My TV only outputs 2channel, have others tried connecting xbox or PS using the digital optical cable and their TV with the RCA? Thoughts?
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Optical out of XBOX ONE to CineMate works fine and sound nice. My configuration using XBOX ONE, DIRECTV, SAMSUNG SMART TV. From DIRECTV via HDMI to XBOX ONE HDMI pass thru. From XBOX ONE HDMI to Samsung Smart TV. From Smart TV Optical Out to Bose CineMate. In this configuration the sound is great. The added benefit XBOX ONE can turn all components on and off, and also control the volume of the CineMate. Just configure all your components in XBOX ONE.
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What 2 channel types do you have?I tried connecting my Bose directly to the PS3's digital optical port, which works perfectly fine. In fact, I think the quality is slightly better than hooking it up from the TV's digital optical output but the only limitation is that you won't be able to output regular tv from your bose speakers.
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What 2 channel types do you have? I tried connecting my Bose directly to the PS3's digital optical port, which works perfectly fine. In fact, I think the quality is slightly better than hooking it up from the TV's digital optical output but the only limitation is that you won't be able to output regular tv from your bose speakers.
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I had a similar problem on my Xbox 360 through HDMI. The trick that worked for me was to set the AUDIO OUT under the HDMI settings in the receiver menu to AMP. It was set to AMP/TV and for some reason that doesn't allow for DTS or Dolby Digital. Good luck!
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What I currently have set up is:a) Optical Cable from TV to Receiver.b) PS3 connected to TV via HDMI.c) 360 connected to TV via HDMI.d) Satellite receiver to TV via HDMI.My TV is capable of splitting the HDMI audio from the devices through the TV to the home theater via the optical audio cable, thus I can receive true 5.1 surround sound output. Again, not all TVs are capable of this, and you will have to check your manual.
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What cable are you using to go to from the unit to your tv, if RCA is it in the output on your tv, maybe try and changing your tv audio output settings
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I tried to hook mine up using two cables and I could not get it to work. I believe I followed the steps correctly. Would appreciate a response from you if you were successful. I may need to return mine if the sub HDMI is not working & need to know soon before I cut the UPC off the box to get the free Avatar blu-ray that expires at the end of March.
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This does not come with an optical output. You have to purchase the fiber optic cable made specifically for the X Box 360 which comes with the needed adapter in order for this cable to output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
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This didn't work for me. I have a TV with a digital output and a sound bar with rca inputs and optical inputs. I ended up buying a digital to optical converter for twenty five bucks. It works good.
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Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and... » Read More Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. « Show Less
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Sounds like maybe your input is on the wrong setting? My tv connects through an optical cable, so unless I chose the optical input, I won't hear it. Check your inputs and if that doesn't help re-check your connections.
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Does your TV not have Component inputs? It would be a truly odd HDTV if it didn't have both HDMI and Component. If your Component input is tied up, you're better off getting a receiver or switch box to share the existing Component input. This cable WILL NOT WORK with the Xbox 360.
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I have everything going to my TV (so that is my limit on HDMI inputs). I then just run 1 optical from my TV to the soundbar.. and *any* input/sound combination then successfully is sent to the soundbar (hdmi1 for fios, hdmi2 for bluray player, hdmi3 for xbox etc)
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Try plugging your xbox hdmi cable to one of the hdmi-in jacks on the receiver. Then connect the hdmi out from the receiver to your tv.
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The only use for the optical out that I can see is to send stereo sound to an amp or receiver. Its just a different medium than using the stereo white/red rca connectors. Any sound that comes into the tv, basically standard coaxial cable, would be output to the receiver.To me this is pointless because if you have a receiver to begin with, just hook the video signals to the tv and the audio signals to the receiver. Just use the tv as a monitor.The PS3 might have a setting in the unit to enable sound through optical out.
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USB goes in the Xbox, the digital optical port should be on your TV, which means yeah they work, and you can watch TV with them as well.
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How are you hooking up the rest of the channels? Via 5.1 in the motherboard? TOSLINK (digital/optical)? Explain your setup in detail and I can probably help you out.
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Hi missy, your DIRECTV Receiver SHOULD have an HDMI output. If indeed it's an HD Receiver. Just connect it straight to one of your HDMI Inputs on your display. What model do you have? H20, HR21? For your onkyo, you should connect your DIRECTV straight to your surround system, using an optical or digital coaxial cable. PS3? I don' t know much about game consoles. I'll ask my brother who knows more about this than I do, and get back to you.
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If I am watching a channel on my TV, how does the audio get to the surround sound system? Through HDMI or through Optical Audio? Do I need to connect an HDMI Imput cable? Thanks.