I will occasionally use my Denon 1930ci player to play CDs. I was trying to utilize the 5 channel stereo mode, but did not succeed. Here's what I tried or have done.

Initially the DVD player is connected via both HDMI directly to my Sony TV, but also using a toslink cable to my 970 for audio.

The Denon is set to Bitstream for DD & DTS.

I can toggle between a variety of modes in DD & DTS and even stereo, but once in stereo mode, I cannot toggle between traditional stereo & 5/7 channel audio.

I then hooked up a pair of RCA stereo cables from my player to the 970 and set it up as CD. This didn't help either.

I've tried messing with both the 970 & the DVD player with no success. Am I overlooking something obvious.