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    Setting up my new HTiB

    So I've received my home theatre and TV. All is set up and working well (although I did have to exchange the HTiB after about a week because it was randomly shutting off). I've omitted my Sony Media Player, as the HTiB does everything it used to do. I'm now thinking I'd like to hook up an...
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    Setting up my new HTiB

    Thanks for the informative reply! You know, after spending several hours researching and contemplating exchanging part of my system, I came across a section in my HTiB's manual referring to two HDMI inputs. This conflicted with the spec sheet, which didn't indicate any HDMI. A bit more...
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    Setting up my new HTiB

    That does sound pretty simple. I appreciate the explanation. Using the toslink, I'd still keep my 5.1 signal (for whatever few channels that offer it)? I ask not for now, but I might upgrade to satellite in the future, and would rather get things sorted out while I'm still able to exchange...
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    Setting up my new HTiB

    So it seems that I should exchange either my TV for one that is ARC capable, or my HTiB for one that has HDMI inputs. Alternatively, how would I connect a second device? Device into second HDMI In on the TV, then toslink to HTiB, which inputs back out to the TV? Would that work? It seriously...
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    Setting up my new HTiB

    Thanks for your reply. FYI: the Sony Media Box is similar to an Apple TV. I think that between the home theater's USB port (for my external hard drive) and its ability to connect to the internet for Netflix, I won't need the Media Box anymore, so it might not be an issue. I'm curious, though...
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    Setting up my new HTiB

    Hi, all. Like a typical newb, I bought a system without much of any research or prior knowledge. I'm mostly ok with this, as this setup is replacing a JVC stereo hooked up with coaxials to a 27" Toshiba. This is all mid-90s vintage, so I think that I'll be happy with any properly-functioning...
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