Why do I not get surround sound when using my directv hd dvr receiver?
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I just hooked up my dvd player (to my yamaha 5.1 receiver via digital coaxial cable) and my directv hd dvr receiver (to my yamaha 5.1 receiver via digital optical cable). When I use the dvd player I get sound from all speakers (front r, l rear r, l center and subwoofer. When I use my directv receiver I only get sound from the front 2 speakers. Is this because there aren't many broadcasts on television broadcasting in 5.1 or am I missing something with my settings? There doesn't seem to be anything on the directv receiver settings that would allow or disallow 5.1. The only setting is dolby on or off. I have tried it both ways. Many thanks!
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Answer:
Go to Menu, Settings, Setup, Audio, and enable Dolby Digital. Then, look for movies broadcast in DD (mostly movies).
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Other answers
Only Sporting events, movies, HD channels and your prime time locals are in 5:1 for the most part. Not much in the daytime. weeder
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