Onkyo 3500 Setup

[Abhilash Anne]

Hello All ,

I am new to these HT settings , i have recently purchased ONKYO 3500 and the connections given to that are
Input
1. DVD player ( HDMI )
2.Reliance STB-HD ( HDMI )
3.Chrome Cast ( HDMI )
4.Laptop ( HDMI )
5.Digital Optical Fiber ( Running from TV to reciever )
OUTPUT
1.Samsung LCD 40' ( HDMI without ARC support )
The Problem I am facing is
-No matter what input i give to the receiver i am able to see only " PCM " on my reciever . Unable to change it to dobly , dts etc .
-Unable to get Surround Sound , even though i play files( which support surround sound ) from my LAPTOP

Help !!!

 

[Rockfella]

You need to bitstream those formats, laptops won't do it. U need a HD media player OR a bluray player or a PC which can do it.