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Old 01-04-2008, 11:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Easy HDMI audio question

Hi Guys,

Quick and im sure easy question. If a DVD player has HDMI and also outputs 5.1 sound, will it output the 5.1 sound via HDMI as my amp has HDMI inputs or will i have to use the coax to get the 5.1 sound.

A dvd player exmaple is:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135105

Or do i need a more expensive player?
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Re: Easy HDMI audio question

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If a DVD player has HDMI and also outputs 5.1 sound, will it output the 5.1 sound via HDMI as my amp has HDMI inputs
I dont personally know of any HDMI equipped players that wont output 5.1 over HDMI so you should be ok (Assuming of course your amp processes audio over HDMI).
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Re: Easy HDMI audio question

Hi,

Can you get DVD players with HDMI output and also the old style 5.1 surround sound output? Ya know, where you insert the wire into the socket and then release the clamp (don't know a technical term for those!)

I don't have an amp you see...but do have some spare 5.1 speakers lying around that I'd like to use.
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Re: Easy HDMI audio question

What you are describing is a combined amp and DVD player. Anything new will come with speakers already.

For example -

Panasonic PT450EBK

A normal DVD player will require a separate amp and the speakers connect to that. The player is usually connected by Digital Coaxial or Digital Optical to get 5.1.
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