Looking for setup advice.
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No, it hasn't arrived yet. I ordered it and it should be here next week. I will definately let you know how it sounds.
Thanks again!
I thought of another question... is it better to use the digital coax from the 622 to the soundbar or to use an audio cable & connect audio in & audio out?
are you talking about the red and white audio cables(composite) If you use them then you wont get digital sound, the sound will be compressed...it would be better to use the digital coax
Yep, I was talking about the red & white cables. I'll use the coax. By the way, the system came in today but I have meetings & appointments most of the week so I may have to wait until this weekend
cool, keep in touch with me, I really like Philips products, most people dont, but I do...I would like to know how this thing works...seems like it works similar to the Bose Soundwave system or whatever it was called
My setup is as follows:
I have (2) external devices connected to my Panasonic TH-58PZ700U. A DISH network ViP622 DVR receiver and the Philips HTS8100.
I have (2) external devices connected to my Panasonic TH-58PZ700U. A DISH network ViP622 DVR receiver and the Philips HTS8100.
- ViP622 audio - I use a coaxial cable and an optical cable to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack on the subwoofer to the OPTICAL DIGITAL output jack on the connected device. Since the signal coming from the ViP622 is optical, I purchased a "Digital Optical Toslink to Digital Coaxial Converter" to convert it to a digital signal (hence the use of two cables).
- ViP622 video - I utilized an HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV monitor.
- HTS8100 video - I am using an HDMI connection from the HTS8100 to the TV monitor.
I think I see why you did that. The Digital Audio Out from the 622 is not coaxil but I can't tell from the picture online what it is. So that means I can't run staright coax from the subwoofer to the 622.
That is correct. The ViP 622 has an optical digital output. Whereas the HTS8100 does not accept any optical inputs. Therefore I had to buy a converter. I bought it for a fair price at CableWholesale.com
Here's a link:
Digital Optical to Coaxial Digital Converter
When watching programming from the ViP622, select "digital in" on your HTS8100's remote and your good to go.
It works pretty well. I hope my inputs helps.
Here's a link:
Digital Optical to Coaxial Digital Converter
When watching programming from the ViP622, select "digital in" on your HTS8100's remote and your good to go.
It works pretty well. I hope my inputs helps.
Is this the same thing?
For only $9.80 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Coaxial (RCA) to Optical Toslink Digital Audio Converter | Toslink Switch / Converter
Which cables do I need?
For only $9.80 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Coaxial (RCA) to Optical Toslink Digital Audio Converter | Toslink Switch / Converter
Which cables do I need?
Yes, it is the same thing. Great price, though.
You'll need (1) optical toslink cable -- you will connect this from the ViP 622 to the converter. Then (1) digital coax cable --this will go from the converter to the HTS8100.
You'll need (1) optical toslink cable -- you will connect this from the ViP 622 to the converter. Then (1) digital coax cable --this will go from the converter to the HTS8100.
Ok, now I'm confused!
The VIP622 has a Digital Audio Output.
The HTS8100 has a Coaxial Digital Input.
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Ok, now I'm confused!
I am not sure, but I think the digital coax audio was the best and greatest till optical toslink cable came out. Check this link out. Maybe it will help.
InformIT: How Digital Audio Connections Work > Coaxial Connections
Ok, I think this is what I need:
For only $9.80 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Coaxial (RCA) to Optical Toslink Digital Audio Converter | Toslink Switch / Converter
Audio Cables - Digital Coaxial Audio
Audio Cables - Optical Toslink
Does this sound right?
For only $9.80 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Coaxial (RCA) to Optical Toslink Digital Audio Converter | Toslink Switch / Converter
Audio Cables - Digital Coaxial Audio
Audio Cables - Optical Toslink
Does this sound right?
You got it!
Wouldn't it be much easier (and cheaper) if the HTS8100 came with an optical input?
They are actually coming out with another version of this in the spring. Same system except no on screen instructions. I emailed them with the hoops one must go thru without the optical input.
