hdmi

  1. Spencer Coles

    Optical audio to HDMI??

    Hey guys, I recently installed a home theater in my basement. I have 1 HDMI, 1 coax, and 3 cat6 cables running from my tv location to the AV rack in a separate room. After installing my tv I found out that all of the HDMI ports on the tv are only “in” and the only “out” port is an optical audio...
  2. Dimitrios_S

    HDMI Audio Extractor Help

    My very old Denon receiver has never been able to handle HDCP, so I have never used the HDMI switcher built into the receiver and up until now it hasn't been a problem. I have always taken video sources directly into the Television and then whatever source I was using I would either take the...
  3. RoyKeane

    DTS Audio: HDMI ARC vs. optical

    Just got a Vizio sound bar - it can connect to the TV via HDMI ARC, which is convenient. I then connected a Blu-Ray (a PS3) to the TV via HDMI, with no separate audio out connection from the PS3 (because the HDMI ARC delivers the audio to the sound bar) HOWEVER....in doing this, I lose the...
  4. Mark LP

    4K w/ HDR content HDMI issues

    I'm thinking of stepping into 4K, but not sure what is happening when HDR is added to the content and how video/audio is passed (and what level audio) when streaming from Apple TV or Directv or my 4K Oppo. I have a 1080 TV, soon to be projector with 4k HDR and a 4K(non HDR preamp). Let's say I...
  5. Kyle Ren

    Boss needs an HDMI matrix switcher

    Hi all! Not that knowledgeable in the AV department but helping my boss find a solution for his video game store. We think he needs an HDMI matrix switcher. He's got 2 TVs in his store and wants to demo games on them. He has more than one source/console he'd like to demo on the TVs, so at least...
  6. pfar

    LG OLED and HDMI 2.1

    I am really considering buying a 65" OLED from LG that is currently on sale. This one: OLED65B7A However, I know that HDMI 2.1 will be released soon. I am unsure if this TV has it. If it doesn't, should I hold off on buying until next year? I know the new HDMI will get a big increase in...
  7. mattCR

    Soundbar with HDMI switching?

    This seems like such a no brainer, but I literally cannot find one that is in the sub $700 category. My kid's room has a PS4/XB1/TV, and so I need something that could switch between three HDMI sources. I hate having the TV do this and ARC it back to the device, which means the kids are...
  8. M

    Seeking Advice: Cable Runs for LG OLED C7P 65 inch 4k TV

    Hello I really need some help as I am getting all sorts of contradictory recommendations around how to wire my system. I have an electrician coming this weekend to complete all of the wiring and electrical work for my project before the Mason starts next week. At a point where I really need to...
  9. L

    Plex Server to Chromecast - to HDMI on Samsung TV - Optical Dig. out of TV to Harmon Kardon AVR 525

    Hi - I have an older (no HDMI) Harmon Kardon AVR 525. I am streaming content from a Plex Server to a Chromecast plugged into an HDMI on a 2008 Samsung Plasma.... and then outputting Audio from the Samsung via a an optical digital link to the HK receiver..... My speakers are a 5.1 configuration...
  10. J

    Please help with HDMI handshake aggravation

    Hi, I'm on my 3rd receiver, 2nd blu ray player and maybe a new tv soon trying to solve this. I feel my Vizio e50-d1 might be the problem now. I've hooked BD players up directly to the tv with no problems. I've had just the receiver connected to the tv with no problems. The problem always...
  11. P

    Spdif soundbar issue

    Hi all, My roommate just bought a sceptre 4k UHD TV. Obviously it's a cheap tv so it doesn't have that many features. I want to buy a soundbar for it, and was looking at the Yamaha YAS-203. Since the Yamaha doesn't have an HDMI input though, I'd have to use the SPDIF output from the TV to the...
  12. S

    Which HDMI Cable ?

    I have a 65 inch LG B6 OLED, Denon x2300w, and Panasonic DMP-UB900 and I want to use a 20 ft in-wall UL rated HDMI. Can someone with knowledge about this confusing topic offer recommendations (also, does it need to be braided) ?
  13. J

    Blue Ray Player only sending 2-channel PCM over HDMI

    Hi: I've searched various forums, and found similar problems, but no solution. I have an older Yamaha receiver (HTR-5640) with no HDMI inputs. My TV is an LG 50LS4000. My Blu Ray Player is an LG BP-620. I have an ASUS Chromebox modded with LibreELEC and Kodi. The Kodi box is connected via HDMI...
  14. K

    HDMI CEC set-up

    Hello everyone been a while since I have been on HTF actively posting but I think this is still the right place to post this. Basically I recently got myself a Yamaha RX-V481 open-box at HH Gregg's demise to upgrade from my old RX-V465, so far I love my purchase but I am struggling to make HDMI...
  15. laforze

    VSX-90 HDMI not outputting video signal

    Good morning Gentlemen. New to the forum and am hoping you can help. I did a search first, but didn't seem to find any answers to my problem. Firstly, I bought the VSX-90 back in Nov of 2015. Everything was working fine. Hoooked up my LG 60" along with the following: Xbox 360 Xbox one Digital...
  16. ovitali

    Pioneer Elite VSX-80 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver with HDMI 2.0

    This is a used (Like New - 3 months use) Pioneer ELITE Audio Video Receiver Model VSX-80. Adult owned and taken care of, like new. Specifications: Pioneer ELITE 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with Ultra HD (4k/60p) Up scaling/Pass Through DSD Playback via Network, Subwoofer EQ, Dual Subwoofer Preout...
  17. IncredibleGonzo

    HDMI control issue

    Hi all! I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on an issue I'm having with HDMI control in my setup. I've got a Panasonic TX-P50U10B TV, and a Yamaha HTR-3067 receiver. Whenever I enable HDMI control on the receiver and 'Viera Link' on the TV, it sends all audio to the TV speakers instead of...
  18. uVSthem

    HDMI 2.1 Variable Refresh Rate question.

    Everywhere I have read about this new feature has made it clear that this intended for gaming however, why not make if a available for movie playback as well? This could allow silent films to play at their proper frame rate or maybe even get the Hobbit movies to play at 48FPS. Gaming wise, this...
  19. gadgtfreek

    For anyone looking for slim UHD HDMI cables

    I was running redmere slim actives but when I went UHD they did not work so I put my Blue Jeans Cable cables back in. I love those things but I have some tight spaces in the HT and am not fond of the weight or potential stress. Found these last week. They are BJC pricing not Monoprice pricing...
  20. diamondmjs

    HDMI5 input, no audio

    I'm trying to stream a video from my laptop using HDMI cable to the HDMI5 input on the front of my Pioneer SC-65 receiver. The video is working on my TV, but not the audio on either the TV or the surround sound. If I connect the laptop directly to the tv, then I get both audio and video. Any...
  21. LarsVenice

    HDMI ARC connected needed for sound system to TV

    December 23, our Blu-ray player died, and so we rushed out Dec 24 to get a new HD player (Samsung), and we decided to replace our old TV (about 8-9 years old) at the same time and got a Samsung KS8000. This new TV requires that everything go into the One-Connect, but when we do this, we lose...
  22. S

    HDMI handshake issues with LG OLED55B6P

    I have the setup pictured, the Direct Tv works fine, but Blu-ray and Fire TV get no sound or video. My harmony remote turns on the TV first, then the AVR, lastly the source. My 2010 Sony Bravia HD TV had no issues with the exact same setup. Anyone experiencing this issue with LG 4K TVs? Does...
  23. R

    Image on Projector from HDMI 4 times as large as it should be

    I have had this problem more than once when the on screen image from the hdmi port for Blu-ray is way oversize. Luckily the players were under warranty and I returned them. Has anyone else experienced this? If so do you know what causes it? Do you know solutions? I just got the BFI Blu-ray of...
  24. greggor

    Can I split HDMI out from computer?

    I'm new to HTPC and i currently have my monitor connected to the computer using an HDMI cable. Can I purchase an HDMI splitter so I can run HDMI to my receiver and to the computer monitor at the time? my goal is to be able watch movies from my hard drive on my HT system.
  25. Ronald Epstein

    You must read what Best Buy talks people into paying for 4k HDMI Cable.....

    My best friend called me to say he just bought a new 4k display from Best Buy. I asked him what he paid for it. He told me the display was $2k, but by the time he was done, he was up to $2,800 with all the extras including 5-year warranty, mounting bracket and Geek Squad installation. But...
  26. J

    Splitting HDMI between 4k TV and older 7.1 receiver

    I'm planning to get a PS4 Pro soon. My problem is that, while I have a fairly new Samsung 4k TV, my 7.1 receiver is much older (rx-v665 to be specific HDMI 1.3a/1080p support). Is there any sort of splitter or matrix that can let me get 4k on the TV and 7.1 from the receiver rather than...
  27. cliff harris

    Confused as to why my surround sound isn't working...

    Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any insight into this problem :D I'm pretty new to home theater stuff, but I am a tech geek (computer coder). anyway... I have this TV: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ULYKETW/ This BluRay player: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007QQZODO/...
  28. S

    Need help picking an HDMI matrix switcher

    I am thinking about buying an HDMI matrix switcher. I want to switch HDMI signals from 3 sources and transfer it to 4 video panels like in a sports bar. Looking around, I found some models here https://bzbexpress.com/HDMI-Matrix-Switcher/. My budget is around $3500. I’m thinking I will need to...
  29. I

    displayPort to HDTV extension

    I have 10 foot Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to HDTV Cable, that I bought last November. I use it to hook up my laptop to TVs for video presentations on the road. I sometimes need an extra 10 feet. My questions: 1. ) Would it be OK to get a High Speed HDMI Extension Cable? Or would...
  30. P

    How to get a surround sound from my Smart TV with my small humble 5.1 speaker system?

    Hi All, I am Prabhakaran from India. I bought this smart TV before 10 months: http://www.amazon.in/Onida-LEO40FSAIN-LEO40FAIN-inches-Android/dp/B010ANTV7Y along with this 5.1 speaker system: http://www.amazon.in/Intex-IT-500SUF-INTEX-IT-500B-Speaker/dp/B00E6Q5SMO According to this question...
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