Does the unit have to be powered on to pass through the signal from a video source, like the HDMI from my cable box?
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It is possible to connect the cable box to the receiver HDMI port, connect the receiver to the TV and listen to the sound through the TV speakers. It WILL pass through the audio provided there is power to the receiver. The receiver does not have to be on as it would then play through the surround speakers rather than the TV speaker. Within the menus there is a pass-through option. Receiver, Setup, HDMI Setup, HDMI Through (I select CBL/SAT here which corresponds with the HDMI input port for the cable box).
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Yes, in fact, for example I run my Xbox and PC to the HDMI-in ports and have one HDMI that goes to my TV from the receiver. If I want to hear one or the other, I have to have it selected on the receiver. The power to the receiver has to be on for anything to work (video or sound).
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I can't answer the question, but I share it. Does this pick up antenna signal, or do I need a separate antenna for that? Also, since there is only an hdmi and rca input, how do I get from the wall to the box?
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MicheleIf your cable box is like mine you only need the HDMI cable only to send the signal to the TV, It handles the audio and the video. also choose the source on the remote control for the Tv. good luck . Mike
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I ran power separately in my installation. I used the balun, only for the video signal.
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Yes. Simply program a command and it will do it. Watch TV~ turn on amp, TV input HDMI1, and cable box.
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Does the receiver do HDMI pass through? SO even when turned off it's passing the signal through the receiver?
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I does not come with hdmi cable or a pwr supply.The device is auto switching, works fine for my cable box and blu ray player.
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I'm not entirely sure about the question. When I power on my PS3 or cable box it will automatically switch to that source. Hope that helps.
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if you keep cable subscription and install a cable card that they are required to provide the answer is yes. But you must connect it to A computer that has windows Media Center installed and be cable ready. most modern computers are cable ready but HDMI out is best.
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It must be plugged in/powered on to pass a signal through the switcher, even if you're only planning to use it manually (without the remote). Also be aware that it uses an external 9v "wall wart" power supply, so it will crowd your power strip a bit.
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Yes - comes with the unit. As I understand it, HDMI switches need to be powered for good transmission of data.
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Double check that you plugged the HDMI cable into a output port. It has in and out HDMI. (4 in and 1 out) Page 23 of the manual. "Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. The composite video and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are."
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Yes. I have a cable box, blue ray, and a video game attached. When you power up a unit, it will automatically switch. It gets its power from the hdmi connection. Lovin it so far.
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The DirecTV box does NOT output the required 5 volts via the HDMI output. If you use DirecTV (at least the HD DVR) you WILL need the power supply. I've tried 4 different HDMI switches to no avail. The only way around this is if you use a secondary HDMI device (such as a blue ray player) which does output the 5v; then you will need to also have that unit powered on while watching the device (DirecTV) that does not supply it's own power supply. P.S. The ChromeCast device from google does not supply power either.
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nope. its wired with av component. and it may or may not even come with a power supply. Mine didnt. Im sure u could purchase a wireless transmitter to work with it, though
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Yes, there is a cable input and selection on the input menu. In my case, my cable receiver box connects to this cable input.
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Thanks for the info. I was hoping the receiver would allow a pass-thru or something if the receiver was powered off. Hopefully, I can map the on/off on the receiver to my Tivo's on/off.