The usual rule is to use HDMI from the SOURCE to the receiver and then onwards to the HDTV.
If you try Source to HDTV then you almost always get stereo.
Bob
Hi... I'm trying to reconnect my Sony TV, ATT Uverse box, Sony DVD & Sony Receiver w/ surround sound (all separate components). I totally suck at this. My friend attempted to hook it up but she could only get 2 of the speakers to work (which sounded like crap). Also somehow the remotes got messed up and now the remote for the receiver works on the DVD player but not the Receiver. WTH?
Any help &/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated... must be detailed but not in techie lingo because that won't help me any. THANKS!!!

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