You have to experiment until you figure out what sources actually provide 5.1. AFAIK, the mini connect box will not pass through 5.1 audio from an external input, especially if that is connected via HDMI.
Ideally, you would have something set up like this:
Blu ray player or cable box (HDMI out) --> (HDMI in) AV receiver
AV receiver (HDMI out) --> (HDMI in) mini connect box
mini connect box (=one connect?) (proprietary samsung connection out) --> (proprietary samsung connection in) HDTV
For all sources originating from the HDTV (apps, etc.):
mini connect (digital optical out) --> (digital optical in) AV receiver
Hi.
Ssmsung UN55js85oofxza
Connecting to a yamaha RX-v679.
I only get 2 channel audio going from mini connect box to my receiver. The same
results using ARC or optical. Does this mini box output .5.1. ?
Thanks...joe

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