Is Onkyo HT-R500 / HTS-650 'passive'?

 

Wes
I'm considering this HT system but being new to the HT scene, I don't know if this system can pass audio through to a tv without having to have the whole system powered up (to watch local news, for example, I won't need surround sound!)

Thanks to anyone with the info!
 

Anonymous
I have my cable run to the tv and the audio out from tv to the receiver. That way, if I just want the tv speakers, I can turn them on from the tv menu, and turn the tv speakers off when I want the receiver to run surround sound. Since my system is in the basement "theater," I just leave the surround system on and the tv speakers off. Even the news seems better with all channel stereo.
 

Wes
Thanks, suddenly seems so clear! My schematics just had everything from the satellite box into the receiver with only a video back to the TV.

Thanks!
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