How do I get this thing to output into 5.1 with the digital optical line? I have my line in, but it won't do 5.1 only 2.1.
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use your remotes menu button to go into the audio setup, choose audio and then in audio settings go to advanced audio. On the digital audio out selection hit the remotes right key and change the setting to either dolby digital or pcm.
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I used a HDMI cable instead and connected the TV and cable box via the HDMI ports.
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I recommend for you to contact the Vizio Support Team @ 877 878-4946 or email techsupport@VIZIO.com. I hope tech support can help with your question regarding the digital optical line. Lots of luck......
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See if this website helps:http://www.wikihow.com/Connect-a-DVD-Player,-VCR,-and-Digital-Cable-Box
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Your model may not have jacks for digital inputs. If it does, plug the optical cable to the "optical" jack in the back of Onkyo TX-8020 under Digital IN. The optical cable does not come with this purchase. You need to purchase one yourself. If your model does not have digital inputs, then use the included cables in the box. Plug one end of the 3.5mm cable to Audio Out of this Bluetooth receiver. Plug the other end of 3.5mm cable to the female end of the RCA Y-adapter. Then plug the two RCA plugs (red and white) to the CD IN (or BD/DVD IN) jack matching the colors. If you already used up both CD or BD/DVD jacks, then you need a newer receiver that has more audio input ports. Your model may not have jacks for digital inputs. If it does, plug the optical cable to the "optical" jack in the back of Onkyo TX-8020 under Digital IN. The optical cable does not come with this purchase. You need to purchase one yourself. If your model does not have digital inputs, then use the included cables in the box. Plug one end of the 3.5mm cable to Audio Out of this Bluetooth receiver. Plug the other end of 3.5mm cable to the female end of the RCA Y-adapter. Then plug the two RCA plugs (red and white) to the CD IN (or BD/DVD IN) jack matching the colors. If you already... » Read More Your model may not have jacks for digital inputs. If it does, plug the optical cable to the "optical" jack in the back of Onkyo TX-8020 under Digital IN. The optical cable does not come with this purchase. You need to purchase one yourself. If your model does not have digital inputs, then use the included cables in the box. Plug one end of the 3.5mm cable to Audio Out of this Bluetooth receiver. Plug the other end of 3.5mm cable to the female end of the RCA Y-adapter. Then plug the two RCA plugs (red and white) to the CD IN (or BD/DVD IN) jack matching the colors. If you already used up both CD or BD/DVD jacks, then you need a newer receiver that has more audio input ports. « Show Less
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It depends. The 5.1 is a bit of a strange deal, but it definitely did what I wanted it to do, and that was provide 5.1 audio from HDMI to Optical into my old 5.1 receiver that only had Optical in and no HDMI. The trick is that it doesn't do Linear PCM or any uncompressed 5.1 sound. However, compressed audio like Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 work perfectly. Depending on the Sonos's settings, you should be able to get 5.1 through to it using this switch
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This does not come with an optical output. You have to purchase the fiber optic cable made specifically for the X Box 360 which comes with the needed adapter in order for this cable to output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
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It has a digital OPTICAL out that can be plugged into a 5.1 system that has an OPTICAL input.
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Related answer from a reviewer "on PS3 the only outputs that are 5.1 are HDMI and Optical, which neither are supported on this product. The *best* you'll be able to do is 2.1 with the MultiAV out."
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that helps.--Mr. S Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that... » Read More Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that helps.--Mr. S « Show Less
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Here's the deal: Apparently most tvs will downgrade the signal from the hdmi into 2.1 so if you use an optical audio out from the tv to the receiver it is transmitting the 2.1 signal to the receiver so you won't be getting the 5.1 dolby digital surround. I've been doing research on this for my upcoming surround sound system purchase and checked it out. If it still sounds ok to you then stick with it if you want. If you'd rather have true 5.1 then you need to run individual optical audio cables to the receiver from the sources. Hope this helps.
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You will need a converter that converts digital optical to analog stereo 1st. Depending on converter, you may also need a adapter that coverts the plug/termination style.
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If you already have a 5.1 setup, then why do you care about audio on this projector? Oh, after thinking about your question, I realized that you must not have a Home Theater Receiver. This projector is not an AV receiver. You can only hook up headphones/small speakers to this projector. You should really be using separate receiver for your speakers.
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i spoke to a person at best buy store>>>they told me even if you connect the cable you would only get stereo>>>you need a digital cable to get 5.1 surround i hope this helps
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By works fine you mean it does pass 5.1 to receiver thru the optical cable?
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You need a digital to analog converter. I use this one - Portta PETDTAP Digital Coax and Optical Toslink to Analog Audio Converter
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Make sure your input src is clean. If you pass through the tv it may not work, get audio straight from the sat box or whatever and make sure that outputs dolby 5.1.
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With BD55, can you configure the 7.1 analog outputs to mix and transmit only in 5.1 mode?
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Your playing device must be able to convert 5.1 to a PCM digital output.This thing only converts PCM digital to R/L analog outputs.On the other hand, if you have an old ANALOG tv with YbPbP inputs, it will not send an analogue signal as advertised.