Preparing for DirecTV

 

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Username: Pumpkindog

Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-09
I have an LCD HTDV, receiver w/ 7.1 sound and a PS3. Currently I am running digital audio from my PS3 to the receiver and from my TV to my receiver. There are only 2 digital audio inputs on my receiver.

My question is: When I get my DirecTV receiver (HD-DVR) will I be able to run it through my TV and still get surround sound from the TV's digital audio out or will it be downgraded to stereo?

What's my best option for setup??

TV: (this one i think) Vizio SV470XVT1A FHDTV
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5%26item%3D408190&pid=_Froogle &ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=408232

Receiver: ONKYO HT-S5200 7.1-Channel Black Home Theater System
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120141
 

Silver Member
Username: Jrbay

Livonia [Detroit area], Michigan USA

Post Number: 895
Registered: Feb-08
Greetings Scott,

Once you get your Directv box connect the audio to your receiver in place of your TV, you do not want your TV messing with the audio portion of any input device if you can help it.
 

New member
Username: Pumpkindog

Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-09
What happens if I get an Xbox? I only have 2 digital inputs in my receiver. I guess there is also a coax digital audio input on my receiver, but is that the same quality/surround as the digital optical?
 

Silver Member
Username: Jrbay

Livonia [Detroit area], Michigan USA

Post Number: 896
Registered: Feb-08
There are always those that will argue but for all practical purposes the different style digital inputs are the same, even the analog inputs on the receiver out of a device like an XBox would be better than connecting to the TV then back to the receiver.
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