Is there a need for hdmi cables and optical cords? I will use hdmi cables that run from my ps3 and my cable receiver to my receiver. Do I also have to use optical cords? I realize I need one that runs out from my tv into the receiver. Is there a need for hdmi cables and optical cords? I will use hdmi cables that run from my ps3 and my cable receiver to my receiver. Do I also have to use optical cords? I realize I need one that... » Read More Is there a need for hdmi cables and optical cords? I will use hdmi cables that run from my ps3 and my cable receiver to my receiver. Do I also have to use optical cords? I realize I need one that runs out from my tv into the receiver. « Show Less
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hdmi can actually support higher quality audio codecs, so hdmi will be best
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In reading the review for a new LG HDTV (37") it says that in order for external speakers to be hooked up to that TV, a fiber optical cable is needed. Is this the type he might be referring to? What is the correction to the problem with them falling out, I really don't understand it? Wouldn't it be better to just buy the cheapest ones that still fit correctly? (Sorry, I need to get answers to all of these before making the BIG purchase!)
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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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it means that tv uses optical interface for the audio out port, meaning if you want to connect a reciever, you will need optical connected to the reciever in order to get sound from anything still plugged into the tv, old players, old consoles, OTA HD, etc
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I purchased high speed HDMI cables. I have my XBOX, PS3, and my DirecTv all running into the Subwoofer then I use one HDMI cable out to the TV and use the Subwoofer as my source of what device I am using. You will need a total of 4 HDMI. If you are not doing 3D then you don't need the higher speed HDMI cables. If your cable box does not support HDMI then I am not sure what to do.
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If you have digital cable service that includes HD channels, or a HD source such as a Blue-Ray player or a HD DVD player, you will need to purchase some HDMI cables. Remember, you have to have the HDMI cables to get the full effect of high definition. They sell them here for cheap. You can find HDMI cables here for about $2-10, which is an absolute steal. Don't let anyone tell you that you have to get Monster cables. They are a complete rip off!
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I got a digital optical cable to hook this Sony unit to my PS3. I set the PS3 audio setting to digital optical but can not get any sound. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? My TV even has a digital optical connection and I don't get any sound from it eitehr. I know the cable is ok because I see the red glow on one end.
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what I ended up doing was using a hdmi cable for audio. I have a hdmi cable going from the projector into the receiver. Then a hdmi cable from the receiver to the ps3. I turn the projector screen on by using the receiver remote and a display box for the reiciever comes up on the projector screen to make adjustments. I hear that optical cables work just as good.
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You can run left to right audio cords to it however, most new devices are going to use HDMI for video and audio. When you do this you get audio, but unfortunately the speakers on this model do not meet the quality that is preferable. There is only one way to over ride an HDMI cords audio, with digital sound cords. First of all you want to get an adapter for your HDMI cord, that allows the audio to run via Digital Optical input/output. Most surround sound systems come with a Digital Optical hook up. What devices are you going to use it with?
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In order for my setup to work correctly I have to use both the HDMI and the optical out on my Apple TV. My receiver is a 2001 Integra DTR6.2 which was made before HDMI existed so I run my HDMI into this switch and out to the TV. I then run the optical output from each device into this optical switch - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003C15798/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This works for me. I'm not sure if I answered your question. However one thing that I can tell you is tht this switch will not separate the audio from the video, which is why I needed the seperate optical switch.
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If the cable box has an hdmi out on it, run it directly into your A/V receiver. If it does not have an hdmi out then yes, run the optical cable to the receiver.
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Hey Under -- I'm looking at the manual right now. See page 16 #8 where it describes the rear panel of the player. Is the manual advising that I use the analog out even if I'm already using HDMI. This is where I'm confused and why Samsung's tech support has confused me even more.FYI, I posted the very same question in forums of avforums.com and audioholics.com and the answer I received was NO. HDMI is all I need and the analog out would only be necessary if my receiver did not have HDMI.
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Well doesn't amazon sell hdmi cables with ethernet? so im assuming that if you hook up the ps3 to the internet via wifi to your router, and then hook up an hdmi ethernet cable from your ps3 to you tv..shouldn't that give your tv internet?it is worth a try [i really don't know if it will work since i don't have either, just using advanced common sense :)
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need two hdmi cables if you have a Panasonic TV and blueray. one form the dvd to the tv. another from the tv to the bar's control unit. get them long enough. Amazon has very reasonable HDMI cables. If you do not have a Panasonic arc hdmi connection on your tv, i beieive that you use optical cables instead for at least the tv to control..
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You can use a TOSLINK cable to get your sound from your receiver, that is IF your antiquated receiver is capable doing such. Many modern receivers can actually play the video and the sound through the HDMI cable.
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Will,Why do you need an optical cable and an HDMI between the TV and the Bluray? Doesn't the HDMI do both audio and video?Brian
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Hi missy, your DIRECTV Receiver SHOULD have an HDMI output. If indeed it's an HD Receiver. Just connect it straight to one of your HDMI Inputs on your display. What model do you have? H20, HR21?For your onkyo, you should connect your DIRECTV straight to your surround system, using an optical or digital coaxial cable.PS3? I don' t know much about game consoles. I'll ask my brother who knows more about this than I do, and get back to you.
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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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You don't "need" a monster cable. But still connect with an HDMI. I have this and plays my TV, PS4 and everything else. You need, drum-roll...and OPTICAL CORD!! AV 4 plays the TV, AV 1 plays the PS4, so go through the channels and see where the sound is located. I never read any instructions cause one, I'm a guy, and guys don't need no stinking directions! (LMAO) And I had it set up and running in about 2 hours. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, let me know.
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You will need it if your TV has an HDMI input, but the TV does not support what is called an Audio Return Channel (ARC). If this is the case, you will need an optical cable to send the audio from the TV to the receiver. If your TV supports ARC, then you will not need the optical cable. ARC allows audio from the TV to be sent to the receiver using the same HDMI cable that is used to send video from the receiver to the TV. My TV does not support ARC, so I am using HDMI for video and an optical cable for audio.