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Dave Randolph
Contributor I
July 18, 2014
Question

How do I get 5.1 sound from a TV that puts out 2.0 PCM on optical on a Play bar

  • July 18, 2014
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We are using Samsung 4K TV and a sonos playbar. The optical output from the TV is PCM 2.0. Is there a work around for this?
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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    July 18, 2014
    An hdmi switcher with optical out to handle all your devices or hook fiber optic cable direct to source component.
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    charman
    Contributor I
    March 31, 2017
    Hi, all -
    Just purchased a Playbar and stupidly assumed that my modern TV had an optical out. Would the following be an adequate workaround with 5.1?
    https://www.amazon.com/Tendak-Optical-Extractor-Converter-Splitter/dp/B017B6WFP8/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

    If it matters, TV is a Vizeo VIZP702VI-B3
    Also have an Onkyo Receiver with an unused Optial out (TX-NR737)

    Appreciate it!
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