HT1586: Apple TV (1st generation): Guide to ports and connectors

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Rcastb

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Q: If I already connected Apple TV to home theater receiver with HDMI cable, do I still need to connect the optical digital audio port as well?

If I already connected Apple TV to home theater receiver with HDMI cable, do I still need to connect the optical digital audio port as well?

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Posted on Jan 28, 2013 9:43 AM

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by Winston Churchill,

Winston Churchill Jan 28, 2013 9:43 AM in response to Rcastb
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Jan 28, 2013 9:43 AM in response to Rcastb

Welcome to the Apple Community.

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Rcastb Jan 28, 2013 10:58 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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Jan 28, 2013 10:58 AM in response to Winston Churchill

Thanks. Any other suggesion why I'm not getting any image connecting with just HDMI?
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by Winston Churchill,

Winston Churchill Jan 28, 2013 12:21 PM in response to Rcastb
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Jan 28, 2013 12:21 PM in response to Rcastb

have you chosen the input correctly on the receiver.
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Rcastb Jan 28, 2013 12:46 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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Jan 28, 2013 12:46 PM in response to Winston Churchill

Yes. Reviewed troublshooting guide as well and still get a black screen.
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