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11 months ago ::
Jul 24, 2011 - 8:30PM
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So, in this "new" era of Netflix and "clouds" and all things virtual I attempted to hook my 2009 Macbook pro up to my t.v. and receiver (model #'s in the subject line). On Amazon I purchased a mini plug to HDMI converter which worked--great image but problem number one was that I was limited to three options to select from. Whomever originally set up my t.v. and system somehow "froze" these features so I can't use the optional "AUX" HDMI port in the front of the t.v., etc. I tried to de-select the sync mode and that didn't work. In other words: HDMI2, HDMI3 and so forth are all grayed out and unavailable. So that is problem #1. I ended up pulling out the HDMI port that is used for the system and that one worked but that is not ideal. Problem #2. I purchased a cable that plugs into the headphone jack and into the optical port in the back of the receiver ( Digital Optical Audio TosLink to Mini TosLink Cable M/M, 12 FT / 3.7 M, Black ). I know the sound was transmitting because I checked the preferences on the laptop and it showed an outgoing signal. I couldn't figure out how to GET TO that audio. I went through the directions in the manual--turning the dial and selecting and entering OPT 1 but I'm not sure I did all that right. Seems to me it shouldn't be that complicated. Thoughts? I sent these questions to the answer man so hopefully we'll all know soon. I love seeing my laptop on the big screen, that was pretty cool and I did get sound from a mini plug to RCA via the AUX in the front panel of the receiver--but I really want the full digi sound that the Toslink will provide. Todd Waddington
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11 months ago ::
Jul 24, 2011 - 8:33PM
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BTW, Yes, I'm talking about the "optical in" port in the back in case that question arrises.
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11 months ago ::
Jul 25, 2011 - 9:08AM
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Couple of things: 1. You mentioned Netflix, so I'm not sure if you're trying to stream Netflix movies from your laptop to the TV or if you're trying to play other content as well. Netflix primarily streams in regular stereo sound, even though they did add 5.1 support to Netflix on the PS3. 2. There is a way to re-enable those HMDI ports on your TV, I remember going into the Advanced setup menu when we first set up our VT25 and turning off a port, I also remember that I enabled one of them again. 3. So just making sure that I understand, you are using the TOSLink out from the TV to your receiver? That will also only transmit in stereo, not 5.1
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11 months ago ::
Jul 25, 2011 - 2:05PM
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To enable the HDMI ports, try the following: Menu Setup External Devices Monitor Out From there you should be able to turn on/off the ports on your TV
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11 months ago ::
Jul 25, 2011 - 4:47PM
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Thanks S., I have checked the ports--did the MENU/EXTERNAL DEVICES thing and they are all "on". However, when I press the tv/video button to select a video source, I only have tv, game, and aux available--all other HDMI and so forth buttons are "gray" and non selectable. I am using my macbook pro laptop for a variety of reasons--Netflix being one. I own a Wii and it is set up for streaming Netflix but not HD content. There is other online content I'd like to view as well--off topic. So, I'm running the toslink from the computer headphone jack to the receiver. I am running an HDMI cable via a converter from the mini plug on my lap top as well. I need to use both cables since the HDMI cable is running video only. Thanks for trying. Still don't know how to access the digi-optical cable (toslink). It's plugged into the "in" on the receiver (home theatre) so there must be a way to hear it but I can't figure that out.
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11 months ago ::
Jul 25, 2011 - 10:24PM
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Got it all up and rollling! Not intuitive at all. Just a bit of thinking, then trial and error. So, regarding the HDMI 2, 3, and enabling them. It was NOT under monitor--those were all "on". It was under "labels", right next to monitor. I didn't understand it but the ports that weren't being used were set to "skip"--so they were not selectable. I set the front t.v. panel HDMI to Aux and now the front HDMI slot is enabled and works great. As far as the toslink/headphone connection. I played around with the panel menu on the receiver and finally set it to DVR + OPT 1 (the cable was in the optical "in" slot--the only one available on the back of the receiver so it seemed to me it should be pretty simple to find--again, not intuitive at all but I am totally pumped that I know how to set it up now). My 2009 Macbook Pro is set up for the toslink connection so it will/should provide complete 5.1 as far as I know. It sounds much better than the AUX RCA connection.
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11 months ago ::
Jul 29, 2011 - 9:37AM
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Hi Todd and Sebastin! It's nice to see the LiHD HHs helping each other out with issues. Sorry the Answerman didn't have the chance to respond. I believe he has bee away. I am glad that all worked out with the hook-up and I will share your comments with the product group for their use in product planning. Have a great weekend! Shannon
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11 months ago ::
Jul 29, 2011 - 10:48PM
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Thanks Shannon, Hope you are well. Todd
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2 months ago ::
Mar 21, 2012 - 2:30AM
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