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    Trying to get 5.1 thru Android box on pioneer receiver

    Would something like the pioneer vsx 531 k be easier and less frustrating to deal with? https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers/VSX-531
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    Trying to get 5.1 thru Android box on pioneer receiver

    Excellent thank you. I will trouble shoot the rear outputs. Speakers work if I wire them to the front. Thought it may be a setting but the old receiver might be finally biting the dust. I understand it much better now tho thank you. Gonna start looking for something newer.
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    Trying to get 5.1 thru Android box on pioneer receiver

    I have tried all settings but can never get sound from the rear speakers. Speakers are ok. Wiring to them is ok. Tried prologic, surround, simm surround, and off settings. All settings. Only time I had them all work was with an Xbox 360 but no longer have it to try.
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    Trying to get 5.1 thru Android box on pioneer receiver

    Ok I understand. Right now I have the amp RCA's plugged into my tv. With my android box plugged into my tv via HDMI. Is there a way I can get all 5 speakers to work with the front and rear and center ports on the back? I can only get sound from front and center. Tried with Android box and Xbox...
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    How do I connect my pioneer surround sound system to my samsung tv un55b6000sf

    I have a pioneer vsx 305 and looking to get 5.1 thru my tv and Android box. I'm new to this and did what I figured was obvious. Hooked all speakers for 5.1 on ports in back of amp. Have Android box connected to tv with HDMI. Have tv connected to amp with rca cables. I can only get sound from...
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    Trying to get 5.1 thru Android box on pioneer receiver

    How do I connect my pioneer vsx305 receiver to get 5.1 sound out of my mxq pro 4k Android box and thru my tv. All speakers connected but only getting front stereo sound