Play a Blu-ray Disc in Dolby Atmos Using a Multi Channel A/V Receiver or Sound Bar

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.

Before You Start

You will need the following to enjoy Blu-ray Disc™ media in Dolby Atmos® audio format using a Multi Channel A/V receiver or sound bar:

• A ceiling speaker or sound bar that supports Dolby Atmos
• A Premium High Speed HDMI® cable with ethernet
• A Blu-ray Disc player that's compatible with Dolby Atmos
• A Blu-ray Disc that supports Dolby Atmos

Set Up Your Devices to Play Dolby Atmos Format

1. Connect the Multi Channel A/V receiver or sound bar to the Blu-ray Disc player and to the TV.

   • Connect the Blu-ray Disc player to HDMI IN on the Multi Channel A/V receiver or sound bar
   • Connect your TV to HDMI OUT (ARC) on the Multi Channel A/V receiver or sound bar

   [A]: sound bar
   [B]: Multi Channel A/V receiver
   [C]: HDMI cable for TV
   [D]: HDMI cable for Blu-ray Disc player
   [E]: TV
   [F]: Blu-ray Disc player

   

2. Adjust the settings on these devices depending on your setup:

   Multi Channel A/V receiver

   1. Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker configuration you're using.
      1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
      2. Select Setup.
      3. Select Speaker Settings.
      4. Select Speaker Pattern.
      5. Select the speaker pattern under Listener-level Speakers and Height/Overhead Speakers.
         • Refer to the speaker installation example displayed on your TV screen.
         • Select either 5.1.2 (TM) for top middle speakers, or 5.1.2 (FD) for Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.
      6. Select Save.
   2. Set the Sound Field to A.F.D (Auto Format Decoding).
      1. Press the HOME button.
      2. Select Setup.
      3. Select Audio Settings.
      4. Select Sound Field.
      5. Select 2CH/MULTI.
      6. Select A.F.D (Auto Format Decoding).

      You may also press the 2CH/MULTI button on the front panel of the receiver or on the supplied remote control to select the sound field.

   Blu-ray Disc Player

   Follow the steps below to turn off the BD Audio Mix Setting.

   1. On the supplied remote, press the HOME button.
   2. Select Setup.
   3. Under Setup, select Audio Settings.
   4. Select BD Audio Mix Setting.
   5. Select Off.

   Note: For third-party Blu-ray Disc players, contact the manufacturer for further information.

3. From the Blu-ray Disc menu, choose the sound or language setting for Dolby Atmos.
   • The options to set the audio format depends on the disc. Check the documents supplied with the disc for more information.