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Ernohawaii · 02-10-2008, 03:05 PM

Hello All, I just joined and this is my first post.

I would like to connect to HDTVs and surround sound systems to one source.

In my living room I have a Sony LCD projection HDTV connected to Timer Warner Cable in Hawaii Via an HSTB by Scientific Atlanta. The TV can accept DVI but does not have HDMI. Right now its connected to the HTSB by Ypr cable. I have a Sony 5.1 surround sound 5 disc changer connected to the HDTV by stereo RCA cables. I do not get 5.1 sound from the HTSB at the moment since my surround sound does not accept HDMI or optical.

I would like to connect another HD TV and sound system in my kitchen at a location about 8 meters away form the livingroom set.
I plan on buying a new HDTV with HDMI input and a new reciever/CD player.

My HSTB has a remote IR eye so its no problem with the remote control.

What is the best way to plug in both systms to the same HSTB? Do I use an HDMI splitter?

Thanks!

02-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#1
Ernohawaii What is HD? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	connecting 2 HDTVs & 2 Surround Sound to 1 HD cable set top box Hello All, I just joined and this is my first post. I would like to connect to HDTVs and surround sound systems to one source. In my living room I have a Sony LCD projection HDTV connected to Timer Warner Cable in Hawaii Via an HSTB by Scientific Atlanta. The TV can accept DVI but does not have HDMI. Right now its connected to the HTSB by Ypr cable. I have a Sony 5.1 surround sound 5 disc changer connected to the HDTV by stereo RCA cables. I do not get 5.1 sound from the HTSB at the moment since my surround sound does not accept HDMI or optical. I would like to connect another HD TV and sound system in my kitchen at a location about 8 meters away form the livingroom set. I plan on buying a new HDTV with HDMI input and a new reciever/CD player. My HSTB has a remote IR eye so its no problem with the remote control. What is the best way to plug in both systms to the same HSTB? Do I use an HDMI splitter? Thanks!