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Saturday, July 20th, 2024 10:23 AM

Using both HDMI and Optical Audio at the same time

Currently, my DirecTv streaming box is connected via HDMI to a receiver in the den, with HDMI connecting from that receiver to the TV in the den.

I'd like to use the optical audio out port from the same DirecTv box to go to second  receiver in the living room so I can hear the sound from speakers in the living room powered by the second receiver.

Will this work?

ACE - New Member

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5.2K Messages

4 months ago

I've personally never connected two audio sources from one DIRECTV STREAM box. You can definitely give it a shot since the configuration itself makes sense and should work as-is.

New Member

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513 Messages

4 months ago

It usually works... if the sound cuts out, go to settings, turn off dolby, then turn it back on.

Greg

ACE - Expert

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20.6K Messages

4 months ago

You may get more answers if you post this in the DTV via internet AKA DTV streaming forum.

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

4 months ago

Thank you for your input @gregeusa and @detuch254.

To answer your question, @Steinipoo. If by receiver, you mean AV receiver then theoretically yes it will work. but that’s a very complex setup and can result in conflict. DIRECTV appreciates you. Christian, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Expert

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20.6K Messages

4 months ago

@DIRECTVhelp AFAIK the only DTV streaming box is the Osprey which is not an A/V receiver.


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