fatcat Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Is it that hard to set up your home system ??? I have the items listed below, but am confused the best (optimum) way of connecting them all up...... HDMI, componant, seriel........ does me head in I can tell you Sony non HDMI DVDV recorder Denon amp thingy Panasonic telly XBOX 360 Is there anyone out there who can give me a hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Just scart them all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Just scart them all together? [/ QUOTE ] Just wish it was so simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi Pete, Normally you would switch everything via the AV Amp, however the Denon system you have is seriously limited in connectivity for switching. Looking at the list of kit you have the only way i can see to run it all through the amp would be to go for an external Component Switchbox. The Sony DVD has Component & Digital Optical output The 360 Has Component & Digital Optial Output The Denon has HDMI Output (Digital Video & Digital Audio) You would connect the Sony DVD Via Component & digital Optical to the switchbox. The 360 Via Component & digital Optical to the switchbox. Connect the Component output from the switchbox to the TV and the Optical output from the switchbox to the Denon Amp. Connect the Denon amp to the TV Via HDMI. What is the input to the DVD Recorder, normal tv etc. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Cheers Jon, The input to the DVD recorder is just a normal TV via a basic sky dish. What is a switchbox ? We chose a Denon S-301 for quite a few reasons. we do not want the hassle of 5.1 (cables under carpets) Denons reputation for sound quality, their 2.1 is pretty good (I can tell you). ipod connectivity. We are after good quality sound and pictures, but are not prepared to pay top dollar for tip top cables. We ain't audiophiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok, So the above using Digital Optical is irrelevant, i missed the fact that it's a 2.1 system. How do you have everything connected currently and what do you want to achieve connectivity wise? Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] How do you have everything connected currently and what do you want to achieve connectivity wise? [/ QUOTE ] At the moment they are all in boxes (new) awaiting the house move [ QUOTE ] what do you want to achieve connectivity wise? [/ QUOTE ] A simple system........ Turn on my xbox - play a few games. Record on the DVD recorder and play back in/via the S-301 Playback music and video via the ipod & s-301 I want a simple set up that once completed needs no fiddling with !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Mick Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Pete You are a bit limited with the amp that you have really. But..... Once you've actually moved house and are ready to setup your gear, give me a shout and between us we'll be able to get you up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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