matrix switch spdif connection

[msgchef]

Looking at Xantech's hd44c 4x4 matrix component switch with the rapidrun component +spdif connectors. However, I cannot see any hdtv's with spdif inputs. any thoughts
Paul

 

[bandphan]

The orange colored input at the end out each component set.

 

[msgchef]

I have seen the orange port is the correct one, yet looking at most of the specs on the hdtv units, no digital port, just the two analog l/r inputs.

 

[bandphan]

depends on the manufacture,most tvs will output. Why would you want digital audio going t0 your tv an not your avr?

 

[msgchef]

couple of reasons. 1. using the yamaha sound bar, its audio is fed from the tv and then the remaining rooms are fed signal using rapidrun cabling and the what I hoped was the component/spdif terminals. Looks like I am going to have use the component/audio terminals. Certainly if I am flawed in that thinking, be kind and let me know.
thanks

 

[bandphan]

The sound bar has a coaxial input, use it, why are you tying to go thru the tv with the audio at all, it isnt required.


video source>switcher>video input on tv

video sources audio>switcher>soundbar

 

[msgchef]

that's true, thus the benefits of this great forum. Always something to learn. Thanks