My tv bitstreams 5.1 audio out of optical connection, but Windows only sends 2 channel audio. Will this trick the gpu into sending 5.1?
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No that is a Windows setting. If you have a ATI card there is a separate driver that helps with 5.1 over HDMI. The other setting is to force 5.1 but you loose Windows volume control. There is not a way to have windows volume control from a 5.1 Bitstream on a dchp. Video stream. Set settings for Windows first. Then set settings in windows media center if that is your package.
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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
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The 5200 requires a separate audio connection - it doesn't pick audio off the hdmi pass-thru. That means an extra optical or coax cable - and neither of those pass 7.1. So you've got a 7.1 receiver with no way to get 7.1 audio into it!
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Optical can not accept a 5.1 signal. It will downscale it to 2 channels. Your receiver will then split the signal to simulate 5.1 sound. You will need a HDMI cable in to get 5.1. Get an HDMI cable and hook it up like this PS3--&gt;Receiver--&gt;Television Look for a reciever that can pass a 1080p signal.
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I have used it with the geforce nvidia 9600gt and the sound does not come out because of the graphic card. It is not tha wireless responsible, it will not come out even if I connect the pc directly through hdmi with the TV. If your graphic card supports sound through HDMI then it will play with the kit. As I have used it is I use the pc speakers for sound and the HDMI wireless kit four video (which works seemlessly). I hope that helps you.
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No TV made can decode HD bitstreams. Some receivers can, but it is irrelevant.Only computers can currently send deep color. It is not part of the spec in any of the old/new media.Having HDMI 1.3 is essentially useless on the TV.
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Checked last night and there is one optical connection (Toslink). Hope this helps.
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I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk. I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time.
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Only toshiba, vizio and Sony will pass through the 5.1 surround sound all other brands dumb it down to 2.1 without an av switch added. See the cnet review for further details.
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I have the same issue with my onboard HDMI, it only passes 2 ch sound through the cable, hd sound requires an optic cable. According to toms hardware 5770 (and for that matter I believe all 5xxx) cards pass both HD audio and video. I double checked also on a forum and this was confermed.
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I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time. I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and... » Read More I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk.I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time. « Show Less
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Short answer ... no. It merely strips what you would normally hear on the Left and Right audio channels and passes the signal through analog RCA cables. But to be fair, I'm not sure than anything really can. By definition, 5.1 and 7.1 are delivered over something greater than two channels. So a simple two-channel L/R signal simply isn't capable of carrying the content. There are devices that take two-channel audio as input and simulate 5.1 output, but this isn't one of them. I have such a whizbang gizmo connected to a 47" display in a small room with just two very good speakers. It's not "real" 5.1, and if you're a real audiophile type, you'll likely recognize it right away and turn up your nose. However, it does work well enough to fool you during an exceptionally well mastered Blu-Ray or a high-end video game. Suited my needs because 2 speakers were a better fit for both the room and my budget. But if you're looking to get full performance out of a 5.1 or 7.1 setup that you already own or are considering purchasing, inserting this device in the chain is probably the wrong way to go about things. You'll need to stick with HDMI throughout to create the best experience.
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Yes, so for instance if you have a setup like mine, and you want to transmit digital audio over your HDMI and DisplayPort connections from your computer, as I do from my Nvidia card, you can use this cable to do so. I get audio from both connections. DVI in contrast won't send audio. I have mine connected to my AV receiver, sends both video and audio just fine, same as using HDMI. This is HDMI 1.3 though, so you don't get 1.4 features like 4K res, ethernet and return audio, but I don't need any of that, yet.
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Yes. I have the exact setup you describe. I hear audio through the HDMI to my TV, and can turn on the stereo receiver and change the switch to 5.1 when I want surround sound. One point is, there is a slight audio delay between the HDMI and fiber outputs depending on the switch being on 2ch or 5.1ch. If the Monoprice is on 2ch, the tv is muted, and the receiver is turned on, the audio is slightly (milliseconds) out of sync with the video signal. But if I'm using the receiver and the Monoprice is on 5.1, the audio is synced up.
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You can route the audio through your TV "if" your TV has an optical output. You would want to check and make sure.
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Make sure the audio source connect to the tv is not out putting 5.1 audio or surround audio. Make sure everything connected to the tv, is sending 2 channel audio only and the converter will convert digital to analog with no static.
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The cable is capable of doing that. It depends on your video card. I have an older nvidia card (8650 I think) which has a 2-pin connection for accepting digital audio. I connected that from my motherboard and made sure digital audio output was enabled in windows. Now this cable transmits audio with the video.