How Can I listen to cable tv in 5.1? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

brettallica · 08-29-2009, 04:05 AM

Nice work and advice, BIslander.

My personal preference (as stated much earlier in this thread) if you have the option between optical audio and coaxial audio is the optical connection. Just my personal preference, and both will give you 5.1. I think it's something about the RCA plugs that's off-putting to me.

Erman_94 · 10-01-2009, 06:57 PM

ok guys im at work now and im dying to get this 5.1 thing going for the start of the nhl season tonight

i believe i have located a coaxial cable (looks just like an RCA but only has one yellow plug on each side)

i know ive asked this before but i just need some clarification...is there anyway to do HDMI-DVI for video and coaxial for 5.1 audio? or does it depend on the receiver? i know component can do 720p/1080i which is what tv is broadcast in, but i dont feel like going out to buy one and would like to get this done asap

so with that, whenever i go to my receivers menu, (from my recollection) it never lets me assign the audio for the following inputs: HDMI1, HDMI2 and BD. it will let me assign it for: TV, SAT

so does this mean i cant do a HDMI-DVI connection and use coaxial for audio with my receiver? or am i missing something? (for example, do i need to have the hdmi connection from the dvi into the receiver? is this why it wont let me assign it?

any help would be GREAT!

brettallica · 10-02-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erman_94

ok guys im at work now and im dying to get this 5.1 thing going for the start of the nhl season tonight

i believe i have located a coaxial cable (looks just like an RCA but only has one yellow plug on each side)

i know ive asked this before but i just need some clarification...is there anyway to do HDMI-DVI for video and coaxial for 5.1 audio? or does it depend on the receiver? i know component can do 720p/1080i which is what tv is broadcast in, but i dont feel like going out to buy one and would like to get this done asap

so with that, whenever i go to my receivers menu, (from my recollection) it never lets me assign the audio for the following inputs: HDMI1, HDMI2 and BD. it will let me assign it for: TV, SAT

so does this mean i cant do a HDMI-DVI connection and use coaxial for audio with my receiver? or am i missing something? (for example, do i need to have the hdmi connection from the dvi into the receiver? is this why it wont let me assign it?

any help would be GREAT!

Most receivers as advanced as the one you have should have this option available. I would definitely consider RTFM for this on, though. I'm looking online to see if I can download a manual and see if I can help you.

brettallica · 10-02-2009, 04:18 AM

OK, I found the manual from Pioneer's website; it's here (approximately 3.4 MB).

Page 16 shows that you can use a component with DVI if using the proper HDMI->DVI adapter. Then on page 86 it says "If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio." That is a direct copy and paste.

From that I would surmise that you can go into some sort of setting in the interface and select which audio source to use for that HDMI input. I personally prefer fiber optic cable for this, but you can use coax.

Erman_94 · 10-04-2009, 01:51 AM

thanks for the help brettallica...unfortunately i dont think my receiver can do hdmi for video and coaxial for audio

it lets me choose the inputs (so HDMI for video and COAX-1 for audio) but a funny thing happens...

when im in the receiver menu, i can hear the audio from my speakers (so the coax is working and assigned properly) and the receiver screen says "dolby digital"

but the second i leave the menu, the audio no longer works and the video shows, and the display now reads "stereo"

why would it let me assign them if they cant be used together?

Erman_94 · 10-04-2009, 02:01 AM

nevermind guys...i figured out a roundabout way of doing things (that i believe was suggested much earlier in this thread

)

i just let the receiver handle the audio and have the hdmi going straight to my tv

sounds great with 5.1

thanks everyone

Bluray Freak 2009 · 12-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Does this also apply to Direct TV if I want to get 5.1 Surround Sound and is the sound quality the same if I use optical audio or coaxial audio cables or is one cable better than the Other sorry for bringing up this thread again and if this question has been answered before.

Thanks In Advance For Your Reply

BIslander · 12-02-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluray Freak 2009

Does this also apply to Direct TV if I want to get 5.1 Surround Sound and is the sound quality the same if I use optical audio or coaxial audio cables or is one cable better than the Other sorry for bringing up this thread again and if this question has been answered before.

Quality is the same either way.

Bluray Freak 2009 · 12-02-2009, 07:12 PM

Instead Of optical audio or coaxial audio cables

Thanks In Advance For Your Reply

iliveinparis1006 · 12-02-2009, 07:22 PM

You need to run a cable from your cable box in the digital "out" to the back of your receiver, then assign one of the set ups to this particular conection, e.g. DVR, or TV. I have Time Warner cable and I listen to HD 5.1 movies and it sounds awesome.

Hammie · 12-02-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluray Freak 2009

Instead Of optical audio or coaxial audio cables

Thanks In Advance For Your Reply

Yes!

Run the HDMI cable from the DirecTV box to your receiver. Program that HDMI input for TV viewing. Setup any universal remotes as well. I'm sure you already have an HDMI cable between your Tv and receiver. If not, you will need one there, too.

Sit back and enjoy!

Fors* · 12-02-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Yes!

Run the HDMI cable from the DirecTV box to your receiver. Program that HDMI input for TV viewing. Setup any universal remotes as well. I'm sure you already have an HDMI cable between your Tv and receiver. If not, you will need one there, too.

Sit back and enjoy!

And set up the receiver for Dolby Digital 5.1 for HD channels and PLXII - Movie for SD channels for your listening modes......I think this sounds best with my DirecTv DVR.

Bluray Freak 2009 · 12-02-2009, 07:58 PM

Thanks For Responding

jonesyg27 · 12-06-2009, 05:14 AM

I've noticed that NBC does not broadcast in DD 5.1. I have Comcast in Harford County, MD. Luckily I only watch NBC for Sunday Night Football and other sports, but this is annoying all the same. Is this a cable issue, or does NBC just not do 5.1?

BIslander · 12-06-2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesyg27

I've noticed that NBC does not broadcast in DD 5.1. I have Comcast in Harford County, MD. Luckily I only watch NBC for Sunday Night Football and other sports, but this is annoying all the same. Is this a cable issue, or does NBC just not do 5.1?

Must be your local station. NBC definitely does DD 5.1 on most network shows.

Hammie · 12-06-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesyg27

I've noticed that NBC does not broadcast in DD 5.1. I have Comcast in Harford County, MD. Luckily I only watch NBC for Sunday Night Football and other sports, but this is annoying all the same. Is this a cable issue, or does NBC just not do 5.1?

Comcast really sucks in MD. I got rid of them about 6-8 months ago for DirecTV and have not looked back.

Everything is better with DirecTV (except the contract).

jonesyg27 · 12-07-2009, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIslander

Must be your local station. NBC definitely does DD 5.1 on most network shows.

Yup, it's my local station, WBAL channel 11 in Baltimore. I asked them and they said it is on the "to do list." Nice. Only about a decade late. They answered my email within a few hours on a Sunday, so that's something, I guess.

12-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#47
Bluray Freak 2009 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Does this also apply to Direct TV Does this also apply to Direct TV if I want to get 5.1 Surround Sound and is the sound quality the same if I use optical audio or coaxial audio cables or is one cable better than the Other sorry for bringing up this thread again and if this question has been answered before. Thanks In Advance For Your Reply

12-02-2009, 07:12 PM	#49
Bluray Freak 2009 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	If The DirectTV STB has HDMI can I use that to get 5.1 Sound Instead Of optical audio or coaxial audio cables Thanks In Advance For Your Reply

12-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#50
iliveinparis1006 Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:151 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	How Can I listen to cable tv in 5.1 You need to run a cable from your cable box in the digital "out" to the back of your receiver, then assign one of the set ups to this particular conection, e.g. DVR, or TV. I have Time Warner cable and I listen to HD 5.1 movies and it sounds awesome.

12-02-2009, 07:58 PM	#53
Bluray Freak 2009 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Thanks For Responding Thanks For Responding

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08-29-2009, 04:05 AM	#41
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Nice work and advice, BIslander. My personal preference (as stated much earlier in this thread) *if you have the option between optical audio and coaxial audio* is the optical connection. Just my personal preference, and both will give you 5.1. I think it's something about the RCA plugs that's off-putting to me.

10-01-2009, 06:57 PM	#42
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	ok guys im at work now and im dying to get this 5.1 thing going for the start of the nhl season tonight i believe i have located a coaxial cable (looks just like an RCA but only has one yellow plug on each side) i know ive asked this before but i just need some clarification...is there anyway to do HDMI-DVI for video and coaxial for 5.1 audio? or does it depend on the receiver? i know component can do 720p/1080i which is what tv is broadcast in, but i dont feel like going out to buy one and would like to get this done asap so with that, whenever i go to my receivers menu, (from my recollection) it never lets me assign the audio for the following inputs: HDMI1, HDMI2 and BD. it will let me assign it for: TV, SAT so does this mean i cant do a HDMI-DVI connection and use coaxial for audio with my receiver? or am i missing something? (for example, do i need to have the hdmi connection from the dvi into the receiver? is this why it wont let me assign it? any help would be GREAT!

10-02-2009, 04:18 AM	#44
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	OK, I found the manual from Pioneer's website; it's here (approximately 3.4 MB). Page 16 shows that you can use a component with DVI if using the proper HDMI->DVI adapter. Then on page 86 it says "If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio." That is a direct copy and paste. From that I would surmise that you can go into some sort of setting in the interface and select which audio source to use for that HDMI input. I personally prefer fiber optic cable for this, but you can use coax.

10-04-2009, 01:51 AM	#45
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	thanks for the help brettallica...unfortunately i dont think my receiver can do hdmi for video and coaxial for audio it lets me choose the inputs (so HDMI for video and COAX-1 for audio) but a funny thing happens... when im in the receiver menu, i can hear the audio from my speakers (so the coax is working and assigned properly) and the receiver screen says "dolby digital" but the second i leave the menu, the audio no longer works and the video shows, and the display now reads "stereo" why would it let me assign them if they cant be used together?

10-04-2009, 02:01 AM	#46
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	nevermind guys...i figured out a roundabout way of doing things (that i believe was suggested much earlier in this thread ) i just let the receiver handle the audio and have the hdmi going straight to my tv sounds great with 5.1 thanks everyone

12-06-2009, 05:14 AM	#54
jonesyg27 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:19	I've noticed that NBC does not broadcast in DD 5.1. I have Comcast in Harford County, MD. Luckily I only watch NBC for Sunday Night Football and other sports, but this is annoying all the same. Is this a cable issue, or does NBC just not do 5.1?

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