I have an older sony surround a separate optical for the sub wofer ..which optical do I use on the v375. also one from the cable box to the reciver
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James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply!
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the optical conn on the v375 is to the left of the surround sound speaker conn's. From the cable box should be an HDMI cable conn to one of the HDMI inputs on the v375, make sure you match that input source HDMI-1 to the TV by pressing the TV button on the front of the v375 and select HDMI-1. Don't forget to match the type of sound sys you are using also on the TV button. The HDMI output jack on the v375 conn's to the TV. Hope that helped.....
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James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375.... » Read More James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! « Show Less
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The DVPCX995V has no such capability that I'm aware of, and I specifically looked for that feature when I bought mine. I also see no information in the manual, nor any copnnector(s) on the rear panel that suggest this capability. My Pioneer DV-F727 has that capability, and even comes with the necessary cable to link them up. I've seriously considered this, since the Sony is miserably slow at everything. The only reason I put up with it is the 400-disc capacity.
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I went with the Sony 3D blueray surround home theater. With the optical out from the tv to the surround system it was easy hook up, and one remote runs everything including the PS3 that's hooked up to it all. Hope this helped
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you can go to Vollara.com look under fresh air surround, scroll to owners manual and it tells you everything you need to know
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I have the 37". It has only one audio out plug for probably a sound bar but not for surround sound. I believe others complained about that. My headphones did not work with it at all.
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If your TW cable box has an optical output, the optical-optical will solve the problem & let you have 5.1 channel sound if TW's box supports that.
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Just got the 820. Had the same issue, wanted to just listen to the tv when watching satellite. Simply connected a optical cable from sat box to the 820, hit SIGNAL SEL on receiver remote until 02 (optical 2 input, there are two). Now I can listen to the tv or turn on the receiver and get theater sound.
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I used the regular RCA type cables. I have the sound bar above the TV. I did not have a lot of room to use the optic cable.
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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My last reciever,10yr old sony str825 w 5.1 dolby ,I think,, had more power , but did not have the surround effect as the onkyo .We just love it for movies.. No issues yet with functions.
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YesI used the optics cable and it works very well. has a pretty decent center channel speaker, so the talking is ok, I do wonder sometimes about a bar to amplify it a little more. Overall the price of this surround sound is not bad for what you get.
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I used the optical stereo cable and had very good results. That might be a better option.
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I hope you still have the operating manual for this thing because that's where it looks like the answer is, on pages 29-32 under "System Setup". Use "AMP" to assign the rear channels to ROOM 2 and SW M to select the subwoofer mode. There's a "gotcha" here too. There are 2 sets of speaker jacks for the rear channels. One for SURROUND and one for ROOM 2. They are not interchangeable. I learned this the hard way through trial and error. Good luck. This is an amazing piece of equipment once it's configured properly
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The hook-up for the vsb211 is an older model with dual RCA wires and requires a converter to the fiber optic port that is on the Samsung. If you have the VSB211 already you could get the converter. If you are going to buy one, get a newer model with a fiber optic cable port. I would check Consumer's Report for their recommendations.
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If you have a LFE output on your receiver, then you only need one cable. Quoting the Owner's Manual, "If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor/receiver, the Low-Pass Frequency is set by the processor/receiver." See http://www.jbl.com/images/media/ES250P(120V)_OM_EN.pdfIf you want to run in "normal" mode, then you'll need to buy two cables. See the manual for configuration settings getting the L/R receiver outputs to your subwoofer.I use mine in LFE mode. I hope I've helped you. Good luck!
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one thing good about this soundbar is that it converts dts sterio, where the 6000 don't. They will supply a optical cable, but it's a thin cable, they only give you one, but if your also going to use it with a blue-ray, you will need two cables. Regular size optical cable will fit, but you won't be able to properly set up the soundbar
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I'd set the Onkyo A/V receiver to 'small' mains and just connect it's sub-woofer output to the LFE input on the Polk PSW505. Play something 'bassy' and switch the phase 180 degrees to see which produces the greatest amount of bass - leave it there. Adjust the bass level as desired. Remember to secure nick-nacks on shelves near it... they can and will vibrate off!