If you have only one optical input on your surround sound receiver you need to buy an optical audio switcher. This device splits the signal, not switches it as you need.

This 1X2 Toslink Optical Audio Splitter works with:

1. Any high definition Dish Network and DirecTV receiver with digital outputs
2. High definition TiVo's with digital outputs
3. Any high definition cable receiver with digital outputs
4. Canadian Rogers, Shaw, Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice receivers with digital outputs
5. Any "Over The Air" (OTA) high definition receiver with digital outputs
6. Sony PS3, HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players with digital outputs
7. Any Xbox360 with digital outputs
8. Any upconverting DVD player with digital outputs
9. Any DVHS VCR with digital outputs
10. An APPLE TV with digital outputs
11. Any PC video card with digital outputs
12. Any high definition camcorder
13. Many A/V surround sound receivers with digital switching
14. and other similar devices.

HDTV Supply includes a 1 Year Limited U.S. Warranty on this Optical Splitter. The U.S. warranty states that (a) its products will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 1 year from the date of receipt and (b) that the Optical Splitter will be free from defects in materials & workmanship under normal use & service for a period of 1 year. In order to get a warranty replacement for a defective item, HDTV Supplys Support Team will verify the product is eligible for warranty. An RMA number will then be issued. Shipped replacements will be in like new conditions, tested and all components included. A 30-day RETURN also comes with this warranty as well as Free Lifetime Tech Support.

HDTV Supply also sells a 3 and 5 Year Extended U.S. Warranty for this Optical Splitter. Please go to Extended Warranties or see the above Options to purchase it.