New owner today-question about audio (1 Viewer)

[John Sparks]

Just spent the last 5 hours calibrating the speakers, reprogramming the universal remote, etc.

I have a Mit 65711 with component only and I'm using 5.1 analog. I'll be getting, in the next couple of months, a connector for the rear of the TV to go from component to DVI. That way I can use the HDMI cable to up-convert my SD's.

My question is, in the "Set-up Menu" where it shows:

Digital Out SPDIF...Bitstream or PCM...which one do I use?

Digital Out HDMI...Auto, Bitstream, PCM or Downwired PCM...which one do I use?

Thanks in advance for your help!!!

 

[RobertDW]

If you're using the analog out then select PCM.

 

[marano]

I thought it did not matter, those settings should only apply to the digital connections.

 

[John Garcia]

PCM or bitstream are BOTH digital, so it will not affect the analog outs at all.

I would highly recommend you use digital for DVDs because most receivers have better bass management than the player. So unless your player does SACD/DVD-A, you actually don't even need to use the multichannel analog outs.

 

[marano]

If he uses digital he won't be able to get Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD

 

[John Garcia]

Where exactly did you get that this is a BD or HD-DVD player? Nobody said he has to use digital only...I rather specifically said he should use digital for DVDs.

I have both coaxial digital and 5.1 analog connected with my Denon 2900 - digital for DVDs and analog for SACD/DVD-A. Works like a charm.