Hello,
Thanks for the info.
That is where the problem started, I am working with .TS files that are indeed 5.1 channel audio. I don't want to create a surround effect created from a stereo source, that's very easy to do with the AVR, etc. And there's nothing like a real 5.1 when it's well mixed!
When I go to the drop-down box as above, there are no choices but stereo for an output. Yet I'm certain the source is 5.1. I verify this not only with MediaInfo, but I will play the file through my AVR which will indicate the nature of input and output channels. So I was going with the "same as Input" choice at first., but still got stereo. So I'm still scratching my head with this and a few other issues.
I will assume at this point that it's pilot error and keep plugging away until I figure it out or discover a bug (probably not likely it's a bug)!
I was a Nero Video user for years and I think VideoPad is certainly a step way up in capabilities. But me being somewhat slow on the uptake may be the issue.
Thanks for checking in, and for your help.
Mike