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Ok, I already have a Sony LCD HDTV and I plan on getting a Sony Blu-Ray player with my tax refund later this month so the question remains, what else do I need to complete the whole high definition thing? I'm assuming all I'd have to get are HDMI cables right? How much do they typically go for?
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
Well I'm not terribly interested in HD TV programming, just movies on DVD for now but thanks for the info.
I have a receiver for surround sound, a Pioneer VSX-D412, I don't think it has any HDMI inputs but it IS all set for 5.1 since I've been enjoying surround for a few years now, I use the coax cable otherwise I couldn't enjoy DTS audio.
Scott, are you saying only *some* BR players decode and output the HD audio though an analog system (which apparently is what my receiver is)? I'm definitely getting a Sony player so.....
but back to HDTVs and HDMI, how many HDMI cables does one typically need?
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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Scott, are you saying only *some* BR players decode and output the HD audio though an analog system (which apparently is what my receiver is)? I'm definitely getting a Sony player so.....
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That is correct.
If your receiver has the 5.1/7.1 "multi-channel" analog inputs, and you're going to get a Sony BD player, get the BDP-S550. It decodes all the HD audio formats internally, and sends them over the multi-channel analog outputs. So, when watching a BD movie, set the receiver on "Multi-Channel", and enjoy the HD audio.
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Oops...........Scott's last post wasn't there when I started typing. But I did a quick search, and this page says it does have the 5.1 analog inputs.
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Pioneer-VSX-D412
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
Just a question Michael, why not HDTV over broadcast like cable or satellite. I have Cox Digital cable and I'm enjoying the HD they provide, from home shows to premium movie channels like HBO. If your t.v. has more than one HDMI input, take advantage of it, you won't go wrong.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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Even if the TV has only one HDMI input, Michael could always connect a HDTV source via component video and not lose any significant video quality. HDTV signals are only 720p or 1080i anyway, both of which work fine over component video.
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That's exactly how I have it hooked up on both HDTVs. Both t.v.s have one HDMI input and each connection is dedicated to the BD and HD-DVD Player.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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Just a question Michael, why not HDTV over broadcast like cable or satellite. I have Cox Digital cable and I'm enjoying the HD they provide, from home shows to premium movie channels like HBO. If your t.v. has more than one HDMI input, take advantage of it, you won't go wrong.
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It's extra money I don't have right now, as I can only do one thing at a time, it's Blu-Ray (and the HDMI cables, lol) first. HD programming will come but just down the line.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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That is correct.
If your receiver has the 5.1/7.1 "multi-channel" analog inputs, and you're going to get a Sony BD player, get the BDP-S550. It decodes all the HD audio formats internally, and sends them over the multi-channel analog outputs. So, when watching a BD movie, set the receiver on "Multi-Channel", and enjoy the HD audio.
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Oops...........Scott's last post wasn't there when I started typing. But I did a quick search, and this page says it does have the 5.1 analog inputs. Pioneer VSX-D412 5.1 Channels Receiver - Product details and features - DealTime |
Yeah I was gonna say my receiver does have the inputs *however* I should point out they're not actually being used (other than the sub woofer which is plugged in.) I use the coax to get the digital sound (sorry for the non-technical terminology there) which is under the "assignables" inputs (which says "digital in" then "coax" and "opt.") The surround sound speakers are plugged in using the standard speaker wire.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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Yeah I was gonna say my receiver does have the inputs *however* I should point out they're not actually being used (other than the sub woofer which is plugged in.)
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Good. They're open for use with the blu ray player!
Your subwoofer shouldn't be plugged into the multi-channel inputs.
It should have it's own, or should use the "pre-outs" sub connection. You can't be getting much bass, plugged into the multi-channel input like that.........
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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Good. They're open for use with the blu ray player!
Your subwoofer shouldn't be plugged into the multi-channel inputs.
It should have it's own, or should use the "pre-outs" sub connection. You can't be getting much bass, plugged into the multi-channel input like that.........
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I should have mentioned, it does have it's own connection which it's plugged into.
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Michael,
Do you currently have standard cable TV? If so, and if your Sony LCD TV has a built-in QAM tuner, you may be able to get your local TV stations in HD with no additional cost. In my area, for example, Comcast transmits all the local affiliates unscrambled. I can pick them up by simply plugging the CATV cable into the antenna input of the TV and scanning for the digital channels.
If you do not have cable, but are using an antenna to get local channels, you should be able to do the same thing -- as long as your local stations are broadcasting digital signals.
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Yupper, standard cable from Comcast.
As for the tuner you mentioned, you know, I have no idea if it has that or not. As far as I know, none of my local channels are broadcasting in HD just yet.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
So I should be getting a blu-ray player this week. One HDMI cable to connect from player to HDTV so I get HD picture quality, yes? I also figure that since I own an XBOX 360, might as well get another HDMI cable and enjoy gaming in HD while I'm at it.
I would assume I'd just ask "where are the HDMI cables" at?
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
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I also figure that since I own an XBOX 360, might as well get another HDMI cable and enjoy gaming in HD while I'm at it.
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You should check if your XBOX 360 actually has HDMI outputs, not all versions have it. Otherwise you should buy some special cable (don't know it's name) that converts into an HDMI cable, so you could play in 1080i.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
To get full "HD" you need a 35mm projector.
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
Ok I bought a Sony BDP-S350 today.
I got it up and running but something seems amiss. My receiver is displaying that the audio is Dolby Surround even when I select DTS 5.1, etc. I can't quite figure out what the problem is. I bought an HDMI cable of course for the video but I have the audio set-up as usual but it's seemingly not coming out quite right. Any ideas?
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
Um never mind, i figured it out lol. Had to switch settings to coaxial. Whoops.
BUT here's something that's weird. I'm only getting a video signal if the S-video cable is plugged in. I have the HDMI cable plugged in from the player to TV but it's just a black screen if I unplug the s-video. on the output video format screen on the blu-ray player, they list HDMI, component and video or s-video as options. the HDMI one is grayed out and I cant even select it. So basically I'm not watching anything in HD??
UPDATE: In my TV menu, under "external inputs" there are 9 options. I see "HDMI 1" and "HDMI 2" listed but it has the word "skip" next to each and I cannot figure out how to highlight either of them. my TV is a Sony LCD digital color KDL-32M3000
UPDATE 2: My brother came over and flipped through the options and got the HDMI selection to work and now I'm in HD! Whoo hoo!
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
The adventure continues, I wanted to switch the output source to 1080p (was on auto) and now the picture has gone black! All I get is audio and no video. Without picture I can't reset it back to "auto" crap!
Update: Finally got it to reset and put it back to auto, picture is back. Not messing with it any more. HD picture now I'm leaving it alone, lol. Hope you enjoyed the rambling posts!
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Re: So what all do I need for full HD?
"Wall-E" looks amazing I must say but I'm curious as to how I can find out what...resolution(?) I'm watching it in. Since the BR player is set on auto there is seemingly no way for me to see. I tried display on my TV but that doesn't say.
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If you're going to watch Blu Ray with an HDMI TV and a non-HDMI receiver, you only need one HDMI cable to go from Blu Ray to TV. You'll need a separate audio cables to go from the Blu Ray to receiver (optical digital audio, coax digital audio, or analog inputs). And if you want to save a few bucks, you can connect the Blu Ray with component cables you (presumably) already have for your DVD player.
