I see all of these systems with Surround Composite Inputs. None of my equipment has these cables. I have HDMI, Optical Audio and/or L/R composite cables. Where do these Surround wires come from? Can I get a converter from HDMI or Optical? I can't find...
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Most all-in-one 5.1 surround sound systems will be strictly analog, meaning they will only accept RCA audio input. Most current model TV's however have only HDMI or Digital Optical audio output (and in some cases a 3.5 mm headphone jack). If the TV has a headphone jack then a 3.5 mm to RCA cable can be used, otherwise you would indeed need to find a digital to analog audio converter. A work around may also be to use your cable or satellite boxes RCA audio outputs as this will at least get your regular TV audio passed through the system. You would then have to manually connect a DVD or other device when you want to use it or get a small RCA input selector box. Some of these 5.1 units accept 6 individual RCA inputs to offer true 5.1 separation as opposed to spreading a stereo field across 5 speakers, and those units work best with BluRay, DVD players, or PS units that have these tyoe of individualized audio outouts in them). I hope that helps!
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Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the volume on my HD TV to 0.
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I recently purchased this device intending to connect both composite(for an old VCR) and component(an old DVD player)because my new HDTV did not have both inputs. I opened the package to find that the instructions say that you can connect either all component OR all composite cables. You CAN NOT mix the two types of devices
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Depending on your setup, this is incorrect.If you have an HDMI cable out to your TV, any input signal is getting upconverted. That means if you have a composite cable at 480i going in, it's getting sent at the highest possible conversion. Of course, there's only so much you can do with a 480i signal, so it doesn't look all that much better - but yes, there is upconversion happening.
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Dear John--Great!Although I am an electronic engineer, I never had installed a serious audio system until a few months ago. At the time, I was amazed that people with non-technical backgrounds were able to get their Surround Sound systems going, especially considering the sometimes inaccurate and usually incomplete instructions from the component manufacturers. I am thankful for this and other forums that help fill the information vacuum!Best Regards--Bill
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hey mike, since this is a cheaper surround sound set it does not have as many inputs in the back to hook everything to surround sound. the quality of the product and the sound are amazing. but since it is cheaper they dont include many outlets in the back as with most lower model items. I was able to plug in my tv into it and get surround sound from my tv as well as play dvd's in surround but once you plug in your tv thats it you have to plug everything else into the tv i believe. I have a nintendo wii and it is not connected to the system which isnt a big deal because then the sound just comes out of the tv and not the surround. its a good overall product and I have not had any problems and had it for over 2 years now. Some of these people in the reviews may have gotten unlucky with a bad batch. But its a good value system looks nice and plays nice. only downfall as with most low models like i said they dont leave that many outputs from the back of the player so only the tv and dvd player have surround and ohh yea in the front there is a an input for an Ipod so i play that on surround as well. behind the box its the standard red yellow white and then in also has to new HDMI cable output. if you have an hd tv this is a must but do not buy the cable in stores like best buy or circuit city who sell a 6ft hdmi cable for 124.99 and 149.99 when you can just google the words "hdmi cable" and many companies will be selling it and they look exactly like and work just as good as if not better and are gold plated. the store just over prices them.
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HDMI is capable of carrying much higher resolution audio than optical can carry. If you are going to go through this sound bar system with multiple source devices feeding one display, then hook it up all HDMI. The sound from every source will be through this audio system, the picture will be on your TV. Make sure your HDMI cables are "high speed" if you will be trying to play 3D Blu-ray movies through this on a 3D TV.
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Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo... » Read More Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. « Show Less
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I'm not sure what the problem may be. Also, you shouldn't be using composite cables anyways. The quality is horrible. Even S-Video would be a better option. Unless you meant to say you're using component cables.Also, the S doesn't mean silver in the case. Go to the TX-SR806 product page. Look at the photos, one of the photos which I uploaded has a Serial # with the S. Please check it out.
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I purchase this for a friend, but I would look into a composite to composite (red, yellow, white) on both ends or composite to S-Video (If your tv has S-Video). Also I would check with your local best buy or Radioshack store.
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Audiophile "Rich" - I don't have a cable/satellite box. I only have the cable coming in to my house, going in to the basement first - in to the splitter - and from the splitter, the various rooms get cable tv. In this setup, are there any suggestions?Also, is the cable box something I can get outside (and not via the cable company)? If that cable box has an audio optical cable input and also the RCA jack out AND input, I'll give it a shot.PS: Doesn't the audio optical cable only take care of the audio input? What about the video feed in to the receiver? :) Audiophile "Rich" - I don't have a cable/satellite box. I only have the cable coming in to my house, going in to the basement first - in to the splitter - and from the splitter, the various rooms get cable tv. In this setup, are there any suggestions?Also, is the cable box something I can get outside (and not via the cable company)? If that cable box has an audio optical cable input and also the RCA jack out AND input, I'll give it a shot.PS: Doesn't the audio optical cable only take care of the audio input? What about the video feed in to the... » Read More Audiophile "Rich" - I don't have a cable/satellite box. I only have the cable coming in to my house, going in to the basement first - in to the splitter - and from the splitter, the various rooms get cable tv. In this setup, are there any suggestions?Also, is the cable box something I can get outside (and not via the cable company)? If that cable box has an audio optical cable input and also the RCA jack out AND input, I'll give it a shot.PS: Doesn't the audio optical cable only take care of the audio input? What about the video feed in to the receiver? :) « Show Less
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Hey James--I just finished hooking up my Onkyo HT-S5100 to my Panasonic blu-ray and Panasonic plasma tv. The sound is just amazing! Don't let the nay-sayers drive you crazy. You just hook up the HDMI to the player, Onkyo and tv. But I used a Toslink optical cable to feed the sound from the tv to the Onkyo.Uh, this was my first experience with optical cables. It took my two hours to realize there are almost invisible silicone covers on the tips. Two hours wasted--DOAH!
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I have this same receiver with cox cable box as well. I have the HDMI wire running from the receiver to the TV. The second HDMI wire from the cable box to the receiver. It works fine. I had to switch the HDMI port on my TV for some reason? I was not getting video, only sound? I tried a different port and it works fine. My problem is that my 7.1 surround sound speakers sound bad? I feel I have to turn the volume almost all the way up to get it even remotely loud.
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Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the PS3. Any advice? Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the... » Read More Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the PS3. Any advice? « Show Less
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I have no experience with dealing with surround sound systems, but I would suggest making sure the connections are not loose and double check the criteria for connecting your yamaha to tv per the yamaha manual. I would imagine if there is sound from your tv with out it being hooked up to your yamaha and once you connect it and set it for surround sound then its a problem somewhere in the connection or setting with the yamaha. I wish I could give you a better answer but I don't have a surround sound connected to my LG TV and never played around with sound systems, A quick Google or visiting the site for either device in FAQ might also help sorry man. I have no experience with dealing with surround sound systems, but I would suggest making sure the connections are not loose and double check the criteria for connecting your yamaha to tv per the yamaha manual. I would imagine if there is sound from your tv with out it being hooked up to your yamaha and once you connect it and set it for surround sound then its a problem somewhere in the connection or setting with the yamaha. I wish I could give you a better answer but I don't have a surround sound connected to my LG TV and never played around with sound systems, A quick Google or visiting... » Read More I have no experience with dealing with surround sound systems, but I would suggest making sure the connections are not loose and double check the criteria for connecting your yamaha to tv per the yamaha manual. I would imagine if there is sound from your tv with out it being hooked up to your yamaha and once you connect it and set it for surround sound then its a problem somewhere in the connection or setting with the yamaha. I wish I could give you a better answer but I don't have a surround sound connected to my LG TV and never played around with sound systems, A quick Google or visiting the site for either device in FAQ might also help sorry man. « Show Less
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Hi, just purchased Sony STRDH-720 and would like to connect my wii using component cables. The problem is no image is being displayed when i connect the cables in.Could someone point me in the right direction as to which imputs to connect the composite leads into and also the audio leads? Thank youAlistair.
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Are there audio cables that are optical one one end and coaxial on the other (my receiver prefers coaxial)? or is that an oxymoron?