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KDSR-50/60XBR1 SXRD HDMI question
i am thinking about buying this HDTV but my question is there are 2 HDMI ports right, and one has audio inputs and the other one has it integrated, can i use the HDMI that has separate audio inputs as a regular HDMI port instead of connecting separate audio, if not then how would i connect like a DVD player to that HDMI, would i need the HDMI cable plus audio cables, is that even possible for a DVD Player
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The way I plan on doing it is running HDMI for video only, and using coax or optical to a 5.1 receiver. Until HDMI 1.3 is fully done that is, then I'll probably get a receiver that can take the audio/video... Process the audio... And pass on the video to the TV.
However, that's years away. For now, just use HDMI for video and digital audio coax/optical for sound.
However, that's years away. For now, just use HDMI for video and digital audio coax/optical for sound.
Kevin, the separate audio inputs for the HDMI connector are optional and you do not have to use them. Also both of the HDMI inputs are normal HDMI inputs and can receive audio over an HDMI connection.
I was told on the forum that the SXRD will not output 5.1 unless it comes in from it's own digital tuner. If this is true, then the audio signal from the HDMI will only be good for stereo if you plug direct into the SXRD. You would have to make other arrangements to get the 5.1 signal into your receiver. If I am incorrect about this, I would appreciate that information.
You are correct. Sony's xbr1's aren't the only ones that do that. The XS line does the same damn thing. Those analog audio ports are pretty pointless since HDMI port will pass an analog audio signal. They just won't pass a 5.1 signal. But then does it really matter. You have to run one HDMI cable to your tv, then run the audio to your receiver. Or if you have an HDMI capable receiver, you have run a HDMI cable to the receiver, and a video cable out to your tv. Where was the simplicity supposed to be with the invention of HDMI?
I have the 60" and you are unfortunately correct about how the sound input/output works.
A number of HD TV programs (eg. Letterman) advertise at the beginning of the show that they broadcast in 5.1 surround. If that is the case, then the audio outs from the SXRD should carry the 5.1 signal, right? In that case, will my Denon receiver (avr-2807), which normally indicates TV stereo, automatically switch to 5.1? Or do I have to select some sound processing option? Thanks. .. Jeff
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Just because the network provides 5.1 sound doesn't mean that your local station passes that signal. In my area, only fox and nbc pass the 5.1 sound. CBS and ABC downgrade to stereo.
If receiving a 5.1 signal directly into the TV (i.e., OTA) the set will output 5.1 via the optical output. Yes, your Denon will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly.
If you receive the signal via a STB and output 5.1 (assumes you are using optical output and have setup your STB properly) directly to your receiver, it will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly.
If you receive via STB and output sound via HDMI to your set, it will output only stereo back to your receiver.
| Originally Posted by Jeff Lampert A number of HD TV programs (eg. Letterman) advertise at the beginning of the show that they broadcast in 5.1 surround. If that is the case, then the audio outs from the SXRD should carry the 5.1 signal, right? In that case, will my Denon receiver (avr-2807), which normally indicates TV stereo, automatically switch to 5.1? Or do I have to select some sound processing option? Thanks. .. Jeff |
If receiving a 5.1 signal directly into the TV (i.e., OTA) the set will output 5.1 via the optical output. Yes, your Denon will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly.
If you receive the signal via a STB and output 5.1 (assumes you are using optical output and have setup your STB properly) directly to your receiver, it will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly.
If you receive via STB and output sound via HDMI to your set, it will output only stereo back to your receiver.
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A digital to analog conversion for video in the receiver is the last thing that I would want to happen. Instead I would send video via HDMI to the SXRD and audio via optical direct from the source to the receiver.
| Originally Posted by ogbuehi Or if you have an HDMI capable receiver, you have run a HDMI cable to the receiver, and a video cable out to your tv. Where was the simplicity supposed to be with the invention of HDMI? |
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Plus 5.1 is only available when watching HD so you can't get the 5.1 surround on non-HD channels to begin with.
| Originally Posted by rlb Just because the network provides 5.1 sound doesn't mean that your local station passes that signal. In my area, only fox and nbc pass the 5.1 sound. CBS and ABC downgrade to stereo. If receiving a 5.1 signal directly into the TV (i.e., OTA) the set will output 5.1 via the optical output. Yes, your Denon will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly. If you receive the signal via a STB and output 5.1 (assumes you are using optical output and have setup your STB properly) directly to your receiver, it will know it is 5.1 and process accordingly. If you receive via STB and output sound via HDMI to your set, it will output only stereo back to your receiver. |
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