Surround sound advice needed

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 08:39

I have just recently bought a new panasonic tv and a surround sound package, had it all plugged in with a sat box, video recorder and dvd player. I am now finding that the surround sound does not work via the tv on all channels, on ringing the company I was informed that surround sound only works on certain channels.



Anyone know if this is correct?



If it is incorrect, does anyone know who I can get to come to my house and connect the whole system up properly?



Thanks

griffin9870


Joined: 01/03/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 16:52

Hi Scoobydo



After speaking to my surround sound guru. i.e the other half, I have been told that the company told you correctly, it depends if they transmit the sound using a minimum of 5.1 or just stereo. However, depending on which panosonic you bought, you can go into the settings and set it up so that it gives the impression of surround sound. You may want to check your instruction booklet to see if you can do that on yours.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 17:15

Thanks Emma,



Being a complete novice at anything technical, I honestly thought that they were having me on, I will have to eat my words now!!!

croft



Joined: 09/02/2009
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 18:40

That is correct. Producing surround sound is a complicated business, so you'll mainly find it on feature films, dramas and other big budget programming. Think of it as High Definition TV for the ears!

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 19:07

Thanks Croft, I assumed I would hear it on everything, no wonder the shop I bought the tv from are pulling their hair out!!!

croft



Joined: 09/02/2009
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 20:16

To be fair to you scoobydoo, it doesn't seem to me that the shop went to great lengths to explain to you how much programming you'd get in surround.

On the plus side, any films you play on DVD or Blu-ray will be in surround and it goes a very long way to giving you a full 'home cinema' experience.

cacebaby



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 109

Message Posted:
07/04/2009 21:41

hi scoobydoo as im into home cinema and do installs i would be happy to hlp you out if you wish its not all that complicated just call ill help

05338637952

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 08:24

Thanks cacebaby, I have taken a note of your number and will contact you if I am still struggling, I really appreciate the kind offer. Take care.