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Which way to go?
hanndav
14-03-2015
Hi, basically I would like to get netflix. I have an internet speed at 11mbps and would like to stream via wifi. My problem seems to be connections. My old Hitachi 42PD7200 already has Sky in the only HDMI available, it seems the rest of the inputs are scart.
None of the devices (DVD, VCR, Amp) are internet connectable.

I was looking at the Rocku boxes but the connections are HDMI. So what's the best way to go about this? What about connections to my amp for surround sound?

I do have a really crap DVD player and will need to get something half decent. Would it be worthwhile getting an internet connectable DVD / Blu Ray player instead? Wouldn't it need HDMI as well?
Thanks.

Link to TV manual:
gother
14-03-2015
Originally Posted by hanndav:
“Hi, basically I would like to get netflix. I have an internet speed at 11mbps and would like to stream via wifi. My problem seems to be connections. My old Hitachi 42PD7200 already has Sky in the only HDMI available, it seems the rest of the inputs are scart.
None of the devices (DVD, VCR, Amp) are internet connectable.

I was looking at the Rocku boxes but the connections are HDMI. So what's the best way to go about this? What about connections to my amp for surround sound?

I do have a really crap DVD player and will need to get something half decent. Would it be worthwhile getting an internet connectable DVD / Blu Ray player instead? Wouldn't it need HDMI as well?
Thanks.

Link to TV manual:”

I only have 2 hdmi sockets myself but 4 devices needing hdmi ports i use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PORT-HDM...item4ab7ffce6e this will enable you to connect 5 hdmi devices to one hdmi port also remember with hdmi cables you can get them cheap of ebay too if you need any.
hanndav
14-03-2015
Thanks Gother, I didn't know such a thing existed. My TV is still going great so didn't want to change it and now I can get the DVD BR player I want without worrying about the HDMI.

One question I have though, my SKy goes direct to my amp via an optical cable, how do I get the Roku box to the amp? It seems the website is a bit basic.
gother
14-03-2015
Originally Posted by hanndav:
“Thanks Gother, I didn't know such a thing existed. My TV is still going great so didn't want to change it and now I can get the DVD BR player I want without worrying about the HDMI.

One question I have though, my SKy goes direct to my amp via an optical cable, how do I get the Roku box to the amp? It seems the website is a bit basic.”

I have no idea about amps but with my soundbar it is a case of connecting the red and white wire things (no idea what they're called lol) to the relevant sockets in the soundbar and roku1.
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