onkyo 605 question

cubs23 · 12-18-2007, 10:59 AM

I've been reading through several threads here and on the AVS onkyo 605 owners forum. I'm confused with regards to how the 605 handles HDMI in --> HDMI out. My interpretation, after reading many posts , is that the 605 treats HDMI in --> HDMI out as "passthru", e.g. 480i in --> 480i out, 1080i in -->1080i out, etc. However, my understanding of "passthru" is that the receiver cannot process and output audio. Can someone clarify this? Can the 605 process audio from HDMI input and output the audio through speakers connected to the receiver? The onkyo site lists a HDMI "repeater" for the 605. Does this allow the 605 to process/output audio from a HDMI source even though it's "passthru"?

I'm considering the 605. I'm looking for a receiver that specifically will process audio from a 1080i HDMI source and not "down-convert" the video to 720p in the process.

Thanks.

deadhead68 · 12-18-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubs23

I've been reading through several threads here and on the AVS onkyo 605 owners forum. I'm confused with regards to how the 605 handles HDMI in --> HDMI out. My interpretation, after reading many posts , is that the 605 treats HDMI in --> HDMI out as "passthru", e.g. 480i in --> 480i out, 1080i in -->1080i out, etc. However, my understanding of "passthru" is that the receiver cannot process and output audio. Can someone clarify this? Can the 605 process audio from HDMI input and output the audio through speakers connected to the receiver? The onkyo site lists a HDMI "repeater" for the 605. Does this allow the 605 to process/output audio from a HDMI source even though it's "passthru"?

I'm considering the 605. I'm looking for a receiver that specifically will process audio from a 1080i HDMI source and not "down-convert" the video to 720p in the process.

Thanks.

From checking out the information in the link below. I see that the 605 will take any input and upconvert to send out via the HDMI. So no worries about downconverting 1080i to 720p. Yes, the 605 will process the sound via HDMI and send it to the speakers connected to it.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...o+SR605&tp=179

DeadHead68

cubs23 · 12-18-2007, 11:20 AM

Thanks deadhead. Actually, my understanding is that only non-HDMI inputs are upscaled to be sent out HDMI. HDMI inputs are "passthru" to the HDMI output. Also, the upscaling is to 720p. As such, all signals into component (for example), will be scaled to 720p for HDMI output. This includes 1080 signals, which would be down-converted to 720. Thus the question about passthru. Just wanted to make sure that the 605 could process audio from HDMI input. Thanks again for the response.

Baseball · 12-18-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadhead68

From checking out the information in the link below. I see that the 605 will take any input and upconvert to send out via the HDMI. So no worries about downconverting 1080i to 720p. Yes, the 605 will process the sound via HDMI and send it to the speakers connected to it.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...o+SR605&tp=179

DeadHead68

Not that confirmation is needed but I find that to be on the money.

CZsteve · 12-20-2007, 07:23 AM

If you do not mind - quick thread highjack...

Does the 605 have a sound delay feature in order to adjust for video/sound sync?

Loves2Watch · 12-20-2007, 08:44 AM

Yes the TX-SR605 does have a/v sync.

12-18-2007, 10:59 AM	#1
cubs23 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	onkyo 605 question I've been reading through several threads here and on the AVS onkyo 605 owners forum. I'm confused with regards to how the 605 handles HDMI in --> HDMI out. My interpretation, after reading many posts , is that the 605 treats HDMI in --> HDMI out as "passthru", e.g. 480i in --> 480i out, 1080i in -->1080i out, etc. However, my understanding of "passthru" is that the receiver cannot process and output audio. Can someone clarify this? Can the 605 process audio from HDMI input and output the audio through speakers connected to the receiver? The onkyo site lists a HDMI "repeater" for the 605. Does this allow the 605 to process/output audio from a HDMI source even though it's "passthru"? I'm considering the 605. I'm looking for a receiver that specifically will process audio from a 1080i HDMI source and not "down-convert" the video to 720p in the process. Thanks.

12-20-2007, 07:23 AM	#5
CZsteve High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	If you do not mind - quick thread highjack... Does the 605 have a sound delay feature in order to adjust for video/sound sync? __________________ Thanks, Steve

12-20-2007, 08:44 AM	#6
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,928	Yes the TX-SR605 does have a/v sync. __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player. Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's.

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12-18-2007, 11:20 AM	#3
cubs23 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks deadhead. Actually, my understanding is that only non-HDMI inputs are upscaled to be sent out HDMI. HDMI inputs are "passthru" to the HDMI output. Also, the upscaling is to 720p. As such, all signals into component (for example), will be scaled to 720p for HDMI output. This includes 1080 signals, which would be down-converted to 720. Thus the question about passthru. Just wanted to make sure that the 605 could process audio from HDMI input. Thanks again for the response.