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Probably a silly question but .....

  • 27-12-2011 06:14PM
    #1
    sgt.bilko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭


    As the title says, probably a silly question but how do you connect a surround sound system to a tv when you have a UPC set up?

    In other words, do I connect the tv to the s/sound directly with an optical cable or connect the s/sound to the dvr unit with av cables?

    I only get surround sound when watching DVDs at the mo.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    eddiem74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,027 ✭✭✭eddiem74


    You probably need to provide some more information in terms of the makes/models of the TV, Surround sound set-up or at least list what inputs and outputs exist on each device in the chain. That way you can match up inputs with outputs, etc...


  • #3
    sgt.bilko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭sgt.bilko


    Samsung tv & Samsung surround sound.

    UPC dvr

    Dvr connected to tv via scart lead.
    Surround sound connected to tv via hdmi cable.

    According to surround sound manual, surround sound needs to be connected to dvr via optical lead cable except there is no optical socket on the dvr :o

    However there is an optical lead OUT socket on the tv, and an optical lead IN on the surround sound.

    Other than that, all there is left is audio sockets on the dvr.


  • #4
    guinnessdrinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭guinnessdrinker


    You should be able to connect an optical cable from your upc box to your surround receiver.

    Leave the hdmi cable connected to the tv for picture. This way you can view tv without the surround receiver turned on, eg if watching the news or can turn on the surround for when watching movies.

    Hope that makes sense!


  • #5
    guinnessdrinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭guinnessdrinker


    Sorry just copped that you said the upc box does not have an optical socket.

    I am not familiar with upc dvrs but what you need to do in order to get surround sound is to connect it to your surround sound receiver. Does your upc dvr have a digital coaxial output by any chance?


  • #6
    sgt.bilko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭sgt.bilko


    guinnessdrinker wrote: »
    Sorry just copped that you said the upc box does not have an optical socket.

    I am not familiar with upc dvrs but what you need to do in order to get surround sound is to connect it to your surround sound receiver. Does your upc dvr have a digital coaxial output by any chance?

    It has a digital audio out socket similiar to a jack plug.

    It also has an audio out (left and right) socket similiar to a jack plug.

    They are colour coded red,white and black with black being the digital socket.


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