The system does no video switching, a audio only system, where other systems will switch AUDIO and VIDEO both at the same time.
OR if it is a A/V type it means the unit has some inputs that do not have video such as a CD Player. This is normal.
You will want to ask at the store where you will be buying the system, but a good resource can be found at http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-sound-buying-guide/
The optical output of the PS3 can be connected to older surround sound receivers. Newer receivers can be connected with the HDMI cable.
Usually you wouldn't need to but if you wanted to offset it from balanced or if your connection has a stronger signal in one channel than the other you can connect a preamp or an amplifier with balance control and audio inputs as well as out puts to the system. You would connect the wires going in to the surround system into the input of the preamp and then connect the output of the preamp into the input of the surround system. CAUTION do not turn the preamp volume up to high or you risk blowing the surround system.
That is the Jamo D 7PEX 7.1 Surround-Sound Speaker System.
According to TrustedReviews, the best surround sound system is the LG NB4530A. This LG surround sound system currently has a rating of nine out of ten and is priced at 299.99 pounds.
check your surround sound if it has an HDMI or AV input jacks. if it has, then you are good to go. from your satellite receiver, attach the HDMI cable or AV cable. connect it to your surround sound. after connecting the satellite receiver box and surround sound, attach the HDMI or AV cable from the surround sound to your television.
Connect the digital audio output from the TV to the digital input of the surround sound receiver.
The brands that are the highest in quality for surround sound system are Panasonic,Sony,Toshiba,and Motorola.However,There are other brands that can give good quality for surround sound system.
If your TV has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical or coaxial digital input of the surround receiver. This will pass through the digital audio signal sent from a HDMI input at the TV.
One can find directions on how to set up a surround sound system by going to the Digital Trends website. The website has an article specifically about how to set up a surround sound system.
The surround bar is used in a home to system to keep the sound projecting out of the home system from coming out unclear. The sound bar keeps the sound clear.
Connect the audio out of the TV to the audio input of the surround receiver with a dual RCA cable. Note that this connection isn't surround. You will need to connect a DVD, Blu-Ray or digital cable box to the surround receiver for true surround sound.