Surround sound on VM via HDMI

higgsfield · 14-05-2008, 10:34

Hi folks,

I have noticed that a few comments recently have suggested that surround (DD?) is available on a number of channels from the V+ box.

I have mine hooked up to my receiver using an HDMI cable (after setting HDMI override on the V+) I now get DD sound when watching HD content. However I do not get it on any other channels.

Does it really exist on other channels?
If so, which?
Does it require me to add a second dedicated (optical) for the DD sound?
If so - this is a bit of a faff! Isn't it?

Anyone got any definitive info - that they have verified themselves. Thanks!

ShadowTD · 14-05-2008, 10:43

If you're getting DD on BBCHD then your rig is set up correctly. The only SD channels that have ever had DD on them are the Sky Movie channels when fed by certain headends. I believe it's an exTW/exNTL thing again.

Slightly OT, what receiver do you have?

higgsfield · 14-05-2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by ShadowTD

If you're getting DD on BBCHD then your rig is set up correctly. The only SD channels that have ever had DD on them are the Sky Movie channels when fed by certain headends. I believe it's an exTW/exNTL thing again.

On this thread, amongst others: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...installed.html oliver1948uk claims that there is a lot of DD material available if you connect using the optical cable.

Is he mislead - or does he actually get a different service, I wonder?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowTD

Slightly OT, what receiver do you have?

An Onkyo TX-SR705. Setup in 5.1 with the front main pair bi-amped. It is fantastic. I love it. Does almost everything. Why do you ask?

higgsfield · 14-05-2008, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by higgsfield

On this thread, amongst others: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...installed.html oliver1948uk claims that there is a lot of DD material available if you connect using the optical cable.

Is he mislead - or does he actually get a different service, I wonder?

Actually he has just clarified that he was referring only to the BBC HD channel. So that makes sense now.

ShadowTD · 15-05-2008, 10:10

Good-o.

Asked because I'm planning on upgrading my venerable Yammy DSP-A5 this year. I like the feature set of the Onkyo's but don't like the aesthetics and I'm concerned about how warm they are reputed to run.

Enjoy BBCHD anyway!

higgsfield · 15-05-2008, 11:04

The 705 doesn't run especially hot (the 875 reputedly does). The aesthetics are fine IF you get black.