiver. You need to go into the player's audio setup menu and set the surround back channel to "None." The player will then only output to the 5.1 analogs (just leave the surround back analog connectors unused). This is what am doing.
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I don't know what type of adapter is used for xbox.. I use this adapter for Tv.. So I can use my 5.1 speakers on it.. My friend has a xbox one I guess and he is using it
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Thanks, I ordered the cables but now I'm not sure how to hook it up to my 6.1 Sony receiver. All the rear jack labels match but I have one conflict:The Sony DVD has 2 surround back but my receiver has one. I am currently using the receiver to mix the extra info to the rear (5.1) as I don't have any physical back speakers. If I set the DVD player to 5.1 & omit the cable, will I lose any info? I know it sounds confusing but I just want to make sure the player will send the info to the available speakers.
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It will work for many different types of speakers. However, you didn't specify which type of Sony speakers you are referring to.
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David, This would normally be an easy question to answer, as yes, according to the Sony website, one should see improvements with audio as well as video with this particular upconverting dvd player. Yet what you wrote leaves me with some questions as to your home set-up. Could you please elaborate on how you are connecting your dvd player, receiver, and television together? I only ask because my experience with standard DVD quality audio has always been phenomenal, and not once have I ever felt it was "simple stereo", save for when I watch older movies not encoded in DTS 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
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Will this device work with my DISH hopper DVR's digital output---Yes I connected the RCA output to my Sony TV but get no sound--- maybe because your settings on your TV are not set to receive a digital audio input from an external device? This device will convert a digital audio signal into an analog audio signal....basically eliminating a receiver component between devices....
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Here's the deal: Apparently most tvs will downgrade the signal from the hdmi into 2.1 so if you use an optical audio out from the tv to the receiver it is transmitting the 2.1 signal to the receiver so you won't be getting the 5.1 dolby digital surround. I've been doing research on this for my upcoming surround sound system purchase and checked it out. If it still sounds ok to you then stick with it if you want. If you'd rather have true 5.1 then you need to run individual optical audio cables to the receiver from the sources. Hope this helps.
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Hello, if your sony has a HDMI plugin, yes. But it is possible that the sound is not working, because my receveiver dont eat the audio codec.orif your sony has a video cinch and audio cinch plugin also yes.
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I have a PS4 and this unit works with it just fine. I'm using the supplied Sony hdmi cable and one of Amazon's el cheepo cables to make the connection.
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Yes you will need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable for it to work or whatever's the output is on your Sony tv. Take a picture of it & show someone at bestbuy or guitar center.
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I'm just trying to understand this stuff myself but, as I understand it, the optical connection works with Dolby Digital and I guess DTS up to 5.1. The other issue is just for people who need 7.1 (2 more speakers) sound with newer higher resolution sound modes. I just got surround sound in the last year and I am still thrilled with Dolby Digital 5.1. I'm not about to buy whole new receiver and speakers plus more expensive BR player to upgrade a sound system I love. Heck I don't even think I could fit 2 more speakers into my TV room.
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The new Connectline TV adapter has an input for optical connection. You only need and optical cable if you TV has an optical output. The Connectline also has the older analog RCA inputs also. You can get an optical cable here on Amazon for a few dollars. You don't need any adapters. If your TV only has analog audio outputs just them. The digital really adds not real advantage sound wise.
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If your audio/video source is HDMI and you want to play and listen to it on your Sony TV, this should work for you.
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If your TV has a variable volume analog output then it will work great, but if it only has an optical output then you will need a optical to analog adapter, of this adapters there are two version PCM only and PCM + DD (Dolby Digital), which one you need depends on the TV because some of the convert the DD to PCM and let you use the cheaper adapter and some don´t, the drawback of using the adaptor (besides the extra expense) is that the volume would be controlled on the Amp-100 which doesn´t have a remote. I that´s is the case then I suggest that you evaluate Polk´s surroundbars as alternatives with optical input buil-in and the ability to learn the TV´s remote volume commands. If your TV has a variable volume analog output then it will work great, but if it only has an optical output then you will need a optical to analog adapter, of this adapters there are two version PCM only and PCM + DD (Dolby Digital), which one you need depends on the TV because some of the convert the DD to PCM and let you use the cheaper adapter and some don´t, the drawback of using the adaptor (besides the extra expense) is that the volume would be controlled on the Amp-100 which doesn´t have a remote. I that´s is the case then I suggest that you evaluate Polk´s surroundbars as... » Read More If your TV has a variable volume analog output then it will work great, but if it only has an optical output then you will need a optical to analog adapter, of this adapters there are two version PCM only and PCM + DD (Dolby Digital), which one you need depends on the TV because some of the convert the DD to PCM and let you use the cheaper adapter and some don´t, the drawback of using the adaptor (besides the extra expense) is that the volume would be controlled on the Amp-100 which doesn´t have a remote. I that´s is the case then I suggest that you evaluate Polk´s surroundbars as alternatives with optical input buil-in and the ability to learn the TV´s remote volume commands. « Show Less
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Yes, if your receiver has spdif it'll be in 5.1 also. Make sure the PS is set to Dolby Digital/DTS and not PCM greater than 2 channels.
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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.