TV connection to Processor.

Use a seperate HDMI switcher so you run the HDMI feed to the TV, this will allow you to listen to the integral speakers in the TV, then run a digital connection to your pre/pro.

This will give you both options for listening and the best picture possible.

Whitestone,

I would use an HDMI switcher which will have any number of HDMI inputs and one or more outputs (you should only need one but..). This will send audio and video to your display, should you want to listen through it's speakers.

Sending a digital feed to the pre/pro will allow you to listen to 5.1/7.1/ whatever you use sound. All you would want to do is mute the TV to only have your surround system playing.

This is how I do it in my reference system, only I never use ther speakers in my display, it is a monitor only.

KT