Here's the short version.
Source (BluRay, etc) to 5.1 Receiver for the 5.1 work.
Then video out (usually HDMI) to the HDTV for the video work.
Some don't realize it's that simple and lose a lot of hair.
Bob
Hi, I am trying to connect my Panasonic Viera TX-42AS520B SMART TV with a LG -DH4430P home cinema system. After a long research I found that Panasonic Viera option is only compatible with Panasonic product only. I have connected TV with the Home cinema Vis 1. HDMI. I can only get 5.1 when i play a dvd from my home cinema. I would like to use my Home cinema regularly with my PS3 too (5.1 sound) .. any suggestion would be great. Advance thanks.

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