15-03-2008, 09:59
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V+ surround sound?
I think I know the answer, but am I right in thinking V+ is the only platform that outputs Dolby Digital 5.1 via opticle? If so, is this on all stations that carry the signal?
I am thinking of changing from my Samsung STB to V+ for the sound difference.
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15-03-2008, 10:20
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Re: V+ surround sound?
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Originally Posted by Slyder
I think I know the answer, but am I right in thinking V+ is the only platform that outputs Dolby Digital 5.1 via opticle? If so, is this on all stations that carry the signal?
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Yes and no. The Samsung 2110 has a DD5.1-capable optical output, but currently only hi-def content carries 5.1, so this isn't accessible by the Samsung.
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15-03-2008, 15:34
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Re: V+ surround sound?
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
Yes and no. The Samsung 2110 has a DD5.1-capable optical output, but currently only hi-def content carries 5.1, so this isn't accessible by the Samsung.
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Say for example I went in for a V+ box then. Would I get 5.1 on say living, bravo, uk gold (obviously on the programmes that carry the signal)
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15-03-2008, 16:10
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Re: V+ surround sound?
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Originally Posted by Slyder
Say for example I went in for a V+ box then. Would I get 5.1 on say living, bravo, uk gold (obviously on the programmes that carry the signal)
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Hi,
You will only get Dolby Digital 5.1 on BBC HD . The DD5.1 is only broadcast on HD channels. I use the optical output to a Home Cinema system and only get Dolby Pro Logic II on the rest of the channels. 
Paul
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15-03-2008, 17:04
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Re: V+ surround sound?
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Originally Posted by paulw37
You will only get Dolby Digital 5.1 on BBC HD
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And HD On Demand content.
DD5.1 may be added to some channels in the future, but I wouldn't hold my breath for the VMTV/UKTV ones 
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26-03-2008, 18:38
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Re: V+ surround sound?
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Originally Posted by paulw37
Hi,
You will only get Dolby Digital 5.1 on BBC HD . The DD5.1 is only broadcast on HD channels. I use the optical output to a Home Cinema system and only get Dolby Pro Logic II on the rest of the channels.
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Oh...
Well thats very disapointing.... I think I'll keep my Samsung STB then.. lol
Thnx all
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27-03-2008, 07:22
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Re: V+ surround sound?
BTW,
DD 5.1 is also carried on the HDMI connection not just the optical, you just have to enable (yes turn on) HDMI audio overide in the V+ menus.
Obviously this means you must have a surround sound amp with HDMI imput.
(To be honest, I havent got DD5.1 working on my optical output for some reason).
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