Just Bought an ONKYO TX-SR606 - Blu-ray Forum

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 02:57 PM

And I was wondering if there was any way of running a HDMI cable from my cable television box which does not have a HDMI output into the amp.
What I was looking for was a scart to HDMI cable or something.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The reason I would like to do this for those who don't already know is that the ONKYO TX-SR606 will upscale any source through it's HDMI inputs. And I would like to watch my TV upscaled.

Thanks all.

Driver_King · 06-28-2008, 03:02 PM

There is a way to convert SCART to HDMI, however, I'm sure you're not willing to pay for it. You might as well go out and buy an HD Ti-Vo for the price.

toothless_farmer · 06-28-2008, 03:07 PM

You won't need any scart-to-HDMI cable, you just connect your cable TV box with Onkyo using ANY cable (component, S-Video, composite; plus an appropriate audio cable) and then connect Onkyo with the receiver using an HDMI cable. Then set up your Onkyo appropriately (there's a function called something like 'HDMI monitor', set it to 'on') - that's it.

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by toothless_farmer

You won't need any scart-to-HDMI cable, you just connect your cable TV box with Onkyo using ANY cable (component, S-Video, composite; plus an appropriate audio cable) and then connect Onkyo with the receiver using an HDMI cable. Then set up your Onkyo appropriately (there's a function called something like 'HDMI monitor', set it to 'on') - that's it.

And that will upscale it still?...

I only have Scart outputs on my cable box though?...

Sling · 06-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Well that was a bad choice

Joke

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

Well that was a bad choice

Joke

Yeah, It wasn't really a choice, I just got what I was given to me by my cable provider YEARS ago.

I wonder if I could buy another box and use that instead?...I don't know if changing boxes would still work with my normal package.

I would probably need a HD box to get one with a HDMI output.

Sling · 06-28-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

Yeah, It wasn't really a choice, I just got what I was given to me by my cable provider YEARS ago. .

Its time for upgrade which is a good thing.The 606 is a nice receiver and needs your attention

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I wonder if I could buy another box and use that instead?...I don't know if changing boxes would still work with my normal package. .

Nothing against cable but have you thought about going with Directv?
They have over 130 HD channels available and it cost less.

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I would probably need a HD box to get one with a HDMI output.

That is correct

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

Nothing against cable but have you thought about going with Directv?
They have over 130 HD channels available and it cost less.

I don't pay for my cable, they give it to me free because I have the phone off of them.
I don't really watch TV, normally it's just Blu rays. I was just curious as to how much better the ONKYO would make the picture of regular digital TV.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway though.

Sling · 06-28-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I don't pay for my cable, they give it to me free because I have the phone off of them.
I don't really watch TV, normally it's just Blu rays. I was just curious as to how much better the ONKYO would make the picture of regular digital TV.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway though.

Cable box/606
S-Video or RCA from Cable box to 606 then HDMi to display , you then can upscale to 1080i

Blu-ray/606
606 HDMi to dispaly and blu-ray player to 606 RCA L/R .

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

S-Video or RCA from Cable box to 606 then HDMi to display , you then can upscale to 1080i

I only have Scart out sockets on my cable box.

Sling · 06-28-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I only have Scart out sockets on my cable box.

ouch...Time for cable box upgrade hank.
Your cable provider should upgrade you for free or charge you rental.Cox cable for instance charges 4 dollars a month

crackinhedz · 06-28-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I only have Scart out sockets on my cable box.

get a SCART-Component cable.

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

get a SCART-Component cable.

That should work shouldn't it?...

crackinhedz · 06-28-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

That should work shouldn't it?...

have never dealt with SCART connections, but it should.

crackinhedz · 06-28-2008, 06:24 PM

or an adapter.

ToonyLoons · 06-28-2008, 06:25 PM

I am under the assumption that most of the time you do not OWN your cable box. It is on loan from the cable company at the least if you are not paying a monthly fee for the box. Some times the first box is free and each additional box has a monthly charge. Heck, here they even charge for extra remotes.

Point is, if you want an upgrade, you just have to ask for one. Unless an upgrade is required, the cable company is not going to make you switch boxes. But if you ask for one, they will most likely give you one. Especially if the case is that they own the box still and it is just on loan to you because you have their service. When you get the upgrade, you can make sure it has the connection you want.

Or just get the SCART-Component cable crackinhedz suggested.

Sling · 06-28-2008, 06:27 PM

^And yes what crackinhedz said^

I'm always learning something new from him each day I visit this forum.

crackinhedz · 06-28-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

I'm always learning something new from him each day I visit this forum.

hey I just learned about SCART connections myself the other day because someone requested SCART description in the Sticky: Home Theater Connections (Explained) thread.

...and stumbled across SCART-Component cables.

hank_marvin · 06-28-2008, 06:39 PM

In order to turn a RGB signal into an actual component signal I would have to buy a RGB to Component converter rather than just a lead with a SCART on one end and a 3 RCA's on the other though wouldn't I?...

crackinhedz · 06-28-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hank_marvin

In order to turn a RGB signal into an actual component signal I would have to buy a RGB to Component converter rather than just a lead with a SCART on one end and a 3 RCA's on the other though wouldn't I?...

...video is output from cable box via SCART correct?

the SCART-Component cable makes the conversion for you, and connect the component end into the receiver.

06-28-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
hank_marvin Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Just Bought an ONKYO TX-SR606 And I was wondering if there was any way of running a HDMI cable from my cable television box which does not have a HDMI output into the amp. What I was looking for was a scart to HDMI cable or something. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The reason I would like to do this for those who don't already know is that the ONKYO TX-SR606 will upscale any source through it's HDMI inputs. And I would like to watch my TV upscaled. Thanks all.

06-28-2008, 03:53 PM	#5
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	Just Bought an ONKYO TX-SR606 Well that was a bad choice Joke

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06-28-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	There is a way to convert SCART to HDMI, however, I'm sure you're not willing to pay for it. You might as well go out and buy an HD Ti-Vo for the price.

06-28-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
toothless_farmer Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:1039 Blu-ray reviews:3	You won't need any scart-to-HDMI cable, you just connect your cable TV box with Onkyo using ANY cable (component, S-Video, composite; plus an appropriate audio cable) and then connect Onkyo with the receiver using an HDMI cable. Then set up your Onkyo appropriately (there's a function called something like 'HDMI monitor', set it to 'on') - that's it.

06-28-2008, 06:24 PM	#15
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	or an adapter.

06-28-2008, 06:25 PM	#16
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	I am under the assumption that most of the time you do not OWN your cable box. It is on loan from the cable company at the least if you are not paying a monthly fee for the box. Some times the first box is free and each additional box has a monthly charge. Heck, here they even charge for extra remotes. Point is, if you want an upgrade, you just have to ask for one. Unless an upgrade is required, the cable company is not going to make you switch boxes. But if you ask for one, they will most likely give you one. Especially if the case is that they own the box still and it is just on loan to you because you have their service. When you get the upgrade, you can make sure it has the connection you want. Or just get the SCART-Component cable crackinhedz suggested.

06-28-2008, 06:27 PM	#17
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	^And yes what crackinhedz said^ I'm always learning something new from him each day I visit this forum.

06-28-2008, 06:39 PM	#19
hank_marvin Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray reviews: 3	In order to turn a RGB signal into an actual component signal I would have to buy a RGB to Component converter rather than just a lead with a SCART on one end and a 3 RCA's on the other though wouldn't I?...

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