Onkyo/Pioneer/Sony connection problem


Equipment: Onkyo SR805 A/V Receiver
Pioneer DV-58AV Universal Player
Sony S550 Blu-Ray Player

Pioneer and Sony players are connected to the receiver via
HDMI cables and the receiver to the TV also via HDMI cable - all version 1.3.

The problem is that in order to listen to cds from either player, I must have the TV on; otherwise, there is no audio.

As a last resort, I can overcome the problem with the Pioneer by using the multichannel analog outs to Onkyo's multichannel inputs. This of course means extra ICs which I would very much like to avoid.

Onkyo has been of little help - except to tell me that the problem is not with the receiver. However, since it's the same problem with the two players, I believe its the
receiver not handling the HDMI connections/signals properly.

Would appreciate knowing if there are others who might have encountered and/or solved a similiar problem.

Thanks for all responses.
wepratt

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First of all, I would like to thank the four members that have thus far responded concerning my problem.

Progress or lack thereof: Yesterday, I spent about two hours on the phone first with Sony TV support and then Sony Blu-ray support - the end result being that I went into the blu-ray menu "audio output priority" and changed the "hdmi" setting to "stereo analog" setting. I then connected a pair of rca cables to the blu-ray line out l/r audio jacks to the SR805 front panel aux2 input jacks. I can now play cds on the blu-ray without the tv being on!! I have not played a movie yet; however, I am wondering if this setting will effect my surround sound??

This morning, I went into the Sony TV memu HDMI setting and turned it off - still cannot play cds without the tv being on. I expect to hear further from Onkyo today.

Kal, do you think I would have the same problem with an Onkyo SR876 or NR906??

Again,thanks to all for the help.