for the 1 HDMI out- will using HDMI ONLY transmit audio?(no 3.5 "One of the HDMI outputs is with audio output by SPDIF &3.5mm stereo audio output."
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Yes, the sound is already part of the HDMI input. It will be stripped out and used in the SPDIF output (the output HDMI will still include the sound). Please note that SPDIF outputs sound only for "A" input set
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The audio will be output simultaneously at HDMI out, 3.5mm and SPDIF outputs.
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Hi WadeThere's no HDMI connector to accept an HDMI cable on the back of the board. There is an HDMI_SPDIF header on the board itself. This from the Manual: The 2-pin HDMI_SPDIF header provides SPDIF audio output to an HDMI VGA card, allowing the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. If possible, I would advise you to purchase the Extreme4 or better board. It performs well, however it lacks a few features that hinder its performance, especially should you want to overclock your RAM. Go for the slightly more costly board if you can afford it.Lloyd Hi WadeThere's no HDMI connector to accept an HDMI cable on the back of the board. There is an HDMI_SPDIF header on the board itself. This from the Manual: The 2-pin HDMI_SPDIF header provides SPDIF audio output to an HDMI VGA card, allowing the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. If possible, I would advise you to purchase the Extreme4 or better board. It performs well, however it lacks a few features that hinder its performance, especially should you want to... » Read More Hi WadeThere's no HDMI connector to accept an HDMI cable on the back of the board. There is an HDMI_SPDIF header on the board itself. This from the Manual: The 2-pin HDMI_SPDIF header provides SPDIF audio output to an HDMI VGA card, allowing the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. If possible, I would advise you to purchase the Extreme4 or better board. It performs well, however it lacks a few features that hinder its performance, especially should you want to overclock your RAM. Go for the slightly more costly board if you can afford it.Lloyd « Show Less
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does this unit send 5.1 surround through the optical SPDIF even though the TV supports 2.0? Because i plan to connect the optical SPDIF to the Hi-Fi which does support 5.1. Have read elsewhere that some models will only output through SPDIF that which is compatible with the TV (regardless of what is compatible with the Hi-Fi).
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Thank for your inquiry. The answer is no. Your TV can not transmit 5.1 channel audio from an HDMI digital source through the Optical connection.
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The answer to your question is no, but if you change to game on output 1 and tv on output 2, I think it will do it. I wanted to play music on one and watch tv on the other as in sports and It will not do it. It is not independent for the 2 hdmi outs, they are linked sort of.
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I tried using this device - and it worked converting Component to HDMI... but had an issue with Audio. HDMI image displayed correctly - but no audio. That made the device useless for me... did not play with it again. For your question - If you compare image 2 (front of box) and image 4 (rear of box) - coax appears to be output - alongside HDMI and SPDIF... so, though I didn't test coax... I would guess no to your question - as it appears coax is output - not input.
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It depends on your TV. Many don't relay sound from HDMI in to their own OUT ports, or (as Brandon suggested) might do so only after their settings were changed (see TV manual). See AVSForum.com for discussion and a place to get more detailed help.
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The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help.
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on mine the audio only works for output A but you can get a "pass thru analog audio extractor" for the output B. it is made by NYKO. there are a lot of makers of this. Its a HDMI cable with two RCA jacks coming out of the thick part of the HDMI head. this pull of the Audio for sound system
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There is one audio output on the projector- a 3.5mm headphone jack. This will work for stereo, but may not be the best for a full 5.1 system.I ended up getting an HDMI -> HDMI / Optical audio extractor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687782&pf;_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf;_rd_t=201&pf;_rd_i=B005COKXCO&pf;_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf;_rd_r=194PA6VV2MQ8HM2YAQRM) to accomplish your goal.
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Sure the internal DAC is simple and not sophisticated and will convert the audio HDMI stream to the analog stereo outputs. I use mine only to extract the optical or coaxial SPDIF digital audio stream output that is maintained in its original form in the HDMI stream to analog, using an external DAC as mine Benchmark DAC2-HGC. That is my main use for the unit.
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Yes it has HDMI one in & three out. The only problem is that when using the HDMI it turns off the other speakers so if anyone is watching with you they have no sound. It also has rca in & outs and optic in & outs. I use the optics and they work great.
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I have the same issue with my onboard HDMI, it only passes 2 ch sound through the cable, hd sound requires an optic cable. According to toms hardware 5770 (and for that matter I believe all 5xxx) cards pass both HD audio and video. I double checked also on a forum and this was confermed.
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This is one way. It has 3 inputs (for your HDMI devices) and one output (goes to your TV, A/V Receiver, etc). They can't do what you stated.
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I'm assuming your surround doesn't have HDMI, which carries sound and picture? SPDIF just carries the sound (no picture). For picture, you can use just the yellow RCA, or Red/Green/Blue component jacks. For audio, you can use white and red(left and right speaker), SPDIF, or the jack that says DVI/PC audio in which is 3.5 mm or 1/8".
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I bought this unit as it has 2 HDMI outputs. 1 goes to my projector and the other 1 (for audio only) goes to my receiver.
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"The S/PDIF IN signal only passes through to the S/PDIF OUT" according to the manual. It is a USB sound card for audio out of a computer. Not TV.