Just a newbie with a basic how theater system. Would appreciate your help regarding connecting via HDMI for hi-res audio coming from my SkyCable HD TV box to my receiver.
Currently, my TV only has 2 HDMI ports. 1 is already connected from the HD TV box and the other is for my BD Player. BD Player has an HDMI out that is already connected to my receiver. Thus, I have the option of just using the TV speakers to watch DVDs/BD, and can also take advantage of digital audio from receiver. My HD TV box though has only 1 HDMI port which is already connected to the TV, and sound only coming from the TV itself. In addition, what it only has is the RCA out which I have connected to the receiver for the meantime, but only able to enjoy 2.0 audio.
How can I get hi-res/digital audio from my box to the receiver using an HDMI? Will an HDMI Switch or Splitter work? I am still trying to understand the difference between the Switch and the Splitter. Looking forward to your help and recommendation. Thank you in advance.