help with new hdtv and old receiver (1 Viewer)

[j1539f]

I'm looking at purchasing a 46" sony lcd tv and have a pioneer vsx-515 receiver. Will I be able to hook all this up to my direct tv hd receiver and enjoy surround sound with regular tv as well as hook up a blu ray dvd player to everything or do I need to purchase a new receiver that has hdmi inputs and and output. We also have a Wii we'd like to hook up but not necessary.


Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Robert_J]

Depending on the number and types of inputs, you will be able to connect everything to the receiver with digital audio connections and enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS audio formats.


I have 3 DirecTV HD receivers, a Blu-ray player and a regular DVD player all connected to a Pioneer VSX-1014 that does not have any HDMI connections. I'm in the process of building some RCA cables to connect the multi-channel analog outputs of my Blu-ray player to the multi-channel analog inputs of my Pioneer. That is the only way I can hear the newer HD audio formats without upgrading my receiver.

 

[Ed Moxley]

Originally Posted by j1539f /forum/thread/301397/help-with-new-hdtv-and-old-receiver#post_3700416

 

[j1539f]

So...if I'm understanding correct. I'd connect the HD receiver to the pioneer receiver with a digital coaxial cable. what would I connect to the TV? Also, how would I connect the blu ray to the TV? an hdmi cable then the digital audio out to the pioneer receiver or something else? I'm pretty sure I get what you guys are saying...thanks for the help.

 

[Ed Moxley]

Originally Posted by j1539f
So...if I'm understanding correct. I'd connect the HD receiver to the pioneer receiver with a digital coaxial cable. what would I connect to the TV?.

Yes. You can use HDMI or component cables (red, blue, and green) from HD receiver to tv, for video.

Also, how would I connect the blu ray to the TV? an hdmi cable then the digital audio out to the pioneer receiver or something else?

Yes. But as mentioned, if you get a player with the multi-channel analog outputs, you can get the HD audio soundtracks from blu ray movies that way. HD audio isn't possible over digital coax or optical.