Does the optical output do 5.1 dolby digital pass through?
1170921
This is different from what I've read on most every TV. That is, they do it for some inputs, but not HDMI.
2085640
Although I've never tested it, the 5 HDMI 1.3 Audio/Video Inputs are supposed to have 3D pass through (according to their owner's manual).
984471
No but there is a solution.The audio output is via stereo jack or the hdmi. What I did to have 5.1surround through a n optical cable was to connect the hdmi audio/video out to an hdmi / sprig (optical) splitter. You get as an output the hdmi signal + optical audio. I am using the viewHD splitter and it works perfectly
1904982
Yes, but it will not be true 5.1 surround. It will say 5.1 Dolby digital on your receiver but if you have a game system(Xbox 360, PS3) with the same apps you will hear the difference in sound.
474313
The A35 has analog 5.1 audio outputs. You can only listen to the Dolby TrueHD audio (which is available on about 25% of all HD DVD's) via HDMI or analog 5.1. I believe you can still select the Dolby TrueHD if you are using coaxial or optical TOSlink to get your surround sound, but it will be downsampled.
1523005
Yes, it supports both 5.1 and 7.1 sound output from the optical out. I use it with my Sonos soundbar and it is a perfect match.
1779336
By works fine you mean it does pass 5.1 to receiver thru the optical cable?
1841573
Can I use a toslink optical cable for a digital audio input. Is it the same thing?
1975051
The mixamp that comes with the headset provides Dolby digital 5.1. I have these and an Xbox one and can attest to this
277156
OK, I am still confused. I have an older Technics SA-DX940 with optical inputs and DOlby Digital and DTS. So am I OK with the DMP-BD35?
1730222
It depends on the output of the source material. If your TV has an optical out then it is capable of outputting 5.1 sound, but you have to be playing media that has its audio encoded in a 5.1 surround sound compliant encoding like DTS or Dolby Digital for your TV to output the sound. You may also have to adjust the settings on your TV to output the sound through the optical output.
1278574
No optical input. This a budget receiver with decent sound for the money. You can do better if you are willing to spend a bit more.
277154
I'm just trying to understand this stuff myself but, as I understand it, the optical connection works with Dolby Digital and I guess DTS up to 5.1. The other issue is just for people who need 7.1 (2 more speakers) sound with newer higher resolution sound modes. I just got surround sound in the last year and I am still thrilled with Dolby Digital 5.1. I'm not about to buy whole new receiver and speakers plus more expensive BR player to upgrade a sound system I love. Heck I don't even think I could fit 2 more speakers into my TV room.
1588858
Optical 5.1 audio is limited to legacy Dolby Digital and DTS audio formats. Connecting via 5.1 analog will allow you to hear the lossless Dolby True HD and DTS HD audio. You receiver doesn't decode these formats, so with this setup, the Onkyo is decoding the audio and sending it to you receiver via analog 5.1.
1728500
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).
1523008
Unfortunately I can give you no answer regarding this question. I am using the HDMI inputs/outputs. My unit has 4 HDMI in and 2 HDMI out. I do not recall my unit having optical outputs.
800014
FYI yes it does. If the audio feed from the Blu Ray goes into the tv audio input then audio out from the tv will enter sp 120 audio.input via optical.or phono hookup and it works. Just the same thanks for responding.