HDMI audio is totally unusable with my 722K going through my Pioneer Elite SC-07 receiver because of the dropouts. I assume Dish's HDMI design is somewhat non-conforming to spec. My workaround is to use component video and digital audio connections.

I too am using optical out. No dropouts.

I gave up on HDMI audio for same reason. Using HDMI for picture and TOS for sound. As long as the receiver manufacturers give you the fiber option I little thin cable won't kill me.

Hmmm. I have mine connected via HDMI through (Onkyo recvr) and also have connected sound via optical. I use the HDMI through the Onkyo sound normally as I don't like the difference in sound levels from programming to commercial. I do use the optical output (dolby digital) for movies, sports programming and don't notice these problems with either sound method.

JEFFinINDY said:

Could I keep the HDMI in place but connect optical audio from the 722K to the receiver? Or is that not a good thing to do?

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I have this setup on my 622. HDMI from box to TV and optical to reciever. Works fine.

My 722K IS hooked via HDMI only to my av reciever and have no problems.

Cool! :up

Interesting. I'm using HDMI from my 722k to my Denon 3808ci and have not seen these audio drops that you are talking about. Maybe some bad units?