For N00bs - Getting Devices Hooked up to your 4k TV/Display.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

You don't need an optical out on the Shield....

You connect the optical cable straight to the tv

it runs like this:

Shield->HDMI->Sony TV->Sony TV Optical OUT->audio receiver Optical IN (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Nope, it runs pcm via optical I tried it last night

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Nope, it runs pcm via optical I tried it last night

Unbelievable, I'm able to use this method with my SKY HD Receiver, Apple TV and Blu-ray Player (with streaming apps). DD 5.1 Passtrough

I have a Sony TV too. Did you check The Shield TV audio settings?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Nope, it runs pcm via optical I tried it last night

Doesn't the Sony have the option in the sound menu to change the optical output from PCM to Auto? Or have ye tried that already?

[dvdmike]

I think so, I am a bit confused at how I can't fix this!
It's me! I know this stuff!!!

Via ARC the internal apps output 5.1

[inruiwetrust]

So after reading what seems like thousands of posts about the new Ultra 4K Blu-Ray players, I have a few questions. I looked up the stats on my tv and learned that only the MHL port on my tv has HDCP 2.2, is HDMI 2.0 not 2.0a, and has a lower subsampling ratio than my other HDMI ports. What would I be missing out on with those options? Can they be firmware upgraded? Will HDR work? TV is Samsung UN65HU8550.