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Ed Moxley · 05-07-2008, 03:24 PM

I wouldn't close in the 805. A fan might help though. You can try it. If it gets too hot, it should go into "Protect" mode, and shut down, before doing damage. I'd use a rack, and have the 805 on top shelf, in the open.

The reviewer doesn't sound right to me.
You are using a digital connection, when using HDMI. Digital is just a bunch of 1's and 0's. It either works or it doesn't. Nothing in between, such as degrading signal. I suppose it's possible to get pixelization, as seen on tv or dvds sometimes. Degrading of signal is more likely with analog connections, although now days I think it's at a minimum.

Yes, you can run HDMI to tv, and optical to receiver. That will work just fine for most stuff. If you have a Blu ray player, you need to use HDMI for video and audio, to hear the HD audio soundtracks on blu ray movies. You can also use the 5.1 analog outputs of a blu ray player, to hear them.

The main reason for sending video through the receiver, is ease of switching sources (don't have to change input of tv, everytime you switch source). You could get a Harmony remote also, which will change the input of tv for you, when you switch source.
Good luck!

05-07-2008, 03:24 PM	#2 of 6
Ed Moxley Member Location: Eastern NC Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 11:39 AM Local Date: 08-30-2008 Posts: 943	Re: Onkyo SR805- through-put issue + heat? I wouldn't close in the 805. A fan might help though. You can try it. If it gets too hot, it should go into "Protect" mode, and shut down, before doing damage. I'd use a rack, and have the 805 on top shelf, in the open. The reviewer doesn't sound right to me. You are using a digital connection, when using HDMI. Digital is just a bunch of 1's and 0's. It either works or it doesn't. Nothing in between, such as degrading signal. I suppose it's possible to get pixelization, as seen on tv or dvds sometimes. Degrading of signal is more likely with analog connections, although now days I think it's at a minimum. Yes, you can run HDMI to tv, and optical to receiver. That will work just fine for most stuff. If you have a Blu ray player, you need to use HDMI for video and audio, to hear the HD audio soundtracks on blu ray movies. You can also use the 5.1 analog outputs of a blu ray player, to hear them. The main reason for sending video through the receiver, is ease of switching sources (don't have to change input of tv, everytime you switch source). You could get a Harmony remote also, which will change the input of tv for you, when you switch source. Good luck!