I've gotten very conflicting information about whether or not this unit: 1. Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound in the Netflix and Amazon Prime apps. I realize the unit claims to support it "in general". 2. Streams Dolby Digital 5.1 signals over...
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I can not speak to that issue, however I do not care for mine. I have to reset my router everytime I use my smp-N100.I have two other wi-fi sony dvd players, 2 smart tvs, and another video streaming device, along with 4 smart phones, 3 tablets, and 2 computers that operate fine off this router, It is not the router!
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I just set my system's output to "Dolby Digital" when I watch anything thru my cable box, and I don't have any problem getting full surround sound during games, TV shows, movies, etc.. The "Dolby Digital" setting gives me the best overall sound for TV watching..
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i have plasma "optical out" and i have my receiver with 'RCA input only" with 5.1 Speaker out, do this adapter work to have 5.1 surround sound. My receiver is only RCA Input, and i want 5.1 out, NOT Stereo?.
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does this unit send 5.1 surround through the optical SPDIF even though the TV supports 2.0? Because i plan to connect the optical SPDIF to the Hi-Fi which does support 5.1. Have read elsewhere that some models will only output through SPDIF that which is compatible with the TV (regardless of what is compatible with the Hi-Fi).
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yes 5.1 with optical which only occurs from the device you have connected it to. So for example, if you connect the soundbar to your tv, then you get digital sound from any media that your tv plays. If you then play your xbox you will not get digital, but it does give a good 5.1 representation. So for example, I use my TV as a media player for video playback and get 5.1 sound that way. FYI. Costco have great deal for thanksgiving on this, with $80 off. If I was you, I would get from there, then if you hate it you can always easily return. plus, check out the firmware version. There is an update out there that fixes some of the sound related issues. Firmware update is very simple. http://store.vizio.com/documents/downloads/accessories/S4251W-B4/s4251wb4-firmware-update-guide.pdf
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This unit has numerous 5.1 surround options especially DolbyTrueHD and DTS. Of course your DVD player must also have DolbyTrueHD and DTS capability. Excellent choice.
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Not sure where CAT5 (copper) would come into play for audio. Optical (fiber) is sound. If that is what you are talking about then, yes, it would work as that is how my Sonos Playbar is set up. That is the only way I can get Dolby 5.1 surround sound as my tv doesn't pass it to my sound bar directly.
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No. It will stream Netflix but not Amazon Prime movies. That's why it is so cheap. I called LG and inquired about it. They said they have not created a new download to make it work with Amazon Prime and that it "was not a priority at this time". So in other words, they will never create the download to make it work with Amazon Prime even though it advertises that it does work with it. I use it on a spare bedroom TV because the Blu Ray and Netflix work great, but still disappointed that I am not getting full use out of it. It only cost me $32.99 so I'm not too upset either. Panasonic has awesome Blu Ray players, but you are going to pay a little more. Good luck to you. No. It will stream Netflix but not Amazon Prime movies. That's why it is so cheap. I called LG and inquired about it. They said they have not created a new download to make it work with Amazon Prime and that it "was not a priority at this time". So in other words, they will never create the download to make it work with Amazon Prime even though it advertises that it does work with it. I use it on a spare bedroom TV because the Blu Ray and Netflix work great, but still disappointed that I am not getting full use out of it. It only cost me $32.99 so I'm not too upset either.... » Read More No. It will stream Netflix but not Amazon Prime movies. That's why it is so cheap. I called LG and inquired about it. They said they have not created a new download to make it work with Amazon Prime and that it "was not a priority at this time". So in other words, they will never create the download to make it work with Amazon Prime even though it advertises that it does work with it. I use it on a spare bedroom TV because the Blu Ray and Netflix work great, but still disappointed that I am not getting full use out of it. It only cost me $32.99 so I'm not too upset either. Panasonic has awesome Blu Ray players, but you are going to pay a little more. Good luck to you. « Show Less
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That's got nothing to do with the router. You need to ask Netflix. What device are you using to stream the Netflix? The device may not support it or Netlix simply doesn't do Dolby.
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I have this USB card and I like it. I use the optical digital output to my home theater (DVD) system and that works well. Do your 5.1 speakers have separate inputs for r, l, sub, and rear? With this system, it has 2 options for 5.1: either digital optical, or 4 separate wires running to inputs in your 5.1 system. In my case, I did not have 4 separate analog inputs for these speakers, so digital optical was my only option. If you do not have digital optical or 4 analog inputs on your 5.1 system, then I would not get this product.
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Mine supports Netflix, Hulu, VUDU HD Movies, Pandora and other internet TV Applications. But mine doesn't support Amazon Prime. But if you have a PlayStation 3 it will. Good Luck.
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It may be that the salesperson is enthusiastically describing a capability that requires more than the TV. I'm not aware of the 750 having that capability -- and any TV can display your Netflix-streamed movies with an external box like this:http://www.productwiki.com/roku-netflix-player/You might want to check in with some 750 users about this capability. I'd be surprised if it's built-in to the TV, but I've been surprised before...
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Do a Google 'image' search of dolby 5.1. This will help you. Should be on the side. Can do the same search for 7.1, 9.1.
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I can confirm that optical out is 5.1 surround.I have the optical out connected to my Denon receiver and watched an HD movie stremaing through the VUDU app on the LG tv. The streaming was a little slow at times, but I DID have 5.1 surround.
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It depends on the device it is connected to. If the TV supports Amazon and Netflix then, yes it does. If not, then no, it doesn't.Addendum: It appears that Panasonic have, at least for my player, dropped Amazon support. Which was one more reason to take advantage of the deal we got for (Amazon smiles, yet again) out Fire TV. Which also kicks the Panasonic in performance.
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Audio and video are separate. The signals (audio and video) come out perfect from this device and I love it! I purchased it, because I have an older Harmon Kardon Receiver with no HDMI capabilities. I wanted to have the 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound...from my new Blu-ray player. My new Blu-ray player only had the HDMI connection, so I needed the converter to run the 1080p video to my TV and I used the optical out (on the converter) to get the 5.1 signal to my old receiver. The converter has HDMI out and Optical out. This device is meant to send audio to a device (such as my older receiver) that do not have HDMI input. The Optical out (via fiber optic cable) carries the sound. The HDMI out goes to the TV...for video and the optical goes to the receiver, or audio device. HDMI carries audio and video in one cable, so I am not sure about what you are trying to do. Bottom line...this converter will take your HDMI signal and split the audio and video. The video will go out through the HDMI and into your video display and the audio will come out of the optical connection. If your audio device does NOT have an optical connection, this device will not work for you. You mention 2 channels. Are you trying to send sound to 2 speakers (stereo mode) from your slingbox? If so, I would recommend buying a receiver with HDMI inputs. I am not 100% sure about what you are trying to do, but I am sure I can help you figure out how to fix your problem. I have been dealing with A/V equipment since the late 80's. If you tell me all the audio and video equipment you have, I can probably tell you exactly what you need. It looks like you may be looking at the wrong device, for what you are wanting to do.
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it has StreamTV support which is basically like a linux computer with apps like Roku on board... Vudu, who is a Netflix competitor supports the apps... they are pretty good and include twitter facebook etc. Vudu is a no subscription, $2 rental service, which for most people makes it more expensive than Netflix, but it's very premium.... it has very wide support of hot cable series like californication True Blood etc (Amazon is almost as good and Netflix is way far behind on this)..... also Vudu doesn't have a 30 day restriction on new releases like Amazon and Netflix, so anything that comes out on DVD Blu ray is available the day of release.... also if it is available on bluray, then Vudu has itin 1080 which blows away Netflix and Amazon who selectively offer HD content... Netflix is cheap, but it's really not that great.... Amazon Prime is sorta free but is really lacking in HD.... Vudu is premium but will end up costing you if you watch a lot.... My bet is Mitsu will make it an open platform at some point and you will be able to get anything