Configuration Question (1 Viewer)

[jkpalmer]

I have a configuration question. Here's my setup in generic terms:


Cable ---> Receiver - via Composite (wait-listed by cable co. for HDMI box)


Receiver ---> TV - via HDMI


Blu-ray ---> Receiver - via HDMI


Currently, in order for me to listen to the regular cable broadcast, I must have my Receiver on and set to CBL/SAT.


The speakers on the TV automatically "mute" when the Receiver is on.


Is there a way to "skip" the requirement of having my Receiver on in order to have sound when watching TV?


Regards,


Jim P.

 

[Ed Moxley]

Just turn on tv and nothing else.

You may need to run another connection from cable box, straight to tv, such as component or s-video for video, and red & white analog audio cables for audio.

Why would anyone rather listen to tv speakers? I just don't get it..........

 

[David Willow]

I almost always listen to TV shows via my TV speakers. Most of the time the sound is crappy anyway, so why listen on better speakers to enhance the 'crappyness'.

 

[gene c]

I never listen to tv on the tv's speakers. Even crap sounds better through my other speakers than my tv's speakers " everytime you turn on the tv!

 

[Ed Moxley]

Yeah, using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx setting, I listen to my tv in 7.1 surround. Some of it sounds very good, especially some commercials.......

 

[David Willow]

Nah, my Axioms are better behaved than that. They know if they don't stay in line they will be replaced with some nice B&W 800 series.

 

[gene c]

I hear ya'. I keep an SVS brochure on my coffee table .