Thanks I look forward to learning.... I guess my use of the optical out was wishful thinking. Do you think the idea of the optical splitter/switch would be ok? Thanks for your help!
I have a Samsung LCD with 2 HDMI inputs and one Optical out. I am trying to use the HDMI inputs with my PS3 and my Toshiba HDDVD player and then come out with the Optical to my Yamaha surround rec. (it is an older model with only one optical in and one coax in which is used with my Charter HD...