Arcam Vs Sony

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I got a new Sony A/V STR2400ES Receiver Vs Aracm Div 137

Unfortunately, when I connect my Arcam to the Sony via HDMI, the Sony won't decode surround sound via the HDMI link (Dolby digital and DTS soundtracks). All I get is Linear PCM stereo.

The receiver decodes surround from both a PS3 and a DVD Recorder, so I suspect it is an Arcam setting.

I have tried connecting the Arcam using the HDMI cable from the PS3.

I have tried connecting the Arcam to different HDMI inputs on the receiver.

I have tried switching the Arcam's audio de-coding from HDMI (Auto) to Bitstream.

But still I only get Linear PCM Stereo (nothing at all when Bitstream is chosen).

I can still get surround using the Analogue Interconnects, but I don't think they are as good.

I've tried connecting a co-ax digital cable, but that doesn't get any sound at all.

Any ideas?

 

[Sorreltiger]

There's nothing wrong with any of your components. ÿThe Arcam DVD player needs to send surround audio via an optical cable. ÿAs you have discovered, HDMI only sends stereo (unlike a Blu-ray player). ÿ