TV connection to Processor.

will one end of the HDMI switcher have an HDMI end to it and the other RCA sockets to it. thank you

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

You do not need any switcher.

Run one or two HDMI cables from your sources presumably DVD and TV Tuner into the TV.

If you have a system remote with macros than program the remote to make the switchs for you, viola you are done.

The audio for surround is a seperate pathway, all you have to do is to switch to the appropriate HDMI input on the TV and route the audio the same way couldn't be simpiler.

Audiooracle,
Until recently I too let the TV switch among inputs, but then I wanted to move the component rack to be a bit remote from the TV. With the HDMI switcher, only a single cable need run to the TV, thus the value of a switcher.

KT,
One HDMI ouput goes to the monitor, the second will go to a future projector. The monitor will be used for casual viewing, and is on a cart that can be rolled out of the way for front projection, thus the value of more than a single output.

db

I am sorry. I am a little confused.
As I said before I want the best connection from:
My TV 1080p which has HDMI to my PRE/PROCESSOR (5.1)which
does no have HDMI connector.
I want to listen through the left, right and center speakers
TV programs from regular bradcasts.For example is fascinating and enjoyable to see in HD the Planet Earth series and I would like to listen too its sound.
Thanks