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ukncdc
Contributor I
March 11, 2013

List of TV’s that will pass 5.1 from HDMI Sources to Playbar

All,
Would you mind listing your TV and mode/year in this thread if you have tested it and confirmed it will pass DD 5.1 to the Playbar and from what source. This will help those of us in the market for a new TV and playbar.

Thanks

MikeB.
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    drflett
    Lyricist II
    October 26, 2015
    I bought a new TV today. I was very dubious that I would get it to passthrough.
    but....

    I can confirm that my new LG 58UF830v from costco at a snip at £930 does passthrough. I am soooo chuffed I cant tell you.

    Picture is great.
    User385289
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 26, 2015
    Apologies if this one was mentioned already, but I can confirm that the new(ish) LG 55EF9500 (and presumably the 65EF9500) will pass through Dolby Digital 5.1 from sources connected via HDMI and will even transcode Dolby Digital Plus to regular Dolby Digital while doing so. It will NOT, however, transcode DTS to to Dolby Digital.
    TrevorFL
    Contributor I
    October 28, 2015
    I got my new LG 65EF9500 OLED tv. I was so excited about this set. Sadly it does NOT pass through DD 5.1 using the optical devices from signal coming from HDMI. (in my case) Before I decide to purchase I called LG and was told that it will work fine. Of course, most of the time they are not correct. My previous Sony TV was able to pass thru DD.

    Interesting, like the previous post mention, the LG55EF9500 will pass through the signal. Just in case someone is looking for information about this particular set.
    TrevorFL
    Contributor I
    October 28, 2015
    Apologies if this one was mentioned already, but I can confirm that the new(ish) LG 55EF9500 (and presumably the 65EF9500) will pass through Dolby Digital 5.1 from sources connected via HDMI and will even transcode Dolby Digital Plus to regular Dolby Digital while doing so. It will NOT, however, transcode DTS to to Dolby Digital.

    Hello...

    I got the LG 65EF9500 and it does not pass through DD 5.1. If posible, can you please tell me how did you set up the audio menu? Thank you. 🙂
    TrevorFL
    Contributor I
    October 29, 2015
    Editing my previous message...

    Regarding the LG 65EF9500 OLED TV. Actually I was partially wrong with my previous post. With this model I can pass through DD 5.1 using the optical cable ONLY when I use the apps from the TV. Sources from HDMI like my Tivo, for example get converted to stereo. Any other member with the same TV by any chance?
    Have a good day.
    User385289
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 29, 2015
    Apologies if this one was mentioned already, but I can confirm that the new(ish) LG 55EF9500 (and presumably the 65EF9500) will pass through Dolby Digital 5.1 from sources connected via HDMI and will even transcode Dolby Digital Plus to regular Dolby Digital while doing so. It will NOT, however, transcode DTS to to Dolby Digital.

    Hello...

    I got the LG 65EF9500 and it does not pass through DD 5.1. If posible, can you please tell me how did you set up the audio menu? Thank you. :)

    First, make sure that your components (Tivo, etc.) are set to output Dolby Digital. Those settings will obviously vary by device, so can't guide you there. On the TV, first navigate to the Audio Out settings (Sound>Sound Out>Audio Out) and select HDMI(ARC). Then navigate to the Digital Sound Out settings (I think it's Sound>Sound Out>Audio Out (Optical HDMI ARC)>Digital Sound Out) and make sure that "Auto" is selected, not "PCM." Attached a picture of the relevant parts of the online manual here - hopefully it works.
    TrevorFL
    Contributor I
    October 30, 2015
    Apologies if this one was mentioned already, but I can confirm that the new(ish) LG 55EF9500 (and presumably the 65EF9500) will pass through Dolby Digital 5.1 from sources connected via HDMI and will even transcode Dolby Digital Plus to regular Dolby Digital while doing so. It will NOT, however, transcode DTS to to Dolby Digital.

    Hello...

    I got the LG 65EF9500 and it does not pass through DD 5.1. If posible, can you please tell me how did you set up the audio menu? Thank you. :)

    First, make sure that your components (Tivo, etc.) are set to output Dolby Digital. Those settings will obviously vary by device, so can't guide you there. On the TV, first navigate to the Audio Out settings (Sound>Sound Out>Audio Out) and select HDMI(ARC). Then navigate to the Digital Sound Out settings (I think it's Sound>Sound Out>Audio Out (Optical HDMI ARC)>Digital Sound Out) and make sure that "Auto" is selected, not "PCM." Attached a picture of the relevant parts of the online manual here - hopefully it works.

    Hello. I got my Tv set the way you have it. No luck. Tivo is using Dolby Digital. If I connect the connect the optical cable directly to Tivo I get my DD 5.1 but not when it is connected to an HDMI port. It will only pass through the DD 5.1 sound when using the internal TV apps.

    I appreciate your help. Was nice taking the time to respond. Thank you.
    TrevorFL
    Contributor I
    October 31, 2015
    Ok, the LG 65EF9500 DOES pass through the DD 5.1. It does it with my Xbox One but for some reason not with TIVO. Thank you User385289 because you helped me.
    Simondp
    Enthusiast II
    November 5, 2015
    Samsung UExxF7000/F7080 series (2013/2014) do pass through the DD5.1 from HDMI and out via the optical. I have ATV and a Cablecom (cable tv) box doing just that.
    Dan_119
    Lyricist I
    November 7, 2015
    Anybody have any info on LG 60UF770V or any other 60" LG 2015 sets?


    I found this thread very difficult to follow!

    I have tried to list the tvs which people say are 5.1 passthrough able

    LG 55LX9500
    42PFLG008K/12
    Samsung PN43D490
    Samsung UN55C6500VF
    Samsung UN*JU7100
    Samsung TV - UE46ES8000U
    Sony 46EX400
    Sony KDL32EX400
    Sony KDL55EX720
    Sony kdl-46nx713
    Sony KDL46EX400
    65x8505
    Sony KDL55EX500
    Sony KDL xxNX800/KDL-xxNX810
    Sony KDL-37W5500
    Sony XBR 55HX929
    Sony Bravia 55W905A
    XBR-55X850A
    Vizio XVT3D554SV
    vizio E601i-A3
    Philips 55PFL8007
    Mfr: LG Model: LM8600 Firmware: 04.34.02
    Sony 55" HX925
    Vizio XVT553SV
    Sony model KDL-60EX645
    samsung UE55ES8000
    LG LW550T
    LG 47LA740V
    LG 55" 3D Smart LED-TV 55LA660V
    LG 47LM670T
    Samsung PN60F8500AF
    LG 60" Plasma-TV 60PN650T
    Toshiba 50L5200U
    Samsung 55UNF6300
    Samsung LED F8500
    Samsung PS64F8500
    LG42LH5000
    LG 60PM670S
    Sharp's Aquos LC-60LE650U
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