[mythtv-users] All HDTVs accept sound input to RCA while using HDMI?

[Richard Woelk]

Raymond Wagner wrote:
> Chris Poole wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>> Before I splash out on some new HDTV, I want to check something.
>>
>> Do all HDTVs (LCD) that accept video from HDMI (from Macmini's DVI 
>> port) also accept sound at the same time (via RCA jacks)?
>>
>> Or is there a known problem with some models in that they don't know 
>> to get sound from RCA when they're expecting it from HDMI?
> Yes and no.  All TVs should accept analog audio when using HDMI, 
> however some do not allow you to forcefully use analog audio.  On some 
> cards, if the display reports that it will accept audio, the card will 
> report that it is sending audio.  Check the following page for how to 
> work around this issue...
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Configuring_Analog_Sound_DVI_to_HDMI

Chris,
    I know my Samsung DLP has this problem, and I have read a few 
problems on this list with Samsung LCDs. My nVidia 9500GT always sends 
audio, even if I don't have the jumper hooked up. It doesn't bother me 
because I use a coax SPDIF to my 5.1 receiver anyway.
My parents' Toshiba CRT has a menu option for HDMI or DVI audio, and it 
doesn't auto-detect. I haven't checked the new Toshiba LCDs if they 
still use that method.

- Richard