Anthem & Xfinity

hello all, hbo is in 5.1 but regular on demand networks are in stereo. the emotiva displays 5.1 and plays all on demand shows in 5.1 thur hdmi. the anthem will only play stereo on demand regular networks thur optical.

hello all,

i'm getting rid of the anthem.

Jjrenman: this problem is only with on demand shows. live & dvr-ed shows are great in 5.1.

Elevick: I have xfinity X1 service. and only watch HD programs. I though the 2-channel would at least give me prologic II.

I also have a emotive umc-200. all on demand shows are in 5.1 dolby digital!! it must be a hdmi thing. maybe no 5.1 thur optical.

yes Jdub, this is driving me crazy. can't do 2-channel!

jdub, the anthem will not down grade to prologic. only 2-channel. the emotive is $600 or a receiver for around $500.
90% of my tv watching is with the anthem. live tv is great this is an on demand only issue.

this Yamaha RX-A720 is calling me.

ok, i'll try that.

thanks internetmin, i spoke with anthem & updsted the processor. it took about 3hrs but updated. still have the same issuses. i found a buyer for the anthem in philly. going to get the yamaha rx a830. use this as a processor & keep my rotel 5-channel amp. hate going backward but this will work for the home.

hello all, after switching for anthem to Yamaha the same problem is happing. i'm getting the cable box switched on Friday. the Yamaha may get returned.