ZeeMek Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7704166&ref=39&loc=01&st=panasonic+home+theater&type=product&id=1138084939898 I am a little confused since it has no HDMI input. Would this be considered HD sound? Also would I have to buy a receiver, or does the DVD player double as one? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgamer Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Um, the 1000W Panasonic has 1 HDMI out port......the HDMI output is only needed to output to the TV...the system itself supports surround sound. As for an alternative surround input you would be looking at using the optical port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike7311 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 The DVD player is a reciever as well. You will only get HD sound from the DVD's and not external inputs like the TV. The HDMI just carries a optical line for digital sound and video for picture. It doesn't need to be inputted in to a DVD player, an optical input would be all you need to get HD sound from your TV. I don't believe this system has an optical input, therefore you will only get stereo sound from your TV and HD sound from DVD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgamer Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 The DVD player is a reciever as well. You will only get HD sound from the DVD's and not external inputs like the TV. The HDMI just carries a optical line for digital sound and video for picture. It doesn't need to be inputted in to a DVD player, an optical input would be all you need to get HD sound from your TV. I don't believe this system has an optical input, therefore you will only get stereo sound from your TV and HD sound from DVD's. Checked over the manual again and the HDMI is required if you want to do 720p/1080i upconverting and it does not have an optical input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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