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How do I hook up my Blu-ray player to my surround sound?

By Emily Sparks

How do I hook up my Blu-ray player to my surround sound?

Connect a Blu-ray Player to an HDTV or Receiver:

  1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Blu-ray player’s HDMI output slot.
  2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the back of your high-definition television or to your home theater receiver.

How do I get surround sound through HDMI?

Option 1: HDMI connection using the ARC feature

  1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled ARC or the port identified in your manual that supports ARC.
  2. On your TV menu, set Speakers to Audio system.
  3. Turn on the Control for HDMI setting on your TV, and the A/V receiver or home theater system.

Why does my Blu ray player not work with my HDMI cable?

The audio input available on the TV determines which cable you should use. If you are playing an MPEG2 Program Stream (PS) file, turn off your Blu-ray Disc player and then turn it on again. This normally resolves playback issues with MPEG2 PS files. The HDMI cable may be defective. Try a different one.

Why is my HDMI not working on my TV?

Rather than being on it’s own input on the TV you should set the TV to the same HDMI input you use for DVDs and then change sources on the receiver to swap between the DVD and set top box. If you’re talking about the TV’s internal tuner not working when the set top box is connected through the receiver then I’m not sure.

Can a DVD player be connected to a computer?

There are so many usages from a DVD player as you can either connect it to a TV monitor or a computer. No matter what platform you are going to watch DVDs on, it is always required to equip a standalone DVD player to support the hard optical discs.

Can a Blu ray player be connected to a computer?

For instance, users ca get their Blu-ray or DVD player connected to the high definition television by using HDMI cable. While USB technology is able to get personal computer connected to computer hardware. HDMI connections can be connected to high definition devices including televisions, media players, computers, and gaming consoles.