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kit1cat · 12-01-2010, 10:52

With HDMI override turned on you will get 5.1 sound when available via the optical connection on your v+ box, I don't know if 5.1 sound works via the HDMI connection I do not have a HDMI receiver. You could connect you box straight to the amp to try. I believe on the sky box you can not get 5.1 sound from HDMI, only optical. It might be the same with the Virgin box.

In my set up I have the V+ box connected via HDMI to the tv for sound/video via the tv and optical cable to my receiver for sound via my sound system, including 5.1 when HDMI override is on, I leave it off my default.

12-01-2010, 10:52	#5
kit1cat Inactive Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 51	Re: V+ Sound Query With HDMI override turned on you will get 5.1 sound when available via the optical connection on your v+ box, I don't know if 5.1 sound works via the HDMI connection I do not have a HDMI receiver. You could connect you box straight to the amp to try. I believe on the sky box you can not get 5.1 sound from HDMI, only optical. It might be the same with the Virgin box. In my set up I have the V+ box connected via HDMI to the tv for sound/video via the tv and optical cable to my receiver for sound via my sound system, including 5.1 when HDMI override is on, I leave it off my default.