When I get a digital to analog converter do I also need a audio converter for my tv?

The HDMI to RCA cables are intended for A/V devices like projectors that understand how to translate the digital signal to an analog signal. Your amplifier will not be able to do this.

What make/model TV do you have? I don't know of any with HDMI outputs. Most only have HDMI inputs. What is your TV source (OTA/cable RF, set-top box, streaming device)? Does your TV have any audio out (digital audio output - fiber-optic or coaxial)?

If you have an HDMI source, you could use an Audio Extractor. See https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Audio-Extractor/s?k=HDMI+Audio+Extractor . You probably will need an extra HDMI cable and depending on the model either an RCA audio cable or a AUX to RCA cable. Plug in the source to the extractor's HDMI In, connect the HDMI Out to an HDMI input on the TV. Connect the extractor's analog audio output to one of the Yamaha AX-396 Audio IN connections. Connect the power adapter to the extractor and plug it in. Then turn on all of the components of your home theater system. (Probably you won't need to connect the HDMI out of the extractor back to the TV if your TV does have an HDMI out.)

If your TV has a digital audio output, you could use a digital to analog audio converter. https://www.amazon.com/DA-Converters/b?ie=UTF8&node=3224445011 lists some options. Again you may need to purchase extra cables. Not all models are sold with the needed cables.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(note: you can expect any converter to have signal loss.)

The digital RCA audio cable is not the same as the analog RCA audio cable. You need a digital audio (input) to analog audio (output) converter. Amazon has a number of models: https://www.amazon.com/DA-Converters/b?ie=UTF8&node=3224445011 . Many models do not come with audio cables. Thus you'll need to supply the digital coaxial audio cable (see https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Digital-Audio-Compatible-Coaxial/dp/B01D5H8TS4/ref=pd_bxgy_2/134-6585034-3648633?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01D5H8TS4&pd_rd_r=e311c756-6e80-4fd0-8026-16a144c6b41d&pd_rd_w=r0LwZ&pd_rd_wg=4jYy9&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=YVE00Y31KS8TJ3YENVFN&psc=1&refRID=YVE00Y31KS8TJ3YENVFN for one version) and the RCA analog audio cable.

I hope this helps. If your TV has analog audio outputs (2 RCA or headphone jack), you may be able to avoid the converter. Connect the HDMI cable from the BDP-S1700 to the TV, then connect your TV audio out to the Onkyo TX8511. Use either an RCA analog audio cable or a Y-cable (3.5 mm to 2 analog RCA), Set the TV to external speakers if you need to. (Some headphone jacks automatically disable the TV speakers when in use.) You may need to adjust the video to audio sync with this method. Check your TV and Onkyo manuals.

Cindy Wells

It depends on the TV. Does the TV have a digital audio output? Is this an optical or coaxial output? (Most Smart TVs do not have an analog audio output (headphone jack or RCA).)

You will need the appropriate digital audio cable and a converter with the digital audio input and analog audio output. See https://www.amazon.com/DA-Converters/b?ie=UTF8&node=3224445011 for a few choices. Most of the converters do not come with the cables. This model with mostly positive reviews, https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Analog-Converter-Coaxial-Toslink/dp/B07LF82S95/ref=lp_3224445011_1_23/135-5511214-2912559?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1591372740&sr=1-23 , has both the optical and the coaxial digital audio inputs. It also includes the cables for the digital audio.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

The Sony STR-D311 only has analog audio inputs. If your TV has an analog audio output, use the appropriate RCA cable (2 M/M plugs on each end, usually red and white). If your TV has a headphone jack, use a 3.5 mm to RCA adapter. However, if your TV only has digital audio outputs, you will need a digital to analog audio converter, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA . You will also need the appropriate analog audio and digital audio cables.

The manual for the receiver is on the product support page: https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-find.pl?mdl=STRD311 . The direct link to the manual is currently https://docs.sony.com/release//STRD311.PDF .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

You can run the sound to the home theater system in many cases. It depends on the home theater system and the TV. If the home theater system has a digital audio input, it is easy to connect most 4K TVs. Connect the 4K source to the HDMI or Displayport connector on the TV. Check whether the digital audio uses an optical cable or a coaxial cable. Make sure that the TV has the matching output and get the correct cable. Set the TV to use external speakers (under the Audio part of the setup on most TVs) and turn off the internal speakers.

Very few 4K TVs have analog audio output. If your home theater system only has HDMI and analog (RCA red/white) audio inputs, you will need a digital to analog audio converter and both digital and analog audio cables. The converter will look like this: https://www.amazon.com/Gefen-Digital-Adapter-Converter-GTV-DIGAUD-2-AAUD/dp/B0013LWK3A .

I hope this helps. Please add a comment with the make and model of your home theater system if you need a more specific set of details about doing this.

Cindy Wells

If the TV has analog audio outputs, then you need an analog to digital audio converter. These converters are not bi-directional; thus the input can't be used for an output signal. This isn't clear from your description above. If your converter has optical IN and analog out, you might be better off with an RCA audio (M/M) to 3.5 mm cable (M) or adapter (RCA F/F to 3.5 mm M).

An analog to digital audio converter is here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/gtv-aaud-2-digaud.jsp?prod_id=5278 . There are some converters that aren't compatible with all devices; you might want to try a different one. If you do have the correct converter, double check if you have enabled the external audio output on your TV. This will be in the Audio sub-menu for most LG TVs.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

U need to get a digital to analog converter for the tv digital outputs on "tv mode." Connect the analog outputs to the audio input of receiver. I had same hassle with my Viera till I got another receiver that would take direct digital input - no more need for converter.

First of all, here's the manual:
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/CUR_LCDVD326A_EN.PDF
Refer to page 11. Apparently this set only has audio input connections (as analog audio) It does have an audio output but it is digital audio. you can't just plug in speakers or headphones, you need an adapter to convert digital to analog.
If you're a techie and want to know about SPDIF, look here:
Everything You Need to Know About the SPDIF Connection Hardware Secrets

You will need the converter:

Fosmon Digital to Analog Stereo Audio Converter Adapter Changes Digital...

and a cable to connect the adapter to the TV (choose the length you want)

AmazonBasics Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable 6 Feet 1 8 Meters

they don't make it easy, do they?
Good luck

Go to this link and you will see various digital to analog converter for video and audio. You should find the correct one on that link:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&site=&source=hp&q=Digital+to+analog+converter+TV+adapter&oq=Digital+to+analog+converter+TV+adapter&gs_l=hp.3..0i8i30.2875.42078.0.60157.38.22.0.16.16.0.125.1984.18j4.22.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.2.hp.aSonTJpb5D0

Most DTV converter boxes have 2 outputs available; RF and component video. The RF goes in between the antenna and the TV and acts as a frontend tuner. The TV needs to be set to Channel 3 or 4 (depending on the box) and left there. All tuning is then by the converter box. By the way, you need to scan for channels as part of the setup. The other method is by using the audio/video component inputs to the TV and the set would then select AUX 1 or 2 etc to get the box input, and tune via the box.