Which way round?

[brianb]

For a new setup which way round would you connect the following, as I see it I have two options

Sky, bluray and ps4 ---> HDMI ---> AV receiver ---> HDMI ---> TV

Sky, bluray and ps4 ---> HDMI ---> TV ---> HDMI ---> AV receiver

I will be looking towards a harmony remote to control all devices, Are there any benefits of to either way?

[legzr1]

First option makes most sense if only to keep cables tidy - one HDMI from amp to TV, the rest can be hidden.

[brianb]

If i opt for option 1 how does that leave me when using Netflix on my smart tv?

[Jamessd]

Assuming reasonably modern tv and av amp then you should have HDMI inputs marked ARC (audio return channel). If you connect the hdmi cable between the TVs and amp using these connections then Netflix audio will be output to the amp.

Have a read of the below for further info.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/hdmi-arc...

[SS2.]

brianb said:

If i opt for option 1 how does that leave me when using Netflix on my smart tv?

As above - Audio Return Channel. If your TV supports this function, one of the HDMI sockets on the back should be marked 'ARC'.

[karma mechanic]

Recent ARC setups will work with Dolby Digital, but the Blu Ray player may well be sending DTS:HD Master Audio, Dolby True HD or other higher-quality audio. The TV may not be able to work with that whereas the amp should be happy with it. Better to use the amp as the 'hub' if possible.

[brianb]

http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-47LA740V

Doesn't seem to state here, I'll keep looking

[SS2.]

Richer Sounds spec sheet says that TV does have ARC support.

[Piersman2]

Maybe depends on the TV.

With my old TV I had everything plugged in to my AV amp , then ran a HDMI output to the TV and the TV was nothing more than a dumb monitor effectively, everything was controlled via the Av amp.

Then I bought a smarter, newer TV and now everything plugs into the TV and the TV controls what is playing. The AV amp is now nothing more than a dumb amplifier connected to the TV via a fibre optic connection.

The onscreen menus on the TV which manage and select the various connected devices are way more intuitive to use than the old input select buttons on the AV amp I have.

[AC43]

brianb said:

http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-47LA740V

Doesn't seem to state here, I'll keep looking

It's got an Optical out - you can surely use that?

[JonV8V]

Or play Netflix on your PS4 unless I'm missing something?