Can a TV tuner be connected to an AVR?

Another benefit is often use of ARC to send TV tuner audio to the AVR via the same HDMI cable that sends video to TV, thus saving use of an additional optical cable. An AVR is the best way to connect multiple source devices to a TV that supports full surround sound and uses a single HDMI cable to the TV.

Can a HDMI pass through be used with an AVR?

I have recently purchased my first AVR with HDMI pass through and it seems the way to go is pass all the devices through the AVR using HDMI and then have one HDMI input into the TV (I have Blu-Ray, Foxtel, Media Player, Xbox 360).

What kind of cable do you need for an AV receiver?

If you have an older TV or receiver that lacks ARC, connect an optical digital audio cable between your TV and receiver. Of course you’ll still need the HDMI connection for the video signal. Yamaha’s AV Setup Guide app helps you plan and complete your component connections.

What are the advantages of using an AVR?

The advantage of the AVR is that often video can be upscaled to a common value for the TV which reduces HDMI handshaking issues. Another benefit is often use of ARC to send TV tuner audio to the AVR via the same HDMI cable that sends video to TV, thus saving use of an additional optical cable.

Why does my Denon AVR 3806 have no sound?

Try a sky channel with dolby digital, if you get no sound, then thats the problem. Another thing to try is get a dolby digital film or program going in and flick through the cinema settings (the cine button on the remote). Also check you have the correct video and sound inputs setup for the sources you’re using.

What do I need to know about my Denon 3806 remote?

Also check you have the correct video and sound inputs setup for the sources you’re using. So if you choose (for example) DVD on the 3806 remote then it knows which sound and video input are assigned to that source (i.e. comp1 + opt1, hdmi + opt2 etc.)

What can I do if my sound is not working on my DVR?

Try tightening the cable connection or using a different cable. Change the channel. Changing channels helps to match up the audio sound and video. Rewind the program you’re watching. If you have a DVR, go back a few seconds, then fast-forward to return to the live broadcast.

What should I do if my sound is not working on my direct TV?

Change the channel. Changing channels helps to match up the audio sound and video. Rewind the program you’re watching. If you have a DVR, go back a few seconds, then fast-forward to return to the live broadcast. Using surround sound? Try using the TV speakers only to test if the surround sound system is causing the issue.