Sky HD , What sound Format should i be using my on Receiver ? Stereo or 5.1 or some other setting ?

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Sky HD , What sound Format should i be using my on Receiver ? Stereo or 5.1 or some other setting ?

 

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Most receivers have an Auto function whereby they will choose the best thing to do with the signal they are receiving. For TV, in most cases this will mean probably Dolby Pro Logic II for standard TV broadcasts (which will mostly be in stereo) or they'll switch to Dolby Digital if a 5.1 broadcast comes in (or the unlikely chance of Dolby Digital 2.0 signal is received). I'd be surprised if your receiver doesn't have this, but, if it doesn't, you'll first want to check if a broadcast is in Dolby Digital 5.1 or not. If it is, this is the obvious choice, if not, then go for stereo or any of the simulation / DSP modes it has that you prefer.