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- Eli
Hi all! First post by a noob, bear with me!
Here is what's up. My gal and I splurged on a plasma TV(Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U). This is the first time I have spent more than $200 on a TV , and that one I had for well over ten years. She also inherited an older, and discontinued A/V receiver (sony str-de1015g) and some speakers from a friend of hers.
Now I have been reading enough about this stuff and learned enough to get the feeling that I have to spend another $500 or so to even make this a worthwhile system. I can't spend that kind of dough at the moment after the TV and engagement ring (should be here next week!!!), plus I have another, more sensible feeling that I'll probably be more than satisfied if I used what i have already.
So here are the questions I am unclear on. Is it possible to use HDMI connections from components (like a blu-ray) to my TV and still get the full benefit of surround sound through the older A/V receiver? The receiver does not have HDMI inputs or outputs, it is too old. I would also like to stay away from using the receiver's "command center" capabilities and just have it be used for running the sound through. It is a discontinued Sony model that apparently will not work with universal remote controls except for the very basics like power toggle. I do have the original remote and also found the manual online.
So, if it is possible to use continue to use my TV as the HDMI switch, will it still sound as good since the connection to the receiver will be RCA? (there are also optical and S-video inputs available on the receiver, but no digital inputs labeled "TV" or monitor)
I have 5 sony speakers that were given to us with the receiver.
My goal is not to have an awesome system at the moment. I love the TV, even though I have not viewed any HD content on it or even an upscaled DVD yet. My gal is going to get a PS3 in the next month or so, and I can't wait to take advantage of the blu-ray and upscaling. I have a harmony remote and would like to be able to use it as much as possible as a "control center". I really just want to have surround sound and be able to make use of my TVs capabilities when I get the new player.
What are my best options to keep it very simple, preferably with the equipment I have in hand? Keep in mind I am no audiophile or videophile, I'll be delighted if I can get sound out of all the speakers at once!
Thank you in advance for any direction you can give me.
Eli
What ever happened to good ol' channel "U" and the bunny ears?
Here is what's up. My gal and I splurged on a plasma TV(Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U). This is the first time I have spent more than $200 on a TV , and that one I had for well over ten years. She also inherited an older, and discontinued A/V receiver (sony str-de1015g) and some speakers from a friend of hers.
Now I have been reading enough about this stuff and learned enough to get the feeling that I have to spend another $500 or so to even make this a worthwhile system. I can't spend that kind of dough at the moment after the TV and engagement ring (should be here next week!!!), plus I have another, more sensible feeling that I'll probably be more than satisfied if I used what i have already.
So here are the questions I am unclear on. Is it possible to use HDMI connections from components (like a blu-ray) to my TV and still get the full benefit of surround sound through the older A/V receiver? The receiver does not have HDMI inputs or outputs, it is too old. I would also like to stay away from using the receiver's "command center" capabilities and just have it be used for running the sound through. It is a discontinued Sony model that apparently will not work with universal remote controls except for the very basics like power toggle. I do have the original remote and also found the manual online.
So, if it is possible to use continue to use my TV as the HDMI switch, will it still sound as good since the connection to the receiver will be RCA? (there are also optical and S-video inputs available on the receiver, but no digital inputs labeled "TV" or monitor)
I have 5 sony speakers that were given to us with the receiver.
My goal is not to have an awesome system at the moment. I love the TV, even though I have not viewed any HD content on it or even an upscaled DVD yet. My gal is going to get a PS3 in the next month or so, and I can't wait to take advantage of the blu-ray and upscaling. I have a harmony remote and would like to be able to use it as much as possible as a "control center". I really just want to have surround sound and be able to make use of my TVs capabilities when I get the new player.
What are my best options to keep it very simple, preferably with the equipment I have in hand? Keep in mind I am no audiophile or videophile, I'll be delighted if I can get sound out of all the speakers at once!
Thank you in advance for any direction you can give me.
Eli
What ever happened to good ol' channel "U" and the bunny ears?