I have MY CC plugged into my a/v receiver and though it says a program is in 5.1 but it plays IN LPCM 48.
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No 5.1 audio with Netflix on Chromecast
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Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
How old is your reciever and can it decode Dolby digital plus.
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How old is your reciever and can it decode Dolby digital plus.
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Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
Hi -
I had the same problem. I have a Panasonic receiver w/ Panasonic TV (not sure if this makes a difference) and the remote for the receiver has a set of buttons controlling the surround features. I chose "movie" and it just kicked in. And, like others, I did this with Hunger Games because it's verified by others to be streamed as 5.1.
Good luck.
Hi -
I had the same problem. I have a Panasonic receiver w/ Panasonic TV (not sure if this makes a difference) and the remote for the receiver has a set of buttons controlling the surround features. I chose "movie" and it just kicked in. And, like others, I did this with Hunger Games because it's verified by others to be streamed as 5.1.
Good luck.
Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
The key is the reciever has to support Dolby Digital plus. That isn't the same as Dolby Digital. If the reciever doesn't support it you will be stuck with stereo audio.
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The key is the reciever has to support Dolby Digital plus. That isn't the same as Dolby Digital. If the reciever doesn't support it you will be stuck with stereo audio.
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Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
My receiver is new enough and handles all the formats. I have no problem with 5.1 or even 7.1 from my dish and Blu-ray. Maybe it's the input I chose for the CC.
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My receiver is new enough and handles all the formats. I have no problem with 5.1 or even 7.1 from my dish and Blu-ray. Maybe it's the input I chose for the CC.
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Not sure if my receiver (2011 Yamaha RX-V371) supports DD Plus or not. My CC is plugged in to the TV as my thinking was that for casual casting, Youtube, local stuff, I wouldn't want the amp on.
The TV (Samsung 46D5520) then connects to the amp via optical out, so I can output audio.
Even on what content Netflix list as HD and 5.1, I don't get DD, just a faux DPLII 5.1.
The amp can handle DTS/DD HD master audio from bd, and DD when broadcast here in the UK, so I'm guessing my amp can't fully resolve what NF is putting out.
Still happy though, both with my Chromecast and Netflix. Streaming I did get OK from Lovefilm but they've just transferred it to Amazon UK last week, who then promptly broke the app.
Much gnashing of teeth all round. Shaping up to be a right bollox up.
Not sure if my receiver (2011 Yamaha RX-V371) supports DD Plus or not. My CC is plugged in to the TV as my thinking was that for casual casting, Youtube, local stuff, I wouldn't want the amp on.
The TV (Samsung 46D5520) then connects to the amp via optical out, so I can output audio.
Even on what content Netflix list as HD and 5.1, I don't get DD, just a faux DPLII 5.1.
The amp can handle DTS/DD HD master audio from bd, and DD when broadcast here in the UK, so I'm guessing my amp can't fully resolve what NF is putting out.
Still happy though, both with my Chromecast and Netflix. Streaming I did get OK from Lovefilm but they've just transferred it to Amazon UK last week, who then promptly broke the app.
Much gnashing of teeth all round. Shaping up to be a right bollox up.
Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
Dolby Digital plus is the newest standard that Dolby has released. Even newer then Dolby Digital True HD. It is very possible that your reciever doesn't support it. That has been found to be the problem allot
Ok, first I looked up your receiver and it does does support Dolby Digital Plus. I also looked up the TV can't couldn't find anything that was definitive. What I do know though is that you won't be able to send it over fiber back to the receiver. The old optical standard doesn't support enough bandwidth. You may be better served if you plug the CC into the receiver directly. I would suggest looking into pass-through on your receiver for those casual times you want to listen or watch something with out the receiver. Mine has the pass-through functionality and it works great.
Dolby Digital plus is the newest standard that Dolby has released. Even newer then Dolby Digital True HD. It is very possible that your reciever doesn't support it. That has been found to be the problem allot
Ok, first I looked up your receiver and it does does support Dolby Digital Plus. I also looked up the TV can't couldn't find anything that was definitive. What I do know though is that you won't be able to send it over fiber back to the receiver. The old optical standard doesn't support enough bandwidth. You may be better served if you plug the CC into the receiver directly. I would suggest looking into pass-through on your receiver for those casual times you want to listen or watch something with out the receiver. Mine has the pass-through functionality and it works great.
Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
You are right in that it supports DD+.
The document that shows it is here https://docs.sony.com/release/specs/STRDN1020_mksp.pdf.
What port do you have the CC plugged into. Is it plugged directly into the receiver or into your TV?
You are right in that it supports DD+.
The document that shows it is here https://docs.sony.com/release/specs/STRDN1020_mksp.pdf.
What port do you have the CC plugged into. Is it plugged directly into the receiver or into your TV?
Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
I think you've found the problem. The receiver doesn't have pass-through, so would need to be on. Neither do I think I could "view" set up with CC plugged into it.
And neither does the TV support ARC, so I can't send audio back to the amp via HDMI, only via the inadequate optical.
So there's the rub. The amp suits in all other respects, but doesn't have pass-through. The TV suits, but doesn't do ARC. So unless I change one, t'other, or both, I'm getting about the best I can for now.
Thank you for clarifying it for me.
I think you've found the problem. The receiver doesn't have pass-through, so would need to be on. Neither do I think I could "view" set up with CC plugged into it.
And neither does the TV support ARC, so I can't send audio back to the amp via HDMI, only via the inadequate optical.
So there's the rub. The amp suits in all other respects, but doesn't have pass-through. The TV suits, but doesn't do ARC. So unless I change one, t'other, or both, I'm getting about the best I can for now.
Thank you for clarifying it for me.
Re: No 5.1 Netflix on chromecast
Well that port should have all the features. Could there be a setting limiting the hdmi version the port is operating at. Looks like it should work.
Make sure the AVR is on before you connect to the cc with your app. Pass-through could prevent 5.1 from working.
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Well that port should have all the features. Could there be a setting limiting the hdmi version the port is operating at. Looks like it should work.
Make sure the AVR is on before you connect to the cc with your app. Pass-through could prevent 5.1 from working.
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Don't know what it could be. Oh well.
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Don't know what it could be. Oh well.
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Don't know what happened but now it works. All I did was pull it out and plug it back. Go figure.
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I don't use the optical out. It works fine now in video 1.
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