I think this might be specific to your model of receiver. HDMI definitely carries audio and video.
Justin On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:41 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > Regarding having the hdmi and optical cables connected at the same time, the > manual for our surround receiver specifically says that the hdmi cable only > carries video not audio, so if you want audio through the surround receiver, > you have to connect the digital optical cable. Cery annoying, especially as > this was not a cheap home theater in a box set up, and you'd think they'd > have the more or less standard set up. > > Mary > > Mary Otten > [email protected] > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
