360 HDMI question

[NPYYZ]

I just picked up an Xbox 360 Arcade because my other 360 is going out for repair. This new 360 has HDMI. My question is am I getting 5.1 sound using the HDMI cable? I use an optical cable with my other 360.

Thanks.

[KEEZY]

I get 5.1 through my HDMI cable. Make sure you have it set up in your settings though.

[2Times]

Good question. I'd like to know also.

From what I understand, you should. Problem for me is my receiver does not have HDMI. I ran the HDMI to my TV and optical from my TV to the receiver. I get sound, but my receiver does not give me the 5.1 or dolby digital icons unless I run the optical straight from the 360 to the receiver.

[dmiller68]

I get 5.1 through HDMI...

[Wood Ghost]

Originally Posted by 2Times

Good question. I'd like to know also.

From what I understand, you should. Problem for me is my receiver does not have HDMI. I ran the HDMI to my TV and optical from my TV to the receiver. I get sound, but my receiver does not give me the 5.1 or dolby digital icons unless I run the optical straight from the 360 to the receiver.

A lot of TV sets only output stereo even though they use the optical output. They wont pass 5.1 on to the next component.

[2Times]

Originally Posted by Wood Ghost

A lot of TV sets only output stereo even though they use the optical output. They wont pass 5.1 on to the next component.

Ahhhhh, I see. Thank you, Wise Ghost.

[Tetsuwan Atomu]

if your receiver has HDMI input, you're set. otherwise you will need the optical connection.