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I have a 1 GB external hard drive which I attach to my TV for movies through the USB port. My question is why it is I can only get sound through the TV speakers and not my surround sound system. I have tried everything that I know of and no surround sound with the USB port...

HELP AND THANKS

Hovsep A
2014-04-08 10:35:50
they need HDMI cable for surround, also try to connect the hard drive with HD movies to see if you will get surround soune
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Oron J
2014-04-08 09:49:17
Could you tell us what make & model the TV is? also, which output is the sound system plugged into?