DTS/DD 5.1 problem with Kenwood VR-409 (1 Viewer)

[Patrick McCart]

I just got a new audio reciever, a Kenwood VR-409 with Dolby Digital and DTS.
My problem is that my Toshiba SD-1600 DVD player only has 2 types of audio outputs: RCA composite (L & R) and PCM/Bitstream.
How do I hook it up so that it'll output 5.1 DD/DTS sound? I'm waiting to try out my new Cast Away and Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind DVD's...
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[ThucN]

My problem is that my Toshiba SD-1600 DVD player only has 2 types of audio outputs: RCA composite (L & R) and PCM/Bitstream.

Hook the "PCM/Bitstream" output to a digital input on the Kenwood. The PCM/Bitstream output sends the digital audio data to the receiver, which the receiver then converts to analog to send to the speakers (or pre-amp out).
You'll just have to configure your Kenwood to use the Digital mode for the input that you connect the PCM/Bitstream cable to.
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[Tom Morgan]

You will have to set the Tosh for bitstream to get the DTS!
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[Patrick McCart]

Thanks for the help...it turned out that my front speakers were in wrong outlets and the wrong setting for sound.

I'm watching various discs for sampling (Superman, T-2: UE, Fantasia, etc) and the sound is GREAT!
I feel sorry for those who still believe that Pro-Logic is better than DD 5.1/DTS 5.1
Pity them.

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