Explanation Channel layout: 5.1(side)

[Tsunamijhoe]

I just upgraded to the latest version,and see now that this is part of the information when selecting tracks, Channel layout: 5.1(side). What does it mean? And why does it say side when the .1 is subwoofer? Or am i missing something?

[mike admin]

The 'side' (versus 'back') means location of surround speakers.

[Tsunamijhoe]

Hmm, is this something embedded in the audio on the bluray? Or something makemkv decides? I have both side and rear surrounds,so i would hate for makemkv to lock the channel setting like this.
This "setting" or information was not present in earlier versions of makemkv,should i downgrade to an older version to get the "old" channel layout?

[mike admin]

MakeMKV is not changing anything, it just displays the information about the stream. Before 1.8.9 it would just display 5.1 . Now it displays what kind of 5.1 you have. There are 2 different 5.1 layouts, the disc author decides which one to use.

[Tsunamijhoe]

Ahh, i see,thank you for the explanation ..