Custom Resolution Utility (CRU)

[jwshrive]

(12-14-2017 11:48 PM)Netmeister Wrote:  

(12-14-2017 11:23 PM)jwshrive Wrote:  I did some further testing yesterday and I did get some surround sound working, but I have a feeling that is just the receiver doing its best at emulating surround from the 2.0 track being passed through. I still need to look into this further.

Try this and see what happens. This has made me doubt what Windows is saying entirely.

Head here and download a Dolby test trailer. I downloaded the top one called "Amaze".

https://thedigitaltheater.com/index.php/dolby-trailers

Open up VLC player - I'm using optical from the TV, so I had to change the following setting:

Tools > Preferences...

At the bottom is an option to show advanced settings. Under "Show Settings" click "All".

Then go to... Audio > Check the box that says "Use S/PDIF when available".

At the moment my Windows sound settings say max 2 channels under the supported formats tab for the TV, and when I click "configure" on the TV I only get a stereo option.

That said, when I play this Dolby trailer in VLC my surround system automatically switches to Dolby Digital and plays out of all speakers.

I have no idea what this means, but its progress.

Interestingly, I gave this a crack and same deal - despite Windows only showing 2.0 as an option, VLC and Cyberlink DVD both allowed for 5.1 and the AV receiver was showing the Dolby Digital logo while doing it all. So as best I can tell, I suppose it is working.