Optical Audio Is Not Working with Onkyo Receiver TX-SR501

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Optical Audio Is Not Working with Onkyo Receiver TX-SR501

Hello,
I can't seem to make the optical audio from Apple TV work with my Onkyo Receiver TX-SR501. The Onkyo has 2 optical audio lines in in the back. When I hit the "digital input" button on the front of receiver, I can select from OPT1, OPT2, or COAX. I currently have the optical audio line going into OPT2, but if I select OPT2, I hear no sound. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Holly

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4), MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 1, 2010 2:31 PM

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Robert Frame

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Nov 3, 2010 8:09 AM in response to tgibbs

I have the exact same receiver (Onkyo TX SR-501) and tgibbs is correct...you must (during a setup process) link each function (DVD, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, CD, etc.) with its audio source. The Optical cable doesn't connect to a "function" in the back, it connects to an "input". The receiver gives you the freedom to use different inputs with different functions. It's your job, durng the "setup" to map each of these inputs to each function...that way the receiver knows where to go looking for the audio that you are feeding into it for each function you choose. The owners manual has a pretty clear setup process outlined in it.

Not clear to me that you understood this, so forgive me if I am explaining what is already clear to you.

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Sulli500

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Oct 5, 2010 6:32 PM in response to Sulli500

i was using a Belkin optical cable. i tried the optical cable that was connected to my dvd player in OPT1 and bingo, sound came thru the receiver right away. Conclusion: Belkin stinks.

my recommendation is try a different cable. hope this helps.

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Sulli500

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Oct 5, 2010 6:18 PM in response to hchadwick

I'm having the exact same problem with an Onkyo receiver that has identical settings. Please let me know if you find a solution. I'll do the same.

thanks

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Oct 16, 2010 4:16 PM in response to Sulli500

I also am not getting sound through my Sony reciever. Very frustrating. I am using the cable that was plugged into a VCR and was working fine previously. I was wondering if there is a setting to activate that port.

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tgibbs

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Nov 3, 2010 7:48 AM in response to cptsopiens

Usually there is a setting on the receiver to associate an optical port with a particular input. Optical cables are more easily damaged than other kinds of cables--they can be destroyed if they are kinked, for example--so it is a good idea to try more than one.

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spakl

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Nov 2, 2010 3:30 AM in response to hchadwick

any luck getting your onkyo rec to work?

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