[Ian Dudley]

If I connect my V+ box (which I dont have yet) to my TV using HDMI, I know that to get Dolby Digital to my old (non HDMI) amp I'll need to use the optical link and select HDMI overide on the box. However, if I do that, does it then disable the standard PCM stereo output over the HDMI link to the TV?

I know that standard audio will also be sent via the Optical, but it would be neater if when watching normal TV I could set the amp to the TV input rather than having to specify the optical input from the V+. That sort of thing is easier for guests, etc as well, as they can then swap between any input to the TV without having to faff about with the amp as well, or just use the TV speakers for that matter.

[Badger0-0]

Your amp should automatically switch between PL (11) and DD, so you won't have to mess with settings.

Not sure if that is what you mean though

[Ian Dudley]

Originally Posted by Badger0-0

Your amp should automatically switch between PL (11) and DD, so you won't have to mess with settings.

Not sure if that is what you mean though

I know the amp will deal with it. What I mean is that I'll have stereo link from the TV to the amp seperately from the optical from the V+. When i have guests using the TV (e.g. a babysitter), its easier to set the amp to the TV and not try to explain the different audio inputs to them if they want to switch between cable, DVD, Xbox, bulit in TV tuner, etc.

But that will only work if the stereo signal over HDMI isn't disabled when the optical audio is switched on. I can't see any reason why it would be disabled, but that doesnt seem to have stopped VM in the past!

It's not a huge issue, if it is disabled I can just switch off the optical audio when a guest is using the system, but it would be nice if I didnt have to.

[Badger0-0]

Just tried it and you'll be happy to know HDMI override on or off makes no difference with sound over the telly on ITV.
Strange, as I thought that was the whole point

[Ian Dudley]

Originally Posted by Badger0-0

Just tried it and you'll be happy to know HDMI override on or off makes no difference with sound over the telly on ITV.
Strange, as I thought that was the whole point

Cool, cheers for that. Does rather beg the question of why bother to have it as a switchable option anyway? But then from reading through all the 'idiots guide' stuff, logic doesnt always seem to be at the forefront of VMs decisions!

[Spod]

Does it work back to front i.e. turn on/off the optical rather than disable the HDMI?

[Ian Dudley]

Originally Posted by Spod

Does it work back to front i.e. turn on/off the optical rather than disable the HDMI?

If the HDMI isn't disabled (although it might disable DD via HDMI while leaving the stereo mix) then this is the only function that option can have. Which seems a bit superfluous, why not just leave the optical feed going all the time?

[Spod]

Maybe VM are looking to save the environment by reducing stray light signals