How do I get true 5.1 surround sound out of an optical audio cable?

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Rob

Before you answer you have to look at my setup first..

Audio/video sources: directv receiver, ps3, seperate Samsung blu ray player.
Sending those signals to tv via hdmi.

Samsung HDTV with 3 hdmi inputs. No hdmi outputs and 1 optical output.

Audio surround sound amplifier: 5.1 channel Panasonic SC-PT760. 1 hdmi output. 1 optical input. NO hdmi input.

Sending audio to this via optical output from tv to optical input to 5.1 receiver.




My surround sound system is a Panasonic sc-pt760. It does not have an hdmi input. So to get my "surround sound" I have hooked up a clear colored Philips Optical cable and the tv sends all audio to my Panasonic surround sound receiver to its optical input. This way I don't have to switch audio inputs. Whatever the tv plays the receiver plays.

My question is how do I get true 5.1 surround sound? Because when I switch the Panasonic surround sound receiver off of Dolby pro logic 2 setting, the rear left and right surround sound speakers don't have any sound suggesting the only reason they had sound was because when Dolby pro logic 2 was on it was converting 2 channel stereo audio to fake 5.1 audio.

So does that mean the tv can't output 5.1 through it's optical output? I don't know how to get true 5.1 to my receiver without a lot of plugging in and unplugging when I'm using that source.

Please only qualified individuals answer. I don't want opinions. I just want somebody who either does this for a living or really knows their stuff. Thanks in advance. :)

Answer
I would like to apologize to you for those who keep reminding you the HT in a box are no good.
In tough times like today, not a lot of people could afford to just ditch their HT in a box, and get a new system. Jeeeezz!

Keep in mind that not all TV channels broadcasts in 5.1. Most DVD & Blu-rays do.

That's why the system has that DPL2 is to simulate those not true 5.1 audio signals.

No matter how expensive you pro system, like these folks keep recommending, it will not play true 5.1 audio if the source media was not recorded in 5.1.

Panasonic is a very respectable brand, they would not falsely indicate that your system will play 5.1 audio if it really does not.

Any picture quality loss connecting via audio receiver?

Sarah

I am going to be purchasing a Yamaha 5.1 surround sound system. I have a Blu-Ray player, Apple TV and cable box that will all connect to it. I understand these all connect to the receiver and then the receiver connects to the TV.

My question is this - is there any picture quality loss by going through the receiver?

Answer
The more connections you have the greater chance of signal loss, but to be honest you probably wouldn't notice it.

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