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H21 HD Receiver Hook up
Today I disconnected my DTV H21 receiver, TV and audio set up to install a new Sony 740 Receiver. My old Sony was not digital and compatable with my new panasonic TV or H21. Unfortunatly I did not document the hook up before disconnecting, I had RCA leads all over the place. Now I have NO DTV HD or TV at all. I see that the H21 does not have a coax out to the TV so there is obviously no satalite to TV. Is there a different way to hook up?
At this point I am frustrated as I am not that techy I just want to get the HD TV working for Football game tonight. I can play with the new Sony later. If you can assist me with getting the sound from the H21 to my Sony via the HDMI that would be VERY much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Bernie
peds48
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12 years ago
Does your Sony receiver have HDMI inputs?
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bjaroscak
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12 years ago
Thanks for getting back to me.
Yes it has 5 HDMI, I have one HDMI to the Sony Designate spot from the TV, I have one HDMI to the Sony designated spot from the H21 HD Box.
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peds48
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12 years ago
So from the H21 connect HDMI to Sony HDMI 1. then connect the HDMI out from the Sony to HDMI 1 in your TV. set the TV to HDMI 1. Now the hardest part, you need to assign the HDMI 1 in your Sony to an input (say, Cable/Sat). consult your Sony users manual to find out how to do this
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bjaroscak
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12 years ago
The HDMI's are hooked up as you suggested the H21 to SAT/CATV on the Sony, Sony TV OUT to the TV, and my HD Receiver Input is set to HDMI 1. So I guess I will have to get the Sony Input to Cable/Sat as you suggest. Will work on that now and let you know how I make out.
Thanks so much!!
Bernie
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dcd
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While you're messing around, simply run the HDMI cable from the H21 to your TV and get that setup to operate properly, particularly the input setting on the TV. Once that is running, a simple switch to HDMI from H21 to Sony Audio in and another HDMI from Audio to TV. Leave all TV settings alone after the test setup.
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