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I find TVs to be very non-standard as to getting optical out working. Then we have the issue that many TVs do not pass 5.1 as noted at http://www.cnet.com/news/20-tvs-tested-which-sets-can-pass-surround-sound-to-a-sound-bar/ which applies to receivers as well.
What TV is this? Supply a link that has its manual so members can read and point out if the manual tells how to get optical out working.
Hi, Bought a Yamaha Rx-V377 connected to my tv with both HDMI and optical cable. But, I can't hear tv sound through speakers connected to the receiver. What am I missing. Please help
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