28-12-2018 06:59 PM
I've had a Samsung Smart TV linked via an optical out cable to a Marantz CR610 hifi system for 4 years and everything worked OK, including Netflix.
The old TV gave up the ghost, so in September I bought a new Samsung UE50NU7400 4K TV, connecting it exactly the same way as the old TV.
The sound from the TV to the Marantz system works fine, just as before, whether the content comes direct from the TV or from the Sky box which. The one probem is Netflix. Netflix works fine through the TV speakers, but if I switch on the Marantz system the Netflix app carries on playing the picture, but no sound comes through the optical out cable to the Marantz system - we just get silence.
It appears to be a weird aspect of the Netflix app, but since it worked on the old Samsung TV it seems odd that it's stopped working on the new one.
Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
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12-03-2020 07:37 PM
Yes Samsung knows, the Netflix problem confused version and gave, older than it was in firmware 1351i, that's why such a problem. You can try to attach an audio description. Firmware version 1359 solves the problem.
16-03-2020 02:41 PM
Has anyone received an update?
I am still on 1351. (No AV sound on Netflix)
Q60 TV in Montreal Canada.
I have been checking for updates but nothing.
19-03-2020 06:57 PM
This has been driving me nuts for a week or two. SAme issue with a Q60 - it's forced to Dolby Digital + when in Netflix and gives no audio. All my other apps on the TV work fine.
Luckily I have an Apple TV box that has Netflix and it works perfectly but I prefer using all the built in apps for simplicity when I can.
24-03-2020 11:35 AM
I am still waiting for an update...
Has anyone else received an update?
I did notice on the Samsung website that my TV should be running 1351.3. currently my tv is running the dreaded 1351.
The website https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/model/QN65Q60RAFXZC/
Is indicating the latest update is 1351.3 but when I ask the TV to run for updates it always tells me I am running the latest firmware 1351.
Is anyone running 1351.3 and does it fix the Netflix AV amp sound issue.
Should I grab a USB stick and try and update to 1351.3?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Nick not happy
24-03-2020 12:03 PM
Fyi - after an automatic update around a week ago my current version is 1352. However, it hasn't solved the audio (HDMI ARC) issue with Netflix, unfortunately.
24-03-2020 04:01 PM
24-03-2020 09:04 PM
26-03-2020 01:33 PM
Hi all,
Anyone try the below and find any joy? (Got the steps from a TV/AV tech colleague.)
1 - Exit Netflix App
2- Select a.n.other source e.g. Live TV or HDMI Source
2- Settings>Sound>Expert Settings>Digital OutputAudio Format -> Two out the three formats will be available (PCM & Dolby Digital - Dolby Digital Plus will be Greyed Out). Whichever format is currently selected, change to the other e.g PCM>DD or DD>PCM
3 - Exit the menu
4 - Complete a "Cold Boot" by pressing & holding the Standby Key on the remote control until the Boot logo appears (This performs the same process as turning the TV Off & On at the Mains but from the comfort of your sofa - Note: For Frame TV owners I'm afraid you'll still need to pull the mains)
5 - Select Netflix & Playback
Should only need to do this once.
(Also, I've heard from my colleague that Samsung and Netflix are working together towards a more complete software solution in an update though.)
26-03-2020 01:38 PM - last edited 26-03-2020 01:57 PM
Great tip, but unfortunately, I suddenly have no Dolby Digital option available at all. All I can chose is PCM, which already is highlighted.
Edit: In the end I was able to get dolby digital selectable and so I changed, but that didn't solve the problem.
26-03-2020 05:11 PM
Hmm I tried this trick and it did not work for me. When are we going to get this update? I would be happy reverting back to the old firmware. This is painful.