Best way to hookup

[PWParker]

I have learned a lot here on the forums, but I haven't seen this topic....

I have DirectV HDDVR with hdmi. I have Samsung 1080p HD tv with hdmi. I have Onyko receiver with hdmi.

What is the best way to hook up? Currently Directv to hdtv for pic & directv to Onyko for sound. Controlled by Directv remote.

Is it better to control/switch all with the Onyko receiver & remote? if so, what are the pros & cons?

What about optical plug? is it better than hdmi? My DVD player (Oppo) has hdmi; optical, etc.

What is the optimum wiring plan without having to have 47 remotes....?

Thanks!

 

[iwc5893]

Best picture - HDMI to TV
Best soiund - optical to receiver

You may be able to program your D* remote to run everything, and slave the volume switch to the stereo receiver. The codes for the Onkyo are 30135, 30380, 30842, 31298, 31320, 31531, 31805

 

[Jimbo]

Either way will do the job and do it nicely,
I do it the way you have it now, mainly because I don't like having to have the stereo rec. on whenever I want to watch TV, I turn it on for Movies and Games mostly, don't need it for watching the other stuff.

jmo, whichever way you perfer is good :up

Jimbo