Why can't I get my Receiver to output 5.1 surround sound???

jerkfacemike · 01-18-06, 04:17 PM

Hi again everyone.

Got a question concerning Dolby 3/2 vs. Dolby 5.1.

I just purchased an optical cable to connect my Sony receiver to my JVC DVD player. I connected the cable and when playing Star Wars or a Superbit in 5.1, the read-out on the receiver's display reads Dolby 3/2.

My question is...

Is Dolby 3/2 another way of saying 5.1????

OR

Am I doing something wrong????

I get obsessed with things working right. Even though the Dolby 3/2 sounds great, if its supposed to play in 5.1, and I'm not getting 5.1...I get irked.

Thanks for any help.

Mike

Kevin M. Dean · 01-18-06, 04:25 PM

Dolby 3/2 is Dolby 5.1 generally. On my Sony there is a separate indicator for the sub .1 channel, so Dolby 3/2 is 3 channels across the front and 2 across the back.

Mordred · 01-18-06, 04:51 PM

Yup. My Sony receiver reads the same way. With DTS ES it shows up as 3/3.

jerkfacemike · 01-18-06, 09:22 PM

Thanks...I can always count on you guys.

Yeah...Played Episode 3 after I posted this...sounds incredible. Just wanted to make sure I was getting the full 5.1 sound.

VIVA LA THX!!!!!!!

01-18-06, 04:17 PM	#1
jerkfacemike Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 50	Why can't I get my Receiver to output 5.1 surround sound??? Hi again everyone. Got a question concerning Dolby 3/2 vs. Dolby 5.1. I just purchased an optical cable to connect my Sony receiver to my JVC DVD player. I connected the cable and when playing Star Wars or a Superbit in 5.1, the read-out on the receiver's display reads Dolby 3/2. My question is... Is Dolby 3/2 another way of saying 5.1???? OR Am I doing something wrong???? I get obsessed with things working right. Even though the Dolby 3/2 sounds great, if its supposed to play in 5.1, and I'm not getting 5.1...I get irked. Thanks for any help. Mike

01-18-06, 04:25 PM	#2
Kevin M. Dean DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,212	Dolby 3/2 is Dolby 5.1 generally. On my Sony there is a separate indicator for the sub .1 channel, so Dolby 3/2 is 3 channels across the front and 2 across the back. __________________ • Doctor Who Universe Episode List - Region 1 DVD Releases - updated 3-12-10 • Rhubarb Productions

01-18-06, 04:51 PM	#3
Mordred DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 9,271	Yup. My Sony receiver reads the same way. With DTS ES it shows up as 3/3.

01-18-06, 09:22 PM	#4
jerkfacemike Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 50	Thanks...I can always count on you guys. Yeah...Played Episode 3 after I posted this...sounds incredible. Just wanted to make sure I was getting the full 5.1 sound. VIVA LA THX!!!!!!!