No 5.1 sound (Netflix, Apple TV, AFTV, roku)

[miggs]

How do I get 5.1 sound in my Yamaha rxv-1700? It does not support DD+?

This is driving me crazy!!!!!!

 

[everettT]

Maybe if you provided a detailed explanation of your setup including model numbers, we might be able to help.

 

[everettT]

Ok so I don't have to wait DD+ is backwards compatible with Dolby digital, so either settings or connections.

 

[miggs]

My receiver model is described in the post. I am looking for any streaming device that can put out 5.1 from Netflix, Amazon prime or Hulu?

 

[afterlife2]

I had the same issue. Get this HDMI cord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DI8A1NW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[j_garcia]

HOW DO

My receiver model is described in the post. I am looking for any streaming device that can put out 5.1 from Netflix, Amazon prime or Hulu?

And how do you have things connected? The number one mistake that usually causes this is sending all the signals to the TV first then the receiver. It should be the other way around. Most TVs do not correctly pass the 5.1 signal through, or at the very least, have to be configured to do so.

 

[lovinthehd]

My receiver model is described in the post. I am looking for any streaming device that can put out 5.1 from Netflix, Amazon prime or Hulu?

So what do you have now, and how is it connected, that you are trying to use to stream Netflix, Amazon prime or Hulu?

 

[miggs]

So what do you have now, and how is it connected, that you are trying to use to stream Netflix, Amazon prime or Hulu?

I am streaming from Panasonic BD45 connected by hdmi to receiver. HDMI out from receiver to tv. I have also tried to stream from wiiU to receiver. Again all going to receiver set to "straight" pcm. All I get is stereo from Netflix or Amazon prime. I am just wondering if any other streaming devices will work or do I need a new receiver with DD+.

 

[lovinthehd]

The receiver is set to straight pcm or is the player? Look at page 26 of the manual for the player, did you already try the Dolby setting? PCM usually does mean 2.0.....

 

[afterlife2]

Look at the audio section on the Panasonic.
Dolby Digital/DTS: Bitstream
Downmix: Stereo
Audio HDMI: Auto not PCM
If this does not work get the HDMI cable I suggested & leave on these settings. LMK.
You can also try an optical cable as well.

 

[miggs]

Look at the audio section on the Panasonic.
Dolby Digital/DTS: Bitstream
Downmix: Stereo
Audio HDMI: Auto not PCM
If this does not work get the HDMI cable I suggested & leave on these settings. LMK.
You can also try an optical cable as well.

I tried everything but the cable. However, why would it be the type of cable? Everything is HDMI. I really don't want to buy another receiver, this is so frustrating!!!!!

 

[lovinthehd]

What happened when you tried the bitstream/Dolby settings?

 

[miggs]

Still 2 channel (L,R).

 

[afterlife2]

Could be the HDMI cable does not supportit via netflix. I had a Roku and same thing with Netflix. I got that cable and to my surprise it worked. Nothing to lose send it back to amazon and get refunded. Can you take a pic of your audio settings on the Panasonic BD player? Also a pic of your Roku box audio settings. Also check your HDMI setting on the Yamaha(Pic too).

 

[mtrycrafts]

Still 2 channel (L,R).

Are your subscriptions to netflix and others such that they are sending you the upgraded audio?

And, even with 2 channels, if your receiver setup is correct, you should at least be getting prologic reception and output from the receiver.

Looks like a receiver setup issue, for now.

 

[lovinthehd]

Still 2 channel (L,R).

You sure the source is more than 2.0? Do you have the option in the Netflix app to choose 5.1 vs 2.0?

 

[afterlife2]

Netflix's Daredevil is in Dolby D+ please use that as a source.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Netflix's Daredevil is in Dolby D+ please use that as a source.

Yes, good example. Even in my 2.1 in family room, some of that phase differences somehow places some of the sounds in other than the front locations.

 

[miggs]

I tried daredevil and indeed all I got was stereo. All movies and or shows are just in stereo in netflix. The blue ray player is set to bitstream and the receiver to auto. Not PCM. I have no issues with blue rays, or directv. This is only with Netflix. Is anyone else dealing with this? I am willing to try any of the streaming devices, but not if they are going to produce the same thing as the blue ray player (stereo stream).

 

[lovinthehd]

I tried daredevil and indeed all I got was stereo. All movies and or shows are just in stereo in netflix. The blue ray player is set to bitstream and the receiver to auto. Not PCM. I have no issues with blue rays, or directv. This is only with Netflix. Is anyone else dealing with this? I am willing to try any of the streaming devices, but not if they are going to produce the same thing as the blue ray player (stereo stream).

So there is no menu choice for your Netflix app (when looking at a particular show) to choose which audio stream you want, it just is 2.0 without choice? Or is there a 5.1 choice that simply comes out as 2.0?