Can this unit run 5.1 audio from HDMI? Audio Output: HDMI 1.4a two channels. Is that a missprint?
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Hello Thanks for your message This item can run 5.1 audio from HDMI We will chek that listing ,thanks for your remind Have a nice day Best regards Bestface shop
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The unit will output HDMI video and audio to two displays no matter the size. We will assume that you are sending the audio to a surround receiver in a 5.1 situation. You focus your audio on the surround receiver, and you send the video to the displays. In that regard, this unit supports what you are doing. There is some delay in the HDMI switching, but what HDMI component doesn't have some delay. It's an intense signal.
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Symon, I do not believe that the output HDMI sends an audio signal. The audio signal is directed to the speaker outputs on the HK1700, so that is where the sound comes from. I do not know if you can change this in the setting for the HK1700. The manuals are available on the HK website.
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I just bought this unit, so I can understand the question. It is really quite simple. There are three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output on the Onkyo HT-S5100 (also tons of other RCA, etc. inputs, no problem there!). The HDMI output feeds into the TV, of course. But I found I needed to connect a cable or an optical cable to the back of the TV in order to feed the audio back into the Onkyo amplifier. Now EVERYTHING sounds great!
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Have done all this, but how do I get 5.1 sound from the external source? Sound only coming through the front speakers. What input should I be using on the receiver to get 5.1 sound from the external source? TIA.
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I've got this setup and I'm pleased with the amount of inputs/outputs it has. It has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. It has an Optical In and Coax In. It has AM/FM capability. It has 2 Video Inputs (CD/DVD) and 1 Video Output (monitor). It also has many RCA- 1 output (tape) and 4 outputs (CD/TV/DVD and AUX). And of course your 5.1 channel speaker inputs. I am able to hook up Chromecast, DVD player, PS2, HDMI with laptop and also Iphone through AUX at the same time and toggle between all through the receiver- which are all through HDMI outputs. Hope that helps
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Thank for your inquiry. The answer is no. Your TV can not transmit 5.1 channel audio from an HDMI digital source through the Optical connection.
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on mine the audio only works for output A but you can get a "pass thru analog audio extractor" for the output B. it is made by NYKO. there are a lot of makers of this. Its a HDMI cable with two RCA jacks coming out of the thick part of the HDMI head. this pull of the Audio for sound system
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I also had problems with the digital audio connection. I was never able to get any sound out of that output. I read in other forums that only TV audio will come out from that connection and it won't work to pass through audio from other sources (hdmi). Ultimately, I had to connect my devices' audio directly to my home theatre system. This work-around was not ideal, but got the job done. Just a little more hassle to change a/v sources since I have to change both the TV and the home theatre receiver.
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No but there is a solution.The audio output is via stereo jack or the hdmi. What I did to have 5.1surround through a n optical cable was to connect the hdmi audio/video out to an hdmi / sprig (optical) splitter. You get as an output the hdmi signal + optical audio. I am using the viewHD splitter and it works perfectly
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My sound bar, the Vizio 5.1 wireless system indicates that 5.1 dolby digital when connected via optical to the tv's optical out. It only does this when the source on the TV is 5.1 in OTA programming or using the in TV smart applications. Its does not provide 5.1 passthrough with my HDMI cable to my set top box or my PS3. Those had to be hooked up directly to the soundbar to get 5.1 sound. However if you have a soundbar that will upmix 2 ch PCM it will pass that signal through HDMI and try its best to make it "surround"
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It has a switch where you can choose the audio output between 2.0 stereo, 5.1 or passthrough. I use it to feed my DTS receiver and I'm getting 5.1 surround sound through SPDIF, and HDMI feeds my projector. So the answer to your question is Yes.
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Hopefully you have a "B" output on your receiver. Send the output to the input of the Pyle and connect your speakers. That is for 2 channel. If you want 5.1 I don't thing that will work. Good Luck
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Hmmm, I've not had this issue. Generally I use the usb plug on the unit and then can use its (somewhat primitive) menu via the tv/monitor. It works through all the channels for me. I suppose if you're looking for a 5.1 or 7.1 situation then it would depend on the audio file type. I hope this helps...
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I Use the HDMI 1.4 and no issues - this may help: http://www.audioholics.com/hdtv-formats/understanding-difference-hdmi-versions
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As long as you have native sound with the hdmi and the signal wasn't converted from a singular source like DVI you should be fine. Also, if you haven't already bought this unit I would highly suggest you look elsewhere. Out of three friends with this unit two have had serious issues which are not covered by warranty.
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Yes...Very frustrating..I can get sound with Stereo, but not 5.1...Really makes the HD feeds useless...