Surround Sound Question

[tonyvolsfan05]

Hey HD guys i finally purchased a DLP 55'' HD tv last night and im trying to find out if i can use and older surround sound receiver with my tv? all this hdmi stuff a av inputs outputs have blown my mind. Only way it ever worked before with my big screen was to run it threw a hi fi vcr i think thats right HELP!!!!

[volinbham]

did you run your video through the receiver before or just the sound?

does your cable box/TV source have audio outs for surround sound?

When all else fails, check the manual for both the cable box and TV - they typically have set up diagrams.

[rwemyss]

More info is needed. Specifically about your A/V receiver. What sort of 5.1 inputs does it have?

[tonyvolsfan05]

Originally Posted by rwemyss

More info is needed. Specifically about your A/V receiver. What sort of 5.1 inputs does it have?

It has video 2
play in
record
video1
play
rec tape 1
play
cd
its a kenwood dolby surroundsound audio video reciever

Im also using a dvr box from comcast

[tonyvolsfan05]

update. I have it working now thru the dvr box but now i dont have any sound from my gaming system xbox360. how do get that sound to go thru the receiver?

[rwemyss]

if you have the advanced cable, you can plug an optical cable into the base to get 5.1 to your receiver.

[GIVEHIM-6]

Originally Posted by tonyvolsfan05

Hey HD guys i finally purchased a DLP 55'' HD tv last night and im trying to find out if i can use and older surround sound receiver with my tv? all this hdmi stuff a av inputs outputs have blown my mind. Only way it ever worked before with my big screen was to run it threw a hi fi vcr i think thats right HELP!!!!

I'm in the same boat here.I still haven't hooked up any surround sound to my new HDTV yet.I don't have a clue on how to hook mine up.

[Fine Vol]

Use opticle out on your tv to opticle in on your reciever. Using optical cable.