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Feltan
Contributor I
Mar 27, 2023 7:29 AM UTC
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sonos Playbar and surround

Hi forum

 

I have sonos playbar together with two sonos one sl as rear speakers, as tv speakers. 
Playbar is connected through a HDMI switch, as my Samsung does not support HDMI pass through. 
 

When I’m watching Apple Tv (hdmi → hdmi switch→ toslink → playbar) it can output Dolby Digital 5.1 when supported shows has that. Sounds excellent btw. 
 

But when I’m watching blu-ray/dvd (sony bdp-s1500 → hdmi → hdmi switch → toslink → playbar) Sonos app only show Stereo PCM regardless of setting I use. 
 

Digital audio output: Auto or PCM

BD AUDIO MIX: on or off

Dolby Digital Compatible output: on or off

Audio DRC: auto or on or off

Downmix: surround or stereo

 

 

Anyone have any suggestions or experience? 

 

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FeltanAnswer
Contributor I
Apr 3, 2023 10:48 AM UTC

UPDATE

 

As @GuitarSuperstar suggested - new bluray player didn’t change anything. However, after some deep googling and research I finally understood!

I now got hold of a HDMI Switch & Audio Extractor and surround is now working! Thanks for the help!

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FeltanAuthorAnswer
Contributor I
Apr 3, 2023 10:48 AM UTC

UPDATE

 

As @GuitarSuperstar suggested - new bluray player didn’t change anything. However, after some deep googling and research I finally understood!

I now got hold of a HDMI Switch & Audio Extractor and surround is now working! Thanks for the help!

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    Brano18
    Contributor I
    May 2, 2023 11:36 PM UTC

    UPDATE

     

    As @GuitarSuperstar suggested - new bluray player didn’t change anything. However, after some deep googling and research I finally understood!

    I now got hold of a HDMI Switch & Audio Extractor and surround is now working! Thanks for the help!

    Very glad you managed to deal with your issue.. Can you share the model of your HDMI Switch & Audio Extractor? This could save a lot of time with Stereo-only playback frustrations :)

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