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ukncdc
Contributor I
March 11, 2013

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

  • March 11, 2013
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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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    danielschell
    Contributor III
    March 29, 2013
    Sony 55" HX925 working fine - albeit with "TV Volume is fixed" message in the bottom right corner when changing volume with TV remote.
    palmlodge
    Avid Contributor I
    March 29, 2013
    Sony 55" HX925 working fine - albeit with "TV Volume is fixed" message in the bottom right corner when changing volume with TV remote.

    Can you re-program your Sony remote ? Does it has the flick switch between TV/CD/DVD etc so that the volume controls send out a different IR signal for the Playbar to learn, and the TV to ignore ?
    vwpower44
    Contributor III
    March 29, 2013
    Sony 55" HX925 working fine - albeit with "TV Volume is fixed" message in the bottom right corner when changing volume with TV remote.

    Use some other brand of remote to learn into the Playbar. If you are using a cable remote, learn the commands from a receiver into the playbar that way the TV button still turns the TV, and set the punch through volume to the receiver. Works great with Time Warner remotes. If you are using a universal remote, set a device in your programming for a different brand of TV and label it Soundbar, then learn that into the playbar.

    I have the playbar working on the LG 47LM6700, 55LM6700, 60LM7200, 55LV5500, 47LV5500, all with 5.1 with sources connected via HDMI from BluRays, Cable Boxes, and DirecTV.
    OWG
    Lyricist I
    March 30, 2013
    I am using this HDMI switch with Optical out: Monoprice 4X1 HDMI Switcher w/ Toslink & Digital Coaxial Port (Rev.2) w/ 3D support

    Note that it will also allow you to change to stereo from 5.1 in the event that you want to play a DTS film through the Playbar.
    gkissel
    Contributor III
    March 31, 2013
    My Sharp 70" Aquos LC-70LE732U works flawlessly. The remote for my Bell satellite receiver synced automatically and the volume button controls the PlayBar sound level like it should. The best part of the whole set up is the great sound from the PlayBar. One of the best purchases that I have ever made.
    Zach
    Lyricist III
    April 3, 2013
    My Sharp 70" Aquos LC-70LE732U works flawlessly. The remote for my Bell satellite receiver synced automatically and the volume button controls the PlayBar sound level like it should. The best part of the whole set up is the great sound from the PlayBar. One of the best purchases that I have ever made.

    I have the same TV, I am only getting simulated surround PCM right now. How did you turn it on for the full 5.1?
    chrisyboy007
    Lyricist II
    April 3, 2013
    Hi, im in a similar position in so much as i transfer over a single HDMI various sources from one room to another - the TV in my bedroom where I want the playbar is a toshiba RL853b - will that send 5.1 from the HDMI source to the optical output?

    Have emailed Toshiba but had nothing back in their quoed 2 day turn around time.

    Thanks
    gkissel
    Contributor III
    April 4, 2013
    I have the same TV, I am only getting simulated surround PCM right now. How did you turn it on for the full 5.1?

    I am very happy with the PCM sound right now so I didn't do anything except hook up the digital cable. When someone comes up with a better idea I might try it but for now the sound I am getting from the PlayBar is much improved over my old soundbar.
    Zach
    Lyricist III
    April 5, 2013
    I am very happy with the PCM sound right now so I didn't do anything except hook up the digital cable. When someone comes up with a better idea I might try it but for now the sound I am getting from the PlayBar is much improved over my old soundbar.

    Ok, It was just confusing as this thread is for TV's that pass full 5.1, most all tv's push PCM. I got my hopes up that my sharp would, but nope.
    Racin929
    Avid Contributor I
    April 10, 2013
    Just spent some $. ADDING to the Playbar and sub...
    Bought 2 play 3's, play 5, 60" samsung 7500 smart tv.
    And guess what? Samsung disables DD 5.1 to optical when input is HDMI. Can you believe that? Yep, Im pretty pissed. SO scratch Samsung from this list. PCM only... Which sounds like a cheap stereo system playing thru the Sonos...
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