HDMI Inputs - Blu-ray Forum

Snikt · 10-10-2009, 05:06 AM

Hey guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to another Blu-ray players. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are any Sony Blu-Ray Players with HDMI INPUTS and OUTPUTS on it.

I've checked the site itself, but it just says it has HDMI connections. I'm looking at the BDP 550.

Thanks for your help guys.

ZedsDead · 10-10-2009, 05:28 AM

What would an hdmi input be used for on a blu-ray player? Not trying to be rude, just wondering because I can't think of a use for it.

Snikt · 10-10-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZedsDead

What would an hdmi input be used for on a blu-ray player? Not trying to be rude, just wondering because I can't think of a use for it.

Well, I wondering if any blu-ray player had one so that I could hook it up to my surround sound via HDMI.

My surround sound system only has and HDMI output. So I was wondering if a blu-ray had one so I could have the player hooked up to the TV from the player output to the TV input, then have an HDMI cable from the player via input to the HDMI output on my surround sound receiver

RBBrittain · 10-10-2009, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snikt

Well, I wondering if any blu-ray player had one so that I could hook it up to my surround sound via HDMI.

My surround sound system only has and HDMI output. So I was wondering if a blu-ray had one so I could have the player hooked up to the TV from the player output to the TV input, then have an HDMI cable from the player via input to the HDMI output on my surround sound receiver

That really doesn't make sense; HDMI "daisy-chaining" is usually the other way around--connect the BD player to the AV receiver's input, then the AV receiver's output to the TV.

If you're not yet ready to replace your surround sound, you'll probably need an HDMI switch (but be prepared for compatibility issues), or better yet a TV with multiple HDMI inputs. The best option, however, would be to replace the surround sound with a new AV receiver that has multiple true (NOT "passthrough") HDMI inputs, preferably a stand-alone receiver with Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio decoders for the most flexibility (though lesser options may work for you).

Snikt · 10-10-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RBBrittain

That really doesn't make sense; HDMI "daisy-chaining" is usually the other way around--connect the BD player to the AV receiver's input, then the AV receiver's output to the TV.

My surround sound system only has an HDMI ouput connection. So right now, I have an optical cable connected from the Blu-Ray player to the receiver; and and HDMI cable connected from the TV to the player.

Systemlord · 10-10-2009, 09:45 AM

It seems the OP has a receiver that upconverts all other video sources via HDMI, but has no HDMI inputs. Very strange!

Hammie · 10-10-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Snikt

My surround sound system only has an HDMI ouput connection. So right now, I have an optical cable connected from the Blu-Ray player to the receiver; and and HDMI cable connected from the TV to the player.

It might help if we know what surround sound system you have and all devices that need to be connected. We can help you with a correct configuration.

ZedsDead · 10-10-2009, 06:19 AM

A receiver with only hdmi output and no input is an odd situation. Nonetheless, what you are suggesting won't work. The receiver output to the blu-ray player input will make no difference, it won't give you surround sound. The receiver will only output what you inputing into it. So with no hdmi input to your receiver, nothing will happen. You could try using an optical output from a blu-ray player to your receiver, then use the hdmi on the blu-ray player to your tv for the video.

Rojas · 10-10-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snikt

Well, I wondering if any blu-ray player had one so that I could hook it up to my surround sound via HDMI.

My surround sound system only has and HDMI output. So I was wondering if a blu-ray had one so I could have the player hooked up to the TV from the player output to the TV input, then have an HDMI cable from the player via input to the HDMI output on my surround sound receiver

Please post your receivers make and model number
Thanks.

rdodolak · 10-10-2009, 08:15 PM

I'm guessing the OP owns a HTIB since most of these only include one HDMI output and no inputs.

Best thing would be to upgrade to a new receiver even if you have to buy a low end model for the time being.

10-10-2009, 05:06 AM	#1
Snikt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:437 Trading Score:3	HDMI Inputs Hey guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to another Blu-ray players. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are any Sony Blu-Ray Players with HDMI INPUTS and OUTPUTS on it. I've checked the site itself, but it just says it has HDMI connections. I'm looking at the BDP 550. Thanks for your help guys.

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10-10-2009, 05:28 AM	#2
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	What would an hdmi input be used for on a blu-ray player? Not trying to be rude, just wondering because I can't think of a use for it.

10-10-2009, 09:45 AM	#6
Systemlord Active Member Member since:Sep 2009	It seems the OP has a receiver that upconverts all other video sources via HDMI, but has no HDMI inputs. Very strange!

10-10-2009, 06:19 AM	#8
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	A receiver with only hdmi output and no input is an odd situation. Nonetheless, what you are suggesting won't work. The receiver output to the blu-ray player input will make no difference, it won't give you surround sound. The receiver will only output what you inputing into it. So with no hdmi input to your receiver, nothing will happen. You could try using an optical output from a blu-ray player to your receiver, then use the hdmi on the blu-ray player to your tv for the video.

10-10-2009, 08:15 PM	#10
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	I'm guessing the OP owns a HTIB since most of these only include one HDMI output and no inputs. Best thing would be to upgrade to a new receiver even if you have to buy a low end model for the time being.

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